Which nurseries in IP31 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 5 miles of IP31 include Thurston Childcare, Thurston Childcare. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in IP31 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in IP31?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in IP31, Bury St. Edmunds

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of IP31, Bury St. Edmunds, and 10 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 2
Good: 8
After-school clubs: 3

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Directory listingPakenham & TrostonBury St. Edmunds · IP31 2NG

Pakenham & Troston, Bury St. Edmunds

Little Explorers Day Nursery Pakenham

4 Old Hall Barns, Bury St. Edmunds · IP31 2NG

0.6 miles from IP31

OfstedGoodApr 2023Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Bury St. Edmunds, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Little Explorers Childcare Group Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThurstonNorton · IP31 3LE

Thurston, Norton

Norton Pre-School

Honeywood Corner, Ixworth Road · IP31 3LE

2.5 miles from IP31

OfstedGoodNov 2022Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Norton, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 26 places and run by Norton Pre-School (Bury St Edmunds) 0-5 Years Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThurston, Bury St EdmundsSuffolk · IP31 3FT

Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Thurston Childcare

Thurston Church of England Primary Academy, Pond Field Road · IP31 3FT

2.6 miles from IP31

OfstedOutstandingMay 2022Full day care108 places

A full day care nursery in Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 108 places and run by Thurston Pre-School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThurstonBury St. Edmunds · IP31 3RU

Thurston, Bury St. Edmunds

Thurston Childcare

Church Road, Thurston · IP31 3RU

2.8 miles from IP31

OfstedOutstandingJul 2022Sessional18 places

A sessional nursery in Bury St. Edmunds, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 18 places and run by Thurston Pre-School Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGreat BartonBury St Edmunds · IP31 2RJ

Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds

Great Barton Pathways

School Road, Great Barton · IP31 2RJ

3.0 miles from IP31

OfstedGoodApr 2023Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Bury St Edmunds, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered for 26 places and run by Great Barton Pathways Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingRaf HoningtonBury St. Edmunds · IP31 1EE

Raf Honington, Bury St. Edmunds

RAFA Kidz Honington

Royal Air Force, Raf Honington · IP31 1EE

4.0 miles from IP31

OfstedGoodApr 2025Full day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Bury St. Edmunds, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2025. Registered for 72 places and run by Rafa Kidz Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingRoughamBury St. Edmunds · IP30 9JJ

Rougham, Bury St. Edmunds

Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Ltd

Rougham VA Primary School, Rougham · IP30 9JJ

4.5 miles from IP31

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Bury St. Edmunds, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 24 places and run by Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingWalsham-le-WillowsBury St Edmunds · IP31 3BD

Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds

Little Willows Pre-school

Walsham Primary School, Wattisfield Road · IP31 3BD

4.5 miles from IP31

OfstedGoodJul 2023Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Bury St Edmunds, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by Little Willows Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBury St EdmundsSuffolk · IP32 7LN

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool

Tassel Road, Bury St Edmunds · IP32 7LN

4.8 miles from IP31

OfstedGoodJul 2023Full day care97 places

A full day care nursery in Suffolk, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered for 97 places and run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingElmswellBury St. Edmunds · IP30 9HD

Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds

Street Farm Day Nursery Ltd

Station Road, Elmswell · IP30 9HD

4.9 miles from IP31

OfstedGoodAug 2024Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Bury St. Edmunds, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2024. Registered for 52 places and run by Street Farm Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in IP31 at a glance

Inspection results: 10 of the 10 nurseries within 5 miles of IP31 (100%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 8 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Suffolk's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours