Nurseries and childcare in North Norfolk
We know of 24 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across North Norfolk. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Brightstart Montessori Nursery Preschool The Old School, The Fairstead, Scottow, NR10 Call
- Briston Community Nursery School Preschool The Copeman Centre, Hall St, Melton Constable, NR24 2LG Call
- Clover Childcare Services Home health care The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Rd, Brumstead Common, NR12 9EU Call
- Clover Childcare Services Child care and day care Clover Lodge, The Common, Happisburgh, NR12 5 Call
- Fakenham Infant and Nursery School Elementary school Norwich Rd, Fakenham, NR21 8PY Call
- Heritage House Care Day care preschool Heritage House, Mill Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 Call
- Kidzone Preschool North Walsham Junior School/Manor Rd, North Walsham, NR28 Call
- Ladybird Preschool Nursery Preschool Cromer Rd, Sheringham, NR26 Call
- Little Brown Hare Pre-School Day care preschool Erpingham Primary School, School Road, Norwich, NR11 Call
- Little Gillies Daycare Day care preschool Polka Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 Call
- Neatishead and Barton Turf Preschool Preschool School Rd, Norwich, NR12 8XN Call
- Pebbles Preschool and Day Care Preschool Children's Centre, Trunch Rd, Norwich, NR11 8LE Call
- Rainbow Children's Nursery Preschool Station Rd, Worstead, NR28 5 Call
- Rainbow Children's Nursery Ltd Preschool Station Road, Worstead, North Walsham, NR28 Call
- Swanton Abbott Pre-School Preschool Youngman's Ln, Swanton Abbott, NR10 Call
- The Glaven Community Care Centre Day care preschool Thistleton Ct, Holt, NR25 7PH Call
- Wells-next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School Elementary school Polka Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 Call
- Worstead Preschool Preschool Queen Elizabeth Hall, Ruin Rd, North Walsham, NR28 9WH Call
- Allcare Community Support Child care and day care Hill Farm House Thorpe Market Rd, Roughton, NR11 8TB Call
- Hedgehogs Preschool Day care preschool Horning Primary School, Horning, NR12
- Little Snoring Pre-School Preschool THE PLAYING FIELD, Stevens Rd, Fakenham, NR21 Call
- Pebbles Pre-school & Day Care Preschool Children's Centre, Mundesley Mundesley, Trunch Rd, Mundesley, NR11 Call
- Stepping Stones Pre-School Aldborough Preschool Aldborough Primary School, Alby Hill, Alby, Alby Hill, NR11 7PH Call
- The Kingfisher Kids Club Child care and day care South Rise, North Walsham, NR28 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in North Norfolk?
We know of 24 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across North Norfolk. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.