Best nurseries in Elmswell
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Mid Suffolk, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thurston Childcare Sessional day care · 18 places · IP31 3RU | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Thurston Childcare Full day care · 108 places · IP31 3FT | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Street Farm Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 52 places · IP30 9HD | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Rattlesden Preschool Sessional day care · 30 places · IP30 0RJ | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Haughley Pre-school & The Pit Stop Out of School Club Sessional day care · 24 places · IP14 3NS | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Little Elms Full day care · 71 places · IP30 9BX | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Norton Pre-School Full day care · 26 places · IP31 3LE | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Woolpit ARC Full day care · 26 places · IP30 9RU | Report card: 2 expected, 3 needs attention (Dec 2025) |
How much does nursery cost in Elmswell?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Elmswell?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Elmswell, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Thurston Childcare, Thurston Childcare, Street Farm Day Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Elmswell?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Elmswell?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.