Best nurseries in Haverhill
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in West 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 | Dizzys Day Nursery Full day care · 96 places · CB9 8PR | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Little Wonders Preschool Sessional day care · 28 places · CB9 0BW | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Lilypads Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd Full day care · 34 places · CB9 9LR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 4 | Golden Apples Day Nursery Full day care · 84 places · CB9 8PP | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Little Raindrops Sessional day care · 26 places · CB9 0DU | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Sandcastle Playgroup Limited Sessional day care · 33 places · CB9 9JE | Good (2021) |
| 7 | Castle Fields Pre-School Sessional day care · 32 places · CB9 9DE | Good (2021) |
| 8 | Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH) Full day care · 32 places · CB9 8DT | Report card: 4 expected, 1 needs attention (Feb 2026) |
| 9 | Unity Stars Full day care · 25 places · CB9 0LB | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Unity Stars Norton Road Full day care · 37 places · CB9 8LU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Haverhill?
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 Haverhill?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Haverhill, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Dizzys Day Nursery, Little Wonders Preschool, Lilypads Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Haverhill?
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 Haverhill?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bury St Edmunds · Newmarket · Barrow (West Suffolk) · Kedington · Exning · Racecourse
Neighbourhoods
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.