Best nurseries in Hintlesham
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Babergh, 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 | Puddleducks Kindercare LTD Full day care · 53 places · IP2 8NG | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Copdock and Washbrook Pre-school Sessional day care · 18 places · IP8 3LF | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Pinewood Full day care · 100 places · IP8 3TL | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Oakland Hall Day Nursery Full day care · 62 places · IP8 3AS | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Jigsaw Pre-School (Sproughton) Sessional day care · 24 places · IP8 3BB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Hintlesham?
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.
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What are the best nurseries in Hintlesham?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Hintlesham; listed first: Puddleducks Kindercare LTD, Copdock and Washbrook Pre-school, Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Pinewood.
How much does nursery cost in Hintlesham?
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 Hintlesham?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
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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.