Best nurseries in Kesgrave
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in East 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 | Martlesham Preschool Sessional day care · 30 places · IP5 3QR | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Three Bears Playgroup Sessional day care · 26 places · IP5 2ES | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) Full day care · 68 places · IP5 3RJ | Good (2022) |
| 4 | The Cornerstone Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 64 places · IP12 4RB | Good (2022) |
| 5 | The Roundabout Nursery Full day care · 29 places · IP5 1AA | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Little Leaders Kesgrave Full day care · 43 places · IP5 1JF | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Little Leaders Martlesham Full day care · 62 places · IP5 3SL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Kesgrave?
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 Kesgrave?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Kesgrave, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Martlesham Preschool, Three Bears Playgroup, Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich).
How much does nursery cost in Kesgrave?
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 Kesgrave?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 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.