Nurseries in Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a historic market town offering excellent access to nurseries, preschools and family-friendly amenities. Popular with professionals commuting to Cambridge or London, it blends modern housing developments with strong schools, parks and community centres.
Parents in Bury St Edmunds typically pay £78 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £78
- Comparison
- +4% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,489 places
Nurseries near you in Bury St Edmunds
Frequently Asked Questions
In Suffolk, private nurseries typically accept babies from around 3 months old depending on availability and staffing. School-based and council-linked nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on household income, special educational needs or working family criteria.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Suffolk generally range from £55–£120 per day, with higher rates in areas such as Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and coastal towns like Felixstowe and Southwold.
All nurseries in Suffolk are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Suffolk County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, access to countryside or coastal areas, staff ratios, how funded hours are delivered, and whether there are additional charges for meals, nappies, trips or extended care.
Applying for funding
Bury St Edmunds is covered by Suffolk County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Suffolk County Council website
