Nurseries in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is a coastal town with a wide range of nurseries, preschools and school early years settings. Covering NR29–NR31, it attracts families looking for seaside living, outdoor spaces, children’s centres and strong community support services. Demand for nursery places is steady across the town and neighbouring areas such as Gorleston, Caister-on-Sea and Bradwell.
Parents in Great Yarmouth typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -4% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 869 places
Nurseries near you in Great Yarmouth
Frequently Asked Questions
Most private nurseries in Great Yarmouth accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3, with funded hours available from the term after a child turns 3 and earlier for eligible 2 year olds.
All 3 and 4 year olds in England are entitled to 15 funded hours, with up to 30 hours available for many working families. Eligible 2 year olds and working parents of children from 9 months may also access funding. Tax Free Childcare provides additional financial support.
Nursery fees in Great Yarmouth generally range from £50–£100 per day, with slightly higher rates in Gorleston and Caister-on-Sea.
Ofsted regulates all nurseries in Great Yarmouth, with funding overseen by Norfolk County Council.
Ask about outdoor access, staff training, funded hours structure, and any extra fees for meals, activities or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Great Yarmouth is covered by Norfolk County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Norfolk County Council website
