Nurseries in Mildenhall

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.