Nurseries in North Walsham
North Walsham is a thriving market town in North Norfolk, offering a strong mix of nurseries, preschools and school-based early years settings. Covering NR28 and surrounding villages such as Mundesley, Trunch and Swafield, the area is popular with families for its community atmosphere, parks, leisure centre and access to the coast. Demand for childcare places remains steady across the town, especially near new-build areas.
Parents in North Walsham typically pay £71 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £71
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 191 places
Nurseries near you in North Walsham
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in North Walsham typically accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries generally offer places from age 2 or 3, with funded hours beginning the term after a child turns 3 or earlier for eligible 2 year olds.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Eligible 2 year olds and working parents of children from 9 months may also access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides an additional 20 percent top up towards nursery costs.
Nursery fees in North Walsham generally range from £50–£100 per day, with coastal areas sometimes slightly higher.
All nurseries in North Walsham are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Norfolk County Council.
Ask about outdoor space, staff ratios, delivery of funded hours, food provision and any additional charges for trips or materials.
Applying for funding
North Walsham 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
