7 nurseries in IP3 (South East Ipswich, Ravenswood)
Every day nursery with a IP3 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in IP3 (South East Ipswich, Ravenswood), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Learners Nursery IP3 0EY | Outstanding | 22 May 2025 | 64 |
| 2 | Forest Learners Nursery IP3 0EY | Outstanding | 27 March 2024 | 16 |
| 3 | Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School IP3 0RH | Good | 4 August 2025 | 55 |
| 4 | ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd IP3 8LR | Good | 9 May 2025 | 26 |
| 5 | Twizzle Tops Day Nursery IP3 8AX | Good | 16 December 2024 | 77 |
| 6 | Little Leaders Ransomes IP3 9FG | Not yet graded | Not yet | 40 |
| 7 | Play Out Ipswich IP3 9BU | Not yet graded | Not yet | 71 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in IP3
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in IP3 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £192no funded hours | £155after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £176no funded hours | £141after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £67after the free 15 hours | £135after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in IP3
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in IP3 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.