7 nurseries in IP4 (North East Ipswich)
Every day nursery with a IP4 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in IP4 (North East Ipswich), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Acorns Pre School IP4 4JD | Good | 1 July 2025 | 30 |
| 2 | Rainbow Bright Day Care IP4 4QS | Good | 20 January 2025 | 43 |
| 3 | Little Leaders Childcare IP4 1PD | Good | 11 June 2024 | 34 |
| 4 | Hunnitots Day Nursery IP4 5PD | Good | 15 May 2024 | 102 |
| 5 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Rushmere IP4 5RE | Good | 7 February 2024 | 112 |
| 6 | Ipswich Private Kindergarten Limited IP4 4NX | Good | 23 May 2022 | 96 |
| 7 | St. Marys Preschool Playgroup IP4 4BD | Good | 18 October 2021 | 32 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in IP4
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in IP4 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 IP4
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in IP4 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.