3 nurseries in NR1 (Thorpe Hamlet, Lakenham, areas close to Thorpe Road Mail Centre)
Every day nursery with a NR1 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in NR1 (Thorpe Hamlet, Lakenham, areas close to Thorpe Road Mail Centre), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Squirrels Play Forest NR1 3DD | Good | 20 June 2023 | 34 |
| 2 | Spring Thorpe Hamlet NR1 4HT | Good | 15 March 2023 | 56 |
| 3 | Kid Ease at County Hall NR1 2DG | Good | 17 June 2021 | 61 |
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Nursery fees in NR1
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in NR1 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 NR1
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in NR1 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.