# Fakenham Children's Day Care

Fakenham Children's Day Care is a full-day nursery at Fakenham Childrens Daycare Centre, Field Lane, FAKENHAM, NR21 9QP, in Fakenham, Norfolk. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fakenham-childrens-day-care-254056  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fakenham Childrens Daycare Centre, Field Lane, FAKENHAM, NR21 9QP
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01328 862422
- Website: http://fakenhamchildrenscentre.com/
- Ofsted URN: 254056

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254056

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1999 (Reference 254056). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254056)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254056)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254056)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fakenham Childrens Daycare Centre, Field Lane, FAKENHAM, NR21 9QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.838553,0.845623

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Lancaster School |  | 5–16 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fakenham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Fakenham Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Angels pre school Fakenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-fakenham-2802999) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Snoring Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-snoring-pre-school-2633612) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Syderstone Happy Faces Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/syderstone-happy-faces-playgroup-254305) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Blossoms Childcare West Raynham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-childcare-west-raynham-ey545389) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Valley Farm Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/valley-farm-nursery-school-254332) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.8 miles |
| [Little Gillies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gillies-2754712) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 7.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fakenham Children's Day Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fakenham Children's Day Care Outstanding at its inspection on 5 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fakenham Children's Day Care take?

Fakenham Children's Day Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Fakenham Children's Day Care?

You can call 01328 862422 and visit fakenhamchildrenscentre.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/254056)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fakenham+Children%27s+Daycare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJY9nXvyN510cRPa1GLQ9tsNo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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