# Little Larks Day Nursery

Little Larks Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Low Green, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5ND, in Sicklesmere, Suffolk. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-larks-day-nursery-ey545741  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Low Green, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5ND
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01284 761676
- Website: http://www.littlelarksdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY545741

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545741

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2017 (Reference EY545741). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545741)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545741)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545741)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1673790)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Low Green, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.217226,0.735703

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nowton Park, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk School |  | 3–19 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| South Lee School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Colourbox@Redwoods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-redwoods-2695407) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [South Lee Day Nursery Baby Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-lee-day-nursery-baby-room-2623216) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Southgate pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southgate-pre-school-2713903) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Cygnets (Whelnetham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-whelnetham-ey298384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bury-st-edmunds-ey407654) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Guildhall Feoffment Preschool And Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guildhall-feoffment-preschool-and-nursery-ey546273) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Larks Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Larks Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Larks Day Nursery take?

Little Larks Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Larks Day Nursery?

You can call 01284 761676 and visit www.littlelarksdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545741)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Larks+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwRe86g5N2EcRsi7dYokLhlI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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