# Thurston Childcare

Thurston Childcare is a sessional pre-school at Church Road, Thurston, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP31 3RU, in Thurston, Suffolk. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Thurston Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurston-childcare-ey442936  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Church Road, Thurston, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP31 3RU
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01359 234993
- Website: http://thurston-childcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Thurston Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thurston-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY442936

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 July 2022, 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/EY442936

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2012 (Reference EY442936). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442936)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442936)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442936)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Road, Thurston, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP31 3RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.250224,0.823788

- Station: Thurston, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Thurston Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thurston Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurston-childcare-2651430) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rougham-acorns-and-woodlands-ltd-ey390482) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norton-pre-school-ey312532) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery Pakenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-pakenham-ey538117) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Great Barton Pathways](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-barton-pathways-ey381254) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bury-st-edmunds-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491764) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thurston Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thurston Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thurston Childcare take?

Thurston Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Who runs Thurston Childcare?

Thurston Childcare is run by Thurston Pre-School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Thurston Childcare?

Thurston is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Thurston Childcare?

You can call 01359 234993 and visit thurston-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442936)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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