Childcare sufficiency

Our statutory duty

We have a statutory duty to ensure there is sufficient childcare for 0-14 year-olds, whose families wish to access childcare. We also have a statutory duty to ensure there are sufficient early learning places for all eligible 2, 3 and 4 year-olds. Childcare provision needs to support parents or carers who are in work or training for work.

The childcare market in Norfolk

The latest annual Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) for Norfolk was completed in 2025. This CSA reports on the sufficiency of the childcare market across Norfolk up to the end of August 2025. The assessment considers both the current and future supply and demand for childcare, including availability for different age ranges, as well as the affordability, accessibility, and quality of provision.

Download the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2025 (PDF, 879 KB)

The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2025 may not be accessible for some users. To request it in an alternative format, please email [email protected]. Read our privacy notice to find out how we use your personal information.

Using Childcare Sufficiency Information

Alongside the main Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, we can provide tailored Early Years Sufficiency Profiles to help with local planning and decision-making. These profiles can help

• Childcare providers who are considering expanding, changing, or developing their business. Find out more about childcare business development opportunities
• Anyone involved in planning early years and childcare places across Norfolk, including where future growth or changes in local need may affect demand.

If you have any questions about the latest Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, or would like a tailored profile to support your planning, please contact the Early Years Learning and Childcare Sufficiency Manager at [email protected]. Read our privacy notice to find out how we use your personal information.