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Bunnies Daycare

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
·The Old Bakery, Edgar Avenue, Stowmarket, IP14 2EF · Suffolk
Number of places
17 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Bunnies Daycare, located in the residential area of Combs Ford, south of Stowmarket, provides a nurturing and home-like environment for children aged birth to eight years old. The nursery operates with a unique single-story, open-plan layout, promoting a sense of unity and allowing for seamless interaction across age groups, while still offering dedicated areas for babies and older children.

They prioritise a safe and stimulating atmosphere where children can learn and thrive through play, offering a diverse selection of materials and equipment. The staff, described as highly qualified and dedicated, follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and are trained in Makaton, a communication programme that uses signs and symbols.

The setting emphasises individual development, recognising that each child progresses at their own pace, and designs activities to support their specific age and stage. Bunnies Daycare also boasts a secure outdoor paved garden with shelter for year-round play and a comprehensive full-day care service with flexible hourly bookings and no set session times.

They aim to exceed regulatory staff-to-child ratios to ensure enhanced care and attention.

Our ethos

Bunnies Daycare's pedagogical approach is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with staff trained in Makaton. They foster a nurturing, home-like atmosphere in an open-plan setting that encourages inter-age interaction, prioritising individual development and learning through play in a safe and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Staff create strong bonds with children and their families, helping children to settle quickly. They are attentive to children's cues, providing extra support when needed, and warmly greet them. The room is well-sectioned, allowing children to make independent choices and engage in imaginative play like dressing up.

Homely EnvironmentFlexible Hourly CareMakaton FriendlyEYFS CurriculumOutdoor Play

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on an hourly basis, with rates structured by age bands for babies under two and children aged two and over. Additional charges apply for meals, snacks, and sundries, though parents can supply their own nappies and wipes to avoid extra costs. A sibling discount is available.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
  • Breakfast£2.00 / session
  • Hot lunch£3.50 / session
  • Hot Lunch for Babies£2.00 / session
  • Morning Snack£1.50 / session
  • Afternoon Snack£1.50 / session

Good to know

  • One-off registration fee applies, which is waived for children only claiming government funding.
  • A 5% sibling discount is available.
  • All paid hours booked outside the 38-week funded term are payable as normal.
  • Surcharges apply for early arrivals and late collections.
  • A session fee is charged for nappies, wipes, and creams if these are not supplied by parents.
  • Sun cream is included in the fees, and healthy snacks are included in the additional charge for funded children.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 52 weeks a year (closed on bank holidays and for a portion of the Christmas period)

Session types

Full-day care, Hourly booking (minimum 4 hours)

Age range

Birth to 8 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bunnies Daycare

Last inspected 17 June 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff create strong bonds with children and their families, helping children to settle quickly. They are attentive to children's cues, providing extra support when needed, and warmly greet them. The room is well-sectioned, allowing children to make independent choices and engage in imaginative play like dressing up.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff create strong bonds with children and families, helping children to settle quickly.
  • Staff effectively section the room, allowing children to make independent choices and engage in imaginative play.
  • Children are learning to regulate their emotions with careful staff support and demonstrate good listening skills.
  • Children love sensory play and enjoy squelching their hands in the mud.
  • The manager and staff have made steady improvements since the last inspection, with effective systems in place for sharing activity ideas.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff's understanding of how to implement the curriculum for communication and language to enrich opportunities for children to develop their speaking and listening skills.
Inspection #10306485 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents are very complimentary about the setting. They praise the staff and comment that they feel well informed about their children's learning."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

For those children who need extra support, staff help them to join in and play.

Outdoor space

Children love being outside, exploring all it has to offer. They help to grow fruit and vegetables and delight when the strawberries are ready to eat.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: January 2009

  • June 2024Good
  • July 2023Requires improvement
  • March 2023Inadequate
  • August 2017Good
  • October 2016Good
  • January 2016Good
  • May 2010Good
  • January 2009Good

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