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Clip Clop Day Nursery # Clip Clop Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 4.4 (7 parent reviews) · Clifton House, 41 Old Station Road, Newmarket, CB8 8QE · Suffolk Number of places 43 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Clip Clop Day Nursery in Newmarket, rated Good by Ofsted on 12 December 2024, provides all-year childcare for children aged 0-7 years. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and also supports families with breakfast and after-school care. Children arrive happy and quickly settle into play thanks to staff who get to know each child well and follow their home routines. The nursery offers a balanced curriculum focused on communication skills, emotional literacy, and physical development. Staff use clear language and Makaton sign language to support vocabulary and communication. They also use a book of the week to inspire learning and engage children with stories. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with staff working closely with outside professionals and parents to ensure individual learning needs are met and children make good progress. Children benefit from daily access to the outdoors, where older children engage in team activities like parachute games, while younger children enjoy library song and rhyme sessions to support early language development. Parents appreciate the flexible care provided, which accommodates individual family circumstances. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to join their friends. Staff get to know each child well and follow their home routines. Consequently, children settle quickly on arrival and engage well in play. They develop close bonds with staff and readily show their affection. The interactions between staff and children are caring and supportive. Daily outdoor access Strong parent partnerships Effective SEND support Focus on communication Songs, stories and rhymes ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Clip Clop Day Nursery Last inspected 12 December 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 Children arrive happy and eager to join their friends. Staff get to know each child well and follow their home routines. Consequently, children settle quickly on arrival and engage well in play. They develop close bonds with staff and readily show their affection. The interactions between staff and children are caring and supportive. Inspector highlights - The provider has worked hard to meet the actions set at the previous inspection. - Children benefit from daily access to the outside environment. - Children benefit from songs, stories and rhymes throughout the day. - Partnerships with parents are strong. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective. Areas to develop - 1 guide staff in supporting children to develop a deeper understanding of the language of feelings and emotions to help them communicate how they feel - 2 ensure the environment for babies and toddlers takes account of the developmental needs. Inspection #10372900 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266528) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Clip Clop Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10372900 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266528)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410405) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=clip-clop-day-nursery-cb8-8qe-ey410405) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they appreciate the flexible care provided, which supports individual family circumstances. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective. Staff take the time to understand each child's unique learning needs. Staff work closely with outside professionals and parents to ensure children receive the support they need. As a result, all children are making good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Children benefit from daily access to the outside environment. Older children learn to work as a team as they play parachute games, lifting the parachute up and down to try and get coloured balls through the holes. ## Parent Reviews of Clip Clop Day Nursery 4.4 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJZy75f7Fk-NsjacYFBbKZZ06LtOSjHke07hRvtf_E-MlN7CQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gregory Henry 5 months ago My child loves it, and meals are great. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21RM1ltcHlYM0pITUdVM1gwNVBVV3RzV1V0MFNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d84242c17e59bb:0x26bd4c8f3e8ac5fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKr71-wy2mR001doLsgva8RG47VLEjUqKZCAakOEkA0nDy1-A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) David Torres 5 months ago Great staff, worth every penny. 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[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURneHV1TWZREAE!2m1!1s0x47d84242c17e59bb:0x26bd4c8f3e8ac5fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKhRnI4JZYPgj_mZdPEUz7pcWNwyeDyg71G4KduPi-7ttUD_Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Matt 4 years ago Strange staff and the owner Clare was defrauding the government during lock down claiming that children was attending when they wasn’t, take your children else where that you and trust and not here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXOTZpNEtnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d84242c17e59bb:0x26bd4c8f3e8ac5fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocILILApgNhGlp6EZoRUbZPs0brwk8aAn0Cm674HE5pqOUUbXA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jessica Keenan 6 years ago Brilliant childcare lovely staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM0cTdLVDBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d84242c17e59bb:0x26bd4c8f3e8ac5fe) Reviews from Google for Clip Clop Day Nursery. 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