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Halesworth Day Nursery # Halesworth Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Halesworth Day Nursery, School Lane, HALESWORTH, IP19 8BW · Suffolk Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Halesworth Day Nursery, nestled in a charming former Victorian school in Halesworth, Suffolk, offers a nurturing environment with picturesque country views and extensive nature walks. As an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" setting, the nursery champions the belief that every child possesses significant innate potential, serving as self-directed learners full of curiosity and imagination. The dedicated team focuses on cultivating an educational and enjoyable experience, ensuring a seamless progression into formal schooling. The facility is well-equipped with distinct rooms tailored for different age groups: "The Sloth Room" for infants aged 0-2 years, "The Meerkat Room" for toddlers between 2-3 years, and "The Lemur Room" for pre-schoolers aged 3-5 years. The nursery also prioritises healthy eating, providing freshly prepared meals daily with a rotating two-week menu for parents to review. While children typically bring packed lunches, a light tea is provided. In-house chefs cater to various dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, FODMAP, tree nut, peanut, fish, and shellfish allergies. The nursery maintains a strict no-nuts policy to ensure the safety of all children. Our ethos The nursery champions the belief that every child possesses significant innate potential, serving as self-directed learners full of curiosity and imagination. The dedicated team focuses on cultivating an educational and enjoyable experience, ensuring a seamless progression into formal schooling. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery full of enthusiasm and anticipation. Exceptional staff welcome them, fostering confidence and a sense of being cherished. Children are highly motivated learners, engrossed in activities, and older children understand expectations, resolving disagreements and taking pride in achievements. Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" Victorian school setting Nature-focused learning In-house chefs Caters to all dietary requirements ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.halesworthdaynursery.co.uk/) ## Key facts Food All meals freshly prepared daily by in-house chefs; light tea provided; children bring packed lunch. Caters to various dietary requirements including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, FODMAP, tree nut, peanut, fish, and shellfish allergies. No nuts policy in operation. Opening hours Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Waitlist Unknown ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Halesworth Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280415 Lead inspector Jacqueline Baker Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214435)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411434) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.halesworthdaynursery.co.uk/) Halesworth Day Nursery, School Lane, HALESWORTH, IP19 8BW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.49949/52.34583/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HALESWORTH - [Day nurseries in HALESWORTH](/search?q=HALESWORTH) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=halesworth-day-nursery-ip19-8bw-ey411434) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Halesworth Day Nursery Last inspected 17 March 2023 · Jacqueline Baker Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children arrive at the nursery full of enthusiasm and anticipation. Exceptional staff welcome them, fostering confidence and a sense of being cherished. Children are highly motivated learners, engrossed in activities, and older children understand expectations, resolving disagreements and taking pride in achievements. Inspector highlights - The management team demonstrate an outstanding level of dedication, enthusiasm and knowledge. - Under the guidance of the highly skilled SEND coordinator, all staff support the needs of children with SEND exceptionally well. - Teaching is excellent throughout the staff team. Staff know children incredibly well and provide a wealth of activities that inspire children to explore, investigate and practise new or familiar skills. - Staff place a high priority on children's language development. They carefully plan how they will thread certain words throughout discussions as children play. - Self-evaluation is outstanding. Managers consider information from external sources, together with observations from their own provision, to make improvements. Inspection #10280415 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214435) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > staff are all kind, attentive and have wonderful close bonds with the children. > the nursery offers children the 'best possible start to their educational journey' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The ambitious curriculum is well considered and is highly effective for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Under the guidance of the highly skilled SEND coordinator, all staff support the needs of children with SEND exceptionally well. They show truly inclusive practice and this, together with robust partnership working, means children soon progress well from their starting points. Outdoor space Younger children delight in the time spent outside. They copy staff as they learn to make sandcastles and use different tools as they play. Children seek out puddles to splash in, and show confidence as they move around safely in wet weather. ## Parent Reviews of Halesworth Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWH8uE2xujFiGCJal7mkO8tXvZTGgwUwbPFd33yRNN2v1cOlCqX=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Lily Oldfield 4 months ago After moving from kent we decided that halesworth nursery was best for us with being close to home & work. Our little one has settled in so well and loves going in, he recently got moved up into the older room with his new key person Freya who he absolutely loves. It's so nice and reassuring to pick him up each time and he has a big smile on his face from all the fun he has had. We can't thank Halesworth Day Nursery for looking after him so well and helping him settle really quickly after a big move! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwelpUZGFUM1ZRWVdwaVozSklVM0pEYjFVMlZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d98b36631874ab:0x51ca5e8ac344d9d3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKX7DdHilRPQOSFUYW_k38H8pLwTY9t5VzZ9Clb1jRP4MSstA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) david andrews 4 months ago Great Nursery our son goes to. Took a while for him to settle in but he enjoys it now. Staff a very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Gck9HcEdVbTF4U2xCbk4xOXZWRkpyT0hWcFVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d98b36631874ab:0x51ca5e8ac344d9d3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKMabVZDvq0GPgM360_2Kj5nLaE4-2K08d3kl8FfHiREOjDbg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kaitlyn Gardiner 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBbTZqZDFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d98b36631874ab:0x51ca5e8ac344d9d3) Reviews from Google for Halesworth Day Nursery. 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