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Our son is in school & still remembers his favourite key workers & memories, he was there from 9 months to 4½. Our daughter is currently in the toddler room, she loves the variety of activities & toys to play with. From a parents perspective ignore the prefab building. You can have a full spec preschool that's all bells & whistles, but it's the staff that outweigh the look of the building. The key workers are great, attentive, calming and allows them to grow following the early years plan. What we like is that our daughter will be having the same key workers as our son, continuity of care. The opening hours are ideal due to my work pattern. It takes children various ways and time to settle in when they first start. Do the play & stays as many times as you wish, they will work closely with you to ensure your child has the individual plan.", "datePublished": "2020-10-14T11:09:59.940439Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "A Michaels" }, "reviewBody": "Best nursery ever. 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Hunnitots Day Nursery # Hunnitots Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD · Suffolk Number of places 102 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 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 Hunnitots Day Nursery, established in 1992, is an all-year-round childcare setting located in Ipswich, offering care for children aged 0–4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, the nursery closes only for bank holidays and one week over the Christmas period. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on May 15, 2024. The leadership team has consistently worked to strengthen the curriculum and improve how staff deliver it since the last inspection. Significant improvements have been made in supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development, particularly benefiting pre-schoolers and ensuring babies and toddlers feel settled. Children are happy and content, with all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), displaying positive behaviours that show they feel safe and secure. The setting fosters good communication skills, with staff using signing to support babies' language development and introducing broad vocabulary to older children. Children also engage in activities that develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, such as serving their own snacks. The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided both indoors and outdoors, highlighting the impact this has on children's learning. What it's like Since the last inspection, leaders have worked to strengthen the curriculum and how well staff deliver it. They have made significant improvements to the way that staff support children's personal, social and emotional development. This has had a positive impact on children, particularly in the pre-school room, but also to how settled babies and toddlers feel. Highly reflective team Continuously improving Strong staff support Good communication skills Develops fine motor skills Safeguarding children ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week over the Christmas period, from 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hunnitots Day Nursery Last inspected 15 May 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 Since the last inspection, leaders have worked to strengthen the curriculum and how well staff deliver it. They have made significant improvements to the way that staff support children's personal, social and emotional development. This has had a positive impact on children, particularly in the pre-school room, but also to how settled babies and toddlers feel. Inspector highlights - The acting manager and her team are highly reflective and continuously improving the quality of provision. - Staff receive strong support for their professional development and well-being. - Leaders and staff understand how to safeguard children and are aware of the procedures to follow. - Children gain good communication skills, with staff supporting development through signing and introducing broad vocabulary. - Children have opportunities to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and self-care skills by serving their own snack. Areas to develop - 1 promote the development of children's self-care skills further by finding ways to enable them to independently access their own drinks - 2 develop further staffs' understanding about how to deliver the challenging curriculum, to achieve consistency with teaching that is well matched to children's individual stage of development, and in their support of children's learning during play and daily activities - 3 revise plans and methods for sharing information with parents so that they are fully informed about how they can support their child's individual learning at home. Inspection #10317623 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249020) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hunnitots Day Nursery Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10317623 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249020)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251761) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week over the Christmas period, from 7am until 6pm [© 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#/1.19795/52.05686/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ipswich - [Day nurseries in Ipswich](/search?q=Ipswich) - [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=hunnitots-day-nursery-ip4-5pd-251761) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, show that they feel safe and secure through their positive behaviours. Outdoor space The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Hunnitots Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIbN031mY9n0T8w81b2YhsrJ72jg3IVR_B9MJkD3xWhOD0x4g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Romilly O'Driscoll 5 years ago Both children have learnt, loved & blossomed in Hunnitots. Our son is in school & still remembers his favourite key workers & memories, he was there from 9 months to 4½. Our daughter is currently in the toddler room, she loves the variety of activities & toys to play with. From a parents perspective ignore the prefab building. You can have a full spec preschool that's all bells & whistles, but it's the staff that outweigh the look of the building. The key workers are great, attentive, calming and allows them to grow following the early years plan. What we like is that our daughter will be having the same key workers as our son, continuity of care. The opening hours are ideal due to my work pattern. It takes children various ways and time to settle in when they first start. Do the play & stays as many times as you wish, they will work closely with you to ensure your child has the individual plan. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDcDk3NXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d99fa8088150ed:0xb6b78f94a2d02c1d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUM49P9CvNFUUojiOv-f95tr1asEMmt3ntaBmISx5n-f8DiI3-JWg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) A Michaels 6 years ago Best nursery ever. I've seen two kids through ha host of childcare facilities and this is by far the best, my 7 year old still remembers it fondly. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNjZzZ1bHN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d99fa8088150ed:0xb6b78f94a2d02c1d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLuSkjZOkhf24KhZWDZ2cBJR6rZe_Ueb_f7uj4jrv3kT4CSCQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lidia Martins 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlX3A3UG1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d99fa8088150ed:0xb6b78f94a2d02c1d) Reviews from Google for Hunnitots Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13166149904190417949&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2009 - June 2024 Good - May 2024 Good - November 2023 Requires improvement - October 2023 Requires improvement - October 2021 Good - September 2021 Good - November 2016 Good - October 2016 Good - December 2015 Requires improvement - April 2009 Good - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Hunnitots Day Nursery ### From what age does Hunnitots Day Nursery accept children? ### How did Hunnitots Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Which funded hours does Hunnitots Day Nursery accept? ### What is Hunnitots Day Nursery still working on? ### How does Hunnitots Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What size of nursery is Hunnitots Day Nursery? ## About the setting Hunnitots Day Nursery registered in 1992. It employs 25 members of childcare staff, 21 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week over the Christmas period. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year old children. URN 251761 Registered person East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Requires improvement ## Nearby day nurseries in Ipswich Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hunnitots Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ipswich · IP3 8LR ](/nursery/abc-childcare-ipswich-ltd-ip3-8lr) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Ipswich Private Kindergarten Ipswich · IP4 4NX ](/nursery/ipswich-private-kindergarten-limited-ip4-4nx-251762) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Rainbow Bright Day Care Ipswich · IP4 4QS ](/nursery/rainbow-bright-day-care-ip4-4qs-251760) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Rushmere Ipswich · IP4 5RE 3.0(22 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ipswich-rushmere-ip4-5re-ey285918) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Play Out Ipswich Ipswich · IP3 9BU 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/play-out-ipswich-ip3-9bu-2842167) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Acorns Pre School Ipswich · IP4 4JD ](/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-ip4-4jd-251558) [See all nurseries in Ipswich →](/search?q=Ipswich) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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