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Jack n Jill Pre-School and Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Stone Lodge Community Centre, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, IP2 0QY · Suffolk
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Jack n Jill Pre-school in Ipswich focuses on providing a fun and vibrant learning environment for children aged two and above. The pre-school fosters the development of confident, happy, and sociable individuals through play-based learning, encouraging exploration, creativity, and the formation of positive relationships.

Situated in the Stone Lodge Community Centre in Hawthorn Drive, the pre-school primarily serves families in Chantry and southwest Ipswich. It operates 50 weeks a year, closing only for the Christmas period and the August Bank Holiday week.

The facilities include a main hall, known as the Buddies Room, for 3 and 4-year-olds, and a separate room, Little Buds, dedicated to 2-year-olds. Both rooms are well-equipped with curriculum-based activities.

The pre-school also boasts a large outdoor area with a sandpit, soft-surface play area, and a mud kitchen, as well as a separate secluded outdoor space for 2-year-olds, promoting physical development.

What it's like

Children happily wave goodbye to their parents as they are welcomed into this nurturing and inclusive nursery. Staff provide robust and bespoke settling-in processes that ensure children develop strong bonds with staff and their key persons. Therefore, children swiftly feel safe and secure in their environment.

Play-based learningDedicated 2-year-old roomOutdoor play areasHighly qualified staffFlexible session options

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on flexible morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. The nursery offers fixed session rates alongside a standard hourly rate, with optional add-ons for breakfast, lunch, and a light tea. Fees are billed in advance.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Open Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm, 50 weeks of the year.
  • Fees are payable daily, weekly, or monthly in advance.
  • Food options can be purchased as add-ons to standard sessions.
  • Prices are effective from Monday 6th January 2025.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, 50 weeks a year (closed Christmas and August Bank Holiday week).

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session, All day, Breakfast Club, Late stay (with light tea)

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jack n Jill Pre-School and Nursery

Last inspected 5 March 2025 · Louisa Taylor

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 happily wave goodbye to their parents as they are welcomed into this nurturing and inclusive nursery. Staff provide robust and bespoke settling-in processes that ensure children develop strong bonds with staff and their key persons. Therefore, children swiftly feel safe and secure in their environment.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team and staff are knowledgeable about what they want the children to learn and plan a rich curriculum to help children make good progress.
  • The management team is well established, and they are highly passionate about their role, continually evaluating the service provided to ensure the best outcomes for children.
  • Children build resilience and strength as they test their physical limits on assault courses and negotiate space on pedal bicycles.
  • The inclusion of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a particular strength of the nursery.
  • Partnership with parents and families is at the heart of the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the already good teaching, to further support children to increase their independence and confidence in managing their self-care
  • 2help staff to consistently support children to broaden their understanding of how to assess and manage risks for themselves.
Inspection #10372493 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents call it 'their second home' and express overwhelming praise for the staff team.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The inclusion of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a particular strength of the nursery. Staff work collaboratively with parents and outside professionals, to identify specific support for children's individual needs, and appropriate plans are implemented to enable children to achieve their best possible outcomes.

Outdoor space

Children build resilience and strength as they test their physical limits on the various assault courses. They negotiate space incredibly well on pedal bicycles. Outdoor play is a big part of how staff promote healthy lifestyles.

Parent Reviews of Jack n Jill Pre-School and Nursery

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 March 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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