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Kids Play Bury St Edmunds # Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3SN · Suffolk Number of places 86 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30pm. The nursery provides care for children aged 0-12 years, ensuring a broad age range is catered for. Children quickly form strong bonds with their key person, which helps them to settle in and feel secure. Staff are effective in supporting children's emotional needs, and babies are encouraged to participate in familiar actions during rhymes and songs. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills; older children can take appropriate risks, such as walking on planks balanced on crates, with staff support. The nursery has a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator who ensures targeted support for children requiring additional help with their development, working closely with parents and other professionals. Parents praise the effective communication from staff and report that their children enjoy attending. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 30th August 2023, rated the nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness. What it's like Children form strong bonds with their key person and settle quickly. Staff effectively support children's emotional needs, and babies eagerly join in with familiar actions during rhymes and songs. Children of all ages enjoy cuddles and reassurance, boosting their self-esteem. Strong bonds with key person Good outdoor physical development Strong parent partnerships Targeted SEND support Staff feel well supported ## 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. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Last inspected 30 August 2023 · Karen Harris 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 form strong bonds with their key person and settle quickly. Staff effectively support children's emotional needs, and babies eagerly join in with familiar actions during rhymes and songs. Children of all ages enjoy cuddles and reassurance, boosting their self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Children form strong bonds with their key person. - Children have good opportunities to develop physical skills outdoors. - Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. Parents comment positively on the nursery and effective communication. - The nursery's special educational needs coordinator ensures targeted support for children requiring additional help. - Leaders encourage staff to take responsibility and feel well supported in their role. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to model language consistency, to help young children to hear and use the correct pronunciation of words - 2 ensure staff help children to understand the need for safety so they can consider the impact of their behaviour on others. Inspection #10307285 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229311) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10307285 Lead inspector Karen Harris Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229311)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501061) 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 Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3SN Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. 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Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work effectively as a team to quickly identify if a child may not be meeting typical milestones. The nursery's special educational needs coordinator ensures staff provide targeted support for children who require additional help with their development. Staff work sensitively with parents and, when necessary, closely with other professionals and agencies to help ensure these children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Outdoors, children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. Older children take appropriate risks as they walk along wooden planks balanced on crates. Staff monitor what children are doing and offer support when needed. Inspection history Date: June 2018 - August 2023 Good - June 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Kids Play Bury St Edmunds ### How many places does Kids Play Bury St Edmunds have? ### How does Kids Play Bury St Edmunds support children with SEND? ### Is Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Ofsted registered? ### What are the opening hours at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds? ### What do parents say about Kids Play Bury St Edmunds? ### Which funded hours does Kids Play Bury St Edmunds accept? ## About the setting Kids Play Bury St Edmunds registered in 2016. The nursery employs 26 members of childcare staff, 20 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery also employs an administrator, chef, cleaner, and maintenance person. It opens Monday to Friday all year round, with sessions from 7.30am until 6.30pm, and provides out-of-school provision during school holidays, offering funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY501061 Registered person Kids Play Ltd. 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