Opening hours
8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Kirkley Nursery is an esteemed early childhood education provider dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment for young learners in the Lowestoft area. The day nursery's approach prioritises individualised care, with each child assigned a 'Key Person' who oversees their developmental journey, emotional well-being, and learning progression, ensuring continuous communication with parents.
They offer a comprehensive blend of flexible sessions and structured learning opportunities, catering to children from infancy through to their pre-school years. The day nursery prides itself on its transparent and competitive fee structure, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality childcare that represents excellent value.
Additionally, Kirkley Nursery actively supports families in navigating the complexities of early years funding, accepting various government entitlements and working closely with parents to maximise their eligibility. The induction process is meticulously designed to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition for every child into the nursery setting, involving a series of introductory sessions that allow children to gradually adapt and parents to feel confident in their child's new environment.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and excited to start their day. They confidently select activities, with babies enjoying water play and toddlers engrossed in rolling cars down ramps. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise, promoting their good health.
Charges are based on additional meals and snack fees, as there are no registration or consumables fees. Funded children are charged a weekly snack fee unless they opt out, and hot meals are priced by portion size. A minimum booking of two sessions per week is recommended to help children settle.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Opening hours
8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Age range
6 months - 4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full Day, School Day, Morning, Afternoon
Last inspected 24 January 2023
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happy and excited to start their day. They confidently select activities, with babies enjoying water play and toddlers engrossed in rolling cars down ramps. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise, promoting their good health.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
communication is thorough, and they feel very well informed
the nursery is a safe haven
incredible and always willing to listen
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of care. Staff complete timely referrals and engage with a range of other professionals. Children enjoy opportunities to play in dedicated sensory rooms.
Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. They initiate chasing games, use bats and balls and fill buckets of sand. Pre-school children set out their own obstacle courses using cones. Staff have planned the outside spaces to ensure that activities are varied and stimulating.
Most recent inspection
24 January 2023
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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