Little Learners Nursery in Ipswich

About this day nursery

Little Learners Nursery, part of the Bows & Arrows Group, offers a child-centred and child-led learning approach within a modern, uniquely shaped building. Situated in a beautiful public park in Ipswich, the nursery boasts fantastic, enclosed grounds with an emphasis on outdoor learning.

The expansive garden features a hill slide, a hut on a hill, a giant sandpit, two large climbing frames, and an allotment area, providing a wealth of activities for children to explore. The dedicated team at Little Learners is passionate about fostering secure relationships with children, extending their learning, and responding to their individual needs and interests.

The nursery prides itself on its inclusive environment, with many staff members qualified as Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinators (SENDCOs), ensuring experienced and highly skilled support for children requiring additional help. Little Learners provides flexible sessions, allowing families to choose between 4 and 10 hours of care per day, and offers both year-round and term-time options.

The nursery is committed to affordability as a not-for-profit organisation and works to balance outstanding care with reasonable fees. They also facilitate the use of government funding options for childcare.

Our ethos

Little Learners Nursery operates on a child-centred and child-led learning approach, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning within their unique park setting. They are dedicated to fostering secure relationships, extending learning based on individual interests, and providing inclusive support. As a not-for-profit organisation, they are also committed to affordability.

What it's like

Children benefit from a warm, safe and inclusive environment where their well-being is central. They flourish due to a highly effective key-person system and nurturing relationships with staff. The learning environment, indoors and outdoors, is scrupulously planned to captivate children's interests and build on their learning.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a simple hourly rate for all sessions across each age group, regardless of the day chosen. If funded hours do not cover your requirements, extra hours are invoiced. A monthly additional provisions charge is also applied per hour of attendance.