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Little Teapots Pre School # Little Teapots Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Erskine Centre, Chevington Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4UL · Suffolk Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 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 Little Teapots Pre-school, located near Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk, offers a nurturing and stimulating "home from home" setting where children are encouraged to learn through child-initiated play. The pre-school, which has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted for four consecutive years, is committed to an inclusive practice, upholding the "every child matters" philosophy. They provide a range of differentiated activities to cater to individual needs, with a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator who works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure effective provision for children with special educational needs. Little Teapots Pre-school emphasises the personal and emotional development of children, fostering high levels of happiness and well-being, as evidenced by their Ofsted inspections. Our ethos Little Teapots Pre-school is committed to an inclusive, "home from home" setting that encourages learning through child-initiated play. They emphasise the personal and emotional development of children, fostering high levels of happiness and well-being, and uphold the "every child matters" philosophy. What it's like Children flourish in this inclusive, welcoming and community-focused pre-school. Highly dedicated leaders, together with the enthusiastic staff, implement an ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum that meets the needs of every child. Subsequently, they make the best possible progress in their development. Ofsted Outstanding Child-initiated play Inclusive practice SEND support ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers 15 and 30 hours of funded childcare during term time, delivered between 9:00am and 3:00pm, Monday to Friday. Hours taken outside of these funded times are subject to additional charges. A voluntary monthly fee is requested to cover snacks and resources. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Funded hours are available from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. - Hours outside of funding are billed as per the Fees and Chargeable Extras Policy. ## Key facts Opening hours 09:00 - 15:00 Monday - Friday (Term time only) Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Teapots Pre School Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399856 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289457)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251562) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.littleteapotspreschool.co.uk/) Erskine Centre, Chevington Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4UL [© 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#/0.61603/52.19053/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bury St Edmunds - [Day nurseries in Bury St Edmunds](/search?q=Bury+St+Edmunds) - [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=little-teapots-pre-school-ip29-4ul-251562) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Teapots Pre School Last inspected 18 September 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish in this inclusive, welcoming and community-focused pre-school. Highly dedicated leaders, together with the enthusiastic staff, implement an ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum that meets the needs of every child. Subsequently, they make the best possible progress in their development. Inspector highlights - Leaders are inspirational, ambitious and highly reflective. Children sit at the heart of every decision, and their individual needs are carefully considered and meticulously planned for. - Support for children's communication and language is exemplary. Staff immerse children in a language-rich environment. - Staff know children and their families very well. They gather detailed information from parents when children start and quickly identify any gaps in learning to provide targeted support. - Staff provide experiences that promote children's sense of identity and celebrate their diverse backgrounds and cultures. - Leaders demonstrate an exemplary approach to working in partnership with parents. Coffee mornings as well as arts and craft sessions enable parents to be part of their children's learning journey. Inspection #10399856 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289457) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents state that the pre-school has given their children the 'perfect start to school life' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Through careful observations and assessments, staff quickly identify any gaps in learning and provide targeted support to maximise children's progress. For example, children take part in one-to-one and small-group sessions where staff focus their teaching on children's individual next steps. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Little Teapots Pre School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWAEXNRkYm-UAvv9Uf6tKb5iOh2eSAgqnnbKzT8qZhuVxq-dsJ8Cw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) LJ Goody 12 years ago Lovely staff with a lovely atmosphere. A nice variation in the activities for the children with them bringing home something different each day. Highly recommended! 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