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Meadow Brook Playcare # Meadow Brook Playcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 1.0 (1 parent reviews) · Meadow Children's Centre, Seaman Avenue, SAXMUNDHAM, IP17 1DZ · Suffolk Number of places 53 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 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 Meadow Brook Playcare, operating since 2023 in SAXMUNDHAM, IP17 1DZ, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where children thrive and make remarkable progress from their individual starting points. With a strong emphasis on consistent daily routines and a robust key-person system, children are supported in building secure attachments and feeling comfortable in their new environment. The setting excels in fostering positive behaviour, attitudes, and welfare, promoting both physical and mental health through outdoor learning experiences, such as visits to the meadow and allotment. The exceptionally well-designed curriculum is tailored to individual needs, with staff providing inspiring activities and continuous support. The nursery ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive comprehensive support, including the use of visual prompts and Makaton sign language, to enhance communication and learning. Leaders and staff are dedicated to maintaining high standards, working collaboratively with parents and external professionals to ensure every child achieves the best possible outcomes. The positive and open culture of safeguarding ensures children feel safe and their wellbeing is prioritised. What it's like Throughout this inclusive nursery, children are tremendously happy and thriving. Children are making noteworthy achievements from their starting points, supported by gradual and tailored settling-in processes. Children have time to build caring attachments to their key persons and feel comfortable in their new environment. Fun-loving staff dress up alongside children for the topic of the week, "people who help us." Laughter and giggles echo throughout the nursery as staff interact with children in playful ways. Children build essential social skills, develop their imaginations and learn to understand the roles of different people in their community. This can inspire their future career paths. Thriving children Robust key-person system Tailored curriculum Outdoor learning focus Strong SEND support ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.meadowbrookplaycare.co.uk/learning-book) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am-5:30pm, 50 weeks a year Age range 4 months to rising 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Meadow Brook Playcare Inspection date Mar 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302803)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768863) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=meadow-brook-playcare-ip17-1dz-2768863) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Meadow Brook Playcare Last inspected 24 March 2026 Actions the provider must take - Leaders should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. What it's like to attend Throughout this inclusive nursery, children are tremendously happy and thriving. Children are making noteworthy achievements from their starting points, supported by gradual and tailored settling-in processes. Children have time to build caring attachments to their key persons and feel comfortable in their new environment. Fun-loving staff dress up alongside children for the topic of the week, "people who help us." Laughter and giggles echo throughout the nursery as staff interact with children in playful ways. Children build essential social skills, develop their imaginations and learn to understand the roles of different people in their community. This can inspire their future career paths. Inspector highlights - Children, including those with SEND, make tremendous progress from their starting points. - Staff create a safe and welcoming environment, and the robust key-person system ensures children have a reassuring base. - Consistent, daily routines benefit children and ease anxieties for those who find transitions difficult. - Staff are excellent role models and frequently provide meaningful praise when children use good manners. - Outdoor learning and real-life experiences, such as visiting the meadow and the allotment, promote children's physical and mental health. - The curriculum is incredibly well-designed by leaders and tailored to meet individual needs. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302803) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery provides comprehensive support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff use visual prompts, such as Makaton sign language, and tailor support with external professionals to meet individual needs effectively. Adaptations are systematically adjusted, ensuring children with SEND achieve the best possible outcomes and make significant progress in their communication, language development, and overall learning. Outdoor space Outdoor learning and real-life experiences, such as visiting the meadow and the allotment, promote children's physical and mental health. Children learn to regulate emotions through activities like digging in the mud and taking deep breaths in fresh air, experiencing the awe and wonder of nature, including chicks or ducklings hatching. EAL / language support The nursery provides tailored support for children with English as an additional language, ensuring their individual needs are met and they make significant progress in their speech and communication. ## Parent Reviews of Meadow Brook Playcare 1.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVThlHZ-hrZubJA8sNIld0He-eLqBqqcaNoYWRjLBQjPgs5efc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ashton Atkins 4 weeks ago Is a bad school [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twdVEyVmZPR2R3WjA5TlNuSTVObHBPUkdsb2FGRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d988c4a5c79bbd:0x588d8a925dcf2918) Reviews from Google for Meadow Brook Playcare. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302803) ## Frequently asked about Meadow Brook Playcare ### What outdoor learning does Meadow Brook Playcare offer? ### What are the opening hours at Meadow Brook Playcare? ### Where is Meadow Brook Playcare located? ### Is Meadow Brook Playcare suitable for under-twos? ### Is Meadow Brook Playcare a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in SAXMUNDHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Meadow Brook Playcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Benhall Preschool Saxmundham · IP17 1HE ](/nursery/benhall-preschool-ip17-1he-ey549543) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.8 mi ### Spring Leiston Lieston · IP16 4HF ](/nursery/spring-leiston-ip16-4hf-2765714) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.2 mi ### Sibton Nursery School Saxmundham · IP17 2LU ](/nursery/sibton-nursery-school-ip17-2lu-ey403549) [See all nurseries in SAXMUNDHAM →](/search?q=SAXMUNDHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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