Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Oakland Hall Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Suffolk
About this day nursery
Oakland Hall Day Nursery provides exceptional care and education for children in Sproughton, Ipswich. Part of The Oakland Group, the nursery focuses on creating tranquil and welcoming spaces that foster children's interests and support their development.
The nursery values each child's unique individuality, aiming to provide the highest level of care through its provision and curriculum. With a dedicated staff team, Oakland Hall strives to be an extension of each family, creating a true "home from home" environment.
The nursery caters to various age groups, from "Baby Buds" (0-18 months) to "Mighty Oaks" (3-5 years), ensuring a happy transition between rooms as children grow. They also offer a Forest School programme, integrating outdoor learning and exploration into their curriculum.
The team includes specialised roles such as Forest School Leaders and Practitioners, a Nursery Chef, and a committed management team. Parents consistently commend Oakland Hall for its supportive staff and nurturing environment, highlighting the nursery's commitment to helping children thrive and reach their full potential.
The nursery actively engages with parents, valuing their perspective on the care provided.
Our ethos
At the Oaklands Group, we create tranquil and welcoming spaces that capture your children’s interests and support their development. We value each child’s unique interests and strive to ensure that, through our provision and curriculum, they receive the highest level of care possible. Our dedicated staff team will continue to be an extension of your families, creating a true home from home environment.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at this extremely welcoming and caring nursery. They quickly become engrossed in their play and learning. Children form strong emotional bonds with their key person and staff. Staff are attentive and swiftly tend to children's individual needs, helping them to feel safe and secure. For example, babies and toddlers snuggle up to their key persons and enjoy looking at picture books, displaying positive attitudes towards their learning.
Home from home environmentForest School programmeDedicated and experienced teamIndividualised curriculumChild-led learning
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Oakland Hall Day Nursery
Last inspected 21 October 2022 · Diane Middleton
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 enjoy their time at this extremely welcoming and caring nursery. They quickly become engrossed in their play and learning. Children form strong emotional bonds with their key person and staff. Staff are attentive and swiftly tend to children's individual needs, helping them to feel safe and secure. For example, babies and toddlers snuggle up to their key persons and enjoy looking at picture books, displaying positive attitudes towards their learning.
Inspector highlights
- The management team leads the nursery with a strong sense of direction and dedication and are continually improving the provision.
- Staff provide activities to develop children's physical skills, helping them to develop their fine and gross motor skills and build self-esteem.
- The manager and staff provide children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with a supportive learning environment.
- Staff place great focus on children's communication and language development, introducing new vocabulary and modelling blending letter sounds.
- Staff make good use of opportunities to develop and embed children's understanding of early mathematics, as well as providing access to a wide range of books and stories.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to stay focused during activities to avoid interruptions to children's learning
- 2review the organisation of mealtimes for babies to raise the quality of their social interactions with adults and each other.
Inspection #10236144 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of staff and the care they offer.
They comment on the high-quality communication they receive about their children's development.
the nursery is amazing and feel staff are trustworthy.
Parents value the close relationships children form with staff, and how this supports their well-being.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and staff provide children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with a learning environment that is supportive of their needs. The manager works closely with outside agencies and parents to ensure that children receive the best support.
Outdoor space
Children ride bicycles and scooters around the garden, demonstrating good coordination when they catch and throw balls.
Parent Reviews of Oakland Hall Day Nursery
5.0
(2)
Ross Bardwell
2 years ago
Wonderful nursery for our little boy, couldn’t be happier with the team and facilities! He loves it, definitely recommend!
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Inspection history
Date: October 2013
- October 2022Good
- January 2017Good
- September 2016Inadequate
- October 2013Good
Frequently asked about Oakland Hall Day Nursery
About the setting
Oakland Hall Day Nursery registered in 2013 and is situated in Sproughton, Ipswich. The nursery employs 21 childcare staff, of whom 20 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, 3 or 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY461296
- Registered person
- Oakland Hall Day Nursery Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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