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Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich)

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
·Play 2 Day, Kidz Kingdom, Ipswich, IP5 3RJ · Suffolk
Number of places
68 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Play2day Nurseries in Ipswich provides care for children from birth to four years old. The setting is open all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm. An Ofsted inspection in April 2022 rated the day nursery as Good. The inspector reported that children are excited to arrive and feel safe and secure, confidently exploring activities such as a climbing bridge for toddlers. Older children use the garden's hammock swing and mud kitchen.

According to Ofsted, staff know the children well and the curriculum builds on what they already know, leading to good progress for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The inspector noted that managers support children's communication and personal development, providing a quiet area and fidget toys for self-regulation. Parents reported to the inspector that they feel staff listen to them and have seen progress in their children’s communication skills.

What it's like

Children are excited to arrive at this welcoming setting, where staff provide reassurance and comfort, helping them to feel safe and secure. They confidently explore their surroundings, with toddlers enjoying risk-taking on the climbing bridge and older children delighting in the hammock swing and mud kitchen in the garden. Children are familiar with routines and motivated to learn through a variety of activities, developing fine motor skills and expanding their vocabulary.

Welcoming environmentStrong parent partnershipsGood progress for all childrenFocus on communication and languageEffective safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich)

Last inspected 5 April 2022 · Shelly McDougall

Safeguarding effective
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 are excited to arrive at this welcoming setting, where staff provide reassurance and comfort, helping them to feel safe and secure. They confidently explore their surroundings, with toddlers enjoying risk-taking on the climbing bridge and older children delighting in the hammock swing and mud kitchen in the garden. Children are familiar with routines and motivated to learn through a variety of activities, developing fine motor skills and expanding their vocabulary.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers support children's communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development, creating a quiet area and providing fidget toys for self-regulation.
  • Staff know children well, providing a curriculum that builds on their existing knowledge, leading to good progress for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children's personal needs are met effectively, with emphasis on self-care and independence skills during mealtimes.
  • Staff build effective partnerships with parents, sharing information about children's progress and learning next steps.
  • Managers complete detailed risk assessments to ensure children's safety, with a commitment to strengthening staff training in hazard identification.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide further guidance for staff to manage group activities more effectively, to ensure children can remain fully engaged
  • 2build on the programme of staff training, to help staff understand the setting's risk assessments and how to identify possible hazards.
Inspection #10215064 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they feel staff 'really listen' to them.

Parents comment on the progress their children have made since starting the nursery, particularly with their communication and language skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

Outdoor space

Older children delight as staff push them on the hammock swing in the garden. Others enjoy transporting water around the garden and play in the mud kitchen.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 April 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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