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Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) # Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) offers a welcoming and secure environment where children aged 0 to 4 years confidently explore their surroundings. The nursery, which received a 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 environment Strong parent partnerships Good progress for all children Focus on communication and language Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 Established 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 - 1 provide further guidance for staff to manage group activities more effectively, to ensure children can remain fully engaged - 2 build on the programme of staff training, to help staff understand the setting's risk assessments and how to identify possible hazards. Inspection #10215064 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183266) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10215064 Lead inspector Shelly McDougall Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183266)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526809) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=play2day-nurseries-ipswich-ip5-3rj-2526809) ## 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. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183266) ## Frequently asked about Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) ### Is Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) a good nursery? ### What is Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich)'s Ofsted rating? ### How much does Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) cost? ### Does Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich)'s opening hours? ### What age range does Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) accept? ### Does Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) have outdoor space? ### How does Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich)? ### How do I contact Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ipswich Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich). - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### The Cornerstone Day Nursery and Preschool Woodbridge · IP12 4RB ](/nursery/the-cornerstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-ip12-4rb-2636794) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.8 mi ### Little Leaders Kesgrave Ipswich · IP5 1JF ](/nursery/chestnuts-nursery-school-ip5-1jf-2826814) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### The Roundabout Nursery Ipswich · IP5 1AA ](/nursery/the-roundabout-nursery-ip5-1aa-ey433156) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Woodbridge Day Nursery Woodbridge · IP12 4EN 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/woodbridge-day-nursery-ip12-4en-ey495759) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Rushmere Ipswich · IP4 5RE 3.0(22 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ipswich-rushmere-ip4-5re-ey285918) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Hunnitots Day Nursery Ipswich · IP4 5PD ](/nursery/hunnitots-day-nursery-ip4-5pd-251761) [See all nurseries in Ipswich →](/search?q=Ipswich) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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