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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Shotley Kidzone # Shotley Kidzone Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · C/O Shotley CP School, Shotley, Ipswich, IP9 1NR · Suffolk Number of places 45 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected May 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 Shotley Kidzone provides a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that encourages children to explore, investigate, and learn through a blend of structured activities and play-based experiences. Established in 1964 as Shotley Village Playgroup, it has evolved significantly, opening new premises in 2004 and expanding with the Butterfly Room in 2013. In 2024, the nursery further grew by opening Chelmo Kidzone, relocating the Butterfly Room's operations. The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 11 years across its Shotley and Chelmo settings. They are committed to providing a "home from home" atmosphere where children feel secure and can thrive, working in close partnership with parents and carers to meet individual needs. The dedicated team, all qualified and regularly trained in areas like paediatric first aid, food hygiene, and safeguarding, operates a Key Person System to ensure individualised support and foster strong parent-nursery relationships. Shotley Kidzone prides itself on its inclusivity, embracing diversity and offering tailored support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The nursery also maintains strong links with the local community, engaging in activities such as visits to local farms and shops, and interacting with residents at a nearby care home. They collaborate with Fareshare to provide healthy meals and snacks, promoting sustainability and supporting families through a Pantry Scheme. The organisation is run as a registered charity by a volunteer committee that oversees operations and fundraising efforts. Our ethos Shotley Kidzone aims to provide a "home from home" atmosphere where children feel secure and can thrive, encouraging them to explore, investigate, and learn through a blend of structured activities and play-based experiences, while working in close partnership with parents and carers. They are committed to inclusivity, tailored support for children with special needs, and strong community links. What it's like The friendly staff team welcome the children on arrival. Children often run to hug their friends and the staff, showing their evident good relationships. Staff know the children very well and are always on hand to join in their play and have fun with them. Charity-run Key Person System Community-focused Fareshare partnership ## 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.shotleykidzone.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Breakfast Club: 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM; Preschool Sessions: 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM, 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM, 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM; Afterschool Club: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM/5:30 PM Session types Breakfast Club, Preschool Sessions, Afterschool Club Age range 3 months to 11 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1968 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shotley Kidzone Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10380765 Lead inspector Emily Holt Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280193)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251629) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=shotley-kidzone-ip9-1nr-251629) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shotley Kidzone Last inspected 19 May 2025 · Emily Holt 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 The friendly staff team welcome the children on arrival. Children often run to hug their friends and the staff, showing their evident good relationships. Staff know the children very well and are always on hand to join in their play and have fun with them. Inspector highlights - The dedicated staff team's plans are highly effective and support children's ongoing development. - Children's ongoing communication and language is very well supported by staff. - The curriculum for mathematics is highly successful. - Staff expertly support children's keen interest in nature. - Healthy eating is promoted by staff. Areas to develop - 1 support parents to encourage and promote children's good health and well- being. - 2 support staff to develop questioning techniques, so they consistently make the most of all interactions to help children develop their critical thinking skills more effectively. Inspection #10380765 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280193) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment about the caring dispositions of staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work well with professionals to ensure that targets are challenging for children who are struggling with communication and language. Outdoor space Children take advantage of the large outdoor provisions. Both areas are thoughtfully set up by staff who plan the environment with children's independence in mind. Children can practise their physical skills, building their muscles as they run in the large space and develop their finger strength as they play in the water tray. ## Parent Reviews of Shotley Kidzone 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL8FhUW0gybfKWAZMv7N8mWFu_AYJ7aI_OLBCsFalyXaKafoDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) dovile eidintaite 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxXzhTQ2NnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d97681a9c6b475:0xd366ac01ce75a31d) Reviews from Google for Shotley Kidzone. 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