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Small World Kindergarten # Small World Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2021) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · 44a Anglesea Road, IPSWICH, IP1 3PP · Suffolk Number of places 42 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2021 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Located in Ipswich, Small World Kindergarten, established in 2014, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that received an "Outstanding" rating at its latest Ofsted inspection on 10th May 2021. The kindergarten provides a warm and secure environment where children from 1 to 4 years old thrive and develop high levels of independence. The dedicated team of nine childcare staff, including those with early years professional status and qualified teacher status, collaborates closely with parents to ensure each child's emotional well-being and individual care needs are met. The setting follows a Montessori approach, where children are encouraged to select their activities from well-presented resources and develop essential skills for their next stage of learning, such as counting, reading, and problem-solving through skilful questioning. The provider, who also manages the setting, maintains a clear vision for promoting children's independence and ensures the staff are well-versed in utilising Montessori resources effectively. Small World Kindergarten opens Monday to Friday for 47 weeks of the year, providing full-day care from 8 am to 6 pm, and offers funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. What it's like Children at Small World Kindergarten are exceptionally content and secure in this welcoming environment. They show high levels of independence and flourish, developing physical and cognitive skills. Older children confidently manage their transitions, and all children delight in exploring their surroundings and learning new things. Outstanding provision Holistic development Supportive environment Montessori approach Strong parental partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 47 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Small World Kindergarten Inspection date May 2021 Inspection no. 10194045 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50164441)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479592) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=small-world-kindergarten-ip1-3pp-ey479592) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Small World Kindergarten Last inspected 10 May 2021 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children at Small World Kindergarten are exceptionally content and secure in this welcoming environment. They show high levels of independence and flourish, developing physical and cognitive skills. Older children confidently manage their transitions, and all children delight in exploring their surroundings and learning new things. Inspector highlights - Children exhibit high levels of contentment and feel secure at this welcoming setting. - Staff work extremely closely with parents and carers to support their children to settle. - Children fully understand what is expected of them and demonstrate excellent independence from a young age. - Children flourish and thrive in the environment. - The provider, who is also the manager, has high expectations and works tirelessly to ensure children have the very best experiences. - Exceptional attention is given to meeting children's specific dietary and medical needs. - Children behave very well and play extremely cooperatively together. - Partnerships with parents and carers are exceptional. Parents offer the highest praise for the setting. Inspection #10194045 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50164441) ## Parent Reviews of Small World Kindergarten 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWqcvU0nefAndt91EpZf3sZB7BSLGewZ5mgROSNTIqxyaSebhf4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) James Kindred 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3MDVXVnVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a1ce9b3c19c3:0x43c7d3fd4b349004) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXC8AGv72tYeftka2L_wMjZTGkC8vTLQhCO_XYmRCguuAQgLT4U=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elaiza DJ Sanchez 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3dnNxWWNREAE!2m1!1s0x47d9a1ce9b3c19c3:0x43c7d3fd4b349004) Reviews from Google for Small World Kindergarten. 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