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Springfields Pre-School # Springfields Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · Terrapin Hut, Tudor School, Sudbury, CO10 1NL · Suffolk Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 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 Springfields Pre-School Ltd, located in Sudbury, offers a Good rated early years provision for children aged 2 to 4 years during term-time. 50pm, with a lunchtime session in between. Since its registration in 2012, the pre-school has developed a nurturing environment where staff build positive bonds with children and families, helping youngsters settle quickly and confidently explore activities. The curriculum is designed to support children's learning and individual progress, with staff regularly observing children and sharing achievements with parents through an online application and daily feedback. Children develop good conversational skills and show high levels of curiosity and engagement, responding well to clear behavioural expectations. The indoor environment has been reorganised to promote children's focus and understanding, and a newly created dining area allows for sociable snack and mealtimes where children confidently serve themselves. Outdoor learning is also a key feature, with children demonstrating a keen interest in the world around them, playing with space and jungle toys, and hunting for minibeasts in the garden. They engage in activities like making extended runs for balls using guttering and creating 'homes' for worms and ladybirds in the sandpit, fostering curiosity and connection with nature. What it's like Staff develop positive bonds with children and families, which help children to settle quickly on arrival. Children are busy and display high levels of curiosity and engagement throughout the session. They confidently explore the activities on offer, demonstrating a keen interest and concentration. Children develop good conversational skills and are keen to talk about their interests and experiences with staff. Supportive settlement Engaging activities Positive behaviours Sociable mealtimes Outdoor exploration Strong parent communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, main sessions are from 8.30am to 11.30am and 11.50am to 2.50pm with a lunchtime session running in between. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Springfields Pre-School Last inspected 13 October 2023 · Kate Oakley 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 Staff develop positive bonds with children and families, which help children to settle quickly on arrival. Children are busy and display high levels of curiosity and engagement throughout the session. They confidently explore the activities on offer, demonstrating a keen interest and concentration. Children develop good conversational skills and are keen to talk about their interests and experiences with staff. Inspector highlights - Since the last inspection, the manager and her staff have reorganised the indoor environment and considered ways to promote children's understanding of behavioural expectations and created spaces to help children to focus. - The provider, who is also the manager, has worked closely with staff to address actions from the last inspection. Together, they deliver a curriculum that supports children's learning and individual progress. - Children enjoy sociable snack and mealtimes in the newly created dining area. They follow the routine of washing their hands, pouring drinks and serving themselves confidently. - Children have ample opportunities to strengthen their small-hand muscles and future writing skills. They delight in using markers to draw 'caterpillars' on a big whiteboard and concentrate as they make different marks to represent their legs and faces. - Staff help children to develop a love of reading and books. They provide books indoors and outdoors to give children access, wherever they prefer to play. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's understanding of curriculum intent to ensure teaching consistently focuses on the skills and knowledge they want children to attain - 2 enhance staff's teaching skills to promote children's deeper understanding of concepts or topics and promote their thinking skills. Inspection #10262194 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233188) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Springfields Pre-School Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10262194 Lead inspector Kate Oakley Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233188)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456088) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Terrapin Hut, Tudor School, Sudbury, CO10 1NL Opening hours Monday to Friday, main sessions are from 8.30am to 11.30am and 11.50am to 2.50pm with a lunchtime session running in between. [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.73297/52.04561/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sudbury - [Day nurseries in Sudbury](/search?q=Sudbury) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=springfields-pre-school-ltd-co10-1nl-ey456088) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > how much their children enjoy attending and often ask if it is a 'nursery' day at the weekend > They appreciate the online updates about children's learning as well as the daily feedback from staff at collection time. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children demonstrate a keen interest in the world around them and relish playing with space and jungle toys, as well as hunting for real minibeasts in the garden. They work hard to make extended runs for balls using guttering and talk to staff about the 'homes' they are making for worms, rabbits and ladybirds in the sandpit. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: May 2013 - October 2023 Good - October 2022 Requires improvement - February 2017 Good - December 2013 Good - May 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Springfields Pre-School ### What are the opening hours at Springfields Pre-School? ### How is Springfields Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### What ages of children does Springfields Pre-School look after? ## About the setting Springfields Pre-school Ltd registered in 2012. The pre-school employs eight members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The pre-school is open from Monday to Friday, during school term time. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY456088 Registered person Springfields Pre-School 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 Requires improvement ## Nearby day nurseries in Sudbury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Springfields Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool Sudbury · CO10 1ND ](/nursery/the-playbox-st-johns-methodist-church-preschool-co10-1nd-251691) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Sunshine Nursery School Sudbury · CO10 2GG 3.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-co10-2gg-ey405248) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Woodpeckers Nursery Sudbury · CO10 1XT 4.3(7 reviews) ](/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-co10-1xt-251810) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Springfields Day Nursery Sudbury · CO10 0NH ](/nursery/springfields-day-nursery-co10-0nh-ey538426) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### Cavendish Pre-school Sudbury · CO10 8AD ](/nursery/cavendish-pre-school-co10-8ad-251441) [See all nurseries in Sudbury →](/search?q=Sudbury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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