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The Cornerstone Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
·Unit 5, Bridge Business Centre, Woodbridge, IP12 4RB · Suffolk
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

The Cornerstone Day Nursery and Pre-school, located in Martlesham, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. They offer full-day care throughout the year, with a dedicated Pre-school building for 3-5 year olds that mirrors a school setting.

The nursery emphasises creating inspiring experiences to foster confident learners and positive relationships. Children benefit from safe and enjoyable learning through various activities in both indoor and purpose-built outdoor areas, including sensory and growing gardens whose produce contributes to homemade meals.

Conveniently located near Woodbridge train station and the A12, the nursery caters to commuting families. They pride themselves on flexible childcare, extended opening hours from 7:30 am to 6 pm, and being open for 51 weeks of the year.

The Cornerstone is part of the Golden Apples family of nurseries and maintains strong community links, with experienced staff, many of whom have worked there for over 14 years.

What it's like

Children develop close bonds with staff and each other, helping them to feel safe, relaxed and settled. Babies and children are supported to build confidence and independence, enjoy stories and learn basic sign language, while many children enjoy energetic outdoor play that helps develop their control and strength.

Full-day careDedicated Pre-school buildingSensory and growing gardensExtended opening hours

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Full day care, Before school breakfast club, After school care, Holiday clubs

Opening hours

Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm

Age range

0 to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Cornerstone Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 23 March 2022 · Sarah Clements

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 develop close bonds with staff and each other, helping them to feel safe, relaxed and settled. Babies and children are supported to build confidence and independence, enjoy stories and learn basic sign language, while many children enjoy energetic outdoor play that helps develop their control and strength.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop close bonds with staff and feel safe and settled
  • Staff support physical development and outdoor play, including pedalling bicycles and ride-on cars
  • Good support for children with SEND, including use of guidance from outside professionals
  • Strong emphasis on behaviour and independence; children are encouraged in self-care
  • Leaders monitor staff practice, provide professional development and maintain high staff morale

Areas to develop

  • 1Refine the implementation of group activities to enhance younger children's growing concentration and full participation.
Inspection #10230785 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) respond well to the direct support they receive and show determination to succeed with challenging tasks. Staff make good use of guidance from outside professionals when planning activities to support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Many children enjoy playing outdoors; they move around energetically and refine their control and strength when pedalling bicycles and ride-on cars. Staff provide a wide range of tools and equipment to encourage children's physical skills.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 March 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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