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In that time he has received care of a very high standard! He attends the weekly Forest Schools sessions, which is what initially attracted me to the nursery, and he absolutely loves it. The Nursery, and especially his keyworker, have taken the time and attention to meet his individual needs and from this I've seen my son's confidence develop. It's a joy to drop him at nursery; he's happy, stimulated and, most importantly, cared for. I can not speak highly enough of the work that The Children's Triangle do!", "datePublished": "2017-07-06T12:18:35.138Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lauren Slater" }, "reviewBody": "My son has been attending the children's triangle for over a year now and he has excelled in so many aspects of his learning and development, the staff/teachers are lovely, organised, and hands on! Never had any issues with this nursery, nothing but positives from my boy and this school. They are very adaptive to all the kids, very clean environment, couldn't fault them. My son loves going, he was attending weekly forest schools and always tells me what he's done in the day, whether it's playtime, painting, learning something new, my sons speech and confidence has come a long way aswell which I'm so happy with as he never barely said a word now he don't stop talking thanks to this amazing nursery. 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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. The Nest Nursery # The Nest Nursery in Ipswich Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 4.0 (5 parent reviews) · The Nest Nursery, Pauls Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AN · Suffolk **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered October 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 32 places Age range — Last inspected — 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 The Nest Nursery in Ipswich offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. As part of the not-for-profit Bows & Arrows Group, the nursery is committed to providing outstanding care and learning experiences in a homely, calming, and natural setting. The single-room facility is thoughtfully divided to cater to different age groups and boasts a spacious outdoor area featuring a mud kitchen, allotment, grassed space, and a large sandpit, which is considered an extension of the indoor learning environment. The dedicated team at The Nest Nursery possesses extensive knowledge of child development, focusing on expanding children's learning through their individual interests, aligning with the theory that play is fundamental for progression in all developmental areas. Strong partnerships with families are highly valued, forming the backbone of the setting and ensuring children are happy and reach their full potential. Flexibility is a key offering, with various session options for families to choose from, as well as different attendance patterns including all year round, traditional term time, or a stretched term time. Our ethos We thrive through strong partnerships with families and believe strong bonds with children and families is the backbone of the setting. Enabling and supporting the children to be happy and reach their full potential. We have a big passion for providing the best possible care and learning for all of our children, doing this through having stimulating and challenging environments that inspire awe, wonder and curiosity in the children. We see the outdoor space as an extension of inside and crucial to learning and wellbeing. Homely and natural environment Large outdoor learning space Play-based learning Strong family partnerships Not-for-profit ## Pricing & funding Fees are based on a simple hourly rate across all age groups, with additional hours outside of government funding invoiced. An hourly or half-day provisions fee covers snacks, consumables, and extra activities, which families can opt out of. Deposits, admin fees for booking changes, and late collection charges also apply. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Families can opt out of the provisions fee by providing their own snacks and consumables. - Late collection incurs a charge per instance plus the hourly rate in 30-minute blocks. - An admin fee applies to permanent booking changes, but is waived for funded sessions. - A deposit is required for children under two, credited to the account after 4 weeks of attendance. - Families are invoiced for additional hours if government funding does not cover all required hours. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Nest Nursery [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815759)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815759) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk/nurseries/thenestnursery/) The Nest Nursery, Pauls Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AN [© 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#/1.13145/52.05574/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ipswich - [Day nurseries in Ipswich](/search?q=Ipswich) - [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=the-nest-nursery-ip2-0an-2815759) ## Key facts Opening hours Early: 8:00am – 9:00am, Morning: 9:00am – 1:00pm, Afternoon: 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Late: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Session types Early (1 hour), Morning (4 hours), Afternoon (4 hours), Late (1 hour) ## Parent Reviews of The Nest Nursery 4.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJtOZjWl9BJwDeLMBI5TwUuqAFcHJl0-88Pi_LgK7jMQtwu0Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Hannah Cotton 8 years ago My son has been attending The Children's Triangle Nursery for nearly 18 months. In that time he has received care of a very high standard! He attends the weekly Forest Schools sessions, which is what initially attracted me to the nursery, and he absolutely loves it. The Nursery, and especially his keyworker, have taken the time and attention to meet his individual needs and from this I've seen my son's confidence develop. It's a joy to drop him at nursery; he's happy, stimulated and, most importantly, cared for. I can not speak highly enough of the work that The Children's Triangle do! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnOUpfQ19nRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a04d1c66d499:0x813c170b6df2d207) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIaQlkM8doNujXKC5Ares3Z_v781mJDXDVW4DhcJ0uqItWSg4M=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lauren Slater 5 years ago My son has been attending the children's triangle for over a year now and he has excelled in so many aspects of his learning and development, the staff/teachers are lovely, organised, and hands on! Never had any issues with this nursery, nothing but positives from my boy and this school. They are very adaptive to all the kids, very clean environment, couldn't fault them. My son loves going, he was attending weekly forest schools and always tells me what he's done in the day, whether it's playtime, painting, learning something new, my sons speech and confidence has come a long way aswell which I'm so happy with as he never barely said a word now he don't stop talking thanks to this amazing nursery. I recommend to anyone. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNDaTczQzJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a04d1c66d499:0x813c170b6df2d207) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUqycpIc-n8S6IEvxAkFXdcUqo9AFZY76mU0w8IkXGlrM4S-KM1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Popa Ionut Sayrus 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5cU9fMG53RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a04d1c66d499:0x813c170b6df2d207) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLXzYlvRFkWYj8yWEc5eaCwtVKx9oZUU7bFIGML135TMIdHYw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Daniel Harker 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoMHJ6U0J3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9a04d1c66d499:0x813c170b6df2d207) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVUZnK1Fo0n8FP5LQpIO2xTQiB36_3ANyAwCkDr43NqIkTr1GHW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Steven Ewing 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNLajVLSnRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a04d1c66d499:0x813c170b6df2d207) Reviews from Google for The Nest Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9312343467352052231&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. 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