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The Playstation Preschool # The Playstation Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Studio, Hadleigh Community Primary School, Ipswich, IP7 5HQ · Suffolk Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Playstation Preschool, operating since 2001, provides a warm and welcoming environment where children aged 2-4 years excitedly enter each day, greeted by staff who know them well. Children form strong attachments with staff, often seeking cuddles and feeling reassured by the genuine care shown for their well-being. The nursery, located in Ipswich, IP7 5HQ, offers a rich array of inviting and well-presented resources, empowering children to choose their own play. A particular highlight is the children’s passion for books, enjoying reading with staff and taking them home to share. The outdoor area is a firm favourite, especially the sand and ride-on toys, with a thoughtfully created covered space ensuring children can enjoy outdoor play in all weather conditions. Staff skillfully plan activities based on children's interests, ensuring resources are readily available and focusing on individual developmental needs. Language and communication are prioritised, with staff acting as excellent role models and actively supporting vocabulary growth, particularly for children learning English as an additional language, by pointing at objects and verbalising words. The manager and committee maintain a reflective approach, possessing a good overview of the pre-school's strengths and areas for future development. 30pm, during term-time. What it's like Children excitedly enter the pre-school and receive a warm greeting from staff who know them well. They have strong attachments to staff and often seek cuddles, feeling reassured by the genuine care for their well-being. Resources are inviting and well-presented, allowing children to choose where they want to play. Passion for books Outdoor play in all weathers Activities based on interests Strong communication support Reflective management ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 3.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2001 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Playstation Preschool Last inspected 5 December 2022 · 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 Children excitedly enter the pre-school and receive a warm greeting from staff who know them well. They have strong attachments to staff and often seek cuddles, feeling reassured by the genuine care for their well-being. Resources are inviting and well-presented, allowing children to choose where they want to play. Inspector highlights - Children have a passion for books and enjoy reading with staff and taking books home. - Children enjoy the outdoors, especially the sand and ride-on toys, with a covered area for all-weather play. - Staff plan activities based on children's interests, ensuring resources are available and focusing on areas for further development. - Staff prioritise children's language and communication, acting as good role models and supporting vocabulary growth, especially for children learning English as an additional language. - The manager and committee are reflective and have a good overview of the pre-school's strengths and areas for development. Areas to develop - 1 help children to recognise their emotions so they begin to understand the impact their behaviour has on others - 2 grasp every opportunity to engage children in conversation and teach them to do more for themselves, for example during snack time. Inspection #10233656 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204579) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Playstation Preschool Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10233656 Lead inspector Emily Holt Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204579)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292798) 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 The Studio, Hadleigh Community Primary School, Ipswich, IP7 5HQ [© 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#/0.95728/52.04087/14) [](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-playstation-preschool-ip7-5hq-ey292798) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children really enjoy the outdoors, especially the sand and the ride-on toys. Staff have thoughtfully created an area under cover so that children can enjoy being outside in all weathers. EAL / language support Staff help children, especially children who speak English as an additional language, to understand by pointing at objects and saying the words. ## Parent Reviews of The Playstation Preschool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJWsCSn4lLJK30OMoLAKFG8mnrhGphPnEhrX63MPE22jvn3uA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Terry Fontenelle 10 months ago Well trained staff, who enjoy giving young children the best possible start. Strongly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGT2JXVXlVMHB6VTNoSmNuVkxRVXRMYjNrd1MxRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a8746089e8f5:0x412a8a7109ff434c) Reviews from Google for The Playstation Preschool. 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