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Traquinas Childcare in Thetford (IP24 1AG)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2025)
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4.9(35 parent reviews) ·36 Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1AG · Norfolk
Number of places
33 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Traquinas Childcare, established in 2010 by Carla as a childminding service, swiftly expanded due to increasing demand. By 2013, it transitioned into childcare on domestic premises, bringing on board qualified and experienced practitioners.

The growth continued, leading to the opening of Traquinas Raymond Street in 2017. The nursery champions the unique qualities of each child, viewing them as independent, creative, and full of potential.

They strongly believe in the foundational importance of early years experiences for a child's overall development, setting the stage for future learning across diverse areas. Traquinas is committed to delivering exceptional care and nursery education, meticulously tailored to each child's individual interests and requirements.

Our ethos

At Traquinas Childcare we consider every 'little person' to be a beautiful, independent, fascinating, creative individual with a huge amount to offer the world. At Traquinas Childcare we understand that the importance of the early years in a child's general development cannot be overemphasised. Any experience which caters for the needs of the children, before they reach statutory school age, establishes the foundations of future learning in many areas of human experience.

What it's like

Children thrive in this highly engaging and motivating nursery. Staff engagement with all children is extremely positive and warm, helping children to feel safe, welcomed and loved. Children form close relationships, demonstrate positive behaviour and high levels of self-esteem and confidence.

Child-centred approachFocus on individual developmentCommunity engagementVariety of extra-curricular activities

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Traquinas Childcare

Last inspected 25 March 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this highly engaging and motivating nursery. Staff engagement with all children is extremely positive and warm, helping children to feel safe, welcomed and loved. Children form close relationships, demonstrate positive behaviour and high levels of self-esteem and confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in a highly engaging and motivating nursery with extremely positive and warm staff engagement.
  • An ambitious curriculum is delivered through careful sequencing of learning, consistently building on children's knowledge and what they can do.
  • Leaders highly value staff, utilising their strengths and empowering them through professional development opportunities.
  • Children develop a very strong sense of belonging in their local community through regular visits to allotments, forest school, and interactions with different people.
  • Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's communication and language, exposing them to rich language and supporting them with familiar signs.
Inspection #10376128 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the setting. They say that staff are kind and supportive, and they particularly appreciate the time their children spend out in the community.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families receive exemplary support and guidance from staff. Staff have high ambitions for all children and ensure a learning environment that consistently meets their needs. They work closely with parents and other professionals, providing strategies such as private speech and language therapist sessions for timely support.

Outdoor space

Children, including babies, regularly attend forest school sessions. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed its impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Traquinas Childcare

4.9
(35)
Chelsea Dosell
4 months ago

My daughter started Traquinas when she was 8 months old and has loved every second. She gets so excited when we walk towards the door in the mornings now. I know she is well cared for and looked after every day and all of the staff are extremely helpful & informative. Nothing is too much trouble for anyone and the app they use for parents is so handy to have! I would definitely recommend Traquinas and will be using them again in the future.

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Lorraine Malard
4 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. Our son has Down syndrome, and from day one Skye, and the whole team have been incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. No accommodation has ever been too much, and the level of inclusion is outstanding. Our son loves going each day and has settled in so well, which means everything to us. Communication is excellent, and we always feel listened to and reassured. We’re extremely grateful to Skye, and the team and would highly recommend this nursery to any family.

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Louise King
4 months ago

Our little one started traquinas is january this year, and we couldn't have asked for more in a nursery! Leaving your baby is a big thing and traquinas have been helpful, postive and supportive the whole experience so far! By keeping you up to date with daily activities, food eaten, naps taken and even nappy changes your completely in the know the whole day! No question or query is too much trouble and someone is always available to answer any worry! I would recommend traquinas to anyone 😊

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Stacy Woodbridge
4 months ago

Absolutely fantastic nursery. My daughter has learnt so much since starting in September. She is always in clean clothes and a fresh nappy at pick up time and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Its definitely the best nursery in thetford.

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Julia Bento
4 months ago

My child's enthusiasm to go to nursery is indescribable, she tells me she wanna go every day 😂. The professionalism from management staff to the practitioners is top-tier, I will forever be grateful for your service. You all make a difference in all children's lives while keeping professional standards. Thank you Traquinas team 🫶

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025

Date: January 2016

  • March 2025Outstanding
  • May 2019Good
  • January 2016Good

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