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Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre # Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 3.5 (2 parent reviews) · 2 Valley Road, Wattisham Airfield, Ipswich, IP7 7RE · Suffolk Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre, situated just outside the airbase in Ipswich, offers a nurturing and educational environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating during term time only. The centre focuses on providing a positive and inclusive atmosphere to support children through their early educational journey. They boast a highly qualified and passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and education, including specialists in Special Educational Needs and Safeguarding Children. In addition to their core offerings, the centre runs a holiday club during the summer, with specific days and hours determined by demand. The website provides general information about their mission to foster development in young children and outlines their term dates for the academic years ahead. What it's like Children are happy and settled at Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre, developing close emotional attachments with staff. They engage well with activities both indoors and outdoors, and older children confidently interact with visitors. Staff use effective strategies like sand timers to encourage good behaviour. Term-time only childcare Holiday club available Experienced and qualified staff Special Educational Needs support ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age band, with separate rates for children aged 3 months to 3 years and those aged 3 to 5 years. Parents can book full days, school sessions, morning, afternoon, breakfast, or late afternoon sessions. Hot lunches are charged separately, and a reduced rate applies for funded breakfast. Good to know - Hot lunch is charged as an additional fee for all ages. - Funded children requiring breakfast are charged a specific surcharge. ## Key facts Session types Morning Session, Afternoon Session, School Session, Full Day Food Hot lunch available at an extra charge, breakfast available at extra charge for funded and unfunded children. Opening hours 08:00 – 18:00 Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Mixed Established 1993 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10238024 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186376)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251707) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=wattisham-airfield-childcare-centre-ip7-7re-251707) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre Last inspected 17 May 2022 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 are happy and settled at Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre, developing close emotional attachments with staff. They engage well with activities both indoors and outdoors, and older children confidently interact with visitors. Staff use effective strategies like sand timers to encourage good behaviour. Inspector highlights - Staff know the children well and can confidently discuss their learning and how to support their progress. - Children learn about the wider world beyond their own experiences. - Staff respond positively to babies' gestures and babbles, supporting early communication skills. - Children are helped to learn about the importance of good health and hygiene routines. - Staff manage children's transitions from home to nursery well, tailoring settling-in procedures and implementing an effective key-person system. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff teaching skills to enable them to maintain the highest quality of teaching that builds on what children already know and can do - 2 review and improve the organisation of routine times, when all children are sitting together, to support them to listen attentively and concentrate. Inspection #10238024 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186376) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that they are happy with the service provided. > They describe staff as 'friendly' and 'caring'. > Parents appreciate that the provider is flexible to their changing childcare needs. > They state that communication between themselves and staff is good, promoting a shared approach to children's care and learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are met. Overall, children develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. Outdoor space Those children who learn best from being outdoors can do so. Children benefit from interesting activities and resources, both indoors and in the garden. They enjoy the activities and resources provided to them and show good levels of engagement. ## Parent Reviews of Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre 3.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKUxUz0fzu0GNkwGh_wBkgK5VLuGnH3RQKwXAHgscoONK5HyLU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) T Shaya 8 years ago Thanks [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3azgzaWxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a58a8ce4d4f3:0x33905f95427a3e94) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXy0tj70LZBFMRwqjOI0HFLbwFxAOrcnoLfHLyHcLISQbsk5i5UCg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Jennifer Griffiths 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pjM1NGaG5USFIwTVRkYWJEbHVTbXh2VW10WlRsRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a58a8ce4d4f3:0x33905f95427a3e94) Reviews from Google for Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre. 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