From
£35/day
Woodlands Nursery
Unit 1, The Woodlands, Kersey Maltings, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich IP7 6DP, United Kingdom
Forest School Capacity 67 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Ipswich
Ipswich sits where the River Gipping becomes the tidal River Orwell, with the Waterfront forming a distinctive part of the town. Its recognised urban areas include Castle Hill, Whitehouse and Whitton, Chantry, Stoke Park and Maidenhall, and the Gipping and Orwell Valley, while early-years funding is administered by Suffolk County Council.
Childcare numbers for Ipswich
Daily fees range
£35
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
Across Suffolk
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£105/week
· £5460/year
Based on the area average of £35/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Suffolk County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
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Nursery questions in Ipswich
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Ipswich?
Ipswich addresses are concentrated across IP1, IP2, IP3 and IP4, covering the town centre and residential areas on both sides of the River Orwell and River Gipping.
Who manages funded childcare in Ipswich?
Suffolk County Council administers funded early education and childcare for Ipswich, including the universal entitlement and the Working Parent Entitlement.
What funded childcare is available in Ipswich?
All 3 and 4-year-olds receive 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks. Eligible working families with children aged 9 months to 4 years can receive up to 30 funded hours a week.
Can funded nursery hours be stretched across the year?
Yes, where the arrangement is offered. The same annual entitlement can be spread over more than 38 weeks using fewer funded hours each week.
What is Early Years Pupil Premium in Ipswich?
Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is additional funding available for some eligible children receiving funded early education. The funding is used to support the child’s learning and development.
What SEND support covers preschool children in Ipswich?
Ipswich children are covered by the Suffolk SEND Local Offer, which provides information about services and support for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
How does Ofsted information work for Ipswich nurseries?
Ofsted regulates and inspects registered early-years provision. The renewed inspection framework introduced in November 2025 changed how newer early-years inspections are reported, so newer records can differ from older Ofsted inspection results.