Oakland Hall Day Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Sproughton for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Open since 2013, with 62 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Suffolk
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Suffolk from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
IP8 3ASWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 26 March 2025 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 21 October 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children enjoy their time at this extremely welcoming and caring nursery. They quickly become engrossed in their play and learning. Children form strong emotional bonds with their key person and staff. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Staff are attentive and swiftly tend to children's individual needs.
Babies and toddlers snuggle up to their key persons and enjoy looking at picture books. Children display positive attitudes towards their learning. For example, younger children eagerly help to make play dough. Staff introduce new vocabulary when discussing the texture of the dough, using words, such as 'sticky'. Children learn about the world around them. They enjoy real-life experiences, such as feeding cucumber and leaves to the nursery's giant African snails. Children observe the snails with fascination as they graze.
Staff know the children well. They plan appropriate and challenging activities to help children move on to the next stage in their learning. Children explore and immerse themselves in activities. For example, they look at differences and similarities in textures during sensory play. Children's behaviour is good. They understand and follow the routines well. They are kind and considerate to each other. Children share their favourite toys, take turns and say 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support staff to stay focused during activities to avoid interruptions to children's learning n review the organisation of mealtimes for babies to raise the quality of their social interactions with adults and each other.
- 21 October 2022Good
- 26 January 2017Good
- 6 September 2016Inadequate
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Oakland Hall Day Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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