Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Kids Play, Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3SN
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9.9 53 Reviews
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Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery provides children with the opportunity to develop through structured play.

During the time at the nursery, children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and parents can attend regular parents evenings where they can talk to the nursery's team of professional and experienced staff.

The nursery was awarded a 'good’ rating by Ofsted in June 2018 for the quality and standard of care provided to children in a learning environment where they can enjoy structured play opportunities both inside and out.
                                                        
Taking Nature Based Play to the next level, the Nursery also develops young minds using the ‘curiosity’ approach. Children and babies are encouraged to play with everyday items, like telephones, clocks and treasure baskets. Research has found the curiosity approach provide more stimulus than toys alone.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kay Fynn (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 84

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery Reviews (53)

9.9

Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery has 53 reviews.

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Review from Lauren E (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honestly couldn’t be happier with how the team at Kids Play have been with my son. My son has additional needs as he’s autistic and non-verbal and they go above and beyond to suit his needs. He’s made such close bonds with the girls there and he gets so excited to go to nursery!
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Review from Anne-Marie N (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love this nursery. All three of my children have come here, they cater for every individual need. My daughter is fussy and has a few general issues with drinking etc and nothing is ever too much. If I call with concern they put my mind at rest and I know my little lady is cared for and safe in there
care. Couldn’t recommend them enough. Amazing staff and just an amazing place for your children. Thank you.
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Review from Shannon (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent all three of my children to Kidsplay in Bury St Edmunds. My youngest is now 15 months and has been there since he was 7 months. The staff are always so friendly and take the time to discuss every individual child with the parents. I really enjoy my chats with them in the morning and afternoon!
My children were all extremely happy there and I have always found that my children's individual needs have been catered for excellently. The support in my children's social and learning development has been brilliant. I would definitely recommend this nursery!
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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been with Kids Play since she was 9 months old. She is now 30 months and it is wonderful to see the bond she has with all the staff. As a baby and a toddler, her learning and development has thrived, she is always excited to attend and talks about her day all the way home. As a parent
I can’t praise the staff enough, they are always very professional whilst being completely approachable. It never feels too much trouble to discuss our worries or needs (sleep, potty training etc.). It has always felt like a partnership. The managers were very helpful throughout the Covid response, we thought they showed outstanding communication and understanding in difficult times, for them and us, particularly in navigating rapid changes in policy. I absolutely recommend Kids Play.
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Review from Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Play Bury St Edmunds is a lovely caring and nurturing nursery, my little girl has been attending the setting for over a year and absolutely loves it! The staff are warm and welcoming and go above and beyond for the children and the parents. My little girl is always so excited to go in, they always
have outdoor play and lots of activities etc out for the day. I couldn't be happier! I would highly recommend Kids Play to any parent.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly, informative and great with our daughter. She has thrived from being here. Lots of activities to do. The focus weeks are a great idea and helpful to us.
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery have really gone the extra mile to support my son who has special needs. Nothing is too much trouble and they have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the special needs assessment process. The staff are so friendly, professional and the facilities are
first class. The team at Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery have found the perfect blend of task focus to help the children's activities and providing a person-centred approach for the odd shaped pegs. I couldn't be happier with the care my son receives whilst at this nursery.
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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has been attending nursery she has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are amazing with the children and the parents.
The nursery is always clean and tidy. I would highly recommend Kids Play to anyone.
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Review from Stacey D (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been extremely happy since he started at Kids Play in the baby room at 7 months old.
He moved up to the toddler room at Christmas and still loves attending. He gets involved in lots of activities; getting very messy which he loves. He always has a belly full of food too.
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have been great if any concerns or issues have arisen.
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Review from Kent H (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been coming to Kids Play Nursery now for 2 years plus and we, as parents, love how the preschool is run. All the teachers are brilliant and so helpful in all aspects. The safeguarding is excellent.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think Kids Play is an absolutely wonderful child care centre. My dauhte loves coming to pre-school and the staff are absolutley fantastic!
I have already referred friends. Don't change remain amazing.
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Review from Kim A (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending the nursery since he was 10 months old and we are so happy with our decision. From day 1, the girls have made us feel comfortable and individual. My son isn't just a number - he is a valued member of the Kids Play family. Nearly 2 years on, he has just had 2 tasters of pre-school
and he is so happy to be making the move - which I know is down to the care and support the girls give here.
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Review from Vicky T (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son (28 months) has been attending Kids Play since November 2017. He had never been looked after by anyone except family prior to this. All the staff at Kids Play were fantastic when he started and have taken the time to get to know my son and all his little traits. They have paid him lots of attention
as he didn't settle in the early days. My son attends 3 days a week now and absolutely loves it, I struggle getting him home! All the staff are fantastic and give regular updates about my son's progress both in his diary and online interactive learning journal. They even reassure me on the numerous phone calls I make a day to check on my son!
There are always plenty of interesting activities for the children to get involved with and are regularly encouraged to explore in their own ways. There is always freshly prepared, healthy food for the children and they are encouraged to sit at the table with each other and interact.
I would recommend Kids Play to anyone.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.893)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10 for Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.893 for Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (230 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.893
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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