# ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd

ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd is a full-day nursery at 537 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LR, in California, Suffolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-childcare-ipswich-ltd-ey318888  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 537 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LR
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01473 718296
- Website: http://abcchildcare.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY318888

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318888

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2006 (Reference EY318888). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318888)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318888)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318888)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652677)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 537 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.052055,1.194844

- Station: Derby Road (Ipswich), 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Newbury Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Newbury Road Dog Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rushmere Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Rose Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Sidegate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hunnitots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunnitots-day-nursery-251761) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Play Out Ipswich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-out-ipswich-2842167) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Heathlands Community Preschool And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathlands-community-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2769702) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St John's Playtime Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playtime-pre-school-251650) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ipswich Private Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ipswich-private-kindergarten-limited-251762) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Bright Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-bright-day-care-251760) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd take?

ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd?

Derby Road (Ipswich) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd?

You can call 01473 718296 and visit abcchildcare.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318888)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ABC+Childcare+%28Ipswich%29+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJdcC8LaSf2UcRPZ7t7Wpg8e4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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