# Chelmo Kidzone

Chelmo Kidzone is a sessional pre-school at Chelmondiston Cp School, Woodlands, Chelmondiston, Ipswich, IP9 1DT, in Chelmondiston, Suffolk. It is registered for 46 children. It is run by Shotley Kidzone Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chelmo-kidzone-2862497  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Chelmondiston Cp School, Woodlands, Chelmondiston, Ipswich, IP9 1DT
- Registered places: 46
- Run by: [Shotley Kidzone Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shotley-kidzone-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 2862497

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2862497). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862497)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862497)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862497)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868183)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chelmondiston Cp School, Woodlands, Chelmondiston, Ipswich, IP9 1DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.990267,1.204980

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ipswich High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Orwell Park School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nacton-and-bucklesham-under-5s-251575) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holbrook-and-district-pre-school-playgroup-251518) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Shotley Kidzone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotley-kidzone-251629) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Little Leaders Ransomes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-ransomes-2810020) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-wood-nursery-and-forest-school-2844144) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Happy Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tots-pre-school-ey316234) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Chelmo Kidzone take?

Chelmo Kidzone is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chelmo Kidzone?

Chelmo Kidzone is run by Shotley Kidzone Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2862497)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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