# Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited

Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited is a sessional pre-school at The Old School Community Centre, Callis Street, Sudbury, CO10 8PX, in Clare, Suffolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clare-bears-community-pre-school-limited-ey554130  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Old School Community Centre, Callis Street, Sudbury, CO10 8PX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01787 277367
- Website: https://www.clarebears.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY554130

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 June 2021, 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/EY554130

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY554130). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554130)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554130)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554130)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School Community Centre, Callis Street, Sudbury, CO10 8PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.080772,0.581110

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clare Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Clare Castle Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Nuttery, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Stour Valley Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Woodland Tribe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-2544736) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cavendish Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cavendish-pre-school-251441) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Hundon Hedgehogs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hundon-hedgehogs-preschool-251530) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Woodland Tribe @Ridgewell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-ridgewell-2638893) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Tots & Teepees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-teepees-2744613) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Ketton Early Birds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ketton-early-birds-ey539983) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited Good at its inspection on 17 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited take?

Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Clare Bears Community Pre-School Limited?

You can call 01787 277367 and visit www.clarebears.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554130)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clare+Bears+Community+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJnd5OoWFX2EcRWqN0rvYlPmI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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