# Cygnets (Whelnetham)

Cygnets (Whelnetham) is a full-day nursery at The Old School Hall, Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, IP30 0UA, in Great Welnetham, Suffolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, 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/cygnets-whelnetham-ey298384  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School Hall, Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, IP30 0UA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01284 386220
- Website: https://www.cygnetschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY298384

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY298384

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY298384). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY298384)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY298384)
- 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/EY298384)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 July 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1915192)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School Hall, Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, IP30 0UA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.199333,0.748347

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Larks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-larks-day-nursery-ey545741) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Colourbox@Redwoods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-redwoods-2695407) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [South Lee Day Nursery Baby Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-lee-day-nursery-baby-room-2623216) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Southgate pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southgate-pre-school-2713903) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bury-st-edmunds-ey407654) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rougham-acorns-and-woodlands-ltd-ey390482) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cygnets (Whelnetham)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cygnets (Whelnetham) Outstanding at its inspection on 30 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cygnets (Whelnetham) take?

Cygnets (Whelnetham) is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Cygnets (Whelnetham)?

You can call 01284 386220 and visit www.cygnetschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY298384)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cygnets+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJ8eiC82hN2EcR2l6PdSoveAY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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