# Dilly's Daycare

Dilly's Daycare is a full-day nursery at 151 Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4LX, in Castle Hill, Suffolk. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dillys-daycare-ey558666  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 151 Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4LX
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01473 226656
- Ofsted URN: EY558666

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 July 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/EY558666

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY558666). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558666)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558666)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558666)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1653009)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 151 Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.076080,1.147009

- Station: Westerfield, 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Dales Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castle Hill Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Broomhill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sherrington Road Rec, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2019) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Castle Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Castle Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Beeches Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn2Oak Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn2oak-preschool-ey420545) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Early Years @ Highfield Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-highfield-daycare-ey337155) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Small World Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ey553256) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wellington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [YMCA Childcare Providence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dilly's Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dilly's Daycare Good at its inspection on 28 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dilly's Daycare take?

Dilly's Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dilly's Daycare?

Westerfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dilly's Daycare?

You can call 01473 226656.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558666)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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