# Happy Tots Pre School

Happy Tots Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Landseer Road Methodist Church, Landseer Road, Ipswich, IP3 9LX, in Gainsborough, Suffolk. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tots-pre-school-ey316234  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Landseer Road Methodist Church, Landseer Road, Ipswich, IP3 9LX
- Registered places: 38
- Ofsted URN: EY316234

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316234

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY316234). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316234)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316234)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316234)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652765)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Landseer Road Methodist Church, Landseer Road, Ipswich, IP3 9LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.035962,1.183983

- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Landseer Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Orwell Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pipers Vale, 0.4 miles
- Park: Murray Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Park: Cobham Road Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Base Ipswich Academy |  | 3–8 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.4 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Morland Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ravenswood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cliff Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rose Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oak Wood Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-wood-nursery-and-forest-school-2844144) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Forest Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-learners-nursery-2659112) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ey463846) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Out Ipswich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-out-ipswich-2842167) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rosehill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosehill-playgroup-251616) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Leaders Ransomes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-ransomes-2810020) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Tots Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Tots Pre School Good at its inspection on 21 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Tots Pre School take?

Happy Tots Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Tots Pre School?

Derby Road (Ipswich) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316234)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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