# Hunnitots Day Nursery

Hunnitots Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD, in California, Suffolk. It is registered for 102 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunnitots-day-nursery-251761  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
- Registered places: 102
- Phone: 01473 704514
- Ofsted URN: 251761

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 15 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 11 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 10 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251761

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 251761). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251761)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 15 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251761)
- Registered places: 102 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251761)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652615)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.056863,1.197945

- Station: Derby Road (Ipswich), 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Newbury Road Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rushmere Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Newbury Road Dog Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Rose Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Sidegate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ABC Childcare (Ipswich) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-childcare-ipswich-ltd-ey318888) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ipswich Private Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ipswich-private-kindergarten-limited-251762) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Bright Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-bright-day-care-251760) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St John's Playtime Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playtime-pre-school-251650) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Heathlands Community Preschool And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathlands-community-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2769702) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Noahs Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-251580) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hunnitots Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hunnitots Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hunnitots Day Nursery take?

Hunnitots Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 102 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hunnitots Day Nursery?

Derby Road (Ipswich) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hunnitots Day Nursery?

You can call 01473 704514.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251761)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hunnitots+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ7VCBCKif2UcRHSzQopSPt7Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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