# Ipswich Early Years

Ipswich Early Years is a full-day nursery at St Clare House Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1LH, in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is registered for 109 children. It is run by Mayfair Set OPCO Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ipswich-early-years-2885051  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Clare House Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1LH
- Registered places: 109
- Phone: 01473 708774
- Website: https://ipswichey.co.uk/
- Run by: [Mayfair Set OPCO Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mayfair-set-opco-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2885051

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2885051). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885051)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885051)
- Registered places: 109 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885051)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1941069)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Clare House Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.054934,1.148408

- Station: Ipswich, 0.3 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alderman Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gippeswyk Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Christchurch Park, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Helen's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Garden House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-house-nursery-2721372) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Rascals Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-rascals-pre-school-251573) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ey553256) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Small World Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Helens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-playgroup-251649) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-gatacre-road-pre-school-group-limited-2660274) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Ipswich Early Years take?

Ipswich Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 109 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ipswich Early Years?

Ipswich Early Years is run by Mayfair Set OPCO Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ipswich Early Years?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ipswich Early Years?

You can call 01473 708774 and visit ipswichey.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885051)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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