# Little Saplings Preschool

Little Saplings Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Lawshall Voluntary Controlled School, The Street, Lawshall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4QA, in Lawshall, Suffolk. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-saplings-preschool-2783041  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lawshall Voluntary Controlled School, The Street, Lawshall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4QA
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01284 652344
- Website: https://www.lawshalllittlesaplings.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2783041

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783041

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2783041). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783041)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783041)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783041)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1764555)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lawshall Voluntary Controlled School, The Street, Lawshall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.155072,0.726159

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Catey Pre- School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catey-pre-school-ey424032) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Hartest Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hartest-pre-school-ey362565) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Cygnets (Whelnetham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-whelnetham-ey298384) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Little Larks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-larks-day-nursery-ey545741) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Lavenham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavenham-pre-school-2564790) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Tots & Teepees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-teepees-2744613) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Saplings Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Little Saplings Preschool was inspected on 20 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Saplings Preschool take?

Little Saplings Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Saplings Preschool?

You can call 01284 652344 and visit www.lawshalllittlesaplings.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783041)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Saplings+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ0bdTX1dT2EcRjy5TELbVJAU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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