# Meadow Brook Playcare

Meadow Brook Playcare is a full-day nursery at Meadow Children's Centre, Seaman Avenue, SAXMUNDHAM, IP17 1DZ, in Mill Hole, Suffolk. It is registered for 53 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-brook-playcare-2768863  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Meadow Children's Centre, Seaman Avenue, SAXMUNDHAM, IP17 1DZ
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01728 604768
- Website: https://www.meadowbrookplaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2768863

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768863

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2768863). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768863)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768863)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768863)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1568712)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meadow Children's Centre, Seaman Avenue, SAXMUNDHAM, IP17 1DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.214203,1.482585

- Station: Saxmundham, 0.3 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Benhall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benhall-preschool-ey549543) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Knodishall & District Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knodishall-and-district-playgroup-251545) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Spring Leiston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-leiston-2765714) |  |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Sibton Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sibton-nursery-school-ey403549) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Little Leaders Childcare Framlingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-childcare-framlingham-2526796) | Good |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [The Granary Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-granary-nursery-school-ey441058) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Meadow Brook Playcare's Ofsted rating?

Meadow Brook Playcare was inspected on 24 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Meadow Brook Playcare take?

Meadow Brook Playcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Meadow Brook Playcare?

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

### How do I contact Meadow Brook Playcare?

You can call 01728 604768 and visit www.meadowbrookplaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768863)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadow+Brook+Playcare&query_place_id=ChIJvZvHpcSI2UcRGCnPXZKKjVg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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