# Risby Preschool and Childcare Services

Risby Preschool and Childcare Services is a sessional pre-school at Alymer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RT, in Risby, Suffolk. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/risby-preschool-and-childcare-services-251614  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Alymer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RT
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01284 810794
- Website: https://www.risbypreschoolsuffolk.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 251614

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 December 2022, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251614

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1994 (Reference 251614). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251614)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251614)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251614)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 July 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1674915)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alymer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.265411,0.632905

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Colourbox@Cherry Trees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-cherry-trees-2823360) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Colourbox Nest Barrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-nest-barrow-2636542) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Colourbox Montessori School, Barrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colourbox-montessori-school-barrow-2611543) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Kids Play Bury St Edmunds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-play-bury-st-edmunds-ey501061) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Acorns Childcare, Bury St Edmunds Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childcare-bury-st-edmunds-limited-2845841) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-care-ey497003) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Risby Preschool and Childcare Services's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Risby Preschool and Childcare Services Good at its inspection on 15 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Risby Preschool and Childcare Services take?

Risby Preschool and Childcare Services is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Risby Preschool and Childcare Services?

You can call 01284 810794 and visit www.risbypreschoolsuffolk.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251614)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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