# Small World Kindergarten

Small World Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 44a Anglesea Road, IPSWICH, IP1 3PP, in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Emma's Small World Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-kindergarten-ey479592  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 44a Anglesea Road, IPSWICH, IP1 3PP
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01473 253619
- Website: http://www.small-world-kindergarten.co.uk/
- Run by: [Emma's Small World Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/emmas-small-world-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY479592

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479592

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY479592). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479592)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479592)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479592)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652401)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 44a Anglesea Road, IPSWICH, IP1 3PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.064120,1.145931

- Station: Ipswich, 0.9 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Christchurch Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Broomhill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sherrington Road Rec, 0.4 miles
- Park: Alderman Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2019) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-ey553256) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Little Rascals Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-rascals-pre-school-251573) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [YMCA Childcare Providence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-childcare-providence-ey560836) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wellington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-nursery-ey490363) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Toybox (Gatacre Road) Pre-school Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-gatacre-road-pre-school-group-limited-2660274) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Buzzbee Babes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzbee-babes-nursery-ey548509) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Small World Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small World Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 10 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small World Kindergarten take?

Small World Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small World Kindergarten?

Small World Kindergarten is run by Emma's Small World Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Small World Kindergarten?

Ipswich is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small World Kindergarten?

You can call 01473 253619 and visit www.small-world-kindergarten.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479592)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+World+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJwxk8m86h2UcRBJA0S_3Tx0M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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