# Spring Leiston

Spring Leiston is a full-day nursery at Leiston Children Centre, Waterloo Avenue, Lieston, IP16 4HF, in Leiston, Suffolk. It is registered for 40 children. It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-leiston-2765714  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Leiston Children Centre, Waterloo Avenue, Lieston, IP16 4HF
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2765714

## 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 December 2023 (Reference 2765714). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2765714)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2765714)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2765714)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Leiston Children Centre, Waterloo Avenue, Lieston, IP16 4HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.207435,1.572022

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haylings Meadow, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Leiston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Alde Valley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Knodishall & District Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knodishall-and-district-playgroup-251545) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Benhall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benhall-preschool-ey549543) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Meadow Brook Playcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-brook-playcare-2768863) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Sunflower Montessori Nursery School - Aldeburgh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-montessori-nursery-school-aldeburgh-ey551495) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Sibton Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sibton-nursery-school-ey403549) | Good |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [Bramfield Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramfield-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey375200) | Good |  |  | 7.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Spring Leiston take?

Spring Leiston is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spring Leiston?

Spring Leiston is run by Action For Children Developments Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2765714)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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