# The Roundabout Nursery

The Roundabout Nursery is a full-day nursery at Roundabout Day Nursery, Main Road, Kesgrave, IPSWICH, IP5 1AA, in Kesgrave, Suffolk. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-roundabout-nursery-ey433156  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Roundabout Day Nursery, Main Road, Kesgrave, IPSWICH, IP5 1AA
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 01473 333733
- Website: http://www.roundaboutnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY433156

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433156

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY433156). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433156)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433156)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433156)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1439835)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Roundabout Day Nursery, Main Road, Kesgrave, IPSWICH, IP5 1AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.065877,1.234766

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Badgers Bank, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pergola Piece, 0.4 miles
- Park: Oak Meadow, 0.5 miles
- Park: Ashdale Green, 0.5 miles
- Park: Oak Meadow, 0.5 miles
- Playground: KWMCC Play Area, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cedarwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Gorseland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Bealings School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Birchwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Martlesham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Kesgrave High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Leaders Kesgrave](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-kesgrave-2826814) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Three Bears Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-bears-playgroup-ey300030) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Rushmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ipswich-rushmere-ey285918) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Martlesham Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/martlesham-preschool-ey415425) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Heathlands Community Preschool And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathlands-community-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2769702) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Leaders Martlesham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-martlesham-2883887) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Roundabout Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Roundabout Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Roundabout Nursery take?

The Roundabout Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Roundabout Nursery?

You can call 01473 333733 and visit www.roundaboutnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433156)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Roundabout+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJaQADJo2e2UcRplGIatyO984)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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