# Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre

Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at 2 Valley Road, Wattisham Airfield, Ipswich, IP7 7RE, in Great Bricett, Suffolk. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wattisham-airfield-childcare-centre-251707  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Valley Road, Wattisham Airfield, Ipswich, IP7 7RE
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01449 728928
- Website: https://wattishamairfieldchildcarecentre.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 251707

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 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/16/251707

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1993 (Reference 251707). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251707)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251707)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251707)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Valley Road, Wattisham Airfield, Ipswich, IP7 7RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.124356,0.969829

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringshall School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barking Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barking-pre-school-ey497731) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Honey Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-nursery-251521) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Woodlands (CIO)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-cio-2684814) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Bunnies Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunnies-daycare-ey313941) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Jigsaw Pre-School (Sproughton) at Needham Market](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-pre-school-sproughton-at-needham-market-2831059) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Buttercups Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-childrens-nursery-ey536054) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 17 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre take?

Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre?

You can call 01449 728928 and visit wattishamairfieldchildcarecentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251707)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wattisham+Airfield+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ89TkjIql2UcRlD56QpVfkDM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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