# Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School

Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Mellis C E V Cp School, Yaxley Road, Mellis, EYE, IP23 8DP, in Mellis, Suffolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, 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/yaxley-and-mellis-pre-school-ey393732  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mellis C E V Cp School, Yaxley Road, Mellis, EYE, IP23 8DP
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01379 788458
- Website: http://www.ympreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY393732

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, 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/EY393732

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2009 (Reference EY393732). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393732)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393732)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393732)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 March 2014). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1405177)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mellis C E V Cp School, Yaxley Road, Mellis, EYE, IP23 8DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.327470,1.089720

## 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-ey426108) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Peacock Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peacock-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey493040) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gislingham-playgroup-and-pre-school-2520027) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Rainbows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-2795016) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/botesdale-and-rickinghall-pre-school-508612) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Roydon Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roydon-early-years-ltd-ey442818) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School take?

Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School?

You can call 01379 788458 and visit www.ympreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393732)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Yaxley+%26+Mellis+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ4_FJUzq_2UcRldPp6Btn2o8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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