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Happy Tots Pre-School

Preschool

Our pre school is based in East Ipswich and has been successfully running since June 1981. The pre-school is run by a voluntary committee in accordance with the Children’s Act 2006. We lease the main hall at Landseer Road Methodist Church. We have our own extension from this hall which comprises of a secure entrance, toilets, office, clockroom and use of a kitchen. We have a secure outside garden area for physical play. Happy Tots is ideally situated in the middle of the following primary schools; Morland Road, Ravenswood, Pipers Vale, Murrayfield, Rosehill and Cliff Lane. Children attending the pre school make friends and move onto nurseries with children they know. All staff, committee members and regular volunteers hold enhanced DBS check. Our staff all hold qualfications in Early Years and childcare Level 2 or above and receive regular training. All staff hold current certificates in Food Safety, Safeguarding and First Aid. Happy Tots is a very friendly pre school and we are always keen to answer any questions you have. Children can start with us from 2 years old and we aim to help your child settle in quickly and enjoy their stay with us whilst learning through play. Government funding is provided and we are able to access funding for children aged 2, 3 & 4 years old. For more information on funding or our setting, please visit www.happytotspreschool.co.uk or email happytots290@gmail.com,

Who to contact

Name: Lisa or Mandy
Position: Manager
Address: Landseer Road Methodist Church
Landseer Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode: IP3 9LX
Telephone: 01473 290290
Email: happytots290@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happytotspreschool.co.uk
Charity Commissioning Number: 1089978

Venue Details

Venue: Landseer Road Methodist Church
Address: Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode: IP3 9LX; View IP3 9LX on a map
Venue Email: happytots290@gmail.com
Venue Website: http://www.happytotspreschool.co.uk
Parking available: Yes
Notes: Landseer Road, Nacton Road, Clapgate Lane. Ipswich Buses - Routes 1,2,3 and 6- bus stop outside.

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes

Vacancies

Last updated: 04/07/2023
Immediate vacancies: No
Other information: We have limited spaces for 2 year, 3 and 4 year funded children for September 2023, please contact us on 01473290290 to see what is available.

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 15.45

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access: Yes - This setting has level access to their premises.
Cultural provisions: Yes - This setting complies with all equalities legislation.
Individual dietary needs: Yes - Snack is prepared every session and can accommodate different dietary/allergy needs.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs: Yes - Our staff attend regular workshops and SEN support training. if you have questions on SEND please contact Lisa Fulcher or Ria Ford at the setting who will be able to help you. Our SEND policy is on the website www.happytotspreschool.com. We are happy to work in partnership with any parents/carers to cater for any speacil needs of a child. we offer communication groups to help support speech, langugage and communication and will take on board any feedback to work with your child.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Aspergers Syndrome
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Downs syndrome
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Emotional needs
Hearing Difficulties
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Physical impairment
Reflux
Social development impairment
Speech and language difficulties
Visual impairment

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
16.00	2 year old – per session
3.00
3.50

Details

We currently ask all parents/carers for a voluntary contribution of £5.00 per term towards snack.

Other Details

Facilities: Adventure play area, Arts and crafts, CCTV, Climbing frame, Close to parks, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Forest school, Garden, Healthy eating, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Playroom, Private changing area, Quiet area, Sensory garden, Sensory play equipment, Sleeping area, Slide, Take children on outings, Trampoline, Vegetable patch
Cater for over 8s: No
Age Range: From 2 Year(s); To 5 Year(s)
Offers Tax Free Childcare: Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY316234

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
26/04/2006	Integrated	Good
19/05/2009	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
05/06/2013	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Satisfactory
23/01/2014	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Requires Improvement
21/10/2014	Re-inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
12/12/2017	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
21/10/2021	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities: Our staff attend regular workshops and SEN support training. if you have questions on SEND please contact Lisa Fulcher or Kathryn Coote at the setting who will be able to help you. Our SEND policy is on the website www.happytotspreschool.co.uk We are happy to work in partnership with any parents/carers to cater for any special needs of a child. we offer communication groups to help support speech, language and communication and will take on board any feedback to work with your child. We have experience of working with children who have communication difficulties and we have staff trained in the Well Comm speech tool.
Contact: Kathryn Coote or Lisa Fulcher
Telephone: 01473 290290
Email: happytots290@gmail.com
Conditions Supported: Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
Learning difficulties
Mental health conditions
Physical disabilities

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Last updated: 04/07/2023