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Wattisham Airfield Childcare Centre

Day nursery

We provide full day care for children aged 3 months to 5 years during term time and provide holiday provision if required. We have 3 age appropriate rooms 3mths-2yrs, 2yrs-3yrs and 3yrs-4yrs. All rooms are fully equipped to provide a stimulating environment. This includes a wide range of resources accessible by the children at all times, empowering them to make choices and facilitate child initiated learning. Each room has direct access to an outdoor play area which we make full use of in all weather conditions.

3 & 4 year old funding

Who to contact

Name
Evie Bloomfield
Position
Manager
Address
2
Valley road
Wattisham Airfield
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode
IP7 7RE
Telephone
01449 728928
Email
wacco2@googlemail.com
Website
http://www.wattishamairfieldchildcarecentre.co.uk
Social Media
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Contact Notes

Evie is the setting Safeguarding lead and Teresa the deputy Safeguard lead.

Charity Commissioning Number
1061775

Venue Details

Venue
Wattisham airfield childcare centre
Address
2
Valley Road
Wattisham Airfield
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP7 7RE
View IP7 7RE on a map
Parking available
Yes
Parking details
0
Notes

We are a purpose built setting just outside Wattisham military base with an additional grassed outdoor area, We are accessible to wheel chair users.

Additional contact

Name
Michelle Scott
Position
Deputy Manager
Telephone
01449728928
Email
wacco2@googlemail.com

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?
Yes

Vacancies

Last updated
18/03/2024
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Other information
Please contact provider for further information

Days & times

Monday to Thursday: 08.00 - 18.00
Friday: 08.00 - 13.00

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access
Yes - This setting has level access to their premises.
Cultural provisions
Yes
Individual dietary needs
Yes - We provide food and cater for all dietary needs.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs
Yes - We have fully trained staff in Special Educational Needs and Behaviour Management, the staff also have experience working with children who have additional needs.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Autistic spectrum
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Eczema
Emotional needs
Hearing Difficulties
Learning difficulties
Physical impairment
Reflux
Serious allergy
Severe dietary needs
Speech and language difficulties

Costs

Details
Sessions run from 9am-1pm, 1pm - 5pm or a school session, 8:30am-3:30pm. We offer an additional hour 8am-9am and 5pm-6pm. Babys to 3 years (Baby and Toddler room) 8am-9am - £7.40 9am-1pm - £25.60 1pm-5pm - £25.60 8:30am-3:30pm - £44.80 5pm-6pm- £6.40 8am-6pm - £60.00 3 to 5 years (Pre-school room) 8am-9am - £7.00 9am-1pm - £24.00 1pm-5pm - £24.00 8:30am-3:30pm - £42.00 5pm-6pm- £6.00 8am-6pm - £57.00 Breakfast and snacks are included for paid sessions. Breakfast is additional £1 for funded children if required. Hot lunches available for everyone at £3.

Other Details

Facilities
Accessible parking, Arts and crafts, Baby facilities, Climbing frame, Close to parks, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Garden, Healthy eating, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Playroom, Private changing area, Quiet area, Sensory play equipment, Sleeping area, Slide, Soft play area, Swings, TV - DVD, Take children on outings, Vegetable patch, Village walks
Cater for over 8s
No
Age Range
From 0 Year(s) 3 month(s)
To 5 Year(s)
Offers Tax Free Childcare
Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
251707
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
18/05/2006IntegratedInadequate 1
26/01/2007IntegratedGood
22/07/2010Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
31/03/2014Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
19/09/2017Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
17/05/2022Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

All staff have been trained in promoting positive behaviour. We have 1 members of staff who is trained in special educational needs. 

For children with additional needs we put in place Individual education plans, support plans and work closely with families and outside services to support targets on plans.

We have our own Wellcomm pack which we use to assess all children's communication skills. Those children that need further support are recognised and supported through small group activities from the Wellcomm tool.

All staff have training in positive wellbeing in the early years.

Contact
Michelle Scott
Telephone
01449728928
Email
wacco2@googlemail.com
Conditions Supported
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
Learning difficulties
Physical disabilities

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