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The Peartree Kindergarten

Day nursery

The Peartree Kindergarten is a family run nursery inspired by children’s curiosity and love of the natural world. We are dedicated to promoting a rich learning environment with experiences full of awe and wonder. With a child centred approach; children learn, progress, and develop independence through play, exploration and interaction with devoted staff and community.

We offer childcare in Ipswich for children aged 0-11 years. including the government funded 15 & 30 hour sessions. The nursery was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2021.

At The Peartree Kindergarten, you will find an inclusive, progressive nursery offering the highest quality of care and education. From the moment we open our doors, we hold true to the following fundamental aims:

• To value, support and respect each child for the individual they are.

• To look after and educate our children in a way which helps them to feel secure, cared for and listened to.

• To provide an environment which is both safe and stimulating, where children can play, explore and learn at their own pace.

Who to contact

Name: Rachel Farn
Position: Manager
Address: The Peartree Kindergarten
1a Conway Close
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode: IP2 8PR
Telephone: 01473 601178
Email: rachel@peartreekindergarten.co.uk
Website: The Peartree Kindergarten
Social Media: Find us on Facebook

Venue Details

Venue

The Peartree Kindergarten

Address

1a
Conway Close
Ipswich
Suffolk

Postcode

IP2 8PR

View IP2 8PR on a map

Parking available

Yes

Parking details

There is a large car park providing direct access to the nursery

Transport

Ipswich buses route 15 / 15A

Notes

The Peartree Kindergarten is a purpose built nursery which is easily accessible on the Ipswich bus route 15 and 15A and with plenty of onsite parking. It is close to Halifax and Hillside Primary schools and local amenities.

The nursery is located behind the Smock Pub, to locate us, go between the Smock pub and local shops and you will see a row of garages and our double white gates.

Additional contact

Name: Rebecca Smith
Position: Deputy Manager
Telephone: 01473 601178
Email: rebecca@peartreekindergarten.co.uk
Additional Website: The Peartree Kindergarten
Address: 1a
Conway Close
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 8PR

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes

Vacancies

Last updated: 28/02/2024
Other information: We have limited spaces available in each age group.

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 18:00

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access: Yes - This setting has level access to their premises. There is ramp access to the main reception area and doors out into the play area. There is an accessible toilet onsite.
Cultural provisions: Yes - At The Peartree Kindergarten we work alongside families from different cultures. We support families from several communities including Polish, Portuguese, Lithuanian and Kurdish across the nursery. We are fortunate enough to have Portuguese speaking staff in the setting, which helps the children settle quickly and develop their communication. We ensure that children's dietary requirements and families religious beliefs are respected and upheld. We work closely with all families to find out about their religious beliefs and include the main festivals in our planning.
Individual dietary needs: Yes - We offer a vegetarian option at all mealtimes along with cooking meals to meet cultural/ religious requirements. We have children who come from Muslim and Hindu faiths and are experienced at meeting their needs. We also have regard for dietary requirements due to allergies such as dairy, nuts and fish and complete care plans where applicable, some staff have had Epipen training where severe allergies have been diagnosed.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs: Yes - We have had experience of supporting a child with Charge Syndrome.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Aspergers Syndrome
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Cerebral Palsy
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Downs syndrome
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Emotional needs
Epilepsy
Global Delay
Hearing Difficulties
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Motor impairment
Physical impairment
Reflux
Serious allergy
Severe dietary needs
Social development impairment
Speech and language difficulties
Visual impairment

Costs

Details: The nursery fees are displayed on the website.

Other Details

Facilities: Accessible parking, Arts and crafts, Baby facilities, Close to parks, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Forest school, Garden, Healthy eating, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Pet small mammals, Playroom, Private changing area, Quiet area, Sensory play equipment, Sleeping area, Slide, Take children on outings, Vegetable patch
School pickups: Halifax Primary School (Ipswich)
Hillside Primary School (Ipswich)
Further information about pick-ups: We walk the children to school and from school to after school club on a daily basis.
Cater for over 8s: Yes
Age Range: From 3 month(s); To 11 Year(s)
Offers Tax Free Childcare: Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY285889

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
17/10/2005	Integrated	Satisfactory
19/01/2009	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
19/03/2010	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
01/05/2013	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
04/01/2017	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
05/10/2021	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCO) Rachel Farn has many years experience working with children with a range of individual needs. Rachel has a level three qualification in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Rachel supports the nursery staff to ensure that the children's needs are met, their families are supported and that they receive the best possible care and developmental opportunities.

We pride ourselves in taking time to get to know the children and their families and carers, working with them and outside professionals to provide consistency and support to the family.

Rachel works with the child's family and Key Person to put effective, achievable SEN Support Plans in place to support the child's learning as well as working with other professionals to request Educational Health Care Needs Assessments (EHC) when required. Where possible Rachel will attend meetings alongside parents if requested.

All of our staff are involved in ensuring that we offer a fun, safe and stimulating environment for children of all abilities and provide support for parents/carers.

Contact

Rachel Farn

Telephone

01473 601178

Email