Badingham Playschool

WELCOME TO Little Oaks Playschool

(The 'new home' of Badingham Playschool)

We are the 'Ofsted Outstanding' Nursery School & Day Care based at Little Oaks Playschool, Dennington, IP13 8DD.

We relocated to our new purpose-built building in Dennington in August 2023.

We provide high quality care and education for children aged 3 months - 5 years old. Our staff have experience of a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

We are open Monday to Friday, 8am - 5:30pm, 48 weeks of the year.

We accept Early Years Funding (up to 30 hours) for eligible children from 9 months old. At Playschool, funding can be "stretched" to cover childcare during the school holidays. We are registered for Tax-Free childcare.

We have good links with all local primary schools and strive to ensure a smooth transition for each child.

Healthy snacks are available to all children in the morning and afternoon.

For an additional charge, we offer optional breakfast and lunch. We cater for many allergies, intolerances and food preferences. Please view a sample lunch menu here.

Our Ethos

We believe that every child has the right to a great start in life.
To achieve this we:

Welcome and support every family by being truly inclusive,
Provide flexible care so parents/carers can make the best use of their funding,
Put early help in place when needed.

Our staff:

Respect children, parents/carers and each other,
Build warm, trusting relationships with families and children,
Recognise that each child is unique and special.

We are interested in the children we care for as people and enjoy their company. We love to see them laughing and learning new things. We are excited to see them progress and grateful for the opportunity to make a difference to their lives.

Registered at:
Little Oaks Playschool, 2746822
Previously registered at:
Badingham Village Hall, Ofsted Number: 251404
Framlingham Scout & Guide Headquarters, Ofsted Number: 254967
The Westbury Centre, Ofsted Number: 2699019
The Stables Nursery, Ofsted Number: 26546736
The Woodland Nursery, Ofsted Number: 2654731

Best Educational Leader and Setting of the Year

Certified Communication Friendly Status 2022-2025

Health and Wellbeing Award - Winner 2025

Eco-friendly Award - Highly Commended 2025