Day Nurseries Owned by Emma's Small World Ltd

9.9 Group Review Score (the average from all locations with a review score)
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Emma's Small World Ltd operates nurseries in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Highly trained and qualified teachers and play leaders deliver an exciting range of taught and child-led activities based on the EYFS curriculum as well as the Montessori method and forest school practice.

Play and learning takes place both indoors and outdoors, where children explore the world around them and their own unique talents and interests.

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2 Day Nurseries owned by Emma's Small World Ltd

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Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

44a Angelsea Road, Ipswich IP1 3PP 

10 43 reviews
"We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at Small World Kindergarten since he started last September. He is absolutely thriving,…"   Read all 43 reviews
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Rated 'outstanding' in every area by Ofsted in May 2021, Small World Kindergarten and Montessori provides both all-year and term-time childcare. Situated near Christchurch Park in Ipswich, it offers modern, purpose-built premises with two well-equipped… Read more about Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

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Woodlands Nursery

Unit 1, The Woodlands, Kersey Maltings, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich IP7 6DP 

9.9 20 reviews
"The staff are amazing and our children very much enjoy their time at Woodlands. They love the activities on offer. They have both had a…"   Read all 20 reviews
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Woodlands Nursery is a warm and welcoming space that makes use of the great outdoors to encourage child-led learning. The nursery is purpose-built for children aged between 1 and 4 years old. The nursery promotes active learning through experiences… Read more about Woodlands Nursery

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Emma's Small World Ltd Reviews (63)

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Woodlands Nursery

from Catherine R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing and our children very much enjoy their time at Woodlands. They love the activities on offer. They have both had a noticeable improvement in terms of their vocabulary and social skills since they joined. They are always very happy to go to "school" and as parents we are so pleased
that we don't have to worry.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Woodlands Nursery

Thank you for your kind feedback, we always like hearing from parents


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Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

from R R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at Small World Kindergarten since he started last September. He is absolutely thriving, always excited to attend, and loves the enriching activities like Forest School and yoga. His confidence has grown tremendously, and it's clear that the staff are
incredibly hardworking, caring, and truly passionate about what they do. Like many parents, we were initially nervous about sending our child to nursery, but this warm and nurturing environment has exceeded all our expectations. We are so grateful we chose Small World!

Reply from Emma White, Director at Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

Thank you for your kind feedback, we always like hearing from parents


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from E C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Woodlands! The staff have been so lovely and helped our baby to settle quickly - he is now really comfortable and enjoys the routine. He loves going out for a walk everyday, and is eating really well thanks to the tasty meals and snacks that are offered throughout the day. I was worried he wouldn't
nap at nursery but the staff and environment at woodlands have been great and he now does a long nap every day and usually has to be woken up. We also love the classroom facilities - it is lovely for the children to be able to explore the whole space and have such a variety of toys and activities on offer. We also really love the All Sorts Tots class that is held on Thursday mornings. We really feel our son is receiving a high standard of love and care from the staff at Woodlands and the nursery environment has been excellent for his confidence and development.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Woodlands Nursery

Thank you, we love hearing such positive feedback


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from Thomas B (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is truly outstanding. Our daughter enjoys three days filled with expert care and enriching activities that foster her growth and development. The staff are exceptionally skilled and attentive, ensuring she receives the best possible care. The range of activities offered keeps her engaged
and stimulated, making each day a new and exciting experience. Communication with the nursery team is excellent, keeping us informed and involved in our daughter's progress and daily routines. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our daughter receives here.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Woodlands Nursery

Thank you we love hearing such positive feedback.


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from Elly B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The activities offered ante interesting and varied. The staff are caring and supportive at all times and always go the extra mile to make sure our daughter feels happy and safe at nursery. She loves her time at Woodlands and learns so much from a wide range of exciting experiences. We couldn't be happier.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Woodlands Nursery

Thank you, we love hearing such positive feedback, management changes are always tricky, but thank you for bearing with us.


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Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

from L B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Small World Kindergarten focus everything they do around the children and families they serve. Our children love attending, the activities and care they receive whilst there are second to none. Communication is clear and prompt, including excellent handovers at the end of each day.
We honestly feel
that our girls are happy and thriving whilst under the staff's care. We have seen huge progress in their personal development and would highly recommend the setting to anyone with young children.
Learning is focused, clearly well organised and purposeful. Each member of staff clearly understand the children they work with and have compassion and love for all children.
There are a wide variety of extra-curricular acitivies that the children can take part in such as forest school, yoga and ballet.
It's a wonderful setting with a very clear purpose.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

Thank you, we love hearing such positive feedback,Emma


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from Z L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was petrified of my daughter going to nursery. She is my first and only child, and a velcro baby from birth. I have been a little bit over a month with this nursery and couldn't sing their praises enough. They somehow can get my daughter to take a nap with ease, when nobody besides me ever has been
able to. They provide healthy meals, which my daughter is happy with (as picky as a toddler can be). Oh and even after a few hours of being at the nursery (settling in sessions) she came back with knowledge I've been trying to get her to know for months. It's safe to say I'll stick with them. My daughter absolutely loves it there.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

Thank you, we love hearing such positive feedback,Emma


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from Ayse Y (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children are currently attending Small World Kindergarten, one in each age group. The nursery has been amazing in accommodating places for us when we started and it's been a great experience since. The teachers in both groups have been amazing with my little ones and made the adjusting period
as smooth as possible. The two have already learnt so much since attending and it has only been 6 months. I also love the app which is always updated with photos and messages of the fun and educational things they have been up to during the day. Thank you, Small World for taking such good care of our babies!

Reply from Emma White, Director at Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

Thank you, we love hearing such positive feedback,Emma


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from Helen P (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Small World in September, aged 11 months. They offered us a settling in period over 4 weeks which really helped us transition to nursery/working-mum life.
She starts the day with a smile and hug with her key worker. And she comes out smiling when we collect her too. She loves
going to Small World.
She has gained more confidence and is developing really well. She is learning so much and often comes home singing a nursery rhyme or pointing out our body parts. She eats really well and the staff helped her transition from 2 naps to 1, they really listened to us and worked alongside us to implement her new routine.
The staff are all really lovely and we really appreciate their feedback on what she has been doing each day. The photos posted on the app give a lovely insight to how happy she is and we can see what she is learning about. We regularly receive a report on her development which is really reassuring.
We definitely made the right choice with Small World.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

Thank you, we love hearing such positive feedback,Emma


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from J T (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff really understand our child as an individual and support her development. The communication is brilliant and we feel very privileged our child has a place at this setting. She's constantly coming home with new learned skills and independence.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

Thank you, we love hearing such positive feedback,Emma


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from Adam C (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves this nursery and all the staff, it feels great knowing she is so happy here. The staff are attentive and friendly and really understand the needs of my child. She comes home happy every day telling me all about it with a big smile on her face.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

Thank you, we love hearing such positive feedback,Emma


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from L M (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had such a positive experience at this nursery! My daughter has truly bonded with the wonderful staff, and it's clear how much they care for her. Every morning, she's excited to go - it's such a relief knowing she's in such capable and loving hands. Since attending, she's grown so much, both socially
and developmentally. I'm incredibly grateful for the nurturing environment they provide, and I couldn't ask for a better place for her to learn and thrive!

Reply from Emma White, Director at Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

Thank you, we love hearing such positive feedback,Emma


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Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

from J M (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first time I stepped into Small World in 2021 as an anxious first-time mother, I was made to feel welcome and supported. The range of activities they provide is exceptional, the level of care and attention has been superb. The staff truly care about children and they have a safe environment
to play and learn. The food is freshly prepared and multiple extras are often requested.
As my children have grown they have tailored their approach to dealing with their behavioural and learning needs, whilst supporting us as a family to ensure consistency. My children are growing up with a range of skills (educational and social) and confidence I feel they wouldn't have achieved elsewhere.

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Woodlands Nursery

from Sam C (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlands Nursery has been great for our little girl. She is absolutely thriving there and they are great at helping her learn new skills and tailoring what they do with her to work with what she is doing away from nursery.

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from Samantha V (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlands is a fantastic nursery. The setting is beautiful (inside and out) and despite the fact that it's a nursery, and there are always kids running around, it always looks clean! I have experience with the teachers in both hedgehogs and bunnies and they are all so lovely, kind and caring, including
the manager who is always available to talk to if needed. I also have experience with the SENCo there are they have been so thorough and helpful with my daughters needs. The teachers are very interested in the children's development, they all learn the children's names (even if it's a teacher from another room) and they have also been great in helping prep them and us as parents for starting school.

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from E D (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy started at Woodlands in April, and I could not be happier with our choice. I was extremely apprehensive about leaving him but the staff were so nurturing and made him feel at home instantly. There are always plenty of activities to choose from and the outside space is lovely. I look forward
to introducing our little girl to Woodlands in September.

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from J O (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having sent our son to Small World we knew we wanted our daughter to go too. The staff truly care and nurture the children and celebrate each child for who they are. They are able to grow and express themselves in an environment that is both fun, stimulating and safe. Children truly have a wonderful
time here, it is a place that is full of joy. Every time I come to pick our daughter up I can hear children playing and having fun. We couldn't recommend the nursery enough, as a teacher myself I have always been impressed with the curriculum that they offer. Staff, environment, food everything is a 10/10.

Reply from Emma White, Director at Small World Kindergarten and Montessori

Thank you! We will miss you all! Please pop back with your daughter and let us know how she is getting on.


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from G M (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter started at this nursery at the start of the year, and she is so happy! The staff are lovely (my daughter is always eager for hugs on arrival); the environment is beautiful with Montessori activities and lots of outdoor space; the food quality must be good as daughter eats most of it; and
her development has noticeably grown since being here.
I would highly recommend it.
My only constructive criticism would be to improve communication to admin emails which can be missed out or not acknowledged. (The daily updates and daughter's daily log of activities are not included in this complaint - these are fab)

Reply from Emma White, Director at Woodlands Nursery

Apologies for the admin side of communication, I know it can be difficult to get hold of us, as we don't have a dedicated administrator and the manager is often in ratio covering absence. It is something that nurseries struggle with as often there isn't the budget for admin help. We are working to improve this, and hoping to have someone in place for Jan 2025.


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from Sandy S (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old daughter has been attending Woodlands for the last few months now and we are so grateful for all the support provided by the staff to help her settle in. We can see that she has really come out of her shell and has built a lot of confidence since. Her key worker especially has been amazing
and has encouraged her with her potty training too. We definitely feel we have made the best choice for a nursery for our daughter. Also, we have already decided that our 3-month baby will also attend the same nursery in the future.

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from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoys her days at Woodlands.
The activities are varied and the staff friendly and she enjoys her time with them.
Overall very happy with Woodlands.
I do wish there could be a few choices for lunch rather than a set menu so that alternatives and choices are available otherwise my daughter
goes hungry and is a fussy eater.

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