Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Kids Play, Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3SN
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  • Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery, Bury St Edmunds
Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery provides children with the opportunity to develop through structured play.

During the time at the nursery, children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and parents can attend regular parents evenings where they can talk to the nursery's team of professional and experienced staff.

The nursery was awarded a 'good’ rating by Ofsted in June 2018 for the quality and standard of care provided to children in a learning environment where they can enjoy structured play opportunities both inside and out.
                                                        
Taking Nature Based Play to the next level, the Nursery also develops young minds using the ‘curiosity’ approach. Children and babies are encouraged to play with everyday items, like telephones, clocks and treasure baskets. Research has found the curiosity approach provide more stimulus than toys alone.

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Care Provided by Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kay Fynn (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery Reviews (45)

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Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery has 45 reviews.

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Review from Coral N (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery has been nothing but incredible with my son, who is 1 year old, who has a quite intense asthma condition. They have gone above and beyond with making sure he is well, also they are very well trained and efficient with administering his medication. I can not thank
the baby room staff and management enough for looking after my son so well and always happy to reassure me when he is poorly or having an asthma flare up.

Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that our team has been able to provide the care and support your son needs. His health and well-being are our top priority, and it means a lot to us that you feel reassured and confident in the care he receives. We truly appreciate your trust in us and are always here to support you and your son.


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Review from Chesney W (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wanted to take a moment to share some heartfelt feedback on our experience with Kids Play Nursery in Bury St Edmunds. Over the past four years, having my children in this nursery has been an absolute joy, and we are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the entire team. The staff at
Kids Play go above and beyond every day to ensure my children are happy, safe, and well-loved. My children come home excited and fulfilled, with my oldest talking about the wide variety of activities they've enjoyed creative tuff trays and well-being tasks to outside play, singing, and dancing.
I especially want to commend the new manager, who has introduced some truly thoughtful initiatives that have enriched the nursery's nurturing culture even further. We are absolutely delighted with the care our family has received at Kids Play, and we would recommend this nursery without any hesitation. They have truly made a positive impact on our lives.

Reply from Gemma Craig, Customer Experience Manager at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your children have had such a positive experience with us over the years. It's wonderful to know that the activities and new initiatives have made a difference, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!


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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Kids Play for 4-5 months, starting in the baby room, and has flourished! He's now transitioning into the pre-toddler room and all the staff has been amazing! They keep you up to date with everything so I always feel well-informed, they always say hello and are incredibly friendly.
They genuinely care about the children and know them all so well. I never worry when my son is there as I know he is in safe and loving hands.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that your son has thrived during his time at Kids Play and that the transition into the pre-toddler room is going smoothly. It's great to know that you feel well-informed and supported by our team.


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one started nursery last June and she is enjoying it so much. When I leave her there in the morning she looks happy and excited. The staff is competent and friendly. I also had the chance to talk to one of the staff for advice regarding my girl. I believe all of them are approachable and ready
to listen. There are many opportunities for my little girl to develop, like learning to talk. Thank you very much.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! Were thrilled to hear that your little one is enjoying her time at nursery and that she's excited to start each day. Our team is dedicated to providing a supportive and caring environment, so were glad you've found them approachable and helpful.


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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every single member of staff here goes above and beyond to help their children and give them the best care possible. They are so friendly and professional. We have been so pleased with the care and attention they give to our little girl and are always approachable and listen. Thanks so much.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you for sharing such a glowing review! It's wonderful to hear how each team member's dedication and warmth have made such a positive impact on your family.


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Review from Megan H (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Kids Play since January 2024 and has thrived since being there. She only attends two mornings per week, but she loves her time there and always leaves with a smile on her face. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about the children in their care, and we always receive
a warm welcome on arrival. We would recommend Kids Play to anyone.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is thriving at Kids Play and enjoys her time with us. It's great to know that our staff's care and warm welcome have made such a positive impact.


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Review from Emily K (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had the best experience with Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery! My daughter attended nursery there for a little over two and a half years (toddlers room through preschool) and during that time the staff has been caring and attentive. My daughter was always excited to see her teachers and
engage in the many activities available to the children. The curriculum prepared her to start reception and the transition has been smoother than I could have imagined. The meals and snacks served throughout the day are plentiful and healthy. Communication from the daycare is top-notch. Our experience was so wonderful that we didn't even mind the nearly 1-hour round trip commute to/from our home. I recommend this nursery to anyone I can.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you for sharing your experience! Hearing that your daughter thrived during her two-and-a-half years with us is so rewarding. From the engaging curriculum to the healthy meals, we're delighted that our efforts made such a difference. Your kind words about our team and communication mean so much, especially knowing you made a long commute just to be with us. Wishing your daughter every success in reception she's off to do amazing things!


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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my twins to this nursery 2 years ago and went straight into the preschool room and it was the best decision we made! The staff are excellent and give the children so many learning opportunities and I can't thank them enough for what they have done for my two little ones. They have come on so
much since being at Kids Play. They have been so supportive and helped my son so much with his speech!
Communication between staff and parents is excellent I could not recommend more.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you for such a glowing review! Moving your twins to us was clearly a fantastic decision, and we're thrilled to have been part of their journey. It's wonderful to hear how much progress they've made, particularly with your son's speech- what an incredible milestone! We pride ourselves on strong communication and creating rich learning opportunities, and it's lovely to know this has been your experience. Thank you for recommending us so highly!


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Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely, friendly and welcoming place.
My son has learnt so much and is doing so well.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.


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Review from Jemma R (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery was the furthest from home but the best nursery I've come across in the area. The staff are friendly and the children are well looked after and I've never worried about my children being in their care. My boys love this nursery. My eldest son has been here for the last couple of years,
I also send his brother. No bad words to say!

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that despite being the furthest from home, our nursery has been the best you've come across in the area. It means a lot to us that you trust us with the care of your children and that they feel well looked after and happy in our environment.


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Review from Terri D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a wonderful setting, I brought my daughter here for four years from a baby and knew my son would be happy and thrive socially and development-wise. Since being at nursery, my son has so many interests in activities and food.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your little one loves coming to the nursery and enjoys the activities planned for them.


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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Play have cared for our daughter from baby room through to preschool. The staff are fantastic and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to have been a part of your daughter's journey from the baby room through preschool. It's great to hear that you find our staff fantastic, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has recently started at Kids Play and I cannot thank the staff enough for helping him settle into nursery after feeling very nervous about how it would go. He has developed strong bonds and his confidence has grown loads since starting. The staff listen and acknowledge any concerns and support
where needed. He seems very happy and developing well. Thank you so much.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your child has settled in well at Kids Play. It is wonderful to know that the staff's support has helped him overcome initial nerves, leading to the development of strong bonds and increased confidence.


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Review from F W (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has had a great time at Kids Play in both toddler and pre-school rooms. My child has been well-supported and really came on with her development while here.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad to hear that your little one is having a good experience at the nursery.


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Review from Madeleine G (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So happy with the service, this is my second child going to Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery. My older one used to go there from 2018 to 2020 and now my second one is in the baby room. Can’t recommend them enough. Very good communication, fast reply if I need help and amazing service. My baby is
so happy at the nursery and she learns new skills, plays and eats very well there

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Review from Sophie O (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always recommend this nursery to friends and family.
Always accommodated both of my children's needs.
Staff really helpful and friendly.
Highly recommended

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Review from Andrew T (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Play is a fantastic environment and deserves the highest praise. My daughter is full time for nearly two years in both the baby and toddler rooms.
My daughter has thrived. Education is well delivered and individualised to her interests and her needs. She's learned good social skills and has improved
her counting and letters. The staff have been excellent: kind, caring and attentive. They care about my daughter's personality and interact really well with her. If my daughter is upset about drop off, they are excellent about distracting her so she is happy. Settling in days helped with the transition to starting nursery.
Activities are good and varied. They work hard at giving a good mix of outdoor and indoor play with plenty of books and toys. The food is good and varied, with lots of fruit available. Hours are longer than any other nursery nearby which gives flexibility when our work days are long. Communication is good, there's an app to routinely update parents.

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Review from Heather C (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve been using the nursery for well over a year now. My son and daughter love the nursery and the staff are amazing with them. They enjoy the activities, learning and playing. The pre-school room sends regular updates and moments to the app, which is lovely to be able to feel part of their day and
great to show them and talk about when we are at home together. The office staff are helpful and quick to reply to calls and emails. I'll be sad to say goodbye to the staff when they start school in September. I definitely recommend the nursery to other parents.

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Kids Play Nursery! They’ve been great with both my children, they have both loved their time there. Been really supportive with helping my children develop and learn throughout every stage of their nursery journey.

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Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Play Nursery are absolutely phenomenal. They look after my little girl as if she was their own, she has been attending since she was 8 months old and she loves going and I feel at ease when I drop her off. I know she is in the safest hands.
I cannot thank everyone enough for how they have helped
my family. They teach the children about different cultures, numbers, speech and so much more through play, singing and exploring outside.
The care they show each child is wonderful and always keep me informed throughout the day of how my little girl is getting on, so then I don’t need to worry.
The food that is provided is a really good standard and such a great variety. I know my little one eats really well throughout the day.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.917 for Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (234 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.917

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery accepts?

Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery Open?

Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery have capacity for?

Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery to the centre of Bury St Edmunds?

1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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