Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care & Preschool in Burwell
Redhouse Day Nursery has been providing exceptional childcare and early years education since 1997. Our dedicated team of qualified professionals creates a nurturing 'Home from Home' environment where children aged 3 months to 5 years develop through play-based learning. With three purpose-designed age-specific rooms and extensive outdoor facilities, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through our unique In The Moment Planning approach. Our staff, including NVQ Level 4 qualified Nursery Manager Anita Harris, prioritise individual care with designated Key Carers for each child.We maintain strong partnerships with parents through daily updates and online learning journals, while our on-site kitchen provides nutritious meals prepared to the highest hygiene standards. The nursery's commitment to quality is evidenced by our Disclosure and Barring Service cleared team and ongoing staff training programmes.
Services
Full Day Care
Pre-School Education
Toddler Room
Junior Room
Forest School Activities
Nutritious Meal Provision
Parent Partnership Programme
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of childcare expertise since 1997
- Our staff include NVQ Level 4 qualified professionals
- Daily nutritious meals prepared on-site by experienced cooks
- Unique In The Moment Planning approach to child development
- Secure online learning journals for parent communication
What people say
Caring environment
Happy and learning
Daily updates
Nutritious meals
Confident children
Services
Full Day Care
Our full-day childcare service provides a secure and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Qualified staff deliver individualised care with designated Key Carers, ensuring consistent support for each child's development. The service includes structured play activities and free-flow learning across purpose-designed spaces.
Pre-School Education
Our Pre-School provision follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through play-based learning. Children engage in creative activities that develop social skills and school readiness while maintaining a focus on individual interests and developmental needs within a supportive environment.
Forest School Activities
Forest School sessions provide hands-on outdoor experiences that develop physical skills and environmental awareness. Children explore natural settings through den building, bug hunting and basic climbing activities under professional supervision in our local woodland areas.
Nutritious Meal Provision
Our on-site kitchen provides freshly cooked meals and snacks daily, meeting individual dietary requirements. Experienced cooks prepare balanced nutrition plans that support children's growth while encouraging healthy eating habits through varied menu options.
Parent Partnership Programme
We maintain regular communication with parents through secure online learning journals and daily updates. The programme includes parent consultations and home-life integration activities that support children's development across both nursery and home environments.
People
Anita Harris
Nursery Manager
Qualified to NVQ Level 4 with SENCO accreditation, Anita has led the nursery since 2008. She specialises in child safeguarding and behavioural development, bringing over 25 years of experience since the nursery's founding in 1997.
Amy Neilson
Baby/Toddler Room Team Leader
With 10 years at Red House and prior childcare experience, Amy holds a BTEC National Diploma. She specialises in infant development, focusing on motor skill development and parental support during early childcare transitions.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children from 3 months to 5 years across three dedicated rooms: Toddler Room, Junior Room, and Pre-School Room.
Do you offer government-funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide 570 hours of Universal Entitlement funding for 3-4 year olds and Working Family funding for eligible families with children over 2 years.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use secure online learning journals with daily updates, videos, and home-life integration features. Parents receive regular developmental reports and can schedule consultations.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff have DBS clearance and childcare qualifications. Our team includes NVQ Level 4 qualified professionals, paediatric first aiders, and specialists in child protection.
What outdoor facilities do you provide?
Our outdoor areas include soft-surface play zones, covered play spaces, Mud Kitchen, and access to local woods for Forest School activities with climbing and exploration opportunities.
How do you support children's dietary needs?
We prepare all meals on-site daily, catering to special dietary requirements while sourcing local ingredients to provide balanced nutrition for growing children.
