Review the services and parent experiences of 15 childcare providers serving Cambridge. Whether you need nursery care, a childminder or after-school provision, identify suitable providers and enquire about available places and fees.
Gingham Kids Nanny Agency provides expert childcare solutions for families and childcarers. We rigorously vet nannies, offer specialist placements for trauma-affected families, and provide training, payroll, and legal support. Our Ofsted-registered nannies ensure quality care tailored to each family's unique needs.
Under Fives Roundabout is a Cambridge-based preschool and toddler group offering high-quality early years education and community support. Established in 1980, we provide a stimulating environment where children develop independence, social skills, and a love for learning through play-based activities. Our services include funded and fee-paying preschool sessions, toddler playgroups, and tailored support for children with additional needs.
Preschool Sessions
Toddler Playgroup
Funding Support
Love and care
Improvement in social skills
Best nursery in Cambridge
Duxford Preschool provides high-quality early years education for children aged 2 years 3 months to 5 years. As an Ofsted Outstanding-rated setting established in 1970, we deliver curriculum-aligned learning through play-based activities in purpose-built facilities with dedicated outdoor spaces. Our experienced team focuses on individual child development while maintaining strong partnerships with families.
Early Years Education
Outdoor Play Activities
Parent Communication
Supportive and caring staff
Lovely welcoming place
Excellent communication
Beach Babies Nursery provides Ofsted Outstanding nature-based childcare across two purpose-built nurseries in Cambridgeshire. Our experienced team delivers tailored early years education through outdoor learning and play-based pedagogy for children aged 10 months to 5 years. With lower-than-required staff ratios and award-winning environmental practices, we nurture confident, curious learners prepared for school and life.
Nursery Care
Outdoor Learning
Preschool Programs
Loved by children
Exceptional staff
Amazing progress
ACE Nursery School and ACE Day Nursery provide early years education for children aged 1-5 in Cambridge. We focus on individual development through play, structured learning, and parental collaboration. Our qualified staff and Ofsted-registered programmes ensure a nurturing environment aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
Early Years Education
Parent Co-operative Program
Outdoor Learning Activities
Sawston Nursery provides high-quality childcare and early education for children, focusing on safe, stimulating environments and individualised learning through play. Our qualified team partners with parents to support each child's development, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We offer inclusive, equality-driven programs that prepare children for school while fostering emotional, social, and physical growth.
Early Years Education
Childcare Programs
Special Needs Support
Dedicated staff
Excellent communication
Nutritious meals
Elsworth Pre-School is a registered charitable organisation providing outstanding early years education for children aged 2-5. Our curriculum aligns with the EYFS framework, focusing on holistic development through play-based learning. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we combine sensory activities, outdoor exploration, and language enrichment to nurture confidence, resilience, and academic readiness in a supportive village setting.
Early Years Education
Child Care Services
Curriculum Development
Outstanding early years education
Dedicated passionate staff
Exceptional parent partnerships
Peek A Boo provides Islamic-focused early years education for children aged 2-5 in Cambridge. Following the EYFS framework, we combine play-based learning with spiritual development in a safe, Ofsted-registered environment. Our qualified team offers flexible funded sessions and unique activities like gardening and ICT to nurture confident, respectful young learners.
Child Care Services
Early Years Education
Islamic Curriculum
Awarded Good by Ofsted
Qualified NVQ Level 3 staff
Flexible funded sessions
Sancton Wood is an independent family-oriented school that provides a well-rounded education to children from nursery to senior school. Our main offerings include a wide range of academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and enrichment programmes designed to stimulate young minds and encourage a love of learning. Our primary purpose is to nurture academic excellence and provide a supportive environment that allows our students to thrive and reach their full potential.
Butterfly Day Nursery in Cambridge offers high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established in 1989, we provide a secure, stimulating environment with OFSTED-rated Good standards, fresh home-made meals, and 30 hours of free nursery education for eligible 3-4 year-olds. Our approach focuses on fostering independence, curiosity, and social development through play-based learning.
Haslingfield Little Owls delivers high-quality early years education and childcare for children aged 2-4 in Haslingfield. Working collaboratively with parents, we create a nurturing environment that prioritises safety, individual attention, and holistic development. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022, our curriculum combines structured learning with free play, supported by experienced staff and a dedicated key person system.
Childcare Services
Early Years Education
Lunch Club Provision
Over Puddleducks Pre-School delivers exceptional early years education in a nurturing environment. We provide structured play-based learning for children aged 2 to school age, focusing on holistic development through the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Our qualified team ensures continuity of care and educational progression while supporting parental involvement.
Pre-School Education
Early Years Curriculum
Flexible Session Options
Safe and happy environment
Impressed by staff expertise
Fantastic support for special needs
Hauxton Pre-school provides play-based early education for children aged 2-4 in Hauxton, Cambridgeshire. Our Ofsted-registered setting combines structured learning with child-led exploration, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We foster independence, creativity, and social skills through purpose-designed indoor and outdoor environments.
Preschool Sessions
Term-Time Care
Play-Based Learning
Buttercups Pre-school delivers tailored early years education for children aged 2-5 in Balsham. We combine play-based learning with structured activities to develop cognitive, social, and physical skills. Our qualified team creates a secure, stimulating environment that encourages curiosity and confidence.
Pre-school Education
Early Years Funding
Flexible Sessions
Exceptionally friendly staff
Safe supportive environment
Confidence has increased hugely
Redhouse Day Nursery offers full-day childcare and preschool education in Burwell, Cambridgeshire. We provide a stimulating environment where children develop through play-based learning tailored to their individual interests. Our experienced team delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum across three dedicated age-group rooms.
Full Day Care
Pre-School Education
Toddler Room
Caring environment
Happy and learning
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