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4.7★ average from 1,057 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 169 day nurseries in Cambridgeshire, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 37 rated Outstanding, 113 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 15 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 1,057 Google reviews across 108 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 101 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 89 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Cambridgeshire at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Cambridgeshire.

169
Ofsted-registered nurseries
99%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
1,057 parent reviews
101
Accept funded hours
89
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding37
  • Good113
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate1

16 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 15 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Cambridgeshire?
We list 169 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Cambridgeshire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Cambridgeshire are rated Outstanding?
37 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Cambridgeshire, including Bluebell Day Care, Busy Bees at Cambridge Westwick. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Cambridgeshire?
Across 108 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Cambridgeshire have left 1,057 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Cambridgeshire?
101 of the 169 nurseries in Cambridgeshire (60%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Cambridgeshire take babies?
89 settings in Cambridgeshire are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.