--- title: "66 Day Nurseries near Cambridge, 17 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/cambridgeshire/cambridge description: "Compare 66 day nurseries near Cambridge: 17 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 512 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Cambridge **4.5★** average from **112** Google reviews There are 66 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Cambridge on our register. 65 of those have a Cambridge address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 17 rated Outstanding, 41 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings here are Good or better. 5 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 512 Google reviews across 47 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 45 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 38 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Cambridge at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Cambridge. 66 Ofsted-registered nurseries 98% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 512 Google reviews 45 Accept funded hours 38 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 17 - Good 41 - Inadequate 1 6 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 5 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Cambridge - Busy Bees at Cambridge Westwick (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-cambridge-westwick-cb24-3ar-ey294872) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.7★ (21) - Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wolfson-court-day-nursery-and-preschool-cb3-0eh-ey301066) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (17) - ACE Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ace-day-nursery-cb5-8ht-ey284088) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (16) ## Nursery locations in and around Cambridge ## Day nurseries in Cambridge - ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge ★ 3.7 (6 reviews) Cambridge · CB2 1AA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-cambridge-cb2-1aa-ey544514 - ### Barton Road Day Nursery (Pembroke and Queen's College) Cambridge · CB3 9JZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/barton-road-day-nursery-pembroke-and-queen-s-college-cb3-9jz-2848937 - ### University Nursery ★ 4.6 (5 reviews) Cambridge · CB2 7EB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/university-nursery-cb2-7eb-ey396228 - ### The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) ★ 4.7 (12 reviews) Cambridge · CB2 7EB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-joint-colleges-nursery-cambridge-limited-cb2-7eb-221578 - ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road ★ 3.7 (9 reviews) Cambridge · CB3 9DU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-grange-road-cb3-9du-2552260 - ### Harvey Road Day Nursery CAMBRIDGE · CB1 2ET · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/harvey-road-day-nursery-ltd-cb1-2et-ey364387 - ### Millington Road Nursery School ★ 4.7 (15 reviews) CAMBRIDGE · CB3 9HP · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/millington-road-nursery-school-cb3-9hp-ey385967 - ### ACE Nursery School ★ 5.0 (10 reviews) Cambridge · CB1 1JE · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ace-nursery-school-cb1-1je-221549 - ### Stephen Perse Nurseries Salisbury Villas ★ 3.8 (6 reviews) Cambridge · CB1 2JF · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stephen-perse-nurseries-salisbury-villas-cb1-2jf-2553125 - ### Cambridge Montessori ★ 4.4 (28 reviews) CAMBRIDGE · CB1 2DG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cambridge-montessori-cb1-2dg-ey543195 - ### Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 5.0 (17 reviews) Cambridge · CB3 0EH · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wolfson-court-day-nursery-and-preschool-cb3-0eh-ey301066 - ### Little Explorers Montessori Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Cambridge · CB2 8DB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-montessori-nursery-limited-cb2-8db-2693989 ## Also within 1 miles of Cambridge - ### Mrs Cameron Day Nursery Sidgewick Avenue · CB3 9DA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mrs-cameron-day-nursery-cb3-9ds-ey276052 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Cambridge? We list 66 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Cambridge, 65 of which have a Cambridge address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Cambridge are rated Outstanding? 17 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Cambridge, including Busy Bees at Cambridge Westwick, Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool, ACE Day Nursery. 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 Cambridge? Across 47 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Cambridge have left 512 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Cambridge? 45 of the 66 nurseries within 1 miles of Cambridge (68%) 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 Cambridge take babies? 38 settings within 1 miles of Cambridge 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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