Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Alphabet Day Nursery in Peterborough

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
·
3.7(3 Google reviews)
·Alphabet Nursery, Station Road, PETERBOROUGH, PE7 2HA · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
63 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Alphabet Day Nursery, located in Whittlesey near Peterborough, has been providing childcare services since 1993, catering to children aged 3 months to 7 years. The day nursery prides itself on offering a stimulating environment where children can learn through play, supported by a warm and caring atmosphere.

They have invested in spacious, air-conditioned rooms with ample natural light, a dedicated baby unit, and a generous garden with an allotment area. m.

, focusing on a flexible daily routine to foster a sense of security and confidence in children. They prioritise healthy eating, providing freshly prepared, nutritious home-cooked meals, snacks, and afternoon tea.

The curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, and the dedicated staff ensures that each child receives individualised care that respects their unique developmental needs and cultural backgrounds. The nursery also emphasises strong parent partnerships to ensure a smooth transition from home to nursery.

Our ethos

The nursery's curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They focus on child-led learning through play in a warm and caring atmosphere, respecting each child's unique developmental needs and cultural backgrounds. They also emphasise strong parent partnerships.

What it's like

Children are very well settled, happy and engaged, form strong bonds with staff, and show that they feel safe and secure. Staff build strong partnerships with parents, prioritise children's well-being and communication and language skills, and plan well to support individual interests and development.

Established since 1993Home-cooked mealsSpacious garden and allotmentFlexible childcareEYFS curriculum

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on term-time or stretched funding options over 51 weeks of the year. Funded hours are delivered daily between 8.00am and 5.30pm. Additional service charges apply to cover consumables like meals and activities, though children receiving Two Year Funding have these included.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Session 7:30-1:00 (Under 3)£43.11 / session
  • Session 7:30-1:00 (Over 3)£38.35 / session
  • Session 7:30-3:00 (Under 3)£57.20 / session
  • Session 7:30-3:00 (Over 3)£50.55 / session
  • Session 7:30-5:30 (Under 3)£71.48 / session

Good to know

  • A registration fee of £25.00 is required for fee-paying children to secure a place.
  • Fees must be paid in advance by the 10th of each month.
  • Late payments made after the 10th of the month will incur a £30.00 late fee.
  • Stretched funding is spread over 51 weeks, equating to 11.18 or 22.35 hours per week.
  • Additional service charges apply for consumables, except for children on Two Year Funding.
  • Funded hours are delivered daily between 8.00am and 5.30pm.

Key facts

Food

Healthy snacks, two-course home-cooked meal, and afternoon tea provided. Parents can opt-out and provide their own meals.

Opening hours

7:30am-6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year

Session types

Full day care, Breakfast Club, Holiday Club, Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions

Age range

3 months to 7 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Alphabet Day Nursery

Last inspected 13 May 2025 · Gail Warnes

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are very well settled, happy and engaged, form strong bonds with staff, and show that they feel safe and secure. Staff build strong partnerships with parents, prioritise children's well-being and communication and language skills, and plan well to support individual interests and development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very well settled, happy and engaged and form strong bonds with staff
  • Staff build strong partnerships with parents and gather information to support children's routines and learning
  • Leaders have established a clear curriculum that helps children gain skills for the next stage
  • Strong focus on communication and language development throughout the nursery
  • Staff working with children with SEND are well trained and adapt teaching and resources

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff build on teaching skills further to support children's deeper thinking skills.
Inspection #10356055 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well trained and liaise closely with parents to understand children's precise needs and to seek help from other professionals. Staff adapt their teaching and resources, implement interventions, and regularly review their impact and children's progress.

Google Reviews of Alphabet Day Nursery

3.7
(3 Google reviews)
Ed Brown
7 years ago

My little girl goes here. I am very happy with the care and education she recieves here. The staff actively encourage her to learn and progress in a good way, and i can see her progress through the tapestry online journal. The staff do a great job with the children and i highly recommend them. There are 3 rooms, one for babies, one for the 18 month-3 years age range and the third room is for pre schoolers. All rooms have air conditioning, and there are 2 good outside areas for playing. There is a designated chef who provides healthy balanced meals for the children should they require a cooked meal. They can provide breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Read on Google

Reviews from Google for Alphabet Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: June 2024

  • May 2025Good
  • June 2024Requires improvement

Frequently asked about Alphabet Day Nursery

Nearby day nurseries in PETERBOROUGH

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Alphabet Day Nursery.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more