Opening hours
07.30 – 18.00 Monday to Friday
Clarence House Chatteris
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
About this day nursery
Clarence House Chatteris is a welcoming nursery located in a converted modern house on Bridge Street, offering convenient access for local residents and commuting parents given its proximity to the A141 and A142. The day nursery provides care for children aged 12 weeks up to 5 years, with rooms specifically designed to cater to different age groups and developmental stages.
Emphasising a homely atmosphere, the day nursery focuses on helping children settle quickly and developing key skills through age-appropriate activities and experiences. It boasts a dedicated team, CCTV for peace of mind, and prepares balanced, nutritious meals daily.
Outdoor facilities are a highlight, featuring three distinct garden spaces—a baby garden, a main garden, and a natural learning garden—complete with a mud kitchen, sandpit, climbing frame, and all-weather play surface. Inside, educational resources include a digital table to stimulate learning.
Additionally, children can participate in extra-curricular activities such as Monkeynastix, Superstar Sports, Little Bakers, Gardener Green Fingers, Sensory Science, and School Readiness programmes. The nursery prides itself on its community feel and aims to put each child first.
Our ethos
At Clarence House Chatteris, we will always ‘Put Your Child First’. Our aim is to help your child extend and further develop key skills at every level whilst having tremendous fun and making new friends at the same time. We aim to provide the very best in quality childcare.
What it's like
Children engage in fun activities at this warm and welcoming nursery. They have good opportunities to explore, experiment and use their senses as they play and learn. Children have developed close, loving relationships with staff and are well prepared for starting school.
Homely atmosphereExtensive outdoor play areasNutritious meals includedAge-appropriate activitiesDedicated team
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Age range
12 weeks up to the age of 5
Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
All meals and snacks are included
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Clarence House Chatteris
Last inspected 30 July 2021 · Carly Mooney
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children engage in fun activities at this warm and welcoming nursery. They have good opportunities to explore, experiment and use their senses as they play and learn. Children have developed close, loving relationships with staff and are well prepared for starting school.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders have worked hard since the last inspection to raise standards in the nursery.
- The new manager demonstrates passion and an ambitious vision for the future of the nursery.
- Staff demonstrate a good understanding of children's personalities and individual learning styles.
- The nursery's curriculum for mathematics fully supports and develops children's understanding of number, counting and different mathematical concepts.
- Staff are valued and their well-being is highly prioritised.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to improve information sharing and the development of a shared approach to supporting children's care and learning.
Inspection #10112839 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. Staff are quick to identify where additional support may be required and work with families and other professionals involved in the child's life to help narrow any gaps in attainment and provide a fully inclusive learning environment.
Outdoor space
In the toddler garden, children hunt for spiders and bugs and tick them off on their bug bingo sheet. In the toddler garden, children can identify which stones are the biggest and which are the smallest.
Google Reviews of Clarence House Chatteris
5.0
(28 Google reviews)
Emma
2 months ago
A lovely warm home from home setting which is set out beautifully for the children! The communication on tapestry is fantastic - I often receive lots of lovely photos of my daughter! We regularly receive information about what the children have been learning, which is really helpful to build our own conversations at home and encourage our pre schooler to talk about her experiences! A special thank you to Alena and to Billie who helped settle my daughter quickly and always provide a happy face and a warm cuddle for her on drop off if needed! It is clear this nursery is centred around the childrens learning, development, and wellbeing. It is also so lovely to see how hard the staff team work to create beautiful inviting areas for the children to access! Thank you Clarence House Chatteris for such a positive experience!
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J Price
6 months ago
The staff at Clarence House are absolutely amazing. Having 3 children close in age throws up quite a few parenting "what do I do?" moments for me and they are always available to listen and give advice - thank you! My boys have just started school and the confidence they gained from attending Clarence House has set them up for a brilliant start in reception. My daughter still attends and had only ever been when her brothers were there. She is so comfortable and happy in the setting and with the staff that the transition has been seamless for her.
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Alex Lezon
7 months ago
My son (nearly 3) has been at Clarence House since May and settled in so quickly. The staff have been amazing — they helped him with potty training and although he’s still non verbal really we’ve noticed real progress with his communication too. The nursery is full of great toys, books, and a fantastic garden with a mud kitchen, water play, and a playground. Parking is always easy, which makes pick-up stress-free. Everyone is so kind and friendly, and a special thanks to Rae, his key person, who he absolutely loves. Couldn’t recommend Clarence House more!
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Eleanor Stone
7 months ago
My daughter has been attending Clarence House Nursery in Chatteris for over 1.5 years now. She absolutely loves attending and has come on so far in her development since she has started. A big thanks to all the staff for all that they do! Our 2nd child will be attending next year as we have been so happy with the nursery
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Charlotte Staffer
8 months ago
My little girl has been attending Clarence House since she was 9 months old. It was daunting sending her to nursery as she’s not always gotten on with strangers and was struggling with starting solids at the time, but she’s truly blossomed there. She now devours the varied menu and adores the staff, who are all passionate, friendly and dedicated to their roles! She comes home each day with stories of the adventures she got up to and she regularly engages in crafts and activities that teach and engage but are also fun to participate in. Last month she met a whole host of small animals and the nursery even hosted their own Clarencebury Festival this year! The staff have always listened when I’ve had specific needs and they have been on hand to help at each stage of my daughter’s development. We’re really thankful she enjoys her time there so much and that she’s so well looked after.
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Inspection history
Date: April 2016
- July 2021Good
- June 2019Outstanding
- April 2016Outstanding
Frequently asked about Clarence House Chatteris
About the setting
Clarence House Chatteris registered in 2015. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, with four holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY489097
- Registered person
- Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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