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The staff are lovely, friendly, polite and professional. My son Phoenix goes to the holiday club and absolutely loves it. My daughter Storm goes upstairs in the nursery and never wants to leave!!!lol. If you are looking for a holiday club I would highly recommend Crackerjacks x", "datePublished": "2018-04-21T18:50:19.827Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Nishant Ingale" }, "reviewBody": "Hi all\nI have registered my daughter for after school kids club. 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Cracker Jacks Day Nursery # Cracker Jacks Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 3 Foundry Way, Eaton Socon, St. Neots, PE19 8TR · Cambridgeshire Number of places 68 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Cambridgeshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cracker Jacks Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ranging from 3 months to 10 years old. They prioritise high-quality childcare and foster strong partnerships with parents and carers. A dedicated team of qualified early educators provides a rich, creative, and safe play space, encouraging children's learning and growth while working towards their Early Learning Goals (EYFS). The nursery champions learning through play, both indoors and outdoors, and utilises the local environment for inspiration and exploration. They are committed to inclusivity by offering government funding for eligible families, stretched over 52 weeks, and also accept HAF funding. Operating hours are designed to accommodate working families, extending from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with an earlier 7:30 AM start available at their Eaton Socon branch, for 51 weeks of the year, closing only for bank holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. The nursery also has a dedicated Forest School programme to further enhance outdoor learning experiences. Our ethos Cracker Jacks Day Nursery is committed to providing a rich, creative education for children from 3 months to 10 years, championing learning through play, both indoors and outdoors. They utilise the local environment and offer a dedicated Forest School programme to enhance outdoor learning experiences, all within a safe and stimulating environment, working towards the EYFS goals. What it's like The nursery staff provide a welcoming and interesting environment for children. They bond with children and soothe and comfort them, helping children to feel secure. As a result, children behave well and readily busy themselves in learning. Stimulating Environment Strong Parent Partnerships Learning Through Play Forest School Accepts Government Funding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) - Full Day (0-2 years) £83.95 / day - Full Day (2 years) £82.80 / day - Full Day (3-5 years) £80.50 / day - Morning Session (0-2 years) £48.00 / session - Morning Session (2 years) £47.50 / session See 55 more ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cracker Jacks Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10394997 Lead inspector Elke Rockey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275585)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820164) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.crackerjacksdaynursery.org) 3 Foundry Way, Eaton Socon, St. Neots, PE19 8TR [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.29392/52.2113/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near St. Neots - [Day nurseries in St. Neots](/search?q=St.+Neots) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cracker-jacks-day-nursery-ltd-pe19-8tr-2820164) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (7:30 AM available at Eaton Socon), 51 weeks a year Age range 3 months to 10 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cracker Jacks Day Nursery Last inspected 26 March 2025 · Elke Rockey 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 The nursery staff provide a welcoming and interesting environment for children. They bond with children and soothe and comfort them, helping children to feel secure. As a result, children behave well and readily busy themselves in learning. Inspector highlights - The leadership team has an ambitious vision for the children and values staff training. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good levels of support and make good progress. - Staff foster physical development well, supporting babies to sit, toddlers to dig, and older children to walk and run with control. - Children are becoming confident communicators through singing, role-play, and attentive conversations with staff. - Teaching is good, with staff explaining activities well and asking questions to support children's thinking. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to focus sharply on children's next steps in learning so they make even better progress in their learning - 2 strengthen teaching to ensure that the most-able children are consistently challenged in their learning. Inspection #10394997 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275585) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report they feel included in the nursery events, such as Mother's Day celebrations. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good levels of support. Staff work closely with families and other professionals, identifying emerging needs and beginning the education, health and care plan assessment process early. Staff adapt their practice to ensure children are included safely in a range of experiences, resulting in good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Staff take babies out to become familiar with their local area. Older children have great fun exploring the forest school area, excitedly looking for bugs under log seats and investigating the environment with staff support. ## Parent Reviews of Cracker Jacks Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIgXAdruCYaKZLVzMtHvrX-npAdJLvl5c95ncA-p1hewBOiDg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Niki Bayes 8 years ago I have used Crackerjacks for two holiday clubs now and I would not got anywhere else. The staff are lovely, friendly, polite and professional. My son Phoenix goes to the holiday club and absolutely loves it. My daughter Storm goes upstairs in the nursery and never wants to leave!!!lol. If you are looking for a holiday club I would highly recommend Crackerjacks x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRcjkzR3VBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877c60b3a4ec843:0xdb22251f6847f722) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWRro4aAgkrsARkobYQ4lUGPVB8WsPWNCepY0nizLiOjkh34FwJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nishant Ingale 10 years ago Hi all I have registered my daughter for after school kids club. The activities and play area is very good at Cracker Jacks.I recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRa2R6QnN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4877c60b3a4ec843:0xdb22251f6847f722) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXtITBricBjPWWGLBbCFqarUE1RqVgZJGUYZb8MXI8YnnxnamQD2Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Margarita Rincon a year ago The best place for your children [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIOWFtRXVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877c60b3a4ec843:0xdb22251f6847f722) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVe7EHWHAlCN1AzIBME1IlLgF8kuXNPWVZvM7mtC-QNghb9j_mxpQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Duduion Ion 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRNTdHZmF3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877c60b3a4ec843:0xdb22251f6847f722) Reviews from Google for Cracker Jacks Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15790224060338140962&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 26 March 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275585) ## Frequently asked about Cracker Jacks Day Nursery ### What is the capacity at Cracker Jacks Day Nursery? ### Is Cracker Jacks Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### How can Cracker Jacks Day Nursery be contacted? ### What outdoor provision does Cracker Jacks Day Nursery have? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Cracker Jacks Day Nursery? ### How does Cracker Jacks Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in St. Neots Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cracker Jacks Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-School St. Neots · PE19 8GT 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-st-neots-nursery-and-pre-school-pe19-8gt-ey456700) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Busy Bees St Neots Eaton Socon, St. Neots · PE19 8YP 4.7(18 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-st-neots-pe19-8yp-ey316231) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Montagu Square Day Nursery St. Neots · PE19 2TL ](/nursery/montagu-square-day-nursery-pe19-2tl-221620) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Apricot Pre-School St. Neots · PE19 1DZ 4.9(11 reviews) ](/nursery/apricot-pre-school-pe19-1dz-ey352820) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Apricot Day Nursery St. Neots · PE19 1LQ 5.0(24 reviews) ](/nursery/apricot-day-nursery-pe19-1lq-ey352812) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Cracker Jacks Pre-School St. Neots · PE19 6SL ](/nursery/cracker-jacks-pre-school-pe19-6sl-2820165) [See all nurseries in St. Neots →](/search?q=St.+Neots) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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