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Ducklings Childcare # Ducklings Childcare in Huntingdon Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2022) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · 14 The Causeway, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2HA · Cambridgeshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 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 Ducklings Childcare, situated in a converted Georgian townhouse in Godmanchester, Huntingdon, offers a nurturing "home-from-home" environment for children aged 4 months to 4 years. The nursery focuses on providing stimulating learning opportunities and purposeful play activities within its extensive walled gardens and indoor spaces, fostering self-motivated and independent learners. The facility boasts beautiful lawns and fruit trees, enhancing the outdoor experience. Ducklings Childcare is open year-round, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and a Christmas break. The nursery prides itself on its family-like atmosphere and commitment to helping children flourish and reach their full potential. They offer both nursery and pre-school places, with options for funded childcare available. Parents consistently praise the caring and supportive staff, the engaging activities, and the helpful communication app that keeps them informed about their child's daily progress. Our ethos At Ducklings Childcare our ethos is all about creating a family atmosphere in a safe secure environment. Stimulating learning opportunities and planned purposeful play activities enable children to become self-motivated and independent learners indoors and in the extensive, walled gardens with beautiful lawns and fruit trees. We provide a happy, relaxed and nurturing environment, in a beautiful, purpose converted Georgian townhouse, enabling children to flourish and reach their full potential. What it's like Children are extremely happy and settle with support from their key person. They thrive in the enticing environment that engages children quickly into play. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence as they explore the garden, taking risks by climbing trees and rope ladders. They role play in the mud kitchen and enjoy the company of their peers, as well as time playing and learning on their own. Home-from-home setting Extensive walled gardens Year-round care Georgian townhouse ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated over 51 weeks of the year and invoiced in equal monthly instalments. Specific sessions of five hours are offered for funded places, with voluntary consumable charges applied to cover meals, nappies, and extra activities during those hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Billing is calculated over 51 weeks and spread equally over 12 monthly invoices. - Funded sessions run daily from 08:00-13:00 and 13:00-18:00. - Funded hours exclude food, snacks, nappies, wipes, creams, and extra activities. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ducklings Childcare Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10190798 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182204)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559715) 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 [ Visit website ](https://ducklingschildcare.co.uk/) 14 The Causeway, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2HA Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays and over the Christmas break) [© 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#/-0.17506/52.31823/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Huntingdon - [Day nurseries in Huntingdon](/search?q=Huntingdon) - [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=ducklings-childcare-pe29-2ha-ey559715) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays and over the Christmas break) Age range 4 months to 4 years old Term time / All Year All Year Food excluded from funded hours Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ducklings Childcare Last inspected 22 March 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are extremely happy and settle with support from their key person. They thrive in the enticing environment that engages children quickly into play. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence as they explore the garden, taking risks by climbing trees and rope ladders. They role play in the mud kitchen and enjoy the company of their peers, as well as time playing and learning on their own. Inspector highlights - The manager leads a dedicated and motivated team of highly skilled staff. She prioritises their well-being and uses an effective programme of supervision to make sure they are continually suitable for their role. - The nursery benefits from highly motivated staff who are excellent role models to the children. - Staff support and teach children's learning through well-timed interactions, based on the strong knowledge they have of children's individual development. - The ambitious curriculum ensures all children make the best possible progress. - Children have superb opportunities to access books and develop a love for reading. Inspection #10190798 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182204) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children demonstrate high levels of confidence as they explore the garden, taking risks by climbing trees and rope ladders. They role play in the mud kitchen and enjoy the company of their peers, as well as time playing and learning on their own. ## Parent Reviews of Ducklings Childcare 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXf2RTSA7QFOPtqoms2CpQOjVvySW8M75GupH1vXGZWKY5mt5o=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Ana Isabel Rojas 3 years ago Can't understand how the other reviewer gave only one star. Ducklings has outstanding ofsted report. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPbGZEbDlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877dcdf53c3b2b7:0x4c2f411c3f059d14) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLTWo8CoTRiqDzsfHsameBF_znyYEqrdWsfUHMJ1rPCpcpw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Liz Taylor a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNia19ISkx3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877dcdf53c3b2b7:0x4c2f411c3f059d14) Reviews from Google for Ducklings Childcare. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182204) ## Frequently asked about Ducklings Childcare ### What is Ducklings Childcare's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees at Ducklings Childcare? ### Does Ducklings Childcare accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Ducklings Childcare? ### What age range does Ducklings Childcare cater for? ### Does Ducklings Childcare offer a unique learning environment? ### How does Ducklings Childcare support its staff? ### What is the outdoor space like at Ducklings Childcare? ### How can I contact Ducklings Childcare? ## About the setting Ducklings Childcare re-registered in 2018. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff, with 14 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including one at level 5. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.30am until 6pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY559715 Registered person Ducklings Childcare (Godmanchester) Ltd. 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