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Head Start Day Nursery # Head Start Day Nursery in Huntingdon Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 1e Stocking Fen Road, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 1SA · Cambridgeshire Number of places 33 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 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 Head Start Day Nursery in Ramsey is part of the Golden Apples family of nurseries, providing a secure and stimulating setting focused on nurturing children's development and fostering a love for learning. The nursery caters to children from birth to five years old, with dedicated rooms for different age groups: 'The Nest' for 0-2 years, 'HS1' for 2-3 years, and 'HS2' for 3-5 years. Their philosophy emphasises exploration and discovery, aiming to build confident, capable, and resilient learners. The nursery also offers a healthy eating programme with all meals prepared fresh daily, accommodating various dietary requirements such as gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, and FODMAP. While children bring packed lunches, a light tea is provided, and the nursery operates a strict no-nut policy. They encourage strong parent partnerships to ensure each child receives personalised attention. Our ethos Head Start Day Nursery's philosophy emphasises exploration and discovery, aiming to build confident, capable, and resilient learners through a secure and stimulating environment. They focus on holistic child development and foster a love for learning, supported by strong parent partnerships for personalised attention. What it's like Children arrive enthusiastically and settle quickly, confidently exploring different areas of the nursery and accessing learning opportunities tailored to their individual needs. They develop warm, close relationships with staff and have conversations about their feelings and home life. Nurturing Environment Healthy Eating Programme Dedicated Age-Group Rooms ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.headstartnurseryschool.co.uk/) ## Key facts Food All meals prepared freshly daily, light tea provided; children bring packed lunch. Caters to various dietary requirements; no nuts policy. Opening hours Mon - Fri: 08:00-18:00 Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Head Start Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10233455 Lead inspector Tracy Joyce [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194093)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2554746) 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://www.headstartnurseryschool.co.uk/) 1e Stocking Fen Road, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 1SA [© 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#/-0.11025/52.45385/14) [](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=head-start-day-nursery-pe26-1sa-2554746) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Head Start Day Nursery Last inspected 9 August 2022 · Tracy Joyce 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 arrive enthusiastically and settle quickly, confidently exploring different areas of the nursery and accessing learning opportunities tailored to their individual needs. They develop warm, close relationships with staff and have conversations about their feelings and home life. Inspector highlights - Children arrive enthusiastically and settle quickly, exploring different areas of the nursery and accessing tailored learning opportunities. - Staff develop strong relationships with parents, with good information sharing. - The provider places high priority on keeping children safe, with improvements to outside fences and regular evacuation procedures. - There is a strong emphasis on reading and language, with children having many opportunities to look at books independently and with staff. - Leadership is strong, and the manager has a realistic overview of strengths and puts action plans in place for improvement. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently teach children how to share and cooperate, and to give them the opportunity to practise these skills - 2 share more information with parents and carers about healthy options for children's food and drink. Inspection #10233455 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194093) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are pleased with the provision, and they comment favourably on the good communication they have with staff. > They say staff are friendly and approachable and they feel their children are happy and safe. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff find out information about children's learning and development from parents and carers to plan appropriate activities. Staff assess and track children's development, working in partnership with other professionals when needed. All children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Work to improve the safety of the outside fences and buildings helps keep children safe within the nursery. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Head Start Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVExszTE_fkSDnRXZ2l6vBxP0zzUJaU7BR6ylkBfk4X9PHj1a7ynQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kirsty Harris 5 years ago This is such a lovely nursery and a small setting. The staff are fabulous and build lovely relationships with the children. My Son comes home talking about all the staff. Even through this pandemic they have been extremely stringent with keep the children and staff safe. Highly recommended A\*\*\*\*\*\* [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURTODdydmRREAE!2m1!1s0x4877e41ac646e389:0xb3ffeaf577ff9bd0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVNbkaSUkLfIOUBVnRR0zrOyiWi3ugq-SU9mCP-5HTnRXXQwCXM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vasile Semcovici 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNabVByZXRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877e41ac646e389:0xb3ffeaf577ff9bd0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK9ZVpgQnRC4EHFMalHjQ0BNwPTUkIrs60JGFHQ-BtGYTlAdg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kayley “Kat” Ann 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwbTlpUkdREAE!2m1!1s0x4877e41ac646e389:0xb3ffeaf577ff9bd0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKJ7CXvqqD9skyE7tp0XiUuwcinTq07Grh95LlYJeQoi52EQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) alex burdzy 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDbGYzUFhnEAE!2m1!1s0x4877e41ac646e389:0xb3ffeaf577ff9bd0) Reviews from Google for Head Start Day Nursery. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194093) ## Frequently asked about Head Start Day Nursery ### What stands out about Head Start Day Nursery? ### What is Head Start Day Nursery working on improving? ### Is Head Start Day Nursery a private nursery? ### How are meals handled at Head Start Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Huntingdon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Head Start Day Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Happy Little Rams Huntingdon · PE26 1JB ](/nursery/happy-little-rams-ltd-pe26-1jb-2848534) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.2 mi ### Little Deers Childcare Huntingdon · PE26 1HU ](/nursery/little-deers-childcare-pe26-1hu-2805448) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Ramsey Day Nursery Huntingdon · PE26 1HH 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/ramsey-day-nursery-pe26-1hh-ey387217) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Busy Bee Day Nursery Huntingdon · PE26 1DW ](/nursery/busy-bee-day-nursery-pe26-1dw-221600) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Upwood Small to Tall Huntingdon · PE26 2QA ](/nursery/upwood-small-to-tall-pe26-2qa-221835) - [ Awaiting first inspection 4.0 mi ### Meadow View Farm Day Nursery Huntingdon · PE28 2XR ](/nursery/meadow-view-farm-day-nursery-ltd-pe28-2xr-2801109) [See all nurseries in Huntingdon →](/search?q=Huntingdon) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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