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Koala Kidz - Old Buttery # Koala Kidz - Old Buttery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Old Buttery Nursery, 16 High Street, Cambridge, CB24 5ES · Cambridgeshire Number of places 50 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 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 Koala Kidz Ltd - Old Buttery, established in 2003, is an Outstanding-rated childcare setting in Willingham, Cambridge, catering to children aged 1-4 years. Operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, it embraces an all-year term time, offering both 15 and 30 funded hours. This unique nursery has transitioned into an outdoor and forest school, allowing children to engage with nature, learn risk management, and thrive alongside local flora and fauna. The curriculum, shaped by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), fosters exceptional confidence, independence, and communication skills, as evidenced by toddlers fluently conversing and older children demonstrating advanced problem-solving abilities. The dedicated staff, equipped with regular SEND training, ensure an inclusive environment where every child, including those with additional needs, receives tailored support to fully participate and flourish in their learning journey. Our ethos Koala Kidz, established in 1987, bases its educational philosophy on a balance of enjoyment, learning, and support, aiming to foster children's development in collaboration with parents. They emphasise fresh air, nutritious food, and self-discipline. The nursery aims to cultivate a love for learning by developing abilities in a warm, child-centred environment, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles. What it's like Children at Koala Kidz Ltd - Old Buttery develop exceptional levels of confidence and independence, managing tasks and making decisions about play. Their behaviour is excellent, and they use their imagination with creative items. Children of all ages learn to manage risks appropriately and become in tune with the outdoor environment. Confident, independent children Outdoor learning specialists Strong language development Inclusive environment Engaged in learning ## 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 Opening hours 7:30am until 5:30pm every working day of the year. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2003 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Koala Kidz - Old Buttery Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10114290 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301803)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY261311) 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.koala-kidz.co.uk/contact) Old Buttery Nursery, 16 High Street, Cambridge, CB24 5ES [© 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#/0.05622/52.31251/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Cambridge - [Day nurseries in Cambridge](/search?q=Cambridge) - [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=koala-kidz-ltd-old-buttery-cb24-5es-ey261311) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Koala Kidz - Old Buttery Last inspected 12 March 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children at Koala Kidz Ltd - Old Buttery develop exceptional levels of confidence and independence, managing tasks and making decisions about play. Their behaviour is excellent, and they use their imagination with creative items. Children of all ages learn to manage risks appropriately and become in tune with the outdoor environment. Inspector highlights - Children develop exceptional levels of confidence and independence as they manage tasks and make decisions about play. - Children of all ages learn to manage risks appropriately and become in tune with the outdoor environment, learning to play safely. - Staff observe children's abilities and interests, enabling them to build on what children know and can do through a wide range of engaging activities. - Toddlers chat fluently, holding conversations and showing skills above those expected for their age. - Children are deeply involved in their learning, demonstrating immense kindness to each other and to the minibeasts they find. - The management team and staff are keen on continuing to develop practice, engaging with local authority advisors to raise the standard of teaching to an exceptional level. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure hygiene routines are consistently embedded so children develop a better understanding of self-care and make connections to their own health and wellbeing. - 2 Leader should improve the organisation and maintenance of outdoor resources so children can safely access a well-maintained, stimulating environment that fully supports their play and learning. Inspection #10114290 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301803) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff create an inclusive environment where all children, including those who face barriers to learning, receive effective and responsive support. They build positive relationships with children and their families and carefully observe and assess children's development to identify emerging needs at an early stage. Leaders provide regular training and guidance on special educational needs and/or disabilities, including how to assess needs, plan targeted support and review impact. Staff implement purposeful strategies to ensure all children, including those who require additional support, can participate fully and thrive. When needed, leaders work closely with families to make adjustments to children's hours to help improve attendance and establish consistent routines. Leaders and staff adapt routines, resources and teaching approaches so children can fully access the curriculum. For example, they use visual prompts to support children's understanding of daily routines and provide focused small-group teaching to strengthen key skills. Outdoor space The nursery has transitioned into an outdoor nursery and forest school, where children of all ages learn to manage risks appropriately, becoming in tune with the outdoor environment and playing safely alongside various flora and fauna. Children benefit from space to run, jump and balance in the vast outdoor space. They enjoy scooping sand and filling containers which develops their fine motor skills and supports their understanding of mathematical concepts. Children are encouraged to put on their own coats and collect appropriate footwear before exploring the outdoor area. ## Parent Reviews of Koala Kidz - Old Buttery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUS8938V7AfXNAP-Lga7awBHvQaLp-m_9lAA-poie60f9tGu6g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) samsamsam21 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsd2Y3T0FnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d87456d4b11347:0xe72c6346b18ea22a) Reviews from Google for Koala Kidz - Old Buttery. 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We're re-checking it against the original report. - July 2021 Outstanding - June 2021 Outstanding - June 2019 Good - December 2014 Good - November 2014 Good - January 2014 Requires improvement - November 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Koala Kidz - Old Buttery ### Does Koala Kidz - Old Buttery take babies? ### What do parents value about Koala Kidz - Old Buttery? ### What kind of childcare setting is Koala Kidz - Old Buttery? ### How many children are on roll at Koala Kidz - Old Buttery? ### How does Koala Kidz - Old Buttery support children with SEND? ### When is Koala Kidz - Old Buttery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cambridge Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Koala Kidz - Old Buttery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Little Hens Childcare Over · CB24 5NB ](/nursery/little-hens-childcare-ltd-cb24-5nb-2672062) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Over New Road Preschool Cambridge · CB24 5PJ ](/nursery/over-new-road-preschool-cic-cb24-5pj-ey439387) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Bella's Childcare Cambridge · CB24 3BT ](/nursery/bella-s-childcare-ltd-cb24-3bt-ey486152) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.3 mi ### Northstowe Nursery Cambridge · CB24 1DJ 3.6(13 reviews) ](/nursery/northstowe-nursery-cb24-1dj-2818415) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Earith PreSchool 7 Huntingdon · PE28 3QB ](/nursery/earith-preschool-7-pe28-3qb-221818) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.2 mi ### Chestnut @ Cottenham Cambridge · CB24 8TA ](/nursery/chestnut-cottenham-cb24-8ta-2645545) [See all nurseries in Cambridge →](/search?q=Cambridge) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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