Manor House Nursery School in Peterborough

About this day nursery

Manor House Nursery School is located in Peterborough and provides care and education for children aged from one to four years. It is open from Monday to Friday all year round, with sessions running from 8am to 6pm. The day nursery closes for bank holidays and offers funded childcare places for eligible children from nine months old.

The day nursery was inspected by Ofsted in August 2021 and received an overall judgement of Good. The report noted that children are confident, enjoy their time at the setting, and build strong bonds with staff. Children were observed to develop good independence and self-care skills. The inspector highlighted the outdoor provision, where new equipment has helped children's physical development, communication, and turn-taking. Parents told the inspector they were positive about the nursery and felt well-informed about their child's learning.

Our ethos

Manor House Nursery School emphasises a child-centred approach, where learning is driven by children's natural interests and curiosity, fostering motivation, concentration, and a lifelong love for learning. They focus on developing self-esteem and confidence through new experiences and free play, alongside enhancing language, communication, and emotional development.

What it's like

Children are confident and enjoy their time at the nursery, building strong bonds with staff and feeling safe and secure. They develop good independence skills, learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy, and show respect towards each other and staff. Older children remember and respond to "classroom rules" and younger children repeat numbers and understand simple addition.

Pricing & funding