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N Family Club Cambridge

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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4.4(25 parent reviews)
·2 Clara Rackham Street, Cambridge, CB1 3FJ · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
82 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

N Family Club Cambridge is a modern, purpose-built nursery situated in central Cambridge, close to parkland and a short cycle ride from the station. The facility is designed with both children and families in mind, featuring light-filled spaces and a hi-spec air filtration system to ensure clean air.

The outdoor area is extensive, offering a sandpit, mud kitchen, and water-play for engaging activities. The nursery offers flexible opening hours, with a standard day from 8 am to 6 pm, and extended hours from 7 am to 7 pm, subject to availability.

Meals are freshly prepared and cooked on-site, with curated menus. The nursery also provides a unique 'N Café' where parents can enjoy a tea, coffee, and snack during drop-off, fostering a sense of community among families.

The team at N Cambridge is experienced, with leaders like Nursery Manager Clare, who has over 20 years in early years education and a focus on making the nursery feel like a supportive 'home away from home' for families. Deputy Manager Jenny also brings over two decades of experience, while Front of House Manager Katie ensures an inclusive environment with her Level 3 SENCo qualification.

Our ethos

Nursery Manager Clare 'wants to ensure that N Cambridge feels like a home away from home - where families feel supported, welcome and listened to.'

What it's like

Children flourish in this warm and nurturing setting, building strong attachments with staff who know them well. An effective key-person and buddy system ensures children feel safe. Children eagerly explore a wide range of stimulating experiences, such as sensory activities for babies and interactive story times for older children.

Modern spacesOutdoor play areaFreshly prepared mealsFlexible hoursFamily-focused

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated over a 51-week year and billed in 12 equal monthly payments in advance. Standard sessions run from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with the option to extend care on a pay-as-you-go hourly basis. Rates are age-banded for under and over three-year-olds, and all meals, drinks, and activities are included.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of 2 full days, which must include a Monday or a Friday.
  • Fees are calculated over 51 weeks of the year and invoiced in 12 equal monthly payments.
  • Full fees apply for bank holidays, public holidays, and staff inset days.
  • Fees include all food, drink, consumables, and activities.
  • No refunds are provided for sickness or holidays.
  • Invoices are issued mid-month in advance, with Direct Debit payments taken on the 27th.

Key facts

Opening hours

Open 51 weeks per year. Standard hours: 8am– 6pm, Mon – Fri. Extended hours: 7am – 7pm (subject to availability). Excluding bank holidays & inset days.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for N Family Club Cambridge

Last inspected 3 January 2025

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

Children flourish in this warm and nurturing setting, building strong attachments with staff who know them well. An effective key-person and buddy system ensures children feel safe. Children eagerly explore a wide range of stimulating experiences, such as sensory activities for babies and interactive story times for older children.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers are passionate about the provision and use training to support staff, resulting in high morale and good teamwork.
  • Partnerships with parents are excellent, with leaders committed to building a strong community and providing resources and training for families.
  • Staff have thorough knowledge of child protection procedures, and children learn about risk assessment through participation in the 'safety squad'.
  • Staff promote a love of books from an early age, with a focus on stories, an extensive library for children to take books home, and good listening skills demonstrated by staff and children.
  • Babies enjoy a caring, homely environment with responsive staff who engage their curiosity through sensory experiences and playful interactions.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the use of effective questioning techniques to further enhance children's thinking and communication skills.
Inspection #10368171 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly about the care and support staff provide and the excellent progress their children make.

Parent Reviews of N Family Club Cambridge

4.4
(25)
Sophie Tattersall
3 months ago

This is a fantastic nursery. My son has been attending since he was 9 months old and he is now in his last year, before starting school. The level of care has always been exceptional, with daily pictures and updates showing the activities he's been learning and enjoying. All the staff are very attentive and friendly. The nursery has a wonderful curriculum, its very diverse and inclusive and acknowledges occasions and festivities celebrated across the world. They have a brilliant menu full of wholesome goodness and the food is freshly made on a daily basis. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Manon Vacher
4 months ago

The N curriculum is very thorough and perfectly fits the children development. On top of that, the team at N is super supportive and great with kids activities. We love seeing our children thrive in the N environment. Cannot recommend more. And the cherry on the cake, the cooked breakfast you can’t get in any other nurseries.

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vasiliki patsioura
6 months ago

The only good thing about that nursery is thr food and good building. Staff is undertrained not paying attention to children. They allowed them yo eat sand and chalk saying it is normal. The manager doesnt show enough empathy with new parents prompting me to take my child grom nursery when i raised above concerns. Also the teachers are dealing so much with ipad that there is little time to spend with kids. Highly not recommending that place for your children

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Sumeyra C
6 months ago

I was disappointed with this nursery. The environment felt dark, and only one room had garden access, which didn’t seem fair for the younger children. Although the food options sounded great, the staff member giving the tour didn’t engage with my son at all, despite his attempts to interact. Overall, not the experience I had hoped for.

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Natalia Krestyannikova
a year ago

We visited several nurseries around Cambridge for our daughter, who turned one when she started, and our main priorities were clean facilities, friendly and professional staff, and a curriculum that goes above the government standards. N Family Club truly exceeded our expectations in all these areas. Our transition wasn’t easy, especially since our daughter was still breastfed at the time, but the key person, with the amazing support of their colleagues, was incredibly professional, empathetic, and supportive. Their help made this transition so much more manageable for us. Our daughter has been at the nursery for two months now, and she seems to really enjoy it. She’s comfortable with the staff and bonded well with the key person. The food is nutritious, tasty, and includes a variety of cuisines. At first, she struggled to eat, but the staff went above and beyond to encourage her to eat better. We’ve already started seeing positive changes. The feedback from the staff is provided daily, and we can track updates, including highlights of the day’s activities, through the app. The staff is incredibly imaginative with their activities, and I’ve even started using some of their ideas at home because our daughter loves them so much. Overall, we are really pleased with our experience, and we feel lucky to have found such a wonderful place for our daughter! Thank you!

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Inspection history

Date: January 2025

  • January 2025Good
  • January 2025Good

Frequently asked about N Family Club Cambridge

About the setting

N Family Club Cambridge registered in 2022. The nursery employs 36 members of childcare staff, with 25 holding appropriate early years qualifications from levels 2 to 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. The nursery offers government funded places for eligible children.

URN
2696932
Registered person
N Family Club 3 Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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