Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 18:00
Ramsey Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
Number of places
101 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
About this day nursery
Ramsey Day Nursery, located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. This Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery (August 2018) fosters learning, play, discovery, and imagination across two spacious buildings.
The curriculum encourages exploration, natural curiosity, and learning through play, with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities facilitated by ample open spaces. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated team of experienced early years practitioners who focus on meeting each child's individual needs and interests.
The nursery also actively promotes strong parent partnerships, providing regular updates and photos of children's routines and activities. In addition to day nursery services, Ramsey Day Nursery operates the Foxes Out of School Club for children aged 4 to 11, offering care before and after school, as well as during school holidays.
The nursery is conveniently situated on Great Whyte, approximately 9 miles from Huntingdon.
Our ethos
Creating an environment where children have the opportunity to learn, play, discover, and imagine. We pride ourselves on having welcoming rooms and nursery practitioners, who ensure your child’s individual needs are met and their interests nurtured.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and confident at the nursery, settling well and forming strong bonds with staff, who are kind and loving. Leaders help staff understand the curriculum, fostering positive attitudes to learning, perseverance, and independence in children.
Ofsted rated GoodOut of School Club availableStrong parent partnershipsEmphasis on outdoor playAges 6 weeks to 5 years
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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
Age range
6 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Ramsey Day Nursery
Last inspected 19 September 2023
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 happy and confident at the nursery, settling well and forming strong bonds with staff, who are kind and loving. Leaders help staff understand the curriculum, fostering positive attitudes to learning, perseverance, and independence in children.
Inspector highlights
- Children arrive happy and confident at the nursery.
- Staff are kind and loving in their interactions with children.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families receive exemplary support and guidance.
- Leaders and staff have recently devised a nursery curriculum that focuses on children's resilience, respect for others and readiness to learn.
- Parents receive regular communication about their child's time in the nursery and they speak very highly of the setting and staff.
Areas to develop
- 1extend existing systems for the monitoring of staff performance to help staff strengthen the delivery of the curriculum and extend children's learning even further.
Inspection #10310720 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families receive exemplary support and guidance from the nursery's passionate and dedicated special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). She works tirelessly with staff to ensure that children are provided with a learning environment that consistently meets their needs and helps them make the very best progress they can. Very positive relationships are in place with parents and other professionals to ensure that identified learning targets are consistently implemented.
Outdoor space
Staff understand the importance of outdoor play and time spent in the fresh air for children's bodies and their overall good health. A number of well-planned garden areas give children space to freely explore the natural world and be physically active.
Parent Reviews of Ramsey Day Nursery
4.6
(8)
Julie Massie
6 months ago
A very safe, caring and happy environment. Staff always very helpful. Granddaughter loves going there.
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Nadia Read
5 years ago
Such a lovely happy nursery environment, my eldest attended from 9 months old until school, he loved it and was very well prepared for school. My youngest has also attended since a baby and cannot wait to get back when it's safe for the nursery to reopen. The children are supported and well cared for in a safe, fun environment. The staff do such a wide range of activities with the kids and are all so lovely. Also the giant garden is a big plus for us!
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Paula Palmer
7 years ago
My little granddaughter, Emma, is nearing the end of her time with you. I just want to thank you all, especially Helen and Jill, for the care and experiences you have given her. She has definitely blossomed with you and enjoys every day. I know that she is very quiet at nursery, but she has so much to say about her day when I collect her. Thank you.
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Daniella Marshall
6 years ago
Staff are so great with my son. They always go the extra mile. They got him to make myself and husband an anviersary card without us asking.
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Jackie Clare
6 years ago
Some of the staff could be nicer.
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Inspection history
Date: June 2014
- September 2023Good
- June 2014Good
Frequently asked about Ramsey Day Nursery
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