Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 7:45am - 6:00pm (Open 51 weeks of the year)
Sawtry Day Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
About this day nursery
Sawtry Day Nursery, located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, within Sawtry Village Academy, offers nurturing childcare for babies from birth up to 20 months, toddlers aged 20 to 33 months, and pre-schoolers from 33 months onwards. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and knowledgeable staff who foster a positive and happy environment, ensuring children make exceptional progress.
The curriculum includes a variety of engaging and well-structured activities, such as sensory sessions and rugby tots, promoting engagement and learning from an early age. Sawtry Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm.
The nursery also operates a Kidzone after-school club, highlighting its commitment to providing comprehensive and flexible childcare solutions. Parents consistently commend the reliable and trustworthy staff, who create a safe and supportive atmosphere, making drop-off and pick-up experiences positive for both children and parents.
The nursery is recognised for its outstanding care by both parents and Ofsted inspectors.
What it's like
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this outstanding nursery. Staff plan exciting and meaningful learning opportunities for children that spark their creativity and curiosity. Children are eager to participate in group activities and demonstrate exceptional standards of concentration and focus during their learning.
Outstanding Ofsted reportsDedicated and knowledgeable staffWide range of engaging activitiesKidzone after-school clubOpen 51 weeks a year
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.
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Age range
Babies (up to 20 months), Toddlers (20-33 months), Pre-school (33 months onwards)
Waitlist
Currently Closed, Next Update: 01 August 2026
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1993
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Sawtry Day Nursery
Last inspected 3 June 2025 · Vikki Reynolds
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this outstanding nursery. Staff plan exciting and meaningful learning opportunities for children that spark their creativity and curiosity. Children are eager to participate in group activities and demonstrate exceptional standards of concentration and focus during their learning.
Inspector highlights
- Strong relationships and attachments build the foundation for children's learning.
- Staff's interactions are of the highest quality throughout the nursery.
- Staff are highly skilled and knowledgeable.
- Staff are thoughtful about daily routines and recognise when children are engrossed in their learning.
- Physical development is supported from a young age and children are provided with a safe environment to begin walking and climbing.
Inspection #10392323 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported and additional needs are identified early on in a child's journey. Referrals are made swiftly, and children receive the highest standard of intervention and additional help from other professionals. Additionally, staff prioritise parent and professional relationships, ensuring everyone is kept up to date and has an excellent understanding of children's development.
Outdoor space
As children become more able, they explore more challenging learning opportunities such as riding bikes and using large materials for building. The environment is well planned, developing children's core strength and balance as they negotiate obstacles and climb hills. When children are engrossed in their learning, staff are careful not to disrupt their progress, being flexible and giving children time to conclude their learning before going outdoors.
Parent Reviews of Sawtry Day Nursery
5.0
(5)
Darcey Brundle
9 months ago
The woodland rose is a wonderful nursery run by hardworking, devoted staff. They have been absolutely amazing with my daughter and made her feel special and cared about. With them she has blossomed from a shy little toddler to a brave young girl and I can't thank them enough for their time and dedication. Their setting is beautiful and always clean, the children always seem so happy to be with them and are provided with great healthy meals, loving hugs and kind encouraging words
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Andrew Martin
6 years ago
Amazing environment and staff. Our little boy loves it here! Best choice for childcare.
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Samuel
7 years ago
This Nursery is truly outstanding, I would recommend to anyone looking for quality childcare.
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Stumpy West
6 years ago
A great nursery
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Sam Whitmore
3 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: February 2004
- June 2025Outstanding
- June 2025Outstanding
- September 2019Outstanding
- August 2019Outstanding
- July 2016Outstanding
- June 2016Outstanding
- June 2011Outstanding
- May 2011Outstanding
- October 2007Outstanding
- February 2004Good
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