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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley # Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2022) · 4.8 (5 parent reviews) · Madingley Pre-Preparatory School, Cambridge Road, Cambridge, CB23 8AH · Cambridgeshire Number of places 60 places Age range 1–2 yrs Last inspected May 2022 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 Stephen Perse Nurseries in Madingley offers an enriching educational journey within a supportive community environment. The nursery is committed to sparking curiosity and laying strong developmental foundations for children. Their admissions process is designed to be straightforward, beginning with an enquiry form to keep prospective families informed about available spaces and events. Parents are encouraged to visit the nursery firsthand to experience the nurturing atmosphere and meet the specialist staff dedicated to fostering each child's potential. Tours are often guided by a member of the Early Years Leadership Team, providing in-depth insights into the learning environment. The application process progresses with confirming availability for the desired start date and attendance, followed by an online registration. For Kindergarten and Reception, the evaluation process includes a relaxed developmental observation to ensure a good fit between the child, family, and the nursery community. Once a place is offered, parents receive a formal notification with deadlines for acceptance and deposit submission. The nursery staff work closely with families to ensure a smooth transition, including providing necessary documentation and arranging settling-in visits. Stephen Perse Nurseries aims to prepare children for a confident and enthusiastic start to their nursery experience. What it's like Children flourish in this very welcoming nursery under the expert care of extremely caring and highly experienced staff. Leaders and staff promote a joint passion and dedication to providing the best possible care and education for all children. Children arrive happy and confident and form very close bonds with staff. Focus on curiosity and developmental foundations Personalised tours available Supportive admissions process Dedicated Early Years staff ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.stephenpersenurseries.com/admissions/contact-admissions) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round with the exception of bank holidays, over the Christmas period and for one week in August. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2020 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10240020 Lead inspector Carly Mooney Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186349)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593842) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stephen-perse-nurseries-madingley-cb23-8ah-2593842) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley Last inspected 17 May 2022 · Carly Mooney Safeguarding effective 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 flourish in this very welcoming nursery under the expert care of extremely caring and highly experienced staff. Leaders and staff promote a joint passion and dedication to providing the best possible care and education for all children. Children arrive happy and confident and form very close bonds with staff. Inspector highlights - Highly experienced leaders positively share their ambitious curriculum with all staff. - Staff interactions with children are of a consistently high quality. - Experienced staff place a very strong focus on developing children's mathematical skills. - Children are consistently encouraged to develop their independence. - Staff are highly skilled at supporting children's language development from an early age. Inspection #10240020 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186349) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are unfaltering in their praise for the nursery. > They feel that staff enable their children to grow and thrive and cannot recommend the nursery enough. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who speak English as an additional language make exceptional progress in acquiring new language skills. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Stephen Perse Nurseries - Madingley 4.8 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocICg7aRkx0gFSp_WXI9LIuwofjR4ioY8evLkQMDvcsZP0XnaQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ben Evans a year ago My son had an absolutely fantastic experience at this nursery. It is filled with wonderful teachers and caring nursery assistants. I highly recommend it to anyone with little ones. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2aGU3QlBBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d877a7d32c9b2d:0x1d66498837ad636e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUUQUykCmUgtCGX15-bfRwt6yh9locaPAtFLHS6a1NqzigH9NMckg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Mark 3 years ago My daughter was always happy at this nursery. 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