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.
Stephen Perse Nurseries Salisbury Villas
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2022)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
About this day nursery
Stephen Perse Nurseries at Salisbury Villas provides a nurturing and stimulating setting designed to foster curiosity and strong developmental foundations in young children. The nursery is part of the wider Stephen Perse Foundation, which offers educational pathways from early years through to sixth form across multiple campuses.
The admissions process is structured to ensure a smooth transition for children and families, beginning with an initial enquiry to check for availability based on desired start dates and attendance requirements. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the nursery to experience its environment firsthand and meet the dedicated staff.
The application involves an online form, followed by a relaxed developmental observation for Kindergarten and Reception entry, focusing on the child's interaction within the setting. Upon a successful assessment and confirmation of space, an offer is extended, which families secure by formally accepting and submitting a required deposit.
The nursery team prioritises careful preparation for each child's arrival, including providing essential joining documentation and arranging settling-in visits, to ensure a confident and comfortable start to their time at Stephen Perse Nurseries.
What it's like
Children happily arrive at the nursery and form excellent relationships with staff and peers. They are extremely motivated to learn and engage in exciting and purposeful activities, such as experiments exploring water temperature and its effect on ice. Staff use clear language to introduce new vocabulary and challenge children's language skills by discussing animal appearances and sounds.
Holistic Development FocusMultiple Campus LocationsStructured Admissions ProcessEarly Years Specialism
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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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Stephen Perse Nurseries Salisbury Villas
Last inspected 13 July 2022 · Kerrie Osler
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 happily arrive at the nursery and form excellent relationships with staff and peers. They are extremely motivated to learn and engage in exciting and purposeful activities, such as experiments exploring water temperature and its effect on ice. Staff use clear language to introduce new vocabulary and challenge children's language skills by discussing animal appearances and sounds.
Inspector highlights
- The inspirational leadership team and manager are committed to ensuring children receive the best care and start to their education.
- Staff have an expert knowledge of all children in their care and make excellent use of in-depth settling-in meetings.
- Staff promote children to be independent from a young age, encouraging babies to make choices and ask permission before nappy changes.
- Staff act as positive role models who support children to the highest level, fostering excellent manners and participation in activities like yoga.
- Staff have an excellent curriculum in place and use children's play interests effectively to engage children in their learning.
Inspection #10233450 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Staff state they feel 'valued' and 'well supported'.
Parents praise staff for the consistent high-quality communication.
Parents are delighted to hear about children sowing tomato seeds and are keen to carry on the activity at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff use their expertise and work exceptionally well together to identify gaps in children's learning and development. They have a deep understanding of children's backgrounds and languages spoken at home. Staff embrace festivals and celebrations important to the families, which in turn helps children learn about the community they live in. Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make excellent progress.
Outdoor space
Children attempt to put on their own shoes and wellingtons before going outside. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Stephen Perse Nurseries Salisbury Villas
3.8
(6)
T Z
6 months ago
Quality has gone down a lot with recent staff leaves and the teachers just don't care anymore. Will change nursery when others become available. Expensive doesn't mean good experience it seems.
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A Dawson
6 months ago
Fantastic staff. great care always happy to go to nursery
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Stuart Clarke
2 years ago
A dedicated and caring team, who take good care of our child as well as creating lots of fun and engaging activities
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Samodurov D
9 years ago
Pat Sharma
10 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: July 2022
- August 2022Outstanding
- July 2022Outstanding
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