Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm (Nursery); Monday to Friday 9:00am to 11:30am (Office). Closed on weekends, bank/public holidays, and academic holidays.
The Meadows Day Care Centre
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
Number of places
44 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
About this day nursery
The Meadows Day Care Centre, located in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, is a registered charity that has been providing quality childcare since 1998. The day nursery prides itself on offering a clean, safe, comfortable, and friendly environment where children can learn and play.
Their approach emphasises respect for oneself, others, and the environment, with a strong focus on making learning fun. The dedicated team of fully trained staff is committed to fostering each child's unique growth in a stimulating educational and social setting, ensuring children feel confident and secure as they explore.
The day nursery aims to promote all aspects of a child's development, tailored to their individual needs.
Our ethos
Our goal is to provide all of the children in our care a clean, safe, comfortable and friendly environment where they can play and learn. Respect towards self, others and the environment will be emphasised but the most important priority is to have FUN! We want the children to feel confident and secure enough to explore and grow in a stimulating educational and social environment. Each child is unique! Our fully trained staff are committed to promoting and supporting all aspects of a child's growth in an atmosphere of respect.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and settle quickly at activities, which are based on their interests. Older children enthusiastically engage in sensory activities, demonstrating their creations. Children feel safe and confident to explore the setting, forming strong attachments with staff.
Charity-runEstablished in 1998Focus on respect and funStimulating environment
Pricing & funding
The nursery charges hourly and session rates which vary depending on whether the child is aged two or aged three and above. Sessions are available in blocks of two and a half, three, three and a half, and six hours. Funded hours are supported, with non-funded hours charged at standard rates.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- No deposit is charged to secure funded nursery spaces.
- Fees include snacks, food, drinks, art supplies, toys, books, and sun cream.
- Charges may apply for nappies, wipes, and extra activities/trips, with 28 days' notice.
- Fees remain payable for absences due to sickness or holidays.
- Late fees may be charged for uncollected children.
Key facts
Food
Snacks, food, and drink are provided at no additional charge.
Age range
2-years-old and above
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Meadows Day Care Centre
Last inspected 13 December 2023 · Louise Harris
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 settle quickly at activities, which are based on their interests. Older children enthusiastically engage in sensory activities, demonstrating their creations. Children feel safe and confident to explore the setting, forming strong attachments with staff.
Inspector highlights
- Staff carefully plan experiences based on children's interests and recent experiences.
- Children demonstrate strong attachments to staff and feel safe to explore the setting.
- Staff introduce children to a wide range of vocabulary and ask purposeful questions.
- Children enjoy learning about mathematics, and staff use mathematical language during activities.
- Parent partnerships are strong, and parents feel supported and informed.
Areas to develop
- 1review the organisation of mealtimes so that children are calmer and engaged in learning during these times
- 2build on the already good practice and seek further ways to help all staff develop first-rate teaching skills.
Inspection #10316868 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff understand the importance of early intervention and help for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They seek advice from other professionals and ensure strategies are in place to promote children's learning. Staff work well with families to ensure that all children get support in order for them to make good progress.
Outdoor space
Daily access to the secure outside space is enjoyed by all children. They play with sand, soil and construct with planks to create a balancing obstacle course.
Google Reviews of The Meadows Day Care Centre
5.0
(3 Google reviews)
Kayleigh McEvoy
8 years ago
Went to nursery school here. From what I can remember, and what my parents have told me, it was a good nursery and I made a lot of friends which helped for moving up to primary school.
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Rachael Mobile Gamer
3 years ago
Fab place. Staff are all lovely and so good with the children
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Sio Cry
9 months ago
Lovely place
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Inspection history
Date: September 2004
- January 2024Good
- December 2023Good
- June 2018Good
- May 2018Good
- October 2015Good
- September 2015Good
- April 2010Good
- March 2010Good
- February 2007Good
- September 2004Good
Frequently asked about The Meadows Day Care Centre
About the setting
The Meadows Day Care Centre registered in 1998. It is run by a committee and employs 10 members of childcare staff, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including the manager who holds a qualification at level 3. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, during school term time. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 221911
- Registered person
- The Meadows Day Centre Committee
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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