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If you're looking for an education provision that embraces the outdoors then this is the one for you. Children are looked after incredibly well by staff and you clearly see progression in their development.\n\nThe staff form positive appropriate relationships with the children and clearly all really enjoy their work. Children get to go outside into a wood regularly and learn camping skills (building fires, insect hunting, log and den building).\n\nFood is made from produce that is grown by the children at the nursery and menus are varied depending on the seasonal vegetables available.", "datePublished": "2021-06-24T17:51:31.482060Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lauren Holland" }, "reviewBody": "The best nursery!\nWe honestly could not fault the Wendy House one bit. Our son absolutely loves it here and comes home happy every day. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. The Wendy House Day Care Nursery # The Wendy House Day Care Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Manor Farm Business Park, Shingay cum Wendy, Royston, SG8 0HW · Cambridgeshire Number of places 85 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 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 The Wendy House Day Care Nursery, situated near Royston, offers a distinctive early years experience set within 12 acres of private park and farmland. The nursery operates from a converted stable block, providing spacious, naturally lit rooms. It boasts an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating and holds the Millie's Mark accreditation for paediatric first aid. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, featuring its own allotment, a Forest School known as 'Wendy Wood' for exploration and campfire activities, and a Conservation Cabin for environmental education. Owners Matt and Jacquie are actively involved daily, focusing on continuous improvement, staff training, and maintaining high standards of care and resources. Matt, with Early Years Professional Status, leads the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, while Jacquie manages staff development and business growth. The nursery values strong parent partnerships, encouraging open communication to meet each child's individual needs. They are currently accepting applications for September 2026, though they do not offer half-day or term-time only places, with a minimum attendance requirement of three full days per week. Our ethos The Wendy House Day Care Nursery emphasises outdoor learning, incorporating its own allotment, a Forest School ('Wendy Wood') with campfire activities, and a Conservation Cabin for environmental education. They implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and value strong parent partnerships to meet individual children's needs, underpinned by a commitment to continuous improvement and high standards of care. What it's like Children thrive in the nursery, enthusiastically embracing opportunities to learn, experiment, and explore. They confidently describe their creations and understand the world around them, building positive self-esteem. They also learn to respect others and celebrate differences and similarities within the wider community. Outstanding Ofsted rating Millie's Mark accredited Forest School Outdoor Learning Set in 12 acres of private land ## 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://thewendyhouse.org.uk/royston/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.00pm Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Wendy House Day Care Nursery Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10263037 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210790)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303528) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://thewendyhouse.org.uk/royston/welcome) Manor Farm Business Park, Shingay cum Wendy, Royston, SG8 0HW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.09184/52.10752/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Royston - [Day nurseries in Royston](/search?q=Royston) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-wendy-house-day-care-nursery-sg8-0hw-ey303528) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Wendy House Day Care Nursery Last inspected 8 February 2023 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 thrive in the nursery, enthusiastically embracing opportunities to learn, experiment, and explore. They confidently describe their creations and understand the world around them, building positive self-esteem. They also learn to respect others and celebrate differences and similarities within the wider community. Inspector highlights - The dedicated nursery owners and senior team work exceptionally well to provide and maintain the highest levels of care and education for children. - Staff effectively combine a variety of impactful teaching methods to help children to rapidly build on what they already know and understand. - The emotional well-being of both children and staff are promoted by senior staff and providers. - Staff have a clear understanding of how children's home experiences influence their progress. - Children behave exceptionally well and welcome others to join in group activities. Inspection #10263037 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210790) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children satisfy their curiosities in a variety of spaces during their well-planned day. For example, in the bird hide, staff provide binoculars, reference books, and posters to help children to identify what they see. While in a wooded area, children balance on logs and dig in the earth to create a habitat for an imaginary troll. Staff also encourage children to take supervised age-appropriate risks during their play and explorations, such as climbing in trees and using tools. ## Parent Reviews of The Wendy House Day Care Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX9M6eQ37FUFNaXtGmWaHaw-UX97_t56zMRcVUi0TZ_RoE8f0c=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Benjamin Powell 4 years ago This nursery is amazing. If you're looking for an education provision that embraces the outdoors then this is the one for you. Children are looked after incredibly well by staff and you clearly see progression in their development. The staff form positive appropriate relationships with the children and clearly all really enjoy their work. Children get to go outside into a wood regularly and learn camping skills (building fires, insect hunting, log and den building). Food is made from produce that is grown by the children at the nursery and menus are varied depending on the seasonal vegetables available. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxZ09DWFBREAE!2m1!1s0x4877d6aa72024307:0x83f0294d778bd11c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIC-6PsclPhJRunpT13GCe9DrN-QKRBcjYo3_TbiuYvRc7RlA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Lauren Holland 2 years ago The best nursery! We honestly could not fault the Wendy House one bit. Our son absolutely loves it here and comes home happy every day. We can see him really learning and growing there and we love how much time they spend outside. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwc09pcGV3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877d6aa72024307:0x83f0294d778bd11c) Reviews from Google for The Wendy House Day Care Nursery. 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