University Nursery in Cambridge

About this day nursery

University Nursery, located in Cambridge, offers a nurturing and welcoming environment where children aged 0-4 years thrive. Established in 2009, this setting provides a strong sense of security and belonging, fostering high levels of confidence for children to explore various opportunities.

The dedicated staff, who have a high retention rate and receive purposeful training, build warm and trusting relationships with the children, adapting to their individual needs. Leaders and staff work tirelessly to ensure children's emotional and physical health is developed exceptionally well, with a particular focus on nutritious food and consistent routines.

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make rapid progress, supported by precise monitoring, assessment, and a range of interventions like distraction techniques and visual support. The nursery's bespoke curriculum, which is continually reviewed, ensures every child achieves well and is prepared for their next stage of learning.

Children enjoy continuous access to outdoor areas for physical play, with older children participating in bicycle riding programmes, and develop independence skills appropriate to their age. The highly reflective leadership team continuously works to improve the setting, holding detailed knowledge of its strengths and a commitment to creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of all children.

What it's like

Children flourish and thrive in this nurturing and welcoming nursery, developing warm and trusting relationships with staff. They feel a solid sense of security and belonging, fostering high levels of confidence to explore various opportunities. Staff are enthusiastic and help children make connections in their learning, leading to rapid progress and well-prepared transitions for their next stage of learning.