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University Nursery # University Nursery in Cambridge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 4.6 (5 parent reviews) · Edwinstowe Close, off Chaucer Road, Cambridge, CB2 7EB · Cambridgeshire Number of places 79 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Cambridgeshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Nurturing environment Rapid progress Strong relationships Reflective leadership Outdoor play ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for University Nursery Last inspected 29 January 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Children develop a deep sense of belonging and feel very secure, achieving very well. - Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make rapid progress from their starting points. - Highly reflective leadership team with a detailed knowledge of the strengths of the setting and a continual programme for improvement. - The nursery has a high retention rate for staff, with many gaining qualifications through purposeful training. - Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and staff fulfilling their responsibilities and fostering an open culture. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Inspection #10113051 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298682) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of University Nursery Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 10113051 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298682)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396228) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Edwinstowe Close, off Chaucer Road, Cambridge, CB2 7EB [© 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#/0.11987/52.193/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Cambridge - [Day nurseries in Cambridge](/search?q=Cambridge) - [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=university-nursery-cb2-7eb-ey396228) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or other barriers to learning make rapid progress from their starting points. The needs of children with SEND are rapidly identified, and staff work closely with parents and carers to establish any extra support required, utilising precise monitoring and assessment to help children reach targets. Staff use a range of interventions, such as distraction techniques, visual support, and extra staff support, to ensure children with SEND access the same learning as their peers. Outdoor space Children can play outdoors whenever they choose. Children have continual access to outdoor areas for physical play, and older children participate in programmes to help them learn to ride bicycles safely. ## Parent Reviews of University Nursery 4.6 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVoFgk9Iv5kzpvMcFihf7bhcgk8VNndmzJroK4HL9rNCjKGPRXnIA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Michal M. Gath 10 months ago A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Caterpillars. We truly appreciate the warm and well-organised welcome you’ve given our son, Ethan. Your care and professionalism shine through in everything you do – you’re doing an incredible job. 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