Apricot Nursery

24 Wainman Road, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 7BU

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Apricot Nursery & Jumping Jacks Out of School Club in Peterborough provides a full pre-school service from the age of three months until the start of primary school.

Trained and experienced staff provide the best environment to learn in a friendly and secure environment.

Staff strive to motivate children at Apricot Nursery Peterborough and ensure they develop skills and feel happy and confident.

A holiday club and out of school club is... Read more

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Type of Service

Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Attendance patterns offered

All Year or Term Time

Minimum attendance

2 days per week

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Apricot Nursery Group
Private Owned

Person in charge

Gail Hall (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

Total Places for Children

Age Range

from 0 years 3 months
to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks

Also provided: Special Meals Such As Christmas Dinner, Graduation Party Buffet And Parent Stay & Plays Such As Mothers Day Tea And Father'S Day Breakfast.

Consumables provided

Yes

Consumables provided include

Suncream

Also provided: Book Bags, Nursery Provided Library Books, Toothpaste And Brushes For Ages 3+.

Opening Times

Monday08:00-18:00
Tuesday08:00-18:00
Wednesday08:00-18:00
Thursday08:00-18:00
Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

Bank Holidays

Parking

Free, spacious parking to the rear of the nursery.

Funding & Fees

Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare

Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place

£296/ month

Half Day = £47.65 | Mornings: 8:00 am to 13:00 pm & Afternoons: 13:00 pm to 18:00 pm Read more

Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.

Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.

Defaults shown

9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year

How this price scales (per month)

2 days per week

£42

3 days per week

£296

5 days per week

£884

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Child's age

Days per week

Government funding used per week

Attendance pattern

What this price covers

Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
23.3 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Special meals such as Christmas Dinner, graduation party buffet and parent stay & plays such as Mothers Day tea and Father's Day breakfast., Snacks, Book Bags, Nursery provided library books, toothpaste and brushes for ages 3+. and Suncream

Price without government funding: £1,100 / month (£85 / day)

If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info

£804/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.

About this price

How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info

Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 49 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 49 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 23.3 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.

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Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (1) & Events (0)

News

30 Jan 2026
Apricot Nursery is proudly participating in the National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading 2026. This year-long initiative aims to celebrate and promote the enjoyment of reading for all children,...

Upcoming Events

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Awards / Recognitions (5)

01 Jan 2026Recipient: Apricot Nursery
01 Jul 2025Recipient: Apricot Nursery
05 Aug 2024Recipient: Apricot Nursery

Accreditations

There are no accreditations posted yet for Apricot Nursery.

Meet the Team (12)

Deborah Job Title Senior Nursery ManagerJoined 2020

I am Deborah, the Senior Nursery Manager, SENDCo and Safeguarding Lead for Apricot Nursery group in Peterborough. I have over 30 years of experience working in the Early Years.

I have gained my Early Years Professional Status, and I have a BA (Hons) in Early Years and Educational Studies. I have a Level 3 Diploma in Management. I am also a Level 3 SENDCo, with SEND Champion recognition and a Level 4 Makaton qualification.

I am very passionate about Early Years. We aim to ensure that we provide a high standard of care to all children, that we have a strong partnership when working with our parents and provide a stimulating environment for all our children to learn and achieve before transitioning to school. Read less

Gail HallJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2014

My name is Gail, and I am the Nursery Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Setting SENDCo at Apricot Nursery in Peterborough. I have worked in the setting since August 2014.

I am qualified in CACHE Level 3 in Childcare, and I completed my Level 3 assessor training. From 2016, I completed both my Level 2 Diploma in Leadership and my Level 3 Diploma in Management. In 202,1 I completed my Level 3 NASEN SenCo award.

I have worked within Early Years Settings and the Foundation Stage for 25 years. I have worked in Schools and Early Years settings in the UK and abroad.

My aim for the nursery is to teach and learn from the children and the staff. My hobbies are jogging and visiting my family around the UK. Read less

Gemma Job Title Junior Deputy Manager, Pre-school Room Leader, Early Years Educator and Well-being RepresentativeJoined 2021

I am a level 3 Early Years Educator based in our Foundation room.

I am also a qualified mental health first aider.

Lorna Job Title Room Leader and Junior Deputy ManagerJoined 2017

I am Level 3 qualified and have been working in childcare for 7 years

I started at Apricot during my student placement, then applied for a job once I had qualified at college. I started in the baby room and then moved into the toddler room in my first years as a practitioner. I have been a room leader of the toddler room for 5 years.

My favourite thing about working with children is being able to watch them grow and achieve their milestones, while also creating strong bonds with them. Read less

Lynn Job Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2012

I have been working with children for around 20 years. I have currently been at Apricot for 10 years.

I have a level 3 Diploma in the early years. I enjoy working with young children, helping them to develop and grow. I enjoy seeing them progress.

Over the years I have worked with a range of age groups from babies through to preschool.

I enjoy working at Apricot with a team of dedicated, hardworking practitioners who are passionate about working with young children. Read less

Mel Job Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2024

Hi, my name is Mel, and I am a level 3 Early Years Educator in the Foundation room. I care for the younger children in the Wise Owls room.

Cerys Job Title Baby Room Leader & Early Years PractitionerJoined 2023

My name is Cerys. I am a level 2 Early Years practitioner, and I'm now the Room Leader for our Ducklings baby room!

Katie Job Title PlayworkerJoined 2022

Hi, my name is Katie, and I work in the Foundation room caring for our preschool children.

Hayley Job Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2023

My name is Hayley, and I currently work in the Ducklings room, caring for our babies.

Adela Job Title Room LeaderJoined 2016

Hi, I'm Adela and am a level 3 early years educator. I have been working at Apricots since 2016. I am based in our Wise Owls room, where I care for children aged 2 to 3 years.

Vanessa Job Title Room Leader SupportJoined 2023

I'm Vanessa, and I am a level 3 Early Years Educator. I am based in the Foundation room, where I care for and teach our preschool children.

Adalziza Job Title PlayworkerJoined 2023

Hi, I am Ziza. I am a playworker here at Apricot Nursery. I am mainly based in the Foundation room, where I care for our preschool children.

Frequently Asked Questions about Apricot Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Apricot Nursery accepts?

Apricot Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Apricot Nursery Open?

Apricot Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Apricot Nursery have capacity for?

Apricot Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Apricot Nursery to the centre of Peterborough?

1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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