Apricot Nursery

24 Wainman Road, Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7BU
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9.8 22 Reviews
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 based within the Big Sky Soft Play Centre in Peterborough. Part of Apricot’s day nursery, it provides childcare, around school hours and during holiday times, for children up to the age of 11.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Person in charge

  • Gail Hall (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Morning: 8.00am - 1.00pm £40.00, Afternoons 1.00pm - 6.00pm £40.00
    Full Day: 8.00am - 6.00pm £71.00
    School Day: 09.00am -15.00pm £46.00


    Full Week (*5 days): 8.00am - 6.00pm £305.00
    Hourly Charge £10.00
    Session Charges - AM and PM and school hours: £7.50
    All day: £10.00
    Prices are subject to change

  • Children can attend full day or part- day sessions, with a minimum of four half day sessions per week. We also give sibling discounts for 2 or more children.
    Nursery Educational Funding :
    Any child between the ages of 3 and 5 is eligible to receive Nursery Educational Funding. Parents can receive funding assistance for up to 15 hours and there is additional 15 hours that can be claimed if criteria is met to bring a total of 30 hours funding. The nursery will claim the grant on your behalf and deduct it from the fees detailed above. Please see our T&C’s for the refund calculation.


    Childcare Vouchers/Tax Free Childcare: If either or both parents pay income tax and N.I. you will be able to save a certain amount per month on nursery fees by making use of the childcare voucher scheme. Or tax free childcare. Vouchers can be up to the value of £243* per period per parent – please ask the manager for more details. The exact amount is dependent upon tax levels and on whether one or two parents are able to make use of the voucher scheme or tax free childcare *each - dependent on individual
    Show around We will be happy to show you and your child around our setting by appointment only at this current time. Telephone Gail. We look forward to meeting you and your family soon!

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • They offer free parking to the rear of the nursery.

Apricot Nursery Reviews (22)

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9.8

Apricot Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.756) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Apricot Nursery has 22 reviews.

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Review from Cassie S (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves going to Apricot, the practitioners always greet her with a big smile and open arms. I enjoy seeing the daily photos on the app and seeing all the different activities they provide on a daily basis.

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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly nursey my daughter absolutely loves going and is very excited to go every morning.
Lovely to see all the children smiling and enjoying themselves
Lovely variety of food for your little ones and the food smells good!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.756)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.756) out of 10 for Apricot Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.881 for Apricot Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (149 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.881

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Apricot Nursery is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 number of registered child places is 16. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.875

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Literacy Champion setting

Recipient: Apricot Nursery

Date: Monday 05 Aug 2024 More details

Level 2 Royal Horticultural society School Gardening award

Recipient: Apricot Nursery

Date: Monday 17 Jun 2024 More details

Level 1 Royal Horticultural society School Gardening award

Recipient: Apricot Nursery

Date: Thursday 30 May 2024 More details

Meet the Team (21)

Deborah

Deborah Cobb

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

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

I have gained my Early Years Professional Status and I have a BA (Hon s) 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 with 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.
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Gail

Gail Hall

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 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, 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 2021 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 of the children and the staff. My hobbies are jogging and visiting my family around the UK.
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Zainah

Zainah Giga

Job Title: Deputy Manager and Preschool Lead

Joined: 2024

I am Zainah, and I have been working with children for 9 years. I have a level 3 diploma in childcare.

I enjoy working with children and helping them reach their goals. I have worked with ages 3 months- 12 years. I have enjoyed watching them grow and be ready for their next chapters, in their journey.

I’m happy to work with Apricot Nursery and start a new journey in my career. To support the children and staff. It’s amazing working with a strong team, who have welcomed me.
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Jodie

Jodie Emery

Job Title: Junior Deputy Manager and Room Leader

Joined: 2023

I am a Junior Deputy Manager and the Room Leader in our Ducklings room where I care for our babies ages 3 months to 2 years. I hold a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and I am also a Level 2 SENDCo.
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Emma

Emma Donnison

Job Title: Early Years Teacher

Joined: 2022

I am the Early Years Teacher in our Foundation Room, helping the children prepare for school.
Lorna

Lorna Booth

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 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 the children.
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Lynn

Lynn Graham

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 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.
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Monika

Monika Szuberla

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2022

Hi, I am Monika and I have been an Early Years Educator here at Apricot Nursery since 2022. I work with our babies in the Ducklings room.
Gemma

Gemma Connoley

Job Title: Early Years Educator and Well-being Representative

Joined: 2021

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

Stephanie Carr

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2023

Hi, my name is Steph and I am a level 3 Early Years Educator. I work in our Wise Owls room where I care for aged 2 to 3 years.
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Amber

Amber Parker

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Joined: 2023

My name is Amber and I am studying towards my level 3 early years educator qualification. I am mainly based in our Owlets room, but when I am needed, I will support the children in our other classrooms.
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Mel

Mel Freshwater

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Hi, my name is Mel and I am a level 3 Early Years Educator in the Foundation room. I care for the preschool children helping to prepare them for school.
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Cerys

Cerys James

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

My name is Cerys, I am a level 2 Early Years practitioner and I work in the Ducklings room caring for the babies.
Leoni

Leoni Crow

Job Title: Play worker

Joined: 2024

My name is Leoni and I am a play-worker, here at Apricot Nursery. I work in the Duckling and Owlets rooms helping to care for our younger children.
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Chelsea

Chelsea Waters

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Hi, I am Chelsea and I am an Early Years apprentice working towards my Level 3 Early Years Educator's qualification. I am very excited to begin my early years career here at Apricot Nursery.
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Katie

Katie Charles

Job Title: Playworker

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Katie, and I work in the Ducklings room caring for our younger children.
Hayley

Hayley Nicholes

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2023

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

Adela Smith

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 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 ages 2 to 3 years.
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Vanessa

Vanessa Taylor

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 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.
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Adalziza

Adalziza Cobb

Job Title: Playworker

Joined: 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.
Imigen

Imigen Goldsmaith

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Joined: 2023

I am Imi, and I am currently studying for my level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

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