University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge)

Edwinstowe Close, off Chaucer Road, Cambridge CB2 7EB
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9.9 104 Reviews
  • University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge), Cambridge
University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close looks to provide a professional childcare service to employees of the University of Cambridge and have a limited number of spaces available for community families who are not working or studying at the University.

Edwinstowe offers full day care and part-time sessional care to children from three months to five years in four different age group based rooms.

An established staff team provides a wide range of activities, following the EYFS framework, which meet the needs of each individual child.

A wide range of age-appropriate resources both indoors and outside allows children plenty of opportunities to develop new skills. Supported by staff, the nursery environment is one where children of all ages can thrive.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Fran Harris (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 79

Age Range

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

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

  • Limited parking is available for drop off and pick up onsite.

University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge) Reviews (104)

9.9

University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.884) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge) has 104 reviews.

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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Edwinstowe is an outstanding nursery. Our daughter joined at 9 months and has just moved on aged three. The care that she has received throughout from the team has been brilliant. Children have lots of fun and the facilities are lovely. Families can also put their trust in the nursery in more difficult
times. Our daughter had some health issues at points, and the staff at Edwinstowe went above and beyond, both to help her and to support us as a family. She is now a very happy little girl, and that is due in no small part to the staff. Their kindness made such a difference, and we will always be grateful to them.
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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The experiences with Edwinstowe have made our future childcare and educational arrangement very difficult. We simply couldn’t find any other provider that can make our little ones as happy as they have been. At the same time, we are also so very grateful to the nursery team for preparing our children
for their next chapter of life, despite being sad to leave the nursery, we are proud to see our children have thrived and obtained the needed skills for reception in primary.
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Review from Sara L (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been very impressed by the care shown to both our children by University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close. They have been very helpful and supportive with any issues related to social, emotional and academic development. The space is great - plenty of outdoor space and play. The food seems varied and
nutritious and the children always seem to eat more and a wider variety of things than they do at home!
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Review from Agnes B (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love this nursery! My daughter joined when I returned to work and she was 8 months old. I saw her grow and thrive thanks to all the loving care and skills of the team at Edwinstowe. She has been supported to learn and make friends. She is confident and curious about the world, thanks to this nursery.
Beyond the team, the food and facilities and communication with parents are best in class. We will miss this community.
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Review from Patrick M (Father of Child) published on 30 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We count ourselves lucky that our son goes to University Nursery at Edwinstowe. All the staff are lovely and committed to doing everything they can for the children. I would recommend the nursery to my friends and family.
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Review from Holly M (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves the nursery and has formed a lovely connection with the staff. I have to prize him away from toys and friends at the end of the day and he eats better than me!
It is very reassuring to be able to drop him off and not think about him all day so I can switch my work brain on.
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Review from Ian W (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been there for almost three years now. He is very happy there. He has formed very good relationships with the carers there. He is also making lots of friends with other children. It feels like he is given space to be himself whilst being given opportunities to explore different things.
The communication with staff is good. As is the food which caters for a wide range of requirements. The building feels secure. It is a friendly place with lots of colour. I like the charity initiatives. The staff seem to care a lot, for example, when our son's younger brother was born carers from his previous rooms came to congratulate him. Also, one day there was an ad hoc puppet show with children from different rooms. The staff are also very conscientious about child safety without being overbearing. Having recently visited a few other nurseries I notice the friendliness, colour and that is also quite noisy (I see that as a good thing!). We will send our younger child there.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very impressed with the care that our daughter is receiving at University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close. We have never felt that our child is just one of many children there and instead feel that her carers really do know and adore her. (This is in contrast to some of the experiences that our friends
have had at other nurseries in Cambridge, particularly regarding very young children.) Our daughter is very close with her key worker and everybody else in her room. She receives well-rounded care that is helping her to grow and develop in the ways that we would hope. Her communication skills and confidence have come on leaps and bounds since being at the nursery. We could not recommend Edwinstowe enough and are so grateful to all of the staff there.
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is very happy at nursery. Staff support her in her growth, listen to our concerns and help with her everyday needs. We particularly like outdoor activities and the close interactions with staff at dropp-off and pick-up. We also appreciate the strict interdiction against smart phones in
the childrens rooms. There are occasional pictures on the app and most records are taken on paper (e.g food, nappy changes, development reports), which is great.
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Review from Chris W (Father of Child) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be more pleased with the nursery and the care and support they provide to our child who is in their third class at Edwinstowe. As frustrating as it can often be, the nursery follows their policies very closely and ensure that the health and well-being of all children are at the forefront
of their daily practice. Both of our children attended the nursery, the eldest recently leaving to start reception class. Edwinstowe assisted in ensuring that they were very prepared for the next step. In short, I would not want to send my child anywhere else.
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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our young daughter (9 months old) has been at Edwinstowe Close for the past three months and we could not be happier about the staff at the nursery, their facilities and the general set-up at Edwinstowe. They are incredibly dedicated to each individual child. Our daughter seems very happy herself there,
particularly with her key worker whom she loves spending time with.
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Review from Adriana A (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Edwinstowe are friendly, loving and caring with the children. They
have always been keen to help with any concerns I could have had about my child. Rooms, gardens, activities - all of it is great, but the most important thing to me is the respect and love they all give to the children
and how happy and protected they feel.
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Review from David F (Father of Child) published on 25 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with the nursery and the way our child feels about it. We really like how the nursery designs the education program and always keeps the children busy and discovering new things that expand their knowledge. There are plenty of activities and games where they learn while playing
and the atmosphere is always friendly and joyful.
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The wonderful staff at Edwinstowe have just finished looking after my almost 3-year-old, he has been attending the nursery since he was 1. Before him, my eldest boy went there from 8 months to the age of 3. I can't recommend Edwinstowe enough, all the staff there have taken such good care of my children.
They are caring, attentive and always there to have a conversation about all aspects of childcare. Thank you, Edwinstowe.
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Review from Lorna D (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl's key worker could not have been better. All of the staff are very good. The care given is totally outstanding and the children do new tasks every day. Parents can go in at any time of day and the staff are always working very hard, doing projects with the children and giving them great
care and comfort. My little girl's key worker went way beyond what she needed to do to help my little girl settle in. My girl had been with a childminder so it was quite a long settling period, but my little girl now loves it there. I'm a solo mum and I've also been touched by the mindful way her key worker has dealt with our family situation. The garden is huge, the craft activities are great, and there are lots of new themed activities brought in each week. Also, the children get two cooked meals a day.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provides an extraordinary environment for children's development. The preschool team is highly competent and caring. They helped our child to gain confidence and develop communication skills. Our child enjoys their time at the nursery. We, as parents, feel the nursery hits the right balance
between learning and playing and fosters creativity and imagination in our child. It is wonderful to see the nursery doing out-of-the-box activities, such as yoga, french lessons and hosting ducklings.
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Review from Lucie O (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
University at Edwinstowe Close is a lovely, friendly and small nursery. My son has varied, full and happy days there. The staff in his room are caring and professional, he's developed great relationships with all of them. The outdoor space is big and well-equipped, they play outdoors regularly during
all weathers and seasons. The food is balanced, healthy and my son likes it! It's made on-site daily. I'd absolutely recommend this nursery.
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Review from M W (Father of Child) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff to be very attentive and helpful. My daughter always comes home happy and is always learning. The nursery is very organised and I find the newsletter and the app is always helpful. My daughter has a special bond with the staff members which is a testament to them.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children attended Edwinstowe and we couldn't be happier with the care for both of our children. The rooms are lovely and bright, and unlike other nurseries we looked at, the numbers of children in each was smaller. The staff are all amazing and really experienced and they all care a lot
for the children.
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Review from M B (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent - staff are very helpful and update us on progress. Feel very safe leaving children in their care.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.884)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.884) out of 10 for University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.884 for University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge) is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.884
  2. 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge) is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 79 number of registered child places is 15.8, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Posted: 13 Nov 2025

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Fran

Fran Harris

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2004

Fran is Manager of Edwinstowe Day Nursery and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early year's sector for over 23 years. Fran has a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education. Fran has worked at Childbase Partnership for 18 years.


What’s your favourite feature of your nursery?
I love how every room has its own garden and its quiet location in natural surroundings, which encourages a range of wildlife, despite being close to the city centre.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
How passionate they are in helping the children to reach their full potential, seeing how much fun they have in teaching the children every day, resulting in the children being excited and engaged in their learning.

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