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University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge)

Edwinstowe Close, off Chaucer Road, Cambridge CB2 7EB
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Excellent care, facilities and activities. Amazing, caring staffHarris P(Mother of Child)
University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge), Cambridge
I'm always impressed that everyone we encounter knows his name and greets him with a big smile.Emma P(Mother of Child)
University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge), Cambridge
their confidence, their physical skills and their emotions has been strongly supported by the staffClaire M(Mother of Child)
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...  

Funding & Fees

Our fees include all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared well-balanced meals throughout the day and all activities. Our full fee information is available to download on our website.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 (107)

9.8

University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close (Cambridge) has 107 reviews.

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Review from M W (Father of Child) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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Excellent - staff are very helpful and update us on progress. Feel very safe leaving children in their care.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Edwinstowe Nursery is truly wonderful. All the staff are kind, knowledgeable and build great relationships with all the children! Our daughter loves it, and we are very happy with her being there.

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Review from Alix B (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Edwinstowe is a lovely, responsive nursery. Having sent both my children here, I am always impressed at how they tailor to individual children's needs. The staff in the rooms go out of their way to relax children and make them feel comfortable in the rooms.

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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has been at Edwinstowe Close since she was 5-month-old. In the past three years, she has developed in confidence and developed friendships and skills, all thanks to the incredible care of the staff at the nursery. The environment, atmosphere and activities have been second to none.

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Review from P C (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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We really like the nursery! Very friendly and caring staff.

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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2021 Submitted via Website
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We had both our children at Edwinstowe and they both loved it. The outdoor space is amazing, kids have plenty of place to run around, the indoor rooms are well presented with great toys perfect for their age and more importantly, the staff is just amazing! Definitely super recommended to any parent who is looking for a nursery with caring, attentive, and professional staff.

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Review from Olivia B (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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I can't recommend Edwinstowe highly enough - they were excellent pre-Covid but have really gone above and beyond over the last 18 months to make the children feel safe and secure. They have great facilities - lots of outdoor space and the food is great (my kids eat far more adventurously there than at home!). Every single member of staff we have come across has been warm and friendly and very good at their job. Their communication with parents is great - there is an app with regular updates and newsletters every week, and they are always responsive and helpful by phone and email whenever I have needed to get in touch. My oldest son transferred to Edwinstowe for his final year before school and quickly settled in. My youngest is leaving the preschool room this summer having started in the baby room and we will be really sad to say goodbye - I feel very lucky to have had our children there. Thank you Edwinstowe.

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Review from Julie B (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Edwinstowe Nursery provides excellent care. I know that my little one is in good hands for the day. She loves the Nursery so much and it is such a pleasure to see her smiling face when the Nursery staff come to pick her up in the morning. She grew up in confidence, learned a lot over the past few months and I think she appreciates every single activity planned during the day. The food is also amazing, she has developed her taste for such a variety of food already and enjoys it. The nursery also adapted perfectly to her food allergy which is a massive relief for us as her parents. Edwinstowe Nursery has been our little bubble of joy during COVID time, they make it feel as normal as possible for children while giving a lot of information to parents, so we felt confident and safe. I can't thank them enough for the amazing work they are doing for the children.

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Review from Shiwen B (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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It has been a wonderful nursery. My child does not speak proper English and required much more care when he started. I am so pleased to see that the team paid so much effort to improve his speaking/language/attitude/toilet etc. It has made a huge difference in a very short period. Also, the food is very good and with a lot to offer. Also, they have a parents' app to record and share the child's development with the parent on a live basis. They also share the weekly menu and newsletter with the parents so they know what's going on.

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Review from Rick B (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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This nursery goes above and beyond providing excellent care for my son and they have given him the most amazing experiences indoors and out. My son loves going to nursery and has created some lovely friendships and bonds with the staff, who are also very happy. Edwinstowe Close have shown their professionalism throughout COVID and their communication around this matter to parents has been exceptional. We feel our son is safe and loved and couldn't be in a better environment. Edwinstowe Close also have a fantastic range of food on offer, which my son loves. He eats very well and has eaten dishes I wouldn't have thought of making at home. I would recommend this nursery to all parents, we are extremely happy with this nursery.

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Review from Heather M (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our family couldn't be happier with Edwinstowe. Our 1-year-old is happy to go into daycare and is in a good mood when we pick her up. She seems to have a great time there and has a really good relationship with the carers. The facilities are great - lots of outdoor space, toys and play structures. Good diversity of activities. Thank you, Edwinstowe!

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our 3 children all attended University Nursery at Edwinstowe Close and they all thoroughly enjoyed it. We were very pleased with the bond that each child had with their key-worker and the level of care that they received. The staff did an excellent job at preparing the children for school and we were sorry to say goodbye to them after 7 happy years of going there.

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Review from Carla (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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This is a time of very mixed feelings. My daughter will soon join the school of the “big girls and boys”, which is a very exciting moment for every kid. However, we are also closing an extremely important chapter in her life – nursery attendance: not of an ordinary nursery, but The Edwinstowe. The time there was/has been simply brilliant and there are no words to describe how grateful we are for everything: the friendship, the guidance, the lessons, the smiles, and for providing such a happy environment to her and her friends. She remembers every single person who looked after her with great fondness. The chapter is formally closing, but not effectively ending. You’ve certainly contributed towards her development as an individual, which will be with her FOREVER. THANK YOU ALL!

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Review from Fay H (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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My 20-month-old loves Edwinstowe Close. The staff helped him settle back in after the lockdown break really quickly and he now can’t wait to go in the mornings. The staff are caring and are always happy to help. The setting is lovely. I couldn’t recommend Edwinstowe Close more highly.

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Review from Jamie B (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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A wonderful nursery. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and our little one loves them. Very well managed and communication is prompt and helpful. In a beautiful setting in the centre of town. Cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend this nursery more highly; my son is incredibly happy there. He has attended the nursery for around one year and settled very quickly. He is very attached to his keyworker and the other members of staff.

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Review from Elizabeth P (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son has returned to Edwinstowe following a few months of lockdown at home, and I am so pleased that he has been able to go back. He's in the pre-school room and really missed the social interactions with staff and other children during the lockdown.
Since returning to Edwinstowe, I have noticed such a change in him - he has massively improved in his independence and self-confidence. He has learnt a correct pencil hold, his phonics knowledge is improving daily, and he has such pride in himself and his achievements. I really feel that he is ready for school in September now. The Edwinstowe staff have done a fabulous job of preparing him for leaving nursery and moving on to school.
The staff at Edwinstowe are wonderful. They know my son very well as he has attended since he was around 20-months, and he's always happy to be there.

My son and I will really miss Edwinstowe when the time comes to leave!

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Review from Marta B (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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Edwinstowe Close Nursery is an amazing place, I cannot imagine anywhere better for my children to stay when they are not with me. The staff is truly passionate and enthusiastic about their work and take very seriously every children's development, not only at the educational level but also personally. After more than 4-years there, my daughter is leaving to go to school, and I cannot be more sure that she is ready to take this step, mainly thanks to all the staff who have carefully prepared all the children for this important transition. My son, who started a year ago, is also very happy there.
More generally, the nursery offers good quality and varied meals. The management is great, always very communicative. Every child's development is tracked through an online application shared with the parents where they post pictures and comments about their progress and activities.

In summary, an extraordinary place with extraordinary people.

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  • Posted: Thursday 29 May 2025There was cause for celebration at Edwinstowe Close Day Nursery in Cambridge as a devoted colleague showcased her bravery with a skydive to raise vital funds for charity. Taking to...
  • Posted: Tuesday 27 May 2025Childbase Partnership has been awarded a coveted ‘Top 10’ position in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025, ranking the company amongst the best employers in the...
  • Posted: Friday 14 Mar 2025Two colleagues from Edwinstowe Close Day Nursery in Cambridge were delighted to soak up some winter sun after winning a holiday to Dubai, courtesy of their company. After winning the...
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Fran Harris Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2004
Fran Harris

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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