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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 Filomena G (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son is in the Bumble Bees room now. He started in February and has settled very well. The staff are very supportive, caring and knowledgeable. Everyone at the nursery is very friendly. The facilities are excellent and so is the range of activities. We are always provided with detailed observations about our son's development, routine and needs. We are very happy with the nursery and would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Rhys M (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Edwinstowe is an excellent, friendly nursery. The staff are supportive, caring and knowledgeable. My son loves coming to nursery and we received informative feedback on activities and developments. I would recommend Edwinstowe to anyone.

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Review from Orsolya K (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter is in the Butterfly Room now. What she likes is the staff. They are very friendly and they love each other. The team do a lot for her to help her development.

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Review from Praveen S (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent settings for my son and he loves going to the nursery now. Started on 20th Feb. Settling into the nursery was as easy as it could be. Very friendly staff and management. We are very happy that our son got a place at Edwinstowe Close.

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Review from Yael C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very satisfied with the nursery. My daughter has been developing very well and enjoying her time at the nursery. The carers are very good with her and the food is very good as well.

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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter enjoys her nursery days very much. We can see the attention to detail the nursery staff pay her. She is learning new things, exploring and experiencing different activities in the nursery which she shows us from to time and really brings smiles to our faces. The staff are always helpful and provide very detailed observations every day to keep us informed about our daughter's behaviours and needs. We feel very safe leaving our daughter and believe that she will be taken care of.

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Review from Isabel P (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am extremely happy with all the work they do with my son. I trust them 100% and he loves being here. Extremely professional and focused on all that is best for the child.

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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely nursery and very friendly.

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Review from C L (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are friendly, pay attention to each individual. Feeling confident to send kids here. Food is extremely good. Kids love it. Learning, planning and schedule are excellent.

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Review from James F (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff really friendly and helpful. Learning experience is great - my son regularly comes home with lots of new experiences. The salary sacrifice system makes this the best value for money childcare in Cambridge. My son really enjoys his experience here. Overall very very satisfied.

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Review from Sasha Z (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Edwinstowe is a fantastic nursery which feels like a family. Everyone, including workers in other rooms and the kitchen knows our two children's names and they love going here. They have made good friends and flourished as people and learners. We will miss the nursery and especially the staff. Recommendation is to have more musical activities and more outings.

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Review from Barbara D (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2016 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery for the children. They will have fun, learn and develop - physically, mentally and socially. Generally good or excellent standards. If you are a parent make use of the parents association to give feedback to management and affect change. Talk to other parents and interact outside of nursery it will improve your child's time at nursery too.

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Review from Gabi C (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2016 Submitted via Website
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Our first born has been going to this nursery for the last 3 years and our second born will be joining is a couple of weeks. We think it's a fantastic place and our son has really thrived since he joined. He's surrounded by so much love and support and speaks very fondly of the staff in his room. He has made lots of friends and he feels accepted and valued and at the same time he learnt to value and respect others as well. We go to work knowing that he's happy and very well looked after. There's a variety of age appropriate activities they do regularly but children are also allowed to play freely and develop their interests. They spend a lot of time outdoors, exploring the wildlife, playing with sand, water and mud, ball games, riding bicycles. The meals are very healthy and cooked on site. We're lucky that both our boys are in such good hands. All a parents wants!

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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are very pleased with how my child has settled in. She has been well supported in this first month, bonding well with the staff. She enjoys nursery and I'm sure will continue to benefit as she develops and begins to move around more.

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Review from Jenny (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2016 Submitted via Website
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Our son started Edwinstowe when he was 4 months old and has just left now he's almost 4. Such a poignant time his last apple from the fruit bowl in reception. He was fine mind you, excited and confident about his next steps, it was me that was sad! As it had been when he started. I was extremely hesitant about him going into nursery so young, however I really had no choice. I needn't have worried, the care and support have been outstanding, Edwinstowe have been true partners in raising him. The positive and caring interactions with the children I saw over the years put my mind at rest that our son was in a great place. The various medical needs we had were well-supported; he has always eaten well; we gained new toys at home led by the activities there; it took us half an hour or more to get him to leave at the end of the day. Our son was so happy there and has learned so much, I cannot recommend highly enough!

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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic nursery, great staff, good facilities, really friendly. Couldn't wish for better.

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Review from Flavio T (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have been very happy with the nursery and our daughter is happy to go there in the morning.

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Review from Guillem (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are very happy with the nursery. Everyone is extremely nice and helpful. The activities are very well organised and my son is very happy to come (almost) everyday. Extremely satisfied with the staff, great job!

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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter has loved learning about Christmas a t nursery, especially learning lots of new songs. She has been singing a new song nearly everyday and is still singing them now in January.

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Review from S Y (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff in the nursery are really kind and helpful. The friendly environment encourages my son to develop well. It's really nice nursery.

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News (8) & Events (0)

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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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Meet the Team (1)

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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