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Not only did the nursery meet all our expectations but, in many areas, they exceeded themZaki H(Father of Child)

I can see the difference when she comes home! The practitioners are so kind and attentiveBeth P(Mother of Child)

The University of West Cambridge Nursery is truly the best you could ever ask forMahendrini A(Mother of Child)

Not only did the nursery meet all our expectations but, in many areas, they exceeded themZaki H(Father of Child)

I can see the difference when she comes home! The practitioners are so kind and attentiveBeth P(Mother of Child)

The University of West Cambridge Nursery is truly the best you could ever ask forMahendrini A(Mother of Child)

University at West Cambridge is a purpose built nursery situated on the West Cambridge campus of Cambridge University.
A friendly and enthusiastic staff team works closely with the children to provide continuity between nursery and life at home. Professionals believe parent partnership is important to allow key people to support each child and their families as individuals.
The nursery offers childcare for employees of the University of Cambridge but also...
University at West Cambridge is a purpose built nursery situated on the West Cambridge campus of Cambridge University.
A friendly and enthusiastic staff team works closely with the children to provide continuity between nursery and life at home. Professionals believe parent partnership is important to allow key people to support each child and their families as individuals.
The nursery offers childcare for employees of the University of Cambridge but also have a restricted amount of spots for local families who do not work or study at the university.
Each age group has its own designated garden directly outside its playroom, enabling all children to access a secure outdoor environment at any time of the day. The nursery has also obtained their Green Flag Eco-Schools Award.
In each of the five age groups, the children explore in light, airy and spacious rooms which provide them with the opportunity to grow and develop through a stimulating and sociable environment.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 1 day per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Childbase Partnership
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lesa Clare (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 64
Total Places for Children
- 120
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
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 (excluding May Bank Holidays)
Parking
- Parking is on a shared car park pass.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£479/ month
Non funded session
Non funded session
Full day 08.00 - 18.00 (nil funding) £106.
Funded only session
Full day 08.00 - 18.00 (10hrs funding) £0.
Optional consumable fees associated to funded sessions
Full day food £9
Full day non-food consumables £1.20
Full day extra-curricular activities £1.20
Hourly rate £10.60
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)
1 day per week
£65
3 days per week
£479
5 days per week
£1,269
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.8 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
Price without government funding: £1,378 / month (£106 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £899/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 50 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 50 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.8 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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University Nursery at West Cambridge Reviews (158)
University Nursery at West Cambridge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time University Nursery at West Cambridge has 158 reviews.
We could not be more grateful for all the hard work of all the team at Cambridge West. Especially the manager, her dedication is outstanding. Two other members of staff are also invaluable assets to the nursery, and the support from another is incredible for our SEN child. They recently got awarded...
We could not be more grateful for all the hard work of all the team at Cambridge West. Especially the manager, her dedication is outstanding. Two other members of staff are also invaluable assets to the nursery, and the support from another is incredible for our SEN child. They recently got awarded their outstanding Ofsted rating, and it is very clear why. Absolutely well deserved! Thank you a million times over. So glad we found you. Our child has developed so much, and it is a huge credit to you.
The nursery has looked after both our children for a total of 7 years. We could not have asked for a better upbringing - they have been instrumental in their upbringing. They have helped them become kind, happy, friendly, confident and intelligent. The staff are both friends and family to us and we...
The nursery has looked after both our children for a total of 7 years. We could not have asked for a better upbringing - they have been instrumental in their upbringing. They have helped them become kind, happy, friendly, confident and intelligent. The staff are both friends and family to us and we couldn't have hoped for a better start for our children.
Overall, we are very satisfied with the nursery. Our daughter appears to be settled well and generally enjoys the nursery. I marked the learning as satisfactory as I need to gather more information on what the teachers think of her development. Her language is coming along slowly - she understands...
Overall, we are very satisfied with the nursery. Our daughter appears to be settled well and generally enjoys the nursery. I marked the learning as satisfactory as I need to gather more information on what the teachers think of her development. Her language is coming along slowly - she understands a lot, but her talking is not as strong. Otherwise, her motor skills are good. She is getting quite emotional these days, but perhaps this is to be expected given her age.
Thank you for your kind words and continued support of our nursery. We completely appreciate your interest in gaining a clearer picture of your daughters progress and understand that our team have since set up a parents evening meeting with you to discuss this in further detail. At this stage, its...
Thank you for your kind words and continued support of our nursery. We completely appreciate your interest in gaining a clearer picture of your daughters progress and understand that our team have since set up a parents evening meeting with you to discuss this in further detail. At this stage, its perfectly normal for children to progress at different rates, and emotions can indeed become more noticeable as they grow and navigate new experiences. Were on hand to support you as a family both in nursery and at home through resources such as our free online parent speech and language masterclasses. Were really pleased to hear that she is settled and enjoying her time at nursery, and we look forward to our meeting. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
West Cambridge nursery is a wonderful place! Both my children have loved their experience and adore attending and all the staff.
West Cambridge nursery is a wonderful place! Both my children have loved their experience and adore attending and all the staff.
Amazing on all accounts. I would strongly recommend to all parents. This nursery gives me the confidence to go to work free from any concerns knowing my child is in excellent hands.
Amazing on all accounts. I would strongly recommend to all parents. This nursery gives me the confidence to go to work free from any concerns knowing my child is in excellent hands.
Excellent nursery for our son, who has grown with the support from amazing staff whom in every room support the children to achieve their best.
Excellent nursery for our son, who has grown with the support from amazing staff whom in every room support the children to achieve their best.
4 members of staff in particular are a real asset (so are all the others!)
Well done to the entire team.
4 members of staff in particular are a real asset (so are all the others!)
Well done to the entire team.
I am very pleased with the University Nursery at West Cambridge. Simply outstanding.
I am very pleased with the University Nursery at West Cambridge. Simply outstanding.
Throughout the four years, my daughter attended University Nursery at West Cambridge, she was exceptionally well cared for and looked after. She was provided with a safe and stimulating environment in which to grow, learn and have fun. The staff always showed my daughter great care and treated her...
Throughout the four years, my daughter attended University Nursery at West Cambridge, she was exceptionally well cared for and looked after. She was provided with a safe and stimulating environment in which to grow, learn and have fun. The staff always showed my daughter great care and treated her and us (me and my wife) with genuine respect. We appreciated frank, useful feedback and insight into our daughter's development and behaviour at nursery. Very happy.
West Cambridge is a wonderful nursery. My baby daughter settled right in. She had so much fun explaining and learning new skills. I can see the difference when she comes home! The practitioners are so kind and attentive and are clearly very invested in my daughter's well-being. It's a pleasure...
West Cambridge is a wonderful nursery. My baby daughter settled right in. She had so much fun explaining and learning new skills. I can see the difference when she comes home! The practitioners are so kind and attentive and are clearly very invested in my daughter's well-being. It's a pleasure getting to know the staff and see my daughter happy at the end of the day.
Very good. The best in Cambridge. Multiple particular members of staff plus all teachers form our best memory of the UK.
Very good. The best in Cambridge. Multiple particular members of staff plus all teachers form our best memory of the UK.
We cannot praise the nursery highly enough. It is a warm, enriching and creative place which has turned both of our daughters into bright, self-confident, energetic girls ready for school. I recommend it extremely highly.
We cannot praise the nursery highly enough. It is a warm, enriching and creative place which has turned both of our daughters into bright, self-confident, energetic girls ready for school. I recommend it extremely highly.
I cannot praise them highly enough.
I cannot praise them highly enough.
Our daughter enjoyed University Nursery at West Cambridge for the whole year. The whole team has been very supportive, answered all our questions and kept us informed about our daughter's progress. Our first daughter also went here. We feel like we are part of the family. I would definitely...
Our daughter enjoyed University Nursery at West Cambridge for the whole year. The whole team has been very supportive, answered all our questions and kept us informed about our daughter's progress. Our first daughter also went here. We feel like we are part of the family. I would definitely recommend this nursery to any family who are looking for an excellent learning place for their kids. Thank you team.
My kid has been attending West Cambridge Nursery for 2 years full-time. It is the first school where my kid is genuinely happy. She looks forward to meeting her buddies and teachers every day. The teachers and staff are amazing, with hearts full of care. They are kind, and friendly and truly love...
My kid has been attending West Cambridge Nursery for 2 years full-time. It is the first school where my kid is genuinely happy. She looks forward to meeting her buddies and teachers every day. The teachers and staff are amazing, with hearts full of care. They are kind, and friendly and truly love the kids. Their warm smiles create a nurturing and learning environment. My kid often surprises us by demonstrating what she has learned. We witness her growth and learning. In sum, it's a safe, fun and loving place. We're thankful to the whole team.
Great facility, great staff and great experience!
Great facility, great staff and great experience!
I would like to mention a specific experience, yesterday I picked up my child and while leaving, accidentally closed the door behind us - it happened to be upsetting for my daughter because like any 2-year-old she wanted to do it herself! She cried hard and loud and she was upset with me. The lady...
I would like to mention a specific experience, yesterday I picked up my child and while leaving, accidentally closed the door behind us - it happened to be upsetting for my daughter because like any 2-year-old she wanted to do it herself! She cried hard and loud and she was upset with me. The lady who was sitting behind the counter came to help me. She helped my child to open and close the gate and brought her a snack (she was hungry too) This is how West Cambridge cares about children every single minute and does its best to keep them happy and safe! Thank you very much!
We are so happy to get a three-day-per-week position here for our little girl, who became 13 months old when she joined ladybird1 this February. The key person and all the staff there are very nice and care for my girl deeply as I do. She is happy there and not in a rush to go home when I pick her...
We are so happy to get a three-day-per-week position here for our little girl, who became 13 months old when she joined ladybird1 this February. The key person and all the staff there are very nice and care for my girl deeply as I do. She is happy there and not in a rush to go home when I pick her up after work. Looking forward to more time with the nursery for her to develop her skills.
Amazing staff and the kids love it here. Cannot recommend more highly!
Amazing staff and the kids love it here. Cannot recommend more highly!
We are so happy that our so is at West Cambridge Nursery. The staff are exceptionally kind and enthusiastic and obviously care deeply about ensuring that the children are happy and fulfilled.
We are so happy that our so is at West Cambridge Nursery. The staff are exceptionally kind and enthusiastic and obviously care deeply about ensuring that the children are happy and fulfilled.
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News (7) & Events (0)
- 31 Jul 2025
There was cause for celebration at West Cambridge Day Nursery in Cambridge as proud practitioners and parents learnt that the setting had achieved an ‘Outstanding’ judgement from Ofsted for the...
- 27 May 2025
Childbase 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...
- 03 Mar 2025
Childbase Partnership has topped the league tables for the second year running, maintaining the No.1 spot for the quality of Early Years care and education throughout its 44 day nurseries....
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Awards / Recognitions (22)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Childbase Partnership
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for University Nursery at West Cambridge.
Meet the Team (1)

Lesa is the Manager of West Cambridge Day Nursery in Cambridge and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 21 years....
Lesa is the Manager of West Cambridge Day Nursery in Cambridge and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 21 years. Lesa has several qualifications, including an NVQ Level 3 Early Years Care and Education and has been with Childbase Partnership for 12 years.
What is your favourite feature of West Cambridge?I love the family environment at the nursery, the warm and welcoming staff and the outstanding practice delivered throughout all of our rooms.
What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?Being recognised as a top 20 rated nursery in East of England from DayNurseries parent reviews.
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