University Nursery at West Cambridge

The University Nursery, 8 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 0FZ

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

University Nursery at West Cambridge, Cambridge

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... Read more

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Type of Service

Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Attendance patterns offered

All Year

Minimum attendance

1 day per week

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Childbase Partnership
Private Owned

Person in charge

Lesa Clare (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

Total Places for Children

Age Range

from 0 years 3 months
to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks

Consumables provided

Yes

Consumables 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

Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare

Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place

£473/ month

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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

£62

3 days per week

£473

5 days per week

£1,262

Adjust for your situation

Child's age

Days per week

Government funding used per week

Attendance pattern

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

£905/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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Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (6) & Events (0)

News

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....

Upcoming Events

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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 ClareJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2009

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. Read less

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