Ladybird Day Nursery

24 High Street, Fenstanton, Huntingdon PE28 9JZ
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9.8 52 Reviews
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Ladybird Day Nursery is a private day care nursery located in the village of Fenstanton, providing care and education for 0-5 year olds from 7:30am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday. The Nursery is ideally located for commuters into Cambridge and London, with direct access to the A14 and M11, and is only a short drive from Huntingdon Train Station.

The Nursery boasts a stunning under 2’s unit which was refurbished in 2019, and offers large and bright rooms for all age ranges to enjoy, whilst providing a comforting home-from-home feel. Ladybird Day Nursery also benefits from a large, enclosed garden, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor learning and exploration.

Ladybird Day Nursery’s approach goes above and beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to foster deep level learning and optimise potential.

They offer a range of unique educational experiences which enable children to become successful, lifelong learners including, Wake up and shake up, a range of bespoke activities which promote your child’s well-being and confidence, and Garden Champions.

Garden Champions is the nursery's own bespoke Above and Beyond Educational Experience gardening activity. This activity extends children’s knowledge of the outdoor environment, habitats, caring for living things, growth cycles and growing vegetation outdoors.

The Nursery Chef prepares all the children’s meals fresh on the premises each day, and the menus have been designed using the latest nutritional software to ensure they are nutritionally balanced, as well as delicious. The Nursery has achieved the Soil Association Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award and are working towards achieving their Silver Accreditation.

The dedicated staff team support children to fulfil their potential through a range of engaging experiences and learning opportunities, which are tailored to each child’s own developmental needs and interests.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Michaela Hayward (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 86

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Ladybird Day Nursery Reviews (52)

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Ladybird Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ladybird Day Nursery has 52 reviews.

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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing, all staff are lovely and are so welcoming with our little boy. Never had any issues. Very good accommodating with allergies.
Reply from Michaela Vine, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your feedback. Were so happy to have your family as part of the Ladybird family
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Review from Phil V (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment out baby daughter started at the nursery staff have been truly phenomenal. The dedication, hard work, skill and most importantly the warmth exuded by all staff has been so consistent and has helped settled our baby so quickly. The nursery facilities are equally impressive ... large spacious
rooms which are never overcrowded, beautifully presented and always seem to be replenished with new resources. Management team are very visible, accessible, speedy in getting back to you and clearly have a real love, passion and commitment to the nursery.
Reply from Michaela Vine, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your feedback. Were so happy to have your family as part of the Ladybird family
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to nursery. Not only to play with friends but also to learn and grow. Her language and independent play has come on leaps and bounds. The ladies in the toddler room are fantastic, friendly, supportive and are always coming up with exciting play ideas. An example of this being
the children learning the lifecycle of a butterfly. I would thoroughly recommend Ladybird Nursery.
Reply from Michaela Hayward, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your feedback. Were so happy to have your family as part of the Ladybird family
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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son moved to Ladybirds from a much smaller setting. I am very pleased with the quality of rooms, toys, learning activities.
Staff are kind, generous and very supportive due to me being a first time mother. The kindness and communication has been outstanding.
Very happy Mumma : ) !!
Reply from Michaela Hayward, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your feedback. Were so happy to have your family as part of the Ladybird family
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child how a great time at nursery - he is always happy to get in the care and go in the morning!
We like the range of experiences offered and the chance to socialise with other children his age and the staff always seem to come up with fun things for them to do. The outside space is great and he
will loved spending more tome out there when he's a bit older!
Reply from Michaela Hayward, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your feedback. Were so happy to have your family as part of the Ladybird family
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Review from J V (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, friendly staff. Very calm atmosphere. Well organised and a lovely secure environment for the children. Not a single tear or sad face from any child that I saw during my visit - amazing!
Reply from Michaela Vine, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your feedback. Were so happy to have your family as part of the Ladybird family
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good facilities some really lovely members of staff but can vary depending on the room.
Management responsive and helpful.
Reply from Michaela Hayward, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your feedback. Were so happy to have your family as part of the Ladybird family
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Review from Erica H (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby has adjusted well. She learned a lot of words and action words. She is quite happy going to the nursery. Nursery staff are all lovely, especially her key people.
Reply from Michaela Vine, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much !! Its a pleasure to have your family as part of Ladybird.
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Review from T D (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has has a difficult start away from home but the staff at Ladybird have been very patient, caring and supportive in getting out child settled into the nursery setting. Food options have been diverse and nutritious, and the children are well catered for with lots of toys and activities, We
have witnessed the staff creatively entertain the children with items such as jelly, plants and sand. Administration management are accessible and approachable, and listen to parent concerns and questions. All in all we are comfortable in recommending Ladybird as one of the leading nurseries in the area.
Reply from Michaela Vine, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your feedback. Were so happy to have your family as part of the Ladybird family !
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Review from Samuel R (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic team who constantly impress with their approach, interaction and commitment to childcare. We have two children attending, both of whom have and continue to benefit from being at the establishment. The staff are engaging and always available for a lighthearted chat and update making us always
feel welcome.
Reply from Michaela Hayward, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much !! Its a pleasure to have your family as part of Ladybird.
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Review from Chris T (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child loves coming to nursery, she is always excited to come in and she is always happy when I pick her up. We are both really happy with the nursery and everyone that works here. She has made lots of friends, the staff are so friendly and make our child feel comfortable. We were very supported
when our child transitioned into knickers from nappies. All the girls keep us updated at pick up about her day.
Reply from Michaela Hayward, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your lovely words. So glad you and your child are so happy at Ladybird !!
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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves her time in nursery and has grown a lot of self confidence since her start. The teachers love spending time with her and they were very sweet to want to learn a few words in italian to understand her better.
Reply from Michaela Hayward, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thankyou so much for your kind words. Every review we value as a team !!
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have just moved to the area and our daughter has started at the nursery. She loved her previous nursery and we knew settling in would be difficult. The staff have gone out of their way to ensure she is happy and settled especially two staff members
Reply from Michaela Vine, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are so pleased to hear that you feel welcomed and your child has settled in well since joining us. Best wishes.
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Review from Londiwe N (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has found a second home at ladybird! She loves the ending activities and the staff gave such an attentive approach with the children it nurtures their needs and creativity. I am kept up to date about here progress and my preferences for my child have been taken on board, I'm so pleased I
found somewhere for her that she is always excited to go! The management and her key people do a great job
Reply from Michaela Vine, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are so pleased to hear that you feel welcomed and your child has settled in well since joining us. Best wishes.
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Review from Ellie K (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so glad I chose Ladybird Day Nursery as the nursery for my babies. From the start, they have been friendly, accommodating and so caring. I was very nervous at the start about leaving my twins but they were very reassuring and kept me updated with how their day was going via the app. I know that
they are in great hands and they come back smiling and happy. They go above and beyond with helping me carry one of them on drop off and pick up which is so appreciated. Highly recommend and thank you for taking such good care of my babies!
Reply from Sophie Taylor, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind review of Ladybird Day Nursery. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your children receive and that they have both settled in well.
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Review from Frances B (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Ladybird enough. All the staff in the baby room are absolutely wonderful and the managers are fantastic too. My daughter joined before she was one and settled in instantly. She goes in happy every time and whenever I pick her up she has a smile on her face. It's the most reassuring
thing for a mum to know that my daughter is being well looked after and enjoys her time.
A special mention to two particular staff members for being absolutely amazing! Thank you both so much.
Reply from Sophie Taylor Acting Manager, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are so pleased to hear that you feel welcomed and your child has settled in well since joining us. Best wishes.
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Review from Holly C (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring and friendly staff! The children get lots of time outdoors in the amazing garden. A varied menu, which our child always enjoys. Lovely to get updates on the app. Would recommend this nursery to others!
Reply from Sophie Taylor Acting Manager, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you feel happy with the standard of care your child receives at Ladybird. Best wishes.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Ladybird nursery provides a safe, friendly, welcoming space for children to learn, grow and develop. From the caring thoughtful staff to the yummy meals and lots of time spent outside it is a home away from home. The staff are great at communicating how the children are getting on. The daily feedback
is great to help you understand what can be done at home, and in the nursery to best support the children. Spending time outside is so important and they get plenty of that at the nursery by looking at nature and playing with friends. Learning is through having fun and games.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am over the moon with the nursery and I wouldn't send my son anywhere else,
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.
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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Ladybird since she was one year old. The staff and facilities are fantastic and they always find ways to accommodate our requests. My child is developing into a kind, independent little person thanks to Ladybird. We are very happy with the nursery and will gladly recommend
it.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to read your positive feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.821)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10 for Ladybird Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.833 for Ladybird Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (172 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.833
  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 4.988 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ladybird Day Nursery is based on 17 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.988
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ladybird Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Ladybird Day Nursery accepts?

Ladybird Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ladybird Day Nursery Open?

Ladybird Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Ladybird Day Nursery have capacity for?

Ladybird Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is Ladybird Day Nursery to the centre of Huntingdon?

5.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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