The Maltings Day Nursery

Ship Lane, Ely CB7 4BB
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8.3 81 Reviews
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The Maltings Day Nursery is set in the centre of the Cathedral city of Ely, in close proximity to the river and surrounding parks. They provide quality childcare in a welcoming, stimulating and caring environment. The building is ideal for a home from home ethos with individual rooms for different ages allowing the children to develop and grow at their own pace. They promote children’s interests using the Early Years Foundation Stage and underpin all care and learning using the Characteristics of Effective Learning and with the use of Schematic Play. They recognise that each child is individual and take care and time to enrich individual learning. Nursery activities are planned within each ‘key group’ of children. They are exciting, interesting and where possible, they offer the opportunity of first-hand experience. The children are able to take daily outings and walks around Ely, using the nursery bus.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Person in Charge

  • Michelle Smith (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £74:95 per day

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

The Maltings Day Nursery Reviews (81)

8.3

The Maltings Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.333) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Maltings Day Nursery has 81 reviews.

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Review from Linda W (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Maltings Nursery is a very welcoming and nurturing environment with friendly and approachable staff who are always enthusiastic about the children.


Great communication from the nursery on a daily basis as well as the weekly newsletter and planned activities.


Very satisfied with the nursery

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Review from Amy J (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Maltings Day Nursery is an amazing place, my two children have attended over the past five years and it goes from strength to strength. Their attention to detail and relationship with the children is brilliant and I feel that my eldest was very well prepared for the transition to school when he
started (my youngest still attends Maltings) The inside and outside learning spaces are excellent, they promote forest school, and all weather play. Music and movement is regular, and learning is promoted in every activity they do. I can't praise this nursery high enough, and I shall be very sad to leave it when my youngest starts school in September!
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Review from Anna W (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend The Maltings Nursery to others.
I was lucky and friends of mine had already sent their children here, which gave me confidence that my son was going to a good nursery from their recommendations.
And I am happy to say that I am pleased that I listened.
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are so friendly and caring and always ready to greet us with a smile. Our son seems to have created a good bond with his key workers which is lovely to see.
Having a son that loves being outdoors, the forestry school and daily outings make me know he will enjoy his time there and possibly will have more fun than when he is stuck at home with me.
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Review from Ed S (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the range of activities. My child is always happy. Good, regular trips out and lots of time outside. Flexible breakfast club is very helpful.
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Review from Pete (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always warm and friendly, they always have a wide variety of activities planned and the food is great. They keep you very well informed of everything that’s going on and provide meal plans a recipes. Staff also take particular notice of children’s individual needs and helped draw up a plan
to help my son with his speech. They came up with a plan for his time at nursery but also gave us advice on what type of things we could do at home with him to help. Cannot praise them enough.
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Review from Ian H (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3.5-year-old son has been going to this nursery since he was 7 months old and he loves it. The staff are really friendly and the level of care is excellent. I recommend to everyone.
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Review from Katrina R (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for 4 months now as has a wonderful time. He was always upset when I left him but the staff cared for him and he always has had a great time when I collect him. I am confident that he is safe and well looked after while attending.The feedback I receive after each
visit (and termly) is above my expectations. All the staff are very attentive to any questions I have had.
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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attended the Maltings Day Nursery from around 6 months of age. I am extremely satisfied with the care they have received here. The staff are wonderful and know all the children really well. The turnover of staff is low. The environment is just what you would want from a nursery, homely
and with plenty to keep the children occupied and stimulated. My children always claim they have fun at nursery when asked at the end of the day.


The children spend a lot of time playing outside in the fantastic garden, my eldest daughter was particularly fond of the mud kitchen. The nursery provides home cooked lunches and teas every day cooked by the nursery's own chef. The nursery is excellent at catering for vegetarians and children with allergies or food intolerances.


Childcare is expensive everywhere, however, the quality of care my children have received at The Maltings makes it is good value for money.

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Review from Ed H (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the Maltings Day Nursery full time since he was 10 months old and is now in the pre-school room. He absolutely loves his time at nursery and is always keen to tell me all about his day in the evenings. The Maltings staff have catered for my son and his developmental style throughout
all stages and he is, I'm sure, more healthy, happy, engaging and sociable as a result of his time there.


They are incredibly supportive of routines at home and making sure that home and nursery are not too separate which I think is very important. I am kept up to date with everything my son does and his development, on a daily basis but also via the parents evenings and a folder detailing his progress. There is a big emphasis at the moment on preparing him for school in September, which is fantastic and I've no doubt will allow him to transition more easily. I really couldn't ask for more!

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Review from Mark S (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son currently attends preschool at The Maltings and has benefited hugely from the wonderful care and attention provided by the nursery's dedicated staff. His key worker really understands his abilities and interests and utilises them to both advances his learning and make him feel safe and cared
for. As parents, we are always kept fully informed of activities, schemas and other general issues that are going on in preschool and it is our opinion that the nursery is managed highly efficiently and effectively. My son has developed socially as well as educationally during his time at The Maltings and has formed strong friendships that have been nurtured by the nursery staff. I never hesitate to recommend The Maltings to other parents and it will be very sad to say goodbye when my son leaves for school this September.
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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We currently have two children attending the nursery and both absolutely love the setting. The staff are always very welcoming and fantastic at making the children feel at ease. I cannot fault the service they offer.
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Review from Sarah V (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here at 2 and is now 4 and getting ready to move on to big school. We have been more than happy with this preschool and would highly recommend it. All the staff are very friendly and approachable and go the extra mile for the children. The food is excellent.


There is lots of

free play but also a structured plan for topics to cover each week which makes learning and exploring new things fun. The outside play area has also recently been refurbished. We receive excellent feedback from the staff on our children’s progress with written reports and parents evenings. Overall, a wonderful local facility.
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Review from Tom B (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but praise for The Maltings. We have two sons there and they both love going. The standard of care is second to none.
All of the staff are superb and our boys enjoy being with them very much. The place is very accommodating and they are very flexible if we have any problems.
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are excellent and it is kept very clean. The food is varied and the diet is healthy.
The activities are designed to encourage the children in all aspects. It is often done outside and they are also taken off-site on quite regular occasions.
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Review from Howard B (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended The Maltings Day Nursery.


My daughter is currently in her last year there before school, and it will be with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to the fantastic team that makes The Maltings such a wonderful place.


The kids have loved their time at nursery,

there is plenty for them to do both in learning and play, the environment is secure, clean, safe and the staff are attentive and approachable.


I couldn't recommend The Maltings highly enough, it has been a very important part of my families life in these crucial early years of development.

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Review from Sadie P (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves his time at nursery. He has been attending The Maltings since he was 5 months old and has settled in so well that it's more like his second home. He loves the staff, the food (!) and the range of activities on offer. He loves being outside, so the space to play is really important. The
staff take time to understand his particular interests and use these to help him develop and learn.


He's such a happy child and I'm sure this is in part due to the excellent care he receives at The Maltings. My daughter also attended The Maltings from the age of 6 months and loved her time there. When she was in pre-school, they prepared her so well for the transition to school that she settled in brilliantly and very quickly. I would always recommend The Maltings Day Nursery to others (and have done in the past).

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Review from Jen (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with The Maltings Day Nursery. Staff members are welcoming, kind, caring and excellent at their job! During a particularly difficult phase for my daughter, the management staff, and all involved with her care, went above-and-beyond to support her – and reassure me – in every way
possible. My daughter loves going to nursery every day and her confidence is continuing to grow tremendously.


Staff and children (and parents/guardians) get to know each other really well as the nursery is 'small and friendly' and there is always a member of the management team available to speak to. The emphasis on outdoor activities and learning, plus the 2 days of forest school per week are assets of this fantastic nursery.

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Review from Melanie P (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest daughter, now 7 attended this nursery and we loved it then. My daughter, aged 2 attends this nursery now and we love it more! The staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble when it comes to our little ones. They are always striving to better the children's environment and daytime experiences
and with always receiving daily feedbacks. I would highly recommend this nursery as have left both my babies from 6 months onwards to continue at work and they made the heartbreaking transition much easier and I felt fully confident they would be the best option for my little one and would give 100% best love and care.
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Review from Michelle A (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used The Maltings Day Nursery for the past 6 years with both of our children. We have found them to always be professional but friendly at all times. The children love to go there. They learn and have fun through a very structured and varied daily plan. We are extremely well informed. My children
also attend a school pre-school which is good by far behind The Maltings. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and my children never want to leave there! Wonderful environment! Wonderful team!
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Review from Annette S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Maltings Day Nursery has been excellent. The staff are warm, caring and professional and the activities are really varied and engaging with strong educational value but also great fun. For example last week the pre-schoolers made a volcano using cardboard tubes they painted, then did a science experiment
to make the volcano erupt (using vinegar and baking powder I think). My daughter gets a lot out of her days there and has really blossomed and developed her social skills, as well as channelling her creativity through singing, drawing, painting and storytelling.
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Review from Louise L (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The standard of care at The Maltings is exemplary. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that your child is well cared for. I have recommended The Maltings to a number of friends who are also equally delighted with their child's experience there.
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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.333)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.333) out of 10 for The Maltings Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.3 out of 5 from 2 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 5.000 for The Maltings Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (24 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 5
  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 3.333 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Maltings Day Nursery is based on 2 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 = 3.125
    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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.208
  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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