The Maltings Day Nursery

Ship Lane, Ely CB7 4BB
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8.3 81 Reviews
  • The Maltings Day Nursery, Ely
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 Laura P-C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always been impressed with The Maltings high standard of care professionalism and genuine interest and engagement with our child. How they managed our daughter's transition from the baby room to the 2-3's room was faultless with everybody's needs accounted for.
I'm excited for when my daughter
goes to preschool (I love how all the rooms have a chance to mix, with our daughter knowing all the staff) and we'll be genuinely sad when she leaves. The highest praise we can give us seeing the joy our daughter has when going to The Maltings.
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Review from Lorna G (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter have attended the Maltings Day Nursery and I have found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. I have always felt comfortable leaving my children at the Maltings. My children have enjoyed the nursery rooms and are stimulated with the various activities and love the opportunities
to go outside.
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Review from Mrs H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attends the Maltings Day Nursery and she is very happy there. The staff are friendly, approachable, professional and mostly importantly for us they are personable.
Often the key workers support the parents with things that we are working on at home, toilet training, sleeping in own bed,
preparing to become a big sister to name a few. We particularly like the outside space that the nursery have which allows the children to run around and explore the different areas. They provide a nice home from home environment which was essential to us when our daughter started there at age 13 months. Our son will also attend the nursery later in the year. We would recommend the nursery to our friends
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Review from Debra F (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love The Maltings Day Nursery and so does our nearly 3 year old son. We relocated last year and had to change our son's nursery. The staff at The Maltings did all they could to ensure that not only did he settle in quickly and easily, they also got to know him well very soon after he started. The
children take part in a variety of activities - our son loves playing outside in the all weather garden. He also enjoys the trips out on the nursery bus into town or to the river to see the ducks. Overall we can't fault the care provided by The Maltings Day Nursery.
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Review from Fiona C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of my three children have attended the Maltings from around 7 months onwards. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. Monthly activity themes and daily activities. Always play outside come rain or shine in fabulous outdoor space newly refurbished. Wonderful freshly cooked meals on site
every day by amazing cook. I wouldn't change a thing. Good value too.
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Review from Tim (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have both our children attending Maltings for a couple of days each week. All the staff that I interact with are extremely professional, but also friendly and approachable. The children are always welcomed into the nursery and as parents we get a great debrief at the end of the day. The children's
activities are fresh and interesting; we appreciate the emailed plan for the coming month and weekly news letter. The parents evenings, though limited in time, are an extremely useful contact point to discuss details of the children's development. The file that is kept recording each child's activities and observation is an impressive record and illustrates the dedication of the staff. The nursery always appears clean and well equipped. We have been impressed by the recent investment in the outside play area. My son really enjoys this.
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Review from F W (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son enjoys nursery and I attribute this to the friendly and approachable staff who know the children well. The nursery is well run and makes an effort to provide interesting and themed activities to engage the children and get them to participate.
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Review from Ashley M (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great facilities and knowledgeable, friendly staff. Daughter sometimes having so much fun that she doesn't want to come home. Impressed with the variety of activities and adventures the children participate in.
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Review from Gavin T (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we moved our child to The Maltings Day Nursery. The staff are extremely friendly and our little boy loves going in each morning to see his friends! Seeing our son develop and grow in confidence with new skills he is learning is testament to the great work the staff at the Nursery do!
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Review from Becky (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children attend The Maltings and thoroughly enjoy going every week. The staff are all approachable and friendly and you feel comfortable knowing that your children are well cared for and having lots of fun. The facilities are excellent and activities are regularly planned to ensure that
all children's interests are included. We would recommend this nursery to any parents who are looking at childcare provision in the Ely area.
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Review from Simon D (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughters love going to The Maltings. Everything about it is excellent, from the managers who are visible and welcoming, to the staff who are brilliant to the food and the environment. The staff are clearly encouraged to be creative and they rise to the challenge with ideas to interest and entertain
the children and never lose sight of the need to have fun and enjoy yourself. All of this is conducted in a safe and caring environment.
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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been fantastic since day one.
The staff are especially professional, friendly and keen to assist wherever possible.
My son started at The Maltings just before his 1st birthday, it was an apprehensive time as he had not been in childcare before. However as a family we were welcomed
and made to feel at ease, I met his key worker along with other other staff members who worked in his room and we sat and discussed my son at length.
A big plus point for me is their attitude to outdoor play, they believe in all weather play. The facilities on site are of a very high standard with a recent renovation of the outside area.
The play activities are varied and educational, with external visitors such as a lady who does singing.
The food is all cooked on site combining different healthy options with occasional treats, which I agree with everything in moderation.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery, I believe the nursery has been integral in my sons development.
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Review from Clara (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with the nursery since our baby started at the age of 6 months. The staff are very caring, genuine, gentle and positive with the children. They communicate very well amongst themselves, as well as with us as parents and are very well supervised at all levels. They have been flexible
so that we can keep our baby's routine, such as nap times. The staff know the names of all the children in the nursery, even if they do not look after them directly. They are safe and conscientious about things that matter, not simply ticking boxes for the sake of it. We have found them to be very honest if there has been an incident such as a fall. The food is varied and healthy. The nursery space is smaller than some other nurseries, but that means that the children are never out of sight. We go to work knowing that our little one is being looked after well, doing lots of activities and learning to socialise. We feel that we and nursery are a team looking after our baby.
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Review from Sam K (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery and my son currently attends the pre school class. It is a hugely supportive environment for the children and my son continues to progress very well in all areas. Best of all he always looks forward to it and tells me about everything he has got up to
during the day. They staff give excellent daily reviews in person and also always offer additional time of you want to discuss anything. My son has a wonderful set of friends here- with many birthday parties for you to attend now! The team here clearly work extremely hard to provide this wonderful experience, thank you!
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Review from Jane C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with the service provided by The Maltings! Our daughter just loves going and she is always happy and smiling when we pick her up each evening. The staff are warm and friendly and the range of activities they provide for the children is amazing. We feel so lucky to have got
a place there and cannot recommend it highly enough!
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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. The key workers take time to get to know their children, allowing them to provide the most relevant care for that child. My son is a very active little boy with a curiosity for all things and I can see from his general well being and enthusiasm to go to nursery
each day that he is thoroughly stimulated in this environment.


I especially like that they take the children out of nursery, with trips to nearby attractions, which is very important for us since my son attends nursery on a full time basis.

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Review from Wendy P (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fantastic. I am always impressed by the range of activities that is provided. My child always looks forward to going to nursery and enjoys all the varied activities that take place. The staff are great and know my child well.
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Review from Ms G (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very professional establishment, staffed by wonderfully caring individuals who genuinely enjoy working with young children. The outdoors space is really impressive: cleverly designed and well maintained. My daughter loved her time there and my son enjoys his nursery sessions. Friendly, enthusiastic
staff really do have the children's best interest in mind and the communication with parents is great. I feel lucky that we have this resource in our town.
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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. They know each and every child's needs and personalities, so you feel happy and confident to leave them in their care. My daughter loves going there, feels safe with every member of staff and is always well fed. Her development is thoroughly taken care of and she will leave
there confident to start primary school.
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Review from Lynsey J (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the Maltings since he was just over a year old. He is now almost four. He absolutely loves it. The carers are friendly and attentive, they do a wide range of fun and educational activities, and sometimes it's difficult to get him to leave at the end of the day!


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that make the Maltings so wonderful. The team there are outstanding. I have no qualms about leaving my son in their care.


I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the Maltings to other families. I only wish they did Reception classes!

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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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