St Ives Nursery

Eastwood House, 15 Needingworth Road, St Ives PE27 5JP
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  • St Ives Nursery, St Ives
St Ives Nursery is a private day care nursery located in the centre of St Ives.

It is close to both the A14 for access to Cambridge and easy rail links for commuters into London.   

In 2018, the nursery completed a refurbishment of all areas; creating a warm, unique and stimulating learning experience for all children.

The nursery is open full-time from 7.30am – 6.00pm caring for children from 3 months to 5 years.

At St Ives Nursery, trained, caring staff ensure children develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally.

The nursery provides children with nutritious home-cooked food each day.

At St Ives Nursery, children also take part in extra-curricular activities such as cookery, social trips outside the nursery and much more.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kim Griffiths (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 29

Total Places for Children

  • 81

Age Range

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

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 & 1 week at Christmas

St Ives Nursery Reviews (127)

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St Ives Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.965) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Ives Nursery has 127 reviews.

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Review from S E (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grand daughter is in the baby room and she absolutely loves it and gets very excited when she sees the staff in the morning. The staff are caring and and really know the children inside out. Activities are amazing and the nursery always go the extra mile at times like Mother's Day and Father's Day.
The staff are knowledgeable, kind and caring and you can tell the children are always important throughout the day.
Choosing a nursery is a big decision and the staff at st Ives nursery go above and beyond to make this a positive experience. The food is good too.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for lovely feedback. Your grandaughter is getting on so well at nursery.
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Review from Matt D (Uncle of Child) published on 8 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew attends St Ives Nursery and all of the staff in his room are so attentive, always ensuring he's welcomed into the room and whenever he feels a bit nervous they are there to reassure him. There are always so many activities set up, especially around Christmas. The staff are always professional
and providing support when it's needed.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryHi Matt,

thank you for your lovely review. So pleased to hear this lovely feedback.
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Review from Daniel E (Grandfather of Child) published on 8 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The biggest asset of st ives nursery is undoubtedly its magnificent staff. The team is professional, exceptionally kind, and genuinely passionate about early years education.
All the staff show Warmth and Compassion from the room leaders to the support team, greets the children with a smile and incredible
warmth.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryHi Daniel,

i agree the staff are amazing. Thank you for your lovely review.
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Review from Alice B (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend st Ives day nursery highly enough! My little boy has been going since he was 3 months old and he has loved his time there. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming and care so much about the children. His development has come along in leaps and bounds and I can't thank the ladies
enough for all they have done for him! Unfortunately we have had to leave the nursery due to work commitments but we are so grateful for everyone there. A special mention to Paula who always made me feel like my baby was loved and cared for like her own.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryHi Alice,

Thank you so much for your lovely review, It has been brilliant watch him grow.
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Review from April A (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't put into words how overwhelmingly happy we are with St Ives Nursery. Our daughter started there just before her 1st birthday and she has learnt so much and grown in confidence and independence hugely since she's been there. Her key worker and room staff have created such a strong bond with
her and have taken the time to get to know her likes and dislikes. I was worried about returning to work and having to put my daughter into a nursery, but it's been a great decision and she is now visibly excited to be at nursery when we pull into the car park and has the biggest smile when she sees her key worker. You can tell that each member of staff is invested in every child and enjoys what they do and their dedication really shines through. We would recommend St Ives Nursery to anyone looking for a fun, educational and friendly atmosphere for their children.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryHi April,

thank you so much for your wonderful review.
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Review from Carrie B (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son went to st ives and my twins currently go there. The teams that work across the rooms are great, getting to know your children individually and providing care and fun. They have adapted naps when needed and currently supporting with potty training. Any queries have always been communicated and
understood quickly. A great nursery
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryHi Carrie,
thank you for your review. we have loved have your three children.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my girls have attended this nursery since the age of 11/12 months and my youngest is currently in the pre-school room. We have had nothing but a wonderful experience in each age section of the nursery especially from the staff. They make a real effort to get to know and care for your child and
genuinely appear to enjoy their company. My eldest grew so much confidence especially in the pre school section and formed strong bonds with all of the adults. It's lovely to hear each day at the handover what your child has been up to plus you get regular pictures and updates on the app. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryHi Alex, thank you for your lovely review. we have loved looking after both of your lovely girls
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Review from F H (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provides such a lovely environment. The staff are consistently supportive, approachable, and it is apparent to me that they genuinely care for my child. The team has been really consistent since my son has been there which I think has helped him to feel settled. They are conscious of his
individual needs, background and personality and fully respectful of this. The setting itself is welcoming, warm and enriching, striking a perfect balance between homeliness and stimulation. I love hearing about what my child has been up to each day, receiving information about how his skills are developing and seeing him having fun with his peers.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for your wonderful review. We love hearing lot of lovely things we do to make it special for all of the children.
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Review from Iana P (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Even though we live 10 miles away (and have a few private and community nurseries nearby) we chose St Ives Nursery for its warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where our daughter truly thrives.


Staff do take the time to know each child as an individual, providing caring support tailored to their

development and needs. We feel that our daughter was supported through settling in and transitioning between age groups at her own pace, building strong bonds with staff and feeling safe and secure throughout her time at the nursery. Our daughter's language, independence and confidence have massively improved while at the nursery.


Communication with parents is excellent, with detailed daily handovers and regular updates through the app (and phone calls if and when needed) helping us feel confident and involved.


Finally, St Ives Nursery became like a second family to us, and we cannot recommend it enough. Thank you very much for everything you do for our daughter!

Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryHi Iana,

Thank you for your lovely review. She has come on so much and pleased she comes to our nursery.
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Review from Christina S (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful Nursery! I have sent my girls here since they were both 9 months old. My eldest is now in year 1 at school, she transitioned to school so well and I feel that's mainly down to her amazing experience at St Ives Nursery. My youngest still attends and we are always warmly welcomed by the lovely
staff who check in on how Maisie is each morning . I feel so at ease leaving my children here all day whilst I'm at work and wouldn't take them anywhere else. Couldn't recommend enough, so grateful I stumbled across this place 5 and a half years ago. It will be a sad day when we no longer need their services.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for your lovely review- we have loved having both of your girls.
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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The atmosphere is lively and exciting. with everyone being kind and welcoming. my son is a sensitive soul and he absolutely loves attending. he has some amazing relationships with both members of staff and other children.
they offer a wide variety of activities in a wonderful environment. every week
i get regular updates on the app where i get to see all the highlights of the past weeks.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for your lovely review - He has come along so well and enjoy seeing his smiley face when he comes in.
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Review from Claire A (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise St. Ives Nursery enough! They have been an absolute godsend and my twin boys absolutely love going to nursery. There is nothing more wonderful than seeing your children happy and excited in their environment and this is exactly how I see them at the nursery. The level of care, warmth
and flexibility that my whole family has received from the nursery staff is more than I could've hoped for. The toddler team are an absolute dream and I couldn't recommend them enough. Having recently moved to the area, settling the boys into a nursery was super key and it took no time at all before they felt at home. My Twins attend nursery 3 days a week and the nursery frequently accommodate extra days when we need it (even with short notice). Anyone sending their child to St. Ives nursery would be leaving them in the best and most capable of hands. Thank you for being amazing!
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for such a wonderful review. We love looking after your boys and always bring a smile to our faces.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this nursery since he was 8 months old and absolutely loves it and all the staff. We had visited a couple of nurseries and chose this one as it had such a warm and friendly atmosphere. They have clearly taken the time to get to know him as an individual. With each handover at the
end of the day, they give a detailed & personal description of his day and how he's been. The nursery is set up with different age groups and they have progressed him into the next age group according to his development and needs and at his pace. He is clearly learned lots with the wide range of toys and activities, and through the interaction with staff and other kids. There is plenty of outdoor space for each age group. The car park can fill up at certain times but if it's full, there is street parking nearby.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for your amazing review. He is growing up so quick but has the best time at nursery. Thank you for bringing him to our nursery.
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Review from Tracy M (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending St Ives nursery when he was around 6 months old and will be leaving next year to start school. All of the staff have been amazing and he is very happy there. He always comes home with stories of all the fun things he has been doing and we are always impressed with the knowledge
and skills he has gained during his time here.
Staff are always welcoming and kind and have been very supportive and provided lots of advice on his journey through the different rooms from babies to preschool.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for your lovely feedback. We have loved having him at our nursery.
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Review from Jana B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had a great experience with St Ives Nursery. Our son started at 12 months old and was supported every step of the way, from settling in to moving through the different rooms. The staff are incredible-warm, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's development. He learned so much during his time
there and always came home happy and excited to share his day. The environment is nurturing, engaging, and well-organised, and the communication with parents is excellent. It was amazing to see how much he grew emotionally, socially, and intellectually while at the nursery. Sadly, we had to move away, otherwise we would have loved for him to stay until school age. We're so grateful for the care he received and wouldn't hesitate to recommend St Ives Nursery to any family looking for a supportive, high-quality early years setting.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives Nurserythank you for your wonderful review. He is very missed at nursery. Thank you for bring him to us. Good luck with the move.
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Review from F H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff at the nursery are amazing, they are so supportive and kind. My child loves all of the people who work there.
Each child is respected as an individual and their needs and circumstances considered. The environment is so lovely, enriching but calm and homely as well. Children have a
good balance of freedom to choose what they would like to do and structured activities to help them learn. My child has learnt so much from being there, including social skills, potty training etc.
I would strongly recommend the nursery, I'm so glad my child goes there.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for your lovely review and we are so pleased you come to St Ives Nursery.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend St Ives Nursery! They were wonderful in helping our 3yo settle into the preschool room after moving to the area. Our child has built wonderful relationships with the children, teachers and staff. She's thriving at nursery and well prepared for reception in September.
We also started
our youngest in the baby room and could not be happier. He receives so much love from not only his key teacher but all the staff. Returning to work was made so much easier knowing he was being spoilt at nursery. He is developing and blossoming at nursery.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for the wonderful review. They have both settled in so well and have builded some special bonds.
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Review from Claudia M (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Ives Nursery is absolutely fantastic! I cannot express how much my two children have thrived and loved being at the nursery, with my son attending many years ago and my little girl still attending now until September 2025 when she will start school. Every day we are welcomed with smiles and cuddles
and my daughter has so much fun each and every day she goes to nursery. The staff members at the nursery provide a safe, loving and caring environment for the children where they can learn new, fun things, and flourish into smart, young, independent people ready for when they leave to start their adventure in school. We will be sad to leave when the time comes as over the years the staff members at the nursery become like a second family, truly caring about each child they have within the setting and I know my daughter will miss attending St Ives Nursery. All I can say is I would never send my child anywhere else because this really is the best setting I have come across. Thank you!
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for your wonderful review. It's been lovely having both of your children and seeing them grow up.
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Review from Laurie P (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved here from a different part of the country, so the move was a big change for our son meeting so many new people all at once, but the team were so welcoming that he settled in almost immediately and has absolutely loved it ever since, he always loves being dropped off in the mornings. They are
always accommodating and help out where they can when life throws you something unexpected. The staff themselves are always very attentive and caring and he always has lots of nice things to say about them. They are a diverse bunch of interesting people and neither myself nor my son could be happier. Top marks, well done.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for your review. It is a pleasure to have him at nursery.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery for over 18 months now and has thrived here. On initially coming, the support from the staff helped her language increase at a rate I could never have predicted. She also immediately developed strong bonds with staff. She has continued these bonds and feels secure
approaching every member of staff. I would feel confident raising concerns if I had them and feel like my child's development is fully supported. They also provided great insights via the app on a regular basis.
Reply from Kimberly Griffiths, Manager at St Ives NurseryThank you for your review. She is getting on really well.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.965)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.965) out of 10 for St Ives 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.965 for St Ives Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (359 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.965
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Ives Nursery is based on 31 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 81 number of registered child places is 16.2, which has been reached with 31 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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 St Ives Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that St Ives Nursery accepts?

St Ives Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is St Ives Nursery Open?

St Ives Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does St Ives Nursery have capacity for?

St Ives Nursery has capacity for a total of 81 Children.

How far is St Ives Nursery to the centre of St Ives?

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

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