St Ives Nursery

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.

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.

All the staff show Warmth and Compassion from the room leaders to the support team, greets the children with a smile and incredible warmth.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Had 3 children gone through St Ives Nursery all starting from 1 year. They have been fantastic with them, including my twins, who they always treated as individuals. Staff became part of the family and worked with us as parents on various struggles over the years, including delayed toilet training, speech and language, and sibling rivalry. They were approachable when things were difficult or I had questions, over the phone and in person, making time to meet me and agree on an approach. We were sad to move on to school and preschool as they had the best time there and had some very special relationships with children and adults.