





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...
Funding & Fees
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 (126)
St Ives Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Ives Nursery has 126 reviews.
Since starting at St Ives nursery, I have seen my little boy blossom. I spent a lot of time researching nurseries in the area and could not be more pleased that we made the decision to send him to St Ives. The staff are incredible and get as excited as I do when he reaches his new milestones. I could not speak more highly regarding the care and individual attention he receives; it really does feel like an extended family. Every time I drop him off, everyone knows who he is and they always take the time to engage with us. It was the hardest thing I have ever done leaving him on the first day, but the staff took so much time to make sure that we were both ok and that my son settled in quickly. Promoting a safe, nurturing environment and a keen interest in individual development I could not recommend the nursery more highly: So much so, that I have even extended my contract in my current job so that my son can complete his nursery years with St Ives!
Thank you for your amazing review. We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery and has developed with us.
An amazing nursery with amazing staff, who are always really friendly and happy to talk to me about anything and everything!
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how your son is enjoying nursery and settled back in.
Our son started to attend St Ives Nursery in September 2019 and he has loved it from the first second. The staff have always been very helpful, knowledgeable and supportive. Our son had to take some time off earlier this year for medical reasons and throughout this difficult time for us as a family, the nursery have supported wherever possible and have always been very understanding. His return to nursery has been handled fantastically and he has quickly settled back into nursery life and seems to be thriving.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased we have been able to support you and your family with your son at nursery.
St Ives Nursery is a great place for little ones to be taken care of, have fun, enjoy and learn. Individual needs and preferences are accommodated, and there is a feeling of a comprehensive approach in all aspects of care, play, learning and development. The rooms and spaces are carefully decorated with nature motives, over the world landscapes and people. Toys and activities are always exciting. Food is freshly prepared on the spot and there is involvement from the older ones in helping out. Autonomy, talking and handling emotions is encouraged. My little one in the baby room has been very happy in the nursery since the beginning and we could not be more pleased.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear how much your child is enjoying nursery, especially the food and activities we offer.
Staff are wonderful and always let me know what my son has been up to, what he's eaten, etc. He loves going here and has learned loads since starting a few months ago.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys time at nursery.
Everyone is very happy and helpful. I always get great handovers and feel extremely happy with my stepchildren attending. Thank you St Ives Nursery!
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear how much your stepchildren enjoy the nursery and that you are benefiting from the effective handovers we have in place.
Very helpful and understanding of any requirements needed.
Excellent outdoor play area.
I’d definitely recommend to others.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear how positively the nursery has impacted your family.
My granddaughter attends the nursery and has done for years. We have been to collect her on many occasions and I’ve even been in for her Mother’s Day tea which was a lovely celebration and opportunity to interact with other mums and grandmothers. I would recommend the nursery always.
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much you are enjoying the nursery with your granddaughter.
four. Her entire journey at the nursery has been enjoyable and it has been a pleasure to see her grow and develop. The team are great and clearly have outstanding knowledge of childcare. My daughter has grown into a well mannered, knowledgable, confident girl and I can’t thank the nursery team enough for every part they have played in her development. I would defiantly recommend St Ives Nursery and we will miss it in Sept as she leaves for school.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how much your daughter has enjoyed nursery and is developing very well.
Would recommend this to absolutely anyone!
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear what a positive experience you have had with us.
My grandson has been going to this nursery since August 2019, he was very unsure for quite a while as he hadn't been to any other nurseries/playgroups. The staff were amazing at helping him settle into the new routine. He now goes in without any fuss and really enjoys being there. The meals he is offered are excellent and as he was very limited in his diet it is nice now to hear that he is trying lots of different foods. Could not recommend this nursery more.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear how your grandson has settled in with his routine with us and is enjoying his time at nursery.
My ten-month-old daughter has been attending the nursery three days a week for over a month now and I am so pleased with how she is getting on. She seems to really enjoy it and gets excited when I tell her she's going to nursery. She has formed a genuine bond with her carer and is always pleased to see her in the mornings and is happy to be handed over to her which makes leaving my daughter so much easier for me. She has formed great eating habits and I feel she has learnt so much in a short time. The staff are so wonderful and friendly, which has really helped my daughter and also me. The systems in place work really well and I would absolutely recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so glad to hear how happy your daughter is and how she has developed with her eating habits and learning skills.
I am so pleased with how well my daughter has settled into this nursery. She obviously enjoys it as she is always happy when we drop her off and is in high spirits at the end of the day too. I feel confident leaving her with the care workers as she clearly likes them so much already, they do a great job! The food always smells delicious and she comes home well-fed and content. It's lovely when she comes home and we see the new things she's learnt at nursery. She always has a lovely day!
Thank you for your kind review. We are so thrilled to hear how well your daughter has settled into nursery and is enjoying her time with us.
My daughter has attended nursery over the last couple of years and really enjoyed her time. The nursery manager has always been really helpful whenever I have had any questions. The team have taken the time to know my child very well and the reports that I have received show this. Thank you for everything.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear how much your daughter has enjoyed her time at nursery and how well the staff have been communicating with you.
My daughter has attended the nursery for the last 3 and a half years, she thoroughly has enjoyed her time at St Ives Nursery. We have seen the nursery change hands which has had its ups and downs but ultimately, we have been very impressed with the nursery. We are now sending our 1-year-old to the nursery in the hope that she enjoys her time at St Ives as much as her big sister did.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear how happy you are with the Nursery, how much your daughter has enjoyed her time with us and that your younger child has also now joined us.
My daughter likes the nursery very much. She was happy when I sent her to and picked her up from nursery. The staff are friendly and nice to my daughter, who is happy to share with me what she learned from nursery. My daughter learnt good habits and she is now looking forward to going to nursery every day.
Thank you so much for you lovely review. We're delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys attending our nursery and that she is developing so well.
St Ives Nursery has been absolutely incredible with the learning and development of my boy. We moved to Cambridge and chose to keep him here as he was so happy and settled and he enjoys coming each week. All of the new resources and gardens look brilliant, it is a shame he will be going to school this year as I know he will miss everyone. Amazing all round.
We're also glad to hear that you are pleased with the improvements to the environments and gardens which have been put in place.
My nephew has attended the nursery since he was a baby and is now in his last term before school. It's sad to think his journey is nearing an end at St Ives. I cannot praise the team enough for the care and education you have provided.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how happy you have been with the care and education your nephew has received during his time with us.
My little girl joined the nursery in April 2019. The staff are all friendly, nice and patient. They kindly help my little one develop different kinds of skills, including speaking, singing, playing etc. Special thanks go to two ladies in particular. My daughter was happy when she went to and came back from nursery. St Ives Nursery is a fantastic place where you must visit if you trying to find a nursery for your little one.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind recommendation! We're thrilled to hear how pleased you are with the nursery and how much your daughter is enjoying attending.
The staff are always friendly and smiley when we drop our little daughter off or pick her up. She has adjusted quickly and looks very comfortable around the girls and already seems to have built a connection with them. The girls seem to genuinely care for her.
The environment and the atmosphere is lovely for a baby to spend her time and learn new things. There is also a very cute yard for creative outdoor activities, suitable to the babies as well.
The diversity of the menu is also worth mentioning as it has exposed our daughter to so many different flavours and foods.
Overall the transition from our daughter being mostly with us to spending whole days at the nursery has been smooth and easy.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled in and how happy you are with our nursery.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- Posted: Tuesday 09 Jun 2026We recognise the incredible value grandparents bring to children’s lives and learning. Our nursery is proud to offer opportunities for grandparents to join our team. If you are passionate about...
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- Recipient: St Ives NurseryDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group LtdDate: Thursday 13 Jun 2024
- Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group LtdDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
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