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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

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 (113)

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St Ives Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Ives Nursery has 113 reviews.

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Review from Catherine K (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Ives Nursery is full of staff that care and we could see this from the moment we began our tour. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that your child is challenged to progress, cared for and nurtured.


The new renovations make the nursery look like a shop showroom and the facilities are outstanding.

Both myself and my husband are delighted with St Ives Nursery and look forward to seeing our daughter grow up there.
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Review from Amie M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery that has every child’s happiness and needs at heart!
My daughter has achieved so much and all the staff are brilliant.
I am sending my second daughter here so she can benefit from them as well.
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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attended St Ives Nursery and absolutely loved it, the free play gave them both loads of confidence and they always came home with great stories of adventures (along with all the standard things you would expect from a nursery like being super clean and professional) wonderful home
from home environment.
I recommend to anyone I can!
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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended St Ives Nursery for 14 months now and has loved each day she’s been there! A great team, friendly, helpful and most importantly, helping our daughter learn and develop in so many ways.
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Review from Cheryl M (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandchildren love St Ives Nursery and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The staff are warm and friendly and genuinely care for all the children and there is a lovely homely atmosphere. Best Nursery in St Ives Nursery!
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Review from Rodney M (Grandfather of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Ives Nursery is a wonderful Nursery! I love to hear about all the wonderful activities my grandchildren have been doing and they amaze me with the things they learn. The children love all the staff who work there and often talk about them like they’re part of the family. It’s clear the staff all
really care. I also hear a lot about the yummy home-cooked food they’ve enjoyed! Highly recommend.
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Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going since she was 11 months old (now 4). When I set out to find a nursery for her I knew I was a tricky customer, especially as I am an Early Years teacher. I wanted it all. Somewhere that would nurture my child, feed her nutritious meals, help her make friends, teach her new
things, be kind to her, let her be curious and keep her safe. When we looked around I knew we had found somewhere she would be happy. The staff have been nothing but professional, friendly and warm. Not only looking after our little girl but answering numerous phone calls from me, talking me through all my worries. It feels like a home, and she comes home from nursery happy, talking about Barnaby's dinners, what she got up to in the garden and singing songs.
I cannot thank St Ives Nursery enough for the level of care they have given my daughter and us as a family. I often get asked in my role, 'where would you recommend sending our baby', and I always answer St Ives Nursery.
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Review from Karen T (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to give St Ives Nursery this feedback.


I have 3 children, now 14, 7 and 4, who have all attended the nursery aged from the ages of 9 months to 4 years old. When I first was looking for nurseries, the minute I walked into St Ives Nursery I knew

it was the right choice. The nursery nurses and management staff are exceptional and have provided a happy, safe, loving and stimulating environment for all my children.


The nursery never rests on its laurels and has made continuous improvements throughout my children's time there, creating colourful and safe outdoor space and rooms with gorgeous displays of the children's arts and crafts work.


Most recently, my youngest daughter has been visiting a care home for older people in the town with her nursery class, where they sing and chat with the residents there - what a wonderful experience for all involved.


Thank you, St Ives Nursery for all your years of outstanding nurture and love.

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Review from Andy W (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is our second child to attend the nursery. His elder brother thrived in the nursery environment and he is now doing the same. The recent improvements and refurbishment are amazing and it is great to see the continued investment in the children's future. The staff are friendly and professional and
provide an excellent level of care. It's a great nursery.
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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall we have been very impressed with St Ives Nursery from the day my son started at 9 months old. He is now 18 months old and has gained so much through his nursery experience. The staff are incredible as are the facilities and meals. He’s always been happy at nursery and I’ve never once regretted
sending him. He is encouraged to try new activities and has a genuine relationship with the nursery workers and lights up when he sees them! I couldn’t reccomend St Ives Nursery enough!
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Review from Vicky M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the very first visit to St Ives Nursery, it has always been a friendly, homely and welcoming place. The staff are always professional and helpful. Both of my children have always enjoyed going to nursery.
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Review from Ben B (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended the St Ives Nursery from around the age of 1. Our son is currently attending the nursery and our daughter attended until she started school. We were nervous putting our daughter into nursery from such a young age but it wasn't long before we saw how much she was gaining
from being at the nursery and she thrived there. So it was an easy decision to have our son go there and once again, it has been a great choice. The staff are incredibly supportive not just to the children but to us parents as well. Our children have developed strong bonds with the staff who are incredibly nurturing and caring whilst also helping with their early years development. It is going to be a sad day for us when our son leaves the nursery!
I would not hesitate in recommending this nursery to other parents, it's fabulous.
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Review from Natalie (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery since she was 10 months old and left in September to start school. Each and every member of staff that has dealt with my 'most prized possession' has done so with such professionalism and made me feel completely at ease when I returned to work after my maternity
leave (we all know how difficult it is to choose who will care for your baby whilst you earn the pennies). The staff have been with her through every step of her journey from weaning to walking to getting ready to start big school! I couldn't recommend this nursery enough!
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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I handed over my 4-month-old baby boy and all the girls helped nurture him into the gorgeous, bright, polite and inquisitive 4-year old I have today. I can’t thank St Ives nursery enough for making his time there as safe and comfortable as it could be, I looked for a home away from home and that’s what
I found but with the amazing learning and development activities put together for the kids delivered with love and patience.
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Review from Yvonne (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have used St. Ives Nursery for both of my children, based on my and my children's experience I wouldn't consider using any other nursery. They have grown/are growing into confident, happy, confident and extremely intelligent little people. I have recommended several people to you already and they are
all too really happy with their own experience.
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Review from Melanie B (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter spent 3 very happy years at St Ives nursery when we first moved to the area and now my son spends 4 very happy days here a week. The nursery is absolutely fantastic and my son especially sees the staff as an extension of his family. I've seen first hand the investment, time and resources
that the staff have put into the nursery and the children thrive. The staff turnover is low, the same staff that looked after my daughter are now looking after my son. It is just the loveliest place for little ones, and it makes the guilt of being a working mum that much easier knowing your child is safe, happy and making lovely friends. Can't praise it highly enough!
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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3 year old has been here since he was 12 months old and he loves it!
Of all the nurseries we looked at, this one felt the most homely and I felt the most comfortable about leaving my son here. It is a lovely old house so has different rooms for different ages whilst at the same time, it is open
and transparent which I really like too.
The girls are lovely, as are all the staff- the office staff are very professional and friendly and they are always very understanding. The cooks are too and always say hello, it’s like a little family really.
If anything has ever been bothering me or my son the staff have always offered advice and reassurance to us which is really helpful. I would highly recommend St Ives Nursery and some of my friend's children have also chosen this nursery and are very happy.
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Review from Hend A (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So satisfying to know that my child in is safe hands and see how excited he is going to the nursery every day.
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Review from Michelle N (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found St Ives Nursery to be a friendly and delightful place for my children to attend. My son was there for 4 years and my daughter has been there a year so far. Everyone is helpful and my daughter loves attending. She is learning such a lot of has a great deal of fun.
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Review from Lynsey (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 14-month old son will shortly be leaving St Ives Nursery and we're so sad about it. The nursery is well-equipped, warm and bustling. Everything runs smoothly; the ladies in the office are brilliant and they really care about security and keeping parents informed. The nursery nurses in Ducklings
are all wonderfully caring and keep the babies entertained. Our son also very much appreciates the homemade food! Highly recommended.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.961)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.961) 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.961 for St Ives Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (196 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.961
  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 17 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 17 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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