
The current staff team is excellent - it's clear that they care a lot about the childrenA F(Father of Child)

My son is safe, happy and loves the activities on offerEmma W(Mother of Child)

They encourage her to progress in many areas, but with love, not pressure.K C(Mother of Child)

The current staff team is excellent - it's clear that they care a lot about the childrenA F(Father of Child)

My son is safe, happy and loves the activities on offerEmma W(Mother of Child)

They encourage her to progress in many areas, but with love, not pressure.K C(Mother of Child)

Longstanton Pre-school is an Early Years Alliance childcare service in Cambridge, offering flexible and quality childcare at an affordable price, where parents are encouraged to get involved in the setting’s everyday life.
The pre-school is open term time and offers sessional care for children between the age of two and four years. Activities at Longstanton follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and children are supported by a kind and qualified...
Longstanton Pre-school is an Early Years Alliance childcare service in Cambridge, offering flexible and quality childcare at an affordable price, where parents are encouraged to get involved in the setting’s everyday life.
The pre-school is open term time and offers sessional care for children between the age of two and four years. Activities at Longstanton follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and children are supported by a kind and qualified team to learn and develop through play.
The pre-school uses a solid key person bond to encourage children to learn to their full potential, extending interests to ensure they are stimulated, enthusiastic and engaged in learning.
Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeAttendance patterns offered
Term Time
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Early Years Alliance
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Jay Adesina (Early Years Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 7
Registered Charity Number
- 1096526
Total Places for Children
- 52
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 4 years 10 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesOpening Times
- Monday07:45-18:00
- Tuesday07:45-18:00
- Wednesday07:45-18:00
- Thursday07:45-18:00
- Friday07:45-18:00
When Closed
- School Holidays
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£513/ month(£54 / day)
Morning session: 9 am to 12 pm. Afternoon session 12 pm to 3 pm.
Morning session: 9 am to 12 pm. Afternoon session 12 pm to 3 pm.
For children over 5 years old, out-of-school care is available as a breakfast club for £8, or after school from 3:30 pm to 5 pm for £14, or 3:30 to 6 pm for £12.
Families accessing government-funded childcare hours are not charged for extras such as consumables, learning resources, or activities. However, a contribution is asked towards snacks and meals, which is entirely voluntary for families accessing funded hours.
Snack charge: 50p
Lunch charge: N/A
Late pick-up charges are: £20 for the first 15 minutes, £10 for every additional 5 minutes thereafter
Refundable Deposit
The nursery does not charge a registration fee. However, families who are paying fees are required to pay a deposit to secure their child's place. This deposit is fully refundable and will be deducted from your final invoice, provided the required notice period has been given and all terms of the agreement have been met. Full details of the deposit and notice requirements will be provided during the enrolment process to ensure complete transparency and peace of mind for families.
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Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
2-3 years • 3-days • term time
How this price scales (per month)
0.5 days per week
£89
3 days per week
£513
5 days per week
£855
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:45am to 6:00pm (10.3 hours)
- Included in this price: Lunch and Snacks
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Longstanton Pre-school Reviews (39)
Longstanton Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.997) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Longstanton Pre-school has 39 reviews.
There is always a number of activities everyday that she enjoys and expressed great interest in.
There is always a number of activities everyday that she enjoys and expressed great interest in.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It's been such a joy to see your daughter grow in confidence and really engage with the activities we offer. We're so glad she's enjoying her time with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team!
My nearly three-year-old child has been attending Longstanton Pre-School since September, and he absolutely loves it! The settling-in process was seamless. I was allowed to stay with him during the first session, followed by a shorter independent session, and by the third session, he was more than...
The staff at the preschool are incredibly caring, and my son has developed a wonderful bond with his key worker from the very beginning. It's heartwarming to see how much he enjoys his time there.
Since joining, his speaking skills have improved significantly.
As parents, we also really appreciate the daily updates with pictures, which keep us informed and connected to what he's doing.
The range of activities they organise is exceptional. For example, this week, they had a farm visit, and the children were thrilled to interact with and stroke the animals!
I couldn't be happier with this preschool and would wholeheartedly recommend it!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear your son is enjoying his time with us and has formed such a strong bond with his key person. It's great to know that you also see that his speaking skills have improved, and we're glad you appreciate the daily updates and fun activities like the farm visit. Your recommendation means a lot to us - thank you!
They have amazing experiences for the children such as a farm visit for some families that may not be able to afford the day out...
They have amazing experiences for the children such as a farm visit for some families that may not be able to afford the day out themselves.
Thank you! We're glad you see the hard work that the team put in! We look forward to providing many more amazing experiences and welcome any suggestions!
They have so many fun activities throughout the week and also give great feedback on...
They have so many fun activities throughout the week and also give great feedback on areas we can work on at home to prepare for school next year.
All the staff work so hard to provide an amazing environment for the children to flourish.
Thank you for your lovely comment! We're thrilled to hear your daughter enjoys her time with us. It brings us joy to create memorable learning moments for all the children in our care. Your support means a lot to all of us!
My eldest just left Longstanton preschool to start big school. He loved his time at the preschool and made some good friendships. He started off a shy, nervous boy and ended up a confident, well-rounded boy, 100% ready for big school. My daughter started at the preschool recently and also loves it....
My eldest just left Longstanton preschool to start big school. He loved his time at the preschool and made some good friendships. He started off a shy, nervous boy and ended up a confident, well-rounded boy, 100% ready for big school. My daughter started at the preschool recently and also loves it. She doesn't look back at drop off and walks straight in happily. I think this is what every parent wants!
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so happy that both of your children have/and are thriving within our setting!
The teachers are warm and welcoming with clear care for the children.
The teachers are warm and welcoming with clear care for the children.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments! We are so pleased that he has settled in well, and has already made some really strong friendships!
Due to the amount of children and their age monitoring the more challenging issues or...
Due to the amount of children and their age monitoring the more challenging issues or relationships is still ongoing. My child has often had bumps, scratches and issues from other children so I think staff need to be more on hand and equipped.
Saying that though they are really approachable and friendly. Thank you for the fun times.
Our daughter has attended the preschool for the last 18 months, and now leaves for primary school. She's had so much fun at preschool, the team has worked so hard to provide a fun setting, with new activities and play options daily. They also send photos of the children most days, and it's so great...
For me, the very best thing is the way the staff interact with and support the children. Every single day, without fail, she's greeted with a smile and genuine joy. They encourage her to progress in many areas, but with love, not pressure. They've built relationships with her that I'm so incredibly grateful for - it means so much to know that other adults can care for her and make her feel valued. Last night we read the book they gave her for graduation. And when I read her the dedication they'd included, she cried and said she would miss them so much. If that doesn't show how important a part of her life they've been, what does? Thank you.
My child enjoys preschool and has plenty of choice of activities. She enjoys the freedom and likes playing with her friends inside and outside. Staff are always friendly and encouraging, taking time to get to know individual children and encouraging independence. Staff communicate with parents at...
My child enjoys preschool and has plenty of choice of activities. She enjoys the freedom and likes playing with her friends inside and outside. Staff are always friendly and encouraging, taking time to get to know individual children and encouraging independence. Staff communicate with parents at pick up and drop off and have occasional events where parents are invited. The preschool encourages learning from different cultures. Thank you to all.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback - we're happy to hear how you feel we are supporting your child and that you enjoy our events, we can't wait to welcome you to more!
Our child has had a wonderful experience at the preschool. The staff are so welcoming and really get to know the children. The activities are purposeful and engaging and our child is making good progress. There are regular updates and we feel confident that we can approach staff with questions and...
Our child has had a wonderful experience at the preschool. The staff are so welcoming and really get to know the children. The activities are purposeful and engaging and our child is making good progress. There are regular updates and we feel confident that we can approach staff with questions and that they will be more than happy to help.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are happy our impact is supporting your child to make good developmental progress and yes, always on hand to help when we can!
Our daughter recently joined the school breakfast club, and it's been a game-changer for our mornings. The combination of nutritious meals and a supportive environment has not only eased our daily routine but also added a positive start to each school day.
Our daughter recently joined the school breakfast club, and it's been a game-changer for our mornings. The combination of nutritious meals and a supportive environment has not only eased our daily routine but also added a positive start to each school day.
Thank you so much for your feedback - we're glad to know that our service provides such support for our parents.
So happy with Longstanton Pre-school. Very friendly, kind and caring team. Good Management. I'm always kept informed and receive regular emails about information to join groups and or activities etc. with other parents. My son is very happy and walks in by himself in the morning with a big smile on...
So happy with Longstanton Pre-school. Very friendly, kind and caring team. Good Management. I'm always kept informed and receive regular emails about information to join groups and or activities etc. with other parents. My son is very happy and walks in by himself in the morning with a big smile on his face. At pick-up time he also talks non stop telling me all they have done.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so pleased that your son is enjoying his time with us. The team is going to be delighted by your feedback.
Longstanton pre-school is a great place for my son who has special needs. At the moment he is supported by the preschool staff and they are great and kind to him making sure his needs are met. There are resources in the school which allow him to enjoy the time spent there.
Longstanton pre-school is a great place for my son who has special needs. At the moment he is supported by the preschool staff and they are great and kind to him making sure his needs are met. There are resources in the school which allow him to enjoy the time spent there.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I am happy that we are meeting your and your child's needs and will pass this on to the team.
Warm Regards
The team are always welcoming and friendly, my daughter loves going to the breakfast club. They encourage positive play and activities and I am sent pictures of what she has been up to which is lovely to see.
The team are always welcoming and friendly, my daughter loves going to the breakfast club. They encourage positive play and activities and I am sent pictures of what she has been up to which is lovely to see.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I'm happy to hear that you appreciate the photos and are satisfied with our care.
Warm Regards
Generally, I am happy with the preschool as I can see my child is happy and comfortable. Also, I can see that preschool is really trying to catch up with any activities nationwide and would like to involve children and their parents in them, like letting us know about the bird-watching event,...
Generally, I am happy with the preschool as I can see my child is happy and comfortable. Also, I can see that preschool is really trying to catch up with any activities nationwide and would like to involve children and their parents in them, like letting us know about the bird-watching event, poetry competition, providing sports lessons, etc.
The only thing that I can add is that I wish there were two different parts/rooms in preschool in which the real preschoolers (nearly 4 and 4-year-olds) be there with extra activities regarding starting their reception. And also I don't like the wait and queuing!Thank you for everything.
Regards
I am glad that generally you are happy with the service. Unfortunately our building doesn't structurally allow for separate rooms, but we can assure you that activities are planned in accordance with children's interests and their individual experiences are tailored to according to their...
I am glad that generally you are happy with the service. Unfortunately our building doesn't structurally allow for separate rooms, but we can assure you that activities are planned in accordance with children's interests and their individual experiences are tailored to according to their developmental stage and their needs. In terms of the queue, we accept children at 9am on the dot and equally try and release children as quickly as possible at 3pm. Please note you are able to collect slightly earlier if you wish as some parents do.
I can see from your low scores there appear to be many areas where we are failing to meet your requirements. Please be reminded I have an open-door policy and you are free to discuss any issues with me at any time, equally, if you would like to arrange an appointment, that is something I am more than happy to do, as your scoring doesn't meet the standards we have set for ourselves.
Warm Regards
Jay
Such a wonderful environment for children to learn and play. Structured yet open, plenty of activities and things to keep them entertained. Staff are fantastic, friendly and caring. My son loves his new school. Thank you very much
Such a wonderful environment for children to learn and play. Structured yet open, plenty of activities and things to keep them entertained. Staff are fantastic, friendly and caring. My son loves his new school. Thank you very much
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that your son has settled well and is enjoying coming to preschool.
My daughter always has a nice time at pre-school. She looks forward to going and tells me what she has been doing when she gets home. The staff organise a lot of fun activities, such as a Rio Carnival, Lunar New Year, and pancake day events, along with dancing and sports. My daughter has made...
My daughter always has a nice time at pre-school. She looks forward to going and tells me what she has been doing when she gets home. The staff organise a lot of fun activities, such as a Rio Carnival, Lunar New Year, and pancake day events, along with dancing and sports. My daughter has made friends and grown in confidence.
She is a different child and thriving thanks to the amazing staff here.
I couldn’t be happier and we will both really miss it when she starts school.
Five...
She is a different child and thriving thanks to the amazing staff here.
I couldn’t be happier and we will both really miss it when she starts school.
Five star pre school all the way.
Thank you so much for your review Laura. We are delighted that your little girl is settled and confident.
Although it took her a week to settle in, she now loves going and asks to go on the days she isn’t booked in for.
Although it took her a week to settle in, she now loves going and asks to go on the days she isn’t booked in for.
Thank you for a positive review. We are delighted that your daughter is now settled and enjoys coming to Pre-School.
The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Would highly recommend.
The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Would highly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that your daughter enjoys her time with us at Longstanton Pre-School.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 22 Jul 2026
In April and May 2026, we invited families at our early years settings to share their honest feedback through our Parent/Carer Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which received 325 responses,...
There are no upcoming events for Longstanton Pre-school.
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Early Years Alliance
- 28 Apr 2023Recipient: Early Years Alliance
- 31 Mar 2020Recipient: Early Years Alliance
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Longstanton Pre-school.
Meet the Team (9)

Level 3 as an Early Years Educator.

BA Honours Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies (Level 6) | NVQ Level 3 | Designated Safeguarding Lead | Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) | Equalities Named Coordinator| Paediatric First Aid.

CACHE Level 3 diploma for the children and young people workforce | Paediatric First Aid | Designated Safeguarding Lead.

NCFE cache level 3 diploma for the early years workforce (early years educator) | Paediatric First Aid

Early Years Educator - Level 3 | Paediatric First Aid (Currently on Maternity Leave.

Supporting in Pre-school and our out-of-school club provision.

Supports in Out of School Club provision.

Flexible Early Years Assistant supporting Preschool.

Level 3 in Early Years, supporting within Pre-school
Frequently Asked Questions about Longstanton Pre-school
What is the Age Range of Children that Longstanton Pre-school accepts?
Longstanton Pre-school accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 10 months.
What Days & Hours is Longstanton Pre-school Open?
Longstanton Pre-school is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.
How many Children does Longstanton Pre-school have capacity for?
Longstanton Pre-school has capacity for a total of 52 Children.
How far is Longstanton Pre-school to the centre of Cambridge?
6.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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