Ducklings Childcare

My daughter has attended Ducklings Childcare since Sep 2022. There was a settling-in process to ease her into nursery life which helped her settle very quickly. She has a good rapport with all key workers at the nursery, happily being handed over to them in the morning with open arms. My daughter is vegetarian and is offered a varied and healthy menu of snacks and meals, which are not overly carb based and offer several flavours and textures of fruit and vegetables. She is also not given any processed sugar. In terms of the curriculum and facilities, they are great. Indoors and outdoors, there is plenty of toys and objects for various types of activities to help the children explore and develop skills. My daughter has blossomed at Ducklings. Even though she can't form sentences yet, she has already been able to show me a new song she learned. Parents can access info on the child's daily activities on an app and monthly development reports. I am very happy with the level of service provided.

He now attends preschool and he absolutely loves it. He is always taking part in new activities, learning new skills such as using tools in the garden and more importantly, he is always encouraged and supported at Ducklings to express himself both emotionally and physically and is very happy!

It truly is an amazing setting and the staff are phenomenal.

The learning opportunities have been very impressive, covering social, physical and emotional education too. Our son loves to learn through play and particularly enjoys the time spent in the garden.

Excellent nursery in every aspect. My daughter has been attending for over two years and loves it. She has had excellent, caring key workers who are so approachable and good with the children. There is also a variety of staff from super young and energetic to more experienced which is a good combination. They have their own kitchen and my daughter mentions the yummy food cooked by the chef. Parents know menus in advance and they are nutritious and varied. The garden has been refurbished recently and it’s huge, with all the areas you would expect like mud kitchen, vegetable patch, etc. The communication with parents is excellent and the management has been very efficient, they always reply so quickly and are so supportive. Well worth the extra money compared to all other nurseries around Godmanchester.

My son is currently in the baby room and has been since he was about five months old (he's now twenty-one months). The staff are attentive, caring and nurturing. From the day he started, he has loved going there and has developed in every way far quicker than we expected. The meals served are varied and the staff pay close attention to family preferences (low sugar, dairy free or vegetarian etc). I would (and do) highly recommend Ducklings to anyone.

My son has gone to this nursery since he was 12 months old and he has thrived in their caring, compassionate and safe environment. You can tell the staff really care about him and take the time to talk through any concerns they have with us. The handover is excellent and any concerns we have had have been dealt with promptly and efficiently. Their facilities are fantastic with a newly refurbished garden and their menus are comprehensive and nutritious.

My daughter has attended Ducklings Childcare since September 2022. She has thrived in the setting thanks to the amazing staff and gorgeous resources/activities that are planned. Communication is super- daily handover as well as a monthly developmental update/observations which are shared on the online platform. Wish we had chosen Ducklings sooner!

I have nothing but praise for Ducklings, as a first time Mum returning to work from a year on maternity leave I was understandably worried about leaving my son in someone else’s care but I had nothing to worry about! The staff at Ducklings care for my son like he is their own, he loves his time there.

My daughter has been attending Ducklings since September 2022, when she joined the preschool room. I have been very impressed with the individual attention she has received since starting at the setting. She completely loves going and is disappointed on days she cannot attend! All the staff are incredibly approachable and hardworking. Monthly reports, daily handovers and effective communication mean that I feel involved with her development and progress made. The activities provided allow my daughter to have a wide range of experiences ready for starting school and for succeeding in life. I have also been particularly impressed with the focus on mental health as well as physical and educational development.

My partner and I are very happy with Ducklings. Our four-year-old and eleven-month-old go there and we know they are in good hands. They have lovely outside space, they do a range of activities and have a varied menu.

My son loves Ducklings Childcare so much when he comes back home he tells us what he's been doing and he asks every day to go. Amazing caring teachers, lovely setting. It brings peace of mind knowing your children are well looked after.

I have two children that go to Ducklings Nursery and they both love it. The facilities are brilliant and the kids love the newly refurbished garden. We get in-depth monthly updates which I always look forward to. The staff are really lovely and give great updates on pick up.

Ducklings Childcare gives home from home care. I wouldn't want my children attending any other setting. All the staff make you feel as though you are handing your child over to a family member, very comforting especially during the settling in sessions. All the meals are cooked from scratch with lots of variety too. When it came to my eldest transition to primary school, the teacher commented that she could have guessed they attended Ducklings as the nursery really prepares the children for school. Also, one of my children is being investigated for SEN and the nursery have been so supportive and even took time in preparing reports for external clinicians. The setting is full of educational toys and the garden has just been refurbished too! Ducklings Childcare comes highly recommended.

I have been so impressed with Ducklings in the past year or so. I always like the nursery but now I love it. My daughters both think it is a special place where they form great friendships with peers but also wonderful learning relationships with the adults around them. They love going there and always talk about how lovely everyone is. If ever I have had a slight concern I feel it is dealt with in a heartbeat and you can’t ask more than that from somewhere you send your children. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ducklings and in fact have to many many people.