Arbury Preschool

Arbury Primary School, 38 Carlton Way, Cambridge CB4 2DE
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  • Arbury Preschool, Cambridge
Welcome to Arbury Preschool in Cambridge, nestled within the vibrant grounds of Arbury Primary School.

The skilled and motivated staff are dedicated to nurturing children and helping them flourish in a safe, fun, and engaging early years learning environment. With their support, your child can develop essential social, emotional, and physical skills while discovering more about themselves, their peers, and the world around them.

The spacious Preschool garden offers an array of exciting outdoor activities, including a climbing frame and a gardening zone, perfect for little adventurers.

Join them at Arbury Preschool, where every day is an opportunity for your child to grow, learn, and thrive!
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Helen Rabbets (Preschool Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 4

Total Places for Children

  • 26

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • 2 year old: £8.50 per hour
    3+4 year old: £8 per hour

  • Minimum of 15 hour per week

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00-15:00
    Tuesday 09:00-15:00
    Wednesday 09:00-15:00
    Thursday 09:00-15:00
    Friday 09:00-15:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • There is no parking at the Preschool.
    Please travel to the Preschool via public transport or non motorised transport where possible.
    Parking is available on side streets.

Arbury Preschool Reviews (8)

9.6

Arbury Preschool has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.631) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Arbury Preschool has 8 reviews.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a Great team, always happy and helpful.
Great comunication and my child really looks forward to there days here.
Really good relationships between staff, parents and children. For me i can not fault them as they have been amazing.
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Review from I T (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Arbury Preschool! The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and passionate about helping every child grow and thrive. The curriculum is well-balanced, combining fun, creativity, and essential early learning skills. My daughter always comes home excited to share what she learned
and experienced that day.
The staff go above and beyond to create a welcoming and nurturing environment, ensuring that every child feels safe and included. The outdoor play area and engaging activities keep the kids active and happy, while the focus on social and emotional development has helped my daughter build confidence and friendships.
I'm so grateful for the positive impact this preschool has had on our family. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a supportive and enriching place for their little ones!
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Review from A I (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A good Nursery experience.
I am happy with my experience at Arbury Pre-School. My child has been attending for one year and I have noticed significant improvement in their development. The staff are incredibly kind, professional and attentive to the children's needs. They create a warm and welcoming
environment that makes my child excited to go every day. The curriculum is well-structured, with a balance between educational activities and playtime. My child particularly enjoys playing and building games. The facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained and the communication with parents is excellent. I always feel informed about my child's progress and daily activities.
Overall, I recommend Arbury Pre-School to any parent looking for a nurturing and professional environment for their child.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends this nursery. He faces daily challenges and struggles where some children may not. The nursery, a fully staffed and equipped to deal with any issues that may arise. They are patient and calm and really put a smile on my child's face. My child does not often play with children but he classes
the staff as his friends. They play with him, they comfort him and most importantly they understand him. I am happy sending my child to this nursery because I know that they are looked after well and kept safe. My child has come on leaps and bounds since starting here. He's learning new songs and even getting involved in messy play.
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Review from Kristina C (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the nursery. The team are very nice and kind and our kid is enjoying nursery a lot. They have lots of fun activities and they are also very flexible with our needs. They pay a lot of attention to children too.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Arbury Preschool is a friendly, caring environment, staff are always kind and polite when picking up and dropping off my child, the environment seems to be a calm and safe place for the children.
Staff are always there to help and support you with any issues or questions.
My daughter has settled
in here very well and always enjoys going to preschool.
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Review from Onder C (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They helped mine to settle rapidly. l liked this nursery very well. l have appreciated it so much. Especially my son's teacher, such a beautiful heart she has. Every time she helped us patiently and respectfully.
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Review from Isobel H (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Arbury Preschool after her 3rd birthday and shortly after we relocated to the area. She was welcomed in so well and settled really quickly. There were quite a few staff changes around this time, particularly in the leadership roles, but the ladies who remained were so wonderful
that my daughter was thankfully unphased by all the new faces. The team really is fab, they always greet the children (and importantly parents too!) with genuine smiles and welcomes every morning. My daughter comes home happy, singing all the songs that she's learnt and showing me the crafts that she's done. Mainly, I hope this review portrays why when I drop my daughter off, I can trust that she is going to be cared for earnestly and learn lots along the way! Thank you to all the ladies who work so hard, making the children's days there special!
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.631)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.631) out of 10 for Arbury Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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 4.831 for Arbury Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (76 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 89 Ratings = 4.831
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Arbury Preschool is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 26 number of registered child places is 5.2, which has been reached with 8 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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Meet the Team (4)

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HR

Job Title: Preschool Manager Joined: 2024

Joined the team in 2024

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DMF

Job Title: Deputy Preschool Manager Joined: 2024

Joined the team in 2024

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SC

Job Title: Preschool Practitioner Joined: 2023

Joined in September 2023.

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JW

Job Title: Preschool Practitioner Joined: 2024

Joined in 2024

Frequently Asked Questions about Arbury Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Arbury Preschool accepts?

Arbury Preschool accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Arbury Preschool Open?

Arbury Preschool is open: Monday 09:00-15:00, Tuesday 09:00-15:00, Wednesday 09:00-15:00, Thursday 09:00-15:00, Friday 09:00-15:00.

How many Children does Arbury Preschool have capacity for?

Arbury Preschool has capacity for a total of 26 Children.

How far is Arbury Preschool to the centre of Cambridge?

1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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