Children
We are registered to care for 37 children, divided into four rooms according to age, from 3 months to 4 years.
Our nursery is open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, offering both full-time and part-time care (a minimum of three sessions per week is required). We are open 51 weeks per year, closing only for Bank Holidays and one week over Christmas.
Children enjoy a variety of nutritious, freshly prepared meals throughout the day:
- Breakfast – 8:30am
- Lunch – 12:30pm
- Light Tea – 4:00pm
We also provide morning and afternoon snacks with milk or water, and drinking water is available to children at all times. For your convenience, nappies are included in our service.
Parking and Facilities
There is ample parking available at the front of the nursery for easy drop-off and collection. Our building is all on one level, ensuring easy access for pushchairs and prams.
Our nursery is divided into age-appropriate rooms:
- Baby Room – up to 9 children (3 months to 2 years)
- Toddler Room – up to 12 children (2 to 3 years)
- Pre-School Room – up to 16 children (3 to 4 years)
We also have a shared development through play area used daily by our toddlers and pre-schoolers for creative activities such as water and sand play, painting, cutting and sticking, and imaginative role play.
To the rear and side of the building, there are two secure outdoor gardens, providing safe and stimulating outdoor play areas that children use in all weathers.
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Full Day Session: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Morning Session: 8:00am – 12:30pm
- Lunchtime: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
- Afternoon Session: 1:30pm – 6:00pm
Holidays
The nursery is closed for all statutory Bank Holidays. Please note that there is no reduction in fees for these closures.
We are also closed for one week at Christmas, during which no fees are charged.
For all other holidays, nursery fees remain payable as usual. (Please note that Christmas Day and Boxing Day are the only Bank Holidays that are not charged for.)
Useful Links
This UK Government website offers great, trusted advice and support for parents from pregnancy through the early years. It provides guidance on child development, health and wellbeing, plus a childcare support checker to help families understand what funding and entitlements they may be eligible for. Parents can also find local family hubs and sign up for age appropriate tips to support their child as they grow. It is a very useful site with lots of support.
This is a free, government backed resource offering advice on when and how to toilet train your child, including steps to prepare, how to stop using nappies and tips for staying consistent and confident throughout the process. It emphasises that potty training is an important developmental milestone that supports independence and helps children get ready for nursery and school.
This resource explains why caring for children’s teeth from an early age is important. It offers simple advice on brushing, healthy eating, and preventing tooth decay, helping parents support good oral health habits at home.
The Tooth Brushing Song
This charity website offers free advice and resources to help families support their children’s speech, language and communication development. It includes guides on typical speech and language stages, tips for helping your child learn to talk and understand words, and information on recognising when to get extra support. Parents can also access a free advice line and webinars to talk with speech and language experts about concerns they may have.
This NHS page reassures parents that fussy eating is common in young children and usually a normal stage of development. It offers simple tips to encourage healthy eating, such as staying calm at mealtimes, offering a variety of foods, and avoiding pressure.
Healthy Balanced Diet for Children
This one page guide explains the key food groups young children need for a healthy, balanced diet, based on UK government nutritional advice.
This resource explains how nurseries and parents can help keep young children safe when using digital devices. It highlights simple steps such as supervising screen use, setting privacy controls, and teaching safe behaviour online, as well as the importance of protecting personal information.
Our Childcare Rooms
Our warm, homely environment provides the perfect place for children to explore, play, and grow alongside friends their own age.
Contact Us
Contact us to learn more about our baby room and baby care in Peterborough.
