# Busy Fingers Pre-school

Busy Fingers Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Busy Fingers Pre School, Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2ST, in Little Downham, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-fingers-pre-school-2718538  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Busy Fingers Pre School, Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2ST
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01353 698633
- Website: https://www.busyfingerspreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2718538

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718538

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2718538). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718538)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718538)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718538)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Busy Fingers Pre School, Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, CB6 2ST

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.432786,0.240987

- Playground: Little Downham Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downham Feoffees Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees at Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-ely-2841206) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Clarence House Barns Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-barns-ely-ey451670) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-ltd-2627520) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare - Central](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-central-2767953) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Kids Club Ely Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-club-ely-ltd-ey559880) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-playgroup-221727) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Fingers Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Fingers Pre-school Good at its inspection on 27 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Fingers Pre-school take?

Busy Fingers Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Busy Fingers Pre-school?

You can call 01353 698633 and visit www.busyfingerspreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718538)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Fingers+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJK-BTHDMS2EcRJEjaaClmhjQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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