# Cathedral View Childcare - Central

Cathedral View Childcare - Central is a full-day nursery at 72-74 Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS, in Ely, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 89 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 24 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Cathedral View Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-central-2767953  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 72-74 Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS
- Registered places: 89
- Phone: 01353 523098
- Website: http://www.cathedralviewchildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Cathedral View Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cathedral-view-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2767953

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767953

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2767953). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767953)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767953)
- Registered places: 89 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767953)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 17 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1689789)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 72-74 Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.400301,0.264390

- Station: Ely, 0.6 miles
- Park: Cherry Hill, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lavender Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ely Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Ely |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Highfield Ely Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees at Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-ely-2841206) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Maltings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-maltings-day-nursery-ey389853) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Clarence House Barns Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-barns-ely-ey451670) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Club Ely Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-club-ely-ltd-ey559880) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-ltd-2627520) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-ely-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491997) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cathedral View Childcare - Central's Ofsted rating?

Cathedral View Childcare - Central was inspected on 2 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Cathedral View Childcare - Central take?

Cathedral View Childcare - Central is registered with Ofsted for up to 89 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cathedral View Childcare - Central?

Cathedral View Childcare - Central is run by Cathedral View Childcare Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Cathedral View Childcare - Central?

Ely is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cathedral View Childcare - Central?

You can call 01353 523098 and visit www.cathedralviewchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767953)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cathedral+View+Childcare+Ltd.&query_place_id=ChIJF4x3A8gT2EcR9kmCAIHQrdM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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