# Ladybird Pre-school

Ladybird Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at King Georges Playing Field, Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TB, in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-pre-school-221886  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: King Georges Playing Field, Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TB
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01954 250891
- Website: https://www.ladybirdscottenham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 221886

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, 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/16/221886

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1994 (Reference 221886). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221886)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221886)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221886)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1433087)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: King Georges Playing Field, Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.287270,0.117767

- Park: The Moat, 0.3 miles
- Park: Milenium Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Park: Broad Lane Amenity Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Cottenham Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chestnut @ Cottenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-cottenham-2645545) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Cambridge Westwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-cambridge-westwick-ey294872) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Northstowe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northstowe-nursery-2818415) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Beach Babies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-babies-ey285216) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Ladybirds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-2819713) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Owls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-2530904) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybird Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybird Pre-school Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybird Pre-school take?

Ladybird Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ladybird Pre-school?

You can call 01954 250891 and visit www.ladybirdscottenham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221886)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybird+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJKfF-5Odz2EcRseL9cpwH_SM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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