# Lancaster Lodge Childcare Ltd

Lancaster Lodge Childcare Ltd is a full-day nursery at Lancaster Lodge, Lancaster Way Business Park, ELY, CB6 3NX, in Ely West, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lancaster-lodge-childcare-ltd-ey458324  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lancaster Lodge, Lancaster Way Business Park, ELY, CB6 3NX
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01353 662808
- Ofsted URN: EY458324

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 December 2022, 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/EY458324

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY458324). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458324)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458324)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458324)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/542672)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lancaster Lodge, Lancaster Way Business Park, ELY, CB6 3NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.386728,0.228220

- Ely (rail): 1.7 miles

## 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| King's Ely |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Highfield Ely Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Little Thetford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Witchford Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Club Ely Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-club-ely-ltd-ey559880) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-ely-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491997) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School and Children's Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thetford-acorns-pre-school-and-childrens-club-ey405040) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-ely-2841206) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare - Central](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-central-2767953) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Maltings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-maltings-day-nursery-ey389853) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lancaster Lodge Childcare Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lancaster Lodge Childcare Ltd Good at its inspection on 21 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lancaster Lodge Childcare Ltd take?

Lancaster Lodge Childcare Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lancaster Lodge Childcare Ltd?

Ely is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lancaster Lodge Childcare Ltd?

You can call 01353 662808.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458324)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lancaster+Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJH3EUPuoS2EcRVNIQHK_hxU8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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