# Meadow Lane Children's Nursery

Meadow Lane Children's Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old Pig Farm, Meadow Lane, St. Ives, PE27 4LG, in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 85 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-lane-childrens-nursery-2885481  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Pig Farm, Meadow Lane, St. Ives, PE27 4LG
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01480 492739
- Website: http://www.meadowlanechildrensnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2885481

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2885481). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885481)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885481)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885481)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1970608)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Pig Farm, Meadow Lane, St. Ives, PE27 4LG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.322863,-0.067127

- Park: Warners Park, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wheatfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hemingford Grey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Thorndown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Holywell CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Ivo Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Ives Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-ives-nursery-ey553133) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Club 4 U Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/club-4-u-ltd-ey334239) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kindred St.Ives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-st-ives-ey304740) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Needingworth Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/needingworth-community-pre-school-221822) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-day-nursery-2522419) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Fen Drayton Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fen-drayton-montessori-nursery-ey426331) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Meadow Lane Children's Nursery take?

Meadow Lane Children's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Meadow Lane Children's Nursery?

You can call 01480 492739 and visit www.meadowlanechildrensnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2885481)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadow+Lane+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJsf69PVned0gRyP3tdgzAq8o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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