# Over Puddleducks Preschool

Over Puddleducks Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Over Community Centre, 16 The Doles, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NW, in Over, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-puddleducks-preschool-221787  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Over Community Centre, 16 The Doles, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NW
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07866 096825
- Ofsted URN: 221787

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221787

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1984 (Reference 221787). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221787)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221787)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221787)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Over Community Centre, 16 The Doles, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.314377,0.011254

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Swavesey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Swavesey Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Over New Road Preschool CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-new-road-preschool-cic-ey439387) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Hens Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hens-childcare-ltd-2672062) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Koala Kidz Ltd - Old Buttery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/koala-kidz-ltd-old-buttery-ey261311) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Needingworth Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/needingworth-community-pre-school-221822) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Fen Drayton Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fen-drayton-montessori-nursery-ey426331) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Bella's Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bellas-childcare-ltd-ey486152) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Over Puddleducks Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Over Puddleducks Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 23 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Over Puddleducks Preschool take?

Over Puddleducks Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Over Puddleducks Preschool?

You can call 07866 096825.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221787)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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