# The Cygnets Milton Pre-School

The Cygnets Milton Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Humphries Way, Milton, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 6DL, in Milton, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cygnets-milton-pre-school-ey491073  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Humphries Way, Milton, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 6DL
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01223 712286
- Website: http://www.cygnets.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491073

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 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/EY491073

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY491073). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491073)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491073)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491073)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1872026)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Humphries Way, Milton, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 6DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.245642,0.159326

- Park: T-Swing Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Milton Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Outdoors Sport Equipment, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Shirley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Kings Hedges Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| King's Hedges Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Chesterton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Fen Ditton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Colleges Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-cambridge-science-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-221633) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Peek A Boo Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peek-a-boo-nursery-ey501656) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [The Wendy House Day Nursery Impington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendy-house-day-nursery-impington-2541385) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Playlanders Playgroup (St Georges Church Hall)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playlanders-playgroup-st-georges-church-hall-221887) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Chestnut@Chesterton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-chesterton-ey467388) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Clarence House Cambridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-cambridge-ey478404) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Cygnets Milton Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Cygnets Milton Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Cygnets Milton Pre-School take?

The Cygnets Milton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Cygnets Milton Pre-School?

Cambridge North is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Cygnets Milton Pre-School?

You can call 01223 712286 and visit www.cygnets.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491073)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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