# The Maltings Day Nursery

The Maltings Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ship Lane, Ely, CB7 4BB, in Ely, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Wigwam Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-maltings-day-nursery-ey389853  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ship Lane, Ely, CB7 4BB
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01353 661442
- Website: https://www.themaltingsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Wigwam Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/wigwam-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY389853

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 May 2022, 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/EY389853

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2009 (Reference EY389853). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389853)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389853)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389853)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/336556)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ship Lane, Ely, CB7 4BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.395748,0.268346

- Station: Ely, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cherry Hill, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lavender Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ely Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Ely |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Highfield Ely Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Spring Meadow Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lantern Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| 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 |
| Isle of Ely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ely College | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cathedral View Childcare - Central](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-central-2767953) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-ely-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491997) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-ely-2841206) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Clarence House Barns Ely](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-barns-ely-ey451670) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Club Ely Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-club-ely-ltd-ey559880) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cathedral View Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cathedral-view-childcare-ltd-2627520) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Maltings Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Maltings Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Maltings Day Nursery take?

The Maltings Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Maltings Day Nursery?

The Maltings Day Nursery is run by Wigwam Nurseries Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Maltings Day Nursery?

Ely is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Maltings Day Nursery?

You can call 01353 661442 and visit www.themaltingsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389853)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Maltings+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-ccMJnMT2EcRL960YoENyMA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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