# University of West Cambridge Day Nursery

University of West Cambridge Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 8 Charles Babbage Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 0FZ, in High Cross, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Childbase Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-west-cambridge-day-nursery-ey396219  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Charles Babbage Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 0FZ
- Registered places: 120
- Run by: [Childbase Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childbase-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY396219

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 May 2025, 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/EY396219

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2009 (Reference EY396219). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396219)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396219)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396219)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1473433)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Charles Babbage Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 0FZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.209855,0.089777

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's College School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| King's College School |  | 4–14 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Mayfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Park Street CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Newnham Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wolfson-court-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey301066) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Eddington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-eddington-nursery-ey562870) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-grange-road-2552260) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Mrs Cameron Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-cameron-day-nursery-ey276052) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Under Fives Roundabout](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/under-fives-roundabout-ey379489) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Barton Road Day Nursery (Pembroke and Queen's College)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barton-road-day-nursery-pembroke-and-queens-college-2848937) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is University of West Cambridge Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated University of West Cambridge Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 29 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can University of West Cambridge Day Nursery take?

University of West Cambridge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs University of West Cambridge Day Nursery?

University of West Cambridge Day Nursery is run by Childbase Partnership Limited, which runs 44 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396219)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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