Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

2 High Street, Great Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6BJ
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8.6 37 Reviews
  • Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School, Cambridge
Staff at Kindred Cambourne believe every child is unique and help children to develop their own personalities to become confident, social children.

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage, the nursery understands children learn at different rates and in different ways and use a range of activities and facilities to give children an environment which suits their own learning style.

The nursery aims to form strong links with parents to ensure the transition from home to nursery is able to take place in a positive way.

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Care Provided by Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Danielle Main (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (37)

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Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.575) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School has 37 reviews.

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Review from Richard L (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A particular staff member is amazing with our son. He is the main care giver.
Theo walks out all smiles and is really Happy.
The updates on the app and in person really brighten up our day.
We've seen a big improvement with our sons speech and development. Thank you.

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Review from Gareth D (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Kindred Cambourne for nearly two years and he has enjoyed every minute of it. Even those that he has found challenging, he has been supported throughout by the most attentive staff who have been extensions of our family. They are such a core part of his life and at no point have we
ever doubted our decision to entrust him to their care. Every day, they come up with creative and innovative ways to help him develop and engage with the world around him and we are constantly impressed with the growth he shows week in and week out. The team also communicate with us really well which helps us to continue supporting his learning at home.
We will forever be grateful to the staff at Kindred Cambourne for helping us to raise our little boy and for giving him such a wonderful start.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased that both you and your little one enjoy being part of our family at Kindred Cambourne. Communication with our parents is paramount so we love having our App to be able to do this quickly and efficiently however, our door is always open for a chat. Here's to your son creating many more moments of awe and wonder whilst at their home from home so that he can grow and thrive on his early years journey.


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Review from Suzette W (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with Kindred Nursery is really good because my 3-year-old daughter comes home singing songs that she learned at nursery. The nursery teachers are really good with the kids, sometimes things might be misplaced but you get them back on the next day at nursery. They are very helpful and supportive
toward parents who are in need of help. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. The activities are great, the facilities awesome, they even involve you in the care of your child and they send pictures of their activities.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We are one big happy family here at Kindred Cambourne and the more singing and laughter the better as we know that it's creating those moments of awe and wonder that help our little ones to develop, grow and thrive. We look forward to sharing more moments with you on our App, and please don't forget that you can share what you're up to when your little one isn't in our care.


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Review from P F (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at this nursery are fantastic, they are so caring and really invest time in getting to know the children and their families, take enjoyment in each new learning they see and are always thinking of new activities to stimulate and excite the children. There is a real family feeling that is genuine
and consistent (my son's been there for 6 months now). The food menus are also varied and sound delicious, and the rooms have lots of different spaces for a variety of activities.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review.
At Kindred Cambourne we love what we do an we're glad that you do too. Our mission is to help all our children grow and thrive though creating moment of awe and wonder in every aspect of what we do. We see ourselves as one big happy family and we're so proud of every one in our family member at Kindred Cambourne. We completely agree that our nutritionally created menu is one that all our children and families seem to love and we are grateful as we've worked extremely hard to ensure our meals are the best for our little ones in every possible way.


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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter started here at 18 months old (November 2021). She was born during the 1st Covid lockdown and had not had anyone else look after her, change her nappy or even hold her much before starting nursery. This meant she was very upset for the first couple of months. I felt that the policies were
rather rigid and her specific needs could have been handled better (e.g. offering her alternate foods when she wouldn’t eat and allowing a more gentle settling-in period, with me present for some of it).
The nursery is not as polished as some others. We had considered it for our older children but had chosen another nursery. We chose Kindred (Sunflower) this time, due to location.
Having said this, after a couple of months, our daughter started to really enjoy it. She loves it now. The staff are all lovely and we are very happy with it now. With Kindred taking over Sunflower, I can see that more money is available to buy resources and equipment.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your review. Obviously, we don't like to hear when a parent and child are not 100% happy with the care they have been given but, we are so pleased to know that your daughter is now happy and enjoying her time with us at Kindred, Cambourne. As a team, Kindred work hard to ensure that our settings are as homely as they can be and ensure that our little ones come first. We are one big family and we really appreciate your honest comments. Please do speak to the management team if you have any questions going forward or use the app to message us.


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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old daughter has just started nursery, she was previously very clingy and wouldn't go to anyone but myself. The nursery has certainly helped with this, she now talks about what she has learnt at nursery and who she plays with, she loves the staff and has adapted so easily with the help of
the amazing staff. Nothing is too much for them, they are always willing to help at any point.
My 7-year-old daughter previously attended this nursery too and I honestly believe she has done so well because of the effort the staff put into the children which make going to school so much easier for the child. I can't praise the nursery staff enough, they are amazing! And amazes me how much they do with the children. I have recommended this nursery to my friends!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review and your recommendations.
Here at Kindred Cambourne we are that home from home for your little and as such we care for each child as if they were our own. We encourage as much growth as possible through the activities we we do and children thrive when they are creating moments of awe and wonder. We are here to be that foundation block to give them the opportunity for their imagination, creativity and curiosity to flourish. Building a strong and trusting relationship with a child helps practitioners to know how best to plan for their learning. It is so lovely to hear that your eldest daughter is doing so well since she left us.


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Review from Susannah D (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and staff are brilliant and our son loves going there. They do a great range of activities each day. With a lot of focus on outdoor time and skills development, their communication with us through their app is great. The staff really care about the children and have always been responsive
when we've needed to discuss anything with them. Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. Within our family at Kindred Cambourne, we have child-led activities in order to ensure that their interests and needs are met. We help our little ones to create as many moments of awe and wonder as possible so that they can grow and thrive. We love our parent app and how it allows us to communicate all aspects of your son's day. Please don't forget that you can also use the app to send us pictures of what you have been up to whilst he's not in his home from home at Kindred Cambourne.


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Review from Rachel G (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Sunflower Cambourne Day Nursery when she was ten months and from the start, the manager and the team have been amazing. Now at twenty months, she goes full-time and absolutely loves it. She eats well, great variety of healthy food, sleeps amazingly after being a contact-napping
baby! and has so much fun. The team are so kind and thoughtful. The app is really handy and updated regularly, it's lovely to see photos of what she gets up to. To all the members of staff, thank you!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review. All the team at Kindred Cambourne will be so pleased to read that your daughter is so happy and content in there care. We like to think of ourselves as a big family and as so we treat all our little ones as our own. We love what we do and are glad you do to. Our parent app is a great help to ensure you as a parent knows what your little one is up to during their time with us and it's also great to note down all the essential information that you need for when you get home, such as food and sleep. Don't forget that you can also use the app to let us know what you get up to together when your daughter is not with us.


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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Team members are helpful with understanding the needs of the child. Garden is quite big for the child to explore and learn from it with a lot of options in a day. Key worker and the team knows the kid individually to share how they are in the setting.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review. We are one big happy family at Kindred Cambourne and all our staff know each child as individuals. In the moment planning ensures that your little ones get to grow and thrive doing what they are interested in whilst creating moments of awe and wonder.


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Review from Sophia A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are friendly and always keep us up to date with what our little one is up to. If he is unsettled when he goes in they make sure to keep us updated and reassure us that he has settled down and is having a good day.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review. You are part of our Kindred family and it's not just your little one that we need to ensure is happy and content. You have entrusted the care of your most precious possession to us and it's our mission to help him create those moments of awe and wonder so that he can grow and thrive. We also love our parent app as it means we can let you know how he's doing and pass on essential day-to-day information as well as what he's been up to in his busy day with us at Kindred Cambourne.


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Review from C B (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always friendly and constant updates using the app. Our child loves it and the key workers. The multiple rooms and different activities are fantastic and allow him to experience things he wouldn't at home.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review. We see ourselves as one big happy family at Kindred and it is our mission to help your little ones create moments of awe and wonder so that they can thrive and grow. We love our app and how it can help us communicate all the little details to parents, as well as letting you know what they have been up to.


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Review from Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son has attended since he was 11-months-old. Now that he is verbal, he tells us every day how much he loves nursery and the staff and other children (he is often disappointed when it's not a "nursery day")!
We love how much variety there is day to day in the activities planned out for them, and
how much time they spend outdoors in all weathers. The garden at Sunflower is amazing.
We really enjoy seeing regular updates and pictures on the app - it's lovely to see him having fun while we're at work.
Our son loves the food made for him and seems to eat all sorts of things he won't touch at home!
All in all, we have been so pleased with our decision to use Sunflower. It might not be the shiniest nursery out there, but on all important counts - staff friendliness, levels of care and fun, we have been so happy. Our 2nd child will definitely be attending when she's old enough, and we have recommended Sunflower to our friends too.

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Review from Natasha H-S (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy we enrolled our child here. The staff have gone above and beyond my expectations in terms of supporting our family and our child's learning. They have respected our child's dietary requirements, and his development has greatly improved since his enrollment. He loves his time and is always
excited to go and play with his friends. We are very grateful to all the friendly and supportive staff there.

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Review from Ashley R (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been at Sunflower since my boy was 7-months. He’s nearly two now! We love it there and love that he enjoys going. Staff are always helpful and kind. Really understanding of nervous mums like me! Our son gets amazing care. Food is top-notch, and our boy eats it all. Really like the use of the
app to stay informed of how our son does over the day. Their management during covid has been superb. Would like to see some more interaction with other families to get to know our community better, but that will come post-covid. Please come join us at Sunflower!

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Review from Samantha M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter used to attend another nursery, one of the main name ones, I won't name them, but the level of service that Sunflower provides is far superior, honestly, we couldn't be happier. The staff are organised, friendly, helpful and very supportive but mostly, my daughter is very happy.
We would
honestly recommend Sunflower nursery.

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Review from Karen S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are so lucky to have a nursery for our 3-year-old that is like a home from home. Staff are so welcoming and caring. Our son always looks forward to seeing his friends and enjoys a wide range of play and learning opportunities on offer. Communication is easy with the new app, and we get to see what
he is up to as the day progresses. Also, very open and helpful management team, should any issues arise. Very happy to be part of the Sunflower family.

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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery for about two years now, and she absolutely loves it. The best part is that she is always excited and happy to go and enjoys her time there. She has learnt and grown a lot there, and I am happy with her progress. Staff are generally nice and caring.

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Review from Leya H (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my son first started going to Sunflower, I was extremely apprehensive as he had never been away from me or had much interaction with other children of his age. However, he took so well there, they never failed to keep my updated to how he was getting on either. I can’t thank the nursery enough
for everything they do. He absolutely loves the setting, staff and children that attend the nursery. His confidence has boosted so much since going, and his speech has developed loads. I would also like to thank them all for how understanding and helpful they are. Such a lovely setting with so many friendly staff. Thank you to you all.

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Review from Aaron B (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy for having placed my child at Sunflower Nursery in Cambourne. Very helpful and respectable staff, nurturing and guiding the children. I am very fortunate and grateful to the staff for helping me manoeuvre around the UK system since we are new to the country too.
I appreciate the
daily update on my son through the app; keeps me posted on how he's getting on.
Thank you.

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Review from Anna R (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Sunflower for 7-months now, and he is very happy there. He talks about members of staff at home and walks in quite happily by himself to see his friends! It feels very small and personal, with all staff knowing the children by name, and the updates through the app are lovely and
reassuring! We are all very happy with our choice and enjoy watching our little man flourish.

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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.575)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.575) out of 10 for Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 5.000 for Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 5

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 3.575 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School is based on 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 100 number of registered child places is 20. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.2

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School accepts?

Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School Open?

Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School have capacity for?

Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Kindred Cambourne Nursery and Pre-School to the centre of Cambridge?

8.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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