Ladybird Day Nursery

24 High Street, Fenstanton, Huntingdon PE28 9JZ
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8.4 38 Reviews
  • Ladybird Day Nursery, Huntingdon
Ladybird Day Nursery is a private day care nursery located in the village of Fenstanton, providing care and education for 0-5 year olds from 7:30am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday. The Nursery is ideally located for commuters into Cambridge and London, with direct access to the A14 and M11, and is only a short drive from Huntingdon Train Station.

The Nursery boasts a stunning under 2’s unit which was refurbished in 2019, and offers large and bright rooms for all age ranges to enjoy, whilst providing a comforting home-from-home feel. Ladybird Day Nursery also benefits from a large, enclosed garden, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor learning and exploration.

Ladybird Day Nursery’s approach goes above and beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to foster deep level learning and optimise potential.

They offer a range of unique educational experiences which enable children to become successful, lifelong learners including, Wake up and shake up, a range of bespoke activities which promote your child’s well-being and confidence, and Garden Champions.

Garden Champions is the nursery's own bespoke Above and Beyond Educational Experience gardening activity. This activity extends children’s knowledge of the outdoor environment, habitats, caring for living things, growth cycles and growing vegetation outdoors.

The Nursery Chef prepares all the children’s meals fresh on the premises each day, and the menus have been designed using the latest nutritional software to ensure they are nutritionally balanced, as well as delicious. The Nursery has achieved the Soil Association Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award and are working towards achieving their Silver Accreditation.

The dedicated staff team support children to fulfil their potential through a range of engaging experiences and learning opportunities, which are tailored to each child’s own developmental needs and interests.

Care Provided by Ladybird Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Michaela Hayward (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 86
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Ladybird Day Nursery

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.


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Ladybird Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.424) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ladybird Day Nursery has 38 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so glad I chose Ladybird Day Nursery as the nursery for my babies. From the start, they have been friendly, accommodating and so caring. I was very nervous at the start about leaving my twins but they were very reassuring and kept me updated with how their day was going via the app. I know that
they are in great hands and they come back smiling and happy. They go above and beyond with helping me carry one of them on drop off and pick up which is so appreciated. Highly recommend and thank you for taking such good care of my babies!

Reply from Sophie Taylor, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review of Ladybird Day Nursery. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your children receive and that they have both settled in well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Ladybird enough. All the staff in the baby room are absolutely wonderful and the managers are fantastic too. My daughter joined before she was one and settled in instantly. She goes in happy every time and whenever I pick her up she has a smile on her face. It's the most reassuring
thing for a mum to know that my daughter is being well looked after and enjoys her time.
A special mention to two particular staff members for being absolutely amazing! Thank you both so much.

Reply from Sophie Taylor Acting Manager, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are so pleased to hear that you feel welcomed and your child has settled in well since joining us. Best wishes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring and friendly staff! The children get lots of time outdoors in the amazing garden. A varied menu, which our child always enjoys. Lovely to get updates on the app. Would recommend this nursery to others!

Reply from Sophie Taylor Acting Manager, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you feel happy with the standard of care your child receives at Ladybird. Best wishes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Ladybird nursery provides a safe, friendly, welcoming space for children to learn, grow and develop. From the caring thoughtful staff to the yummy meals and lots of time spent outside it is a home away from home. The staff are great at communicating how the children are getting on. The daily feedback
is great to help you understand what can be done at home, and in the nursery to best support the children. Spending time outside is so important and they get plenty of that at the nursery by looking at nature and playing with friends. Learning is through having fun and games.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am over the moon with the nursery and I wouldn't send my son anywhere else,

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Ladybird since she was one year old. The staff and facilities are fantastic and they always find ways to accommodate our requests. My child is developing into a kind, independent little person thanks to Ladybird. We are very happy with the nursery and will gladly recommend
it.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to read your positive feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They look after my son really well, and they are really informative about his day. The setting is lovely and was lovely to come in for a brief look during parents evening. My son settled into the nursery very well during the pandemic.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children both attend Ladybird Day Nursery and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it. Have a child in preschool and the activities and learning are great and very well thought out. The staff are always friendly and attentive. My children get well fed and food is healthy and nutritious. A warm and
friendly nursery which I feel confident to leave my children.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are thrilled to read your positive thoughts on our Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A well run friendly nursery with great facilities. Children have a wide range of activities, and the outside area is great for all ages. The food is of good quality, and a wide range of food is available. Highly recommend.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The warmest, most caring place. Couldn’t ask for more. Our son has been with you for just under 2-years, and we cannot fault the place. The perfect place for preschool preparation, learning, and above all, fun.

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Thank you for your lovely review; we are delighted to hear your positive feedback on our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely members of staff, always have such a lot of knowledge about my grandson and happy to answer any questions I might have about his routine. Management always happy to answer questions and help to book extra time he might need.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback and thoughts on your grandson's care with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely setting and really friendly staff. The activities they have been doing have been great. Really good implementation of Covid-19 rules and regulations, making you feel safer when doing drop off and pick up. Management always happy to help with queries.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ladybird Day Nursery is a fantastic place for little ones to learn and explore. My niece attends the nursery and when I have been to collect her I have always been amazed at the amount and variety of toys they have to play with. The staff have always been extremely friendly and I have enjoyed hearing
about what she has enjoyed playing with throughout the day. She talks to me about her time at nursery regularly, I can see how much she thoroughly enjoys attending and how she is learning new skills all the time.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your niece enjoys her time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I went to see my granddaughter at the weekend and was delighted with her vocabulary and general confidence. She has been quite shy in the past but seemed much more outgoing and chatty. I really feel that the nursery has given her more confidence. Her speech is very good and she feeds herself very well.
Again, I feel this is partly down to the routines at lunchtime at nursery. The safety measures put in place during Covid-19 are admirable. All in all, we are delighted with the progress our happy granddaughter is making.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, it is lovely to hear how much your granddaughter enjoys nursery with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter is extremely happy and has learned so much since she started. The staff are really nice, attentive and certainly have a good rapport. All in all, very, very well managed and run and we are so pleased for my granddaughter.

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Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear how much your granddaughter enjoys her time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My niece has come on leaps and bounds since going to nursery here. She loves it and is so creative. Staff are very friendly, helpful and will bend over backwards to help you. Highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, it is fantastic to hear how much your niece enjoys nursery with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of our children have gone through Ladybird Day nursery and we have been hugely satisfied with the care and provision that has been provided for both. The staff are always welcoming, friendly, supportive and above all else care greatly for the children in their care.
The children are treated as
individuals with their personal interests taken into consideration in the provision planned for.

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Thank you for your kind review, it is great to hear how your children have enjoyed nursery with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really pleased we chose to send our little boy to Ladybird. He settled very quickly and is happy to be left there. The staff are very friendly and caring and are always very communicative and tell me about his day. They are happy to work with me around his naps etc. He loves the food he is given
and often wants more helpings. It always smells good and I often want to stay. The rooms have been decorated and equipped to a high standard giving the children the opportunity to explore whilst also having a cosy area to settle down with a book for some quiet time. Security is key and on the odd occasion, I’ve asked another member of the family to collect they always double-check with me.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dropping my child off to Ladybird Day Nursery every week is such a joy and a relief. No, not because I have one less child to contend with for the day. It’s the fact that there has never been any moment that my child has not wanted to attend or I’ve had to persuade her to go. She loves it there! The
staff are amazing, alway happy to help and they have so much enthusiasm. It’s so nice to feel that they genuinely really care and are very supportive. My child always has so much to tell me on the walk home, about her day, what’s she’s been doing etc. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. We will be sad to say goodbye in September.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Ladybird Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted how much your daughter enjoys nursery and time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this setting from 12-months-old. I have been delighted at how they have settled in and become familiar with the routine. The staff are kind and helpful. I would absolutely recommend this nursery.

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Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted how much your children have enjoyed nursery with us.


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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.424)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.424) out of 10 for Ladybird Day Nursery 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 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 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 Ladybird Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 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 3.424 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ladybird Day Nursery is based on 3 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 = 3.25

    • 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.174

  • 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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Meet the Team (15)

Michaela

Michaela Hayward

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2000

I have been at Ladybird Day nursery for over 20 years after doing my level 3 qualification training at one of our sister nurseries at the time. I took over as manager in 2022. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my teenage son.


Zoe

Zoe Lattimore

Job Title: Deputy Manager and Toddler Room Leader

Joined: 2014

I work Monday to Friday and can be found in the Toddler room. I hold a level 3 qualification and have previously worked in our sister nursery in St Ives. In my spare time, I like to socialise with my friends and enjoy travelling.


Theresa

Theresa Carse

Job Title: Room Leader - Under 2's Unit

Joined: 2018

I work Monday to Friday and can be found in the under-two unit. I have been at Ladybird Day nursery since 2018 and hold a level 3 qualification. I have two daughters who I like to spend time with when not at work.


Debbie

Debbie McLeish

Job Title: Room Leader- Preschool Room Leader

Joined: 2006

I work 4 days a week and can be found in the preschool unit. I have been at Ladybird Day nursery for over 15 years and hold a level 3 qualification. I enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures around the world.


Debbie

Debbie Leonard

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2015

I have been at Ladybird Day nursery for several years and hold a level 3 qualification in catering. I have been cooking for 45 years, I enjoy making lots of different treats for the children. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family.


Kaia

Kaia Harris

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

I permanently joined Ladybird in March 2022, although I have been working through an agency at Ladybird for 5 months prior. I am currently studying at university towards my BA honours in Education studies. I can be found in Under 2’s Unit.


Catherine

Catherine Howlett

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

I have recently joined the Ladybird team, I work 4 days a week and can be found in the Under 2’s Unit. I am currently undertaking a level 3 qualification. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, cooking and eating out. I also enjoy painting and Aerial dance.


Shannon

Shannon Mackie

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

I work Monday to Friday and can be found in the Preschool unit. I have been at Ladybird Day nursery since July 2021 and hold a level 3 qualification.


Nina

Nina Phillips

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2017

I work Monday to Friday and can be found in the Under 2's unit. I have been at Ladybird Day nursery since 2017 and hold a level 3 qualification. In my free time, I enjoy taking time to draw and keeping fit.


Karolina

Karolina Cichon

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2016

I work Wednesday and Friday at Ladybird and can be found in the Toddler Unit. I hold a level 6 qualification and I enjoy spending time with my daughter who is at the nursery.


Megan

Megan Dean

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

I work Monday to Friday. I have a younger brother who I help look after, I am very passionate about looking after children and giving them the best chance in life. I started at Ladybird in January 2022, and I can be found in the preschool room. I am currently working towards my level 3 qualification.


Hannah

Hannah Heywood

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

I joined Ladybird in the middle Of April 2022, I love seeing children grow and develop and I’m keen to learn and get my childcare qualification. I am currently working towards my level 3 qualification in childcare. I work Monday to Friday in the preschool room.


Chloe

Chloe Stewart

Job Title: Nursery Assiatant

Joined: 2021

I work Tuesday to Friday and can be found in the under-two’s unit. I have been at Ladybird Day nursery since April 2021 and hold a level 1 qualification.


Pamela

Pamela Wilson

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2019

I have worked for the Bright Stars chain of nurseries for several years. I can be found in the Toddler Unit 4 days a week. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and walking my dogs.


Tejal

Tejal Willett

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

I have been in childcare for nearly 10 years. In my spare time I enjoy socialising, travelling and visiting new places.


Frequently Asked Questions about Ladybird Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Ladybird Day Nursery accepts?

Ladybird Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ladybird Day Nursery Open?

Ladybird Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Ladybird Day Nursery have capacity for?

Ladybird Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is Ladybird Day Nursery to the centre of Huntingdon?

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