Patacake Day Nursery

Sedley Court, Malta Road, Cambridge CB1 3LW
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Patacake Day Nursery is a private day care nursery situated in a light and spacious building in Sedley Court in Cambridge.

The nursery is conveniently situated with easy access to the A14 and M11 and is only a short walk from Cambridge train station.

Patacake Day Nursery is open full-time from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm caring for children from 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery recently underwent a full refurbishment. The environments have been designed to cater for the individual ages and stages of the children and to provide a caring and nurturing environment which stimulates their curiosity and imagination.

The rooms are equipped with state of the art educational resources, providing environments rich in exciting and engaging learning opportunities and experiences which are tailored to meet children's individual interests.

The nursery's on-site chef prepares all the children's meals fresh on the premises each day and the menus are designed in conjunction with a paediatric dietician.

The nursery also offers extracurricular activities including a gardening activity which is supported by the Royal Horticultural Society’s School Gardening Awards training programme.

Patacake nursery were finalists at the 2023 NMT awards in the SENCO category.

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Care Provided by Patacake Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • James Seaman (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 131
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Patacake Day Nursery

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

  • Short stay visiting can use the drop off spaces outside the nursery, long stay will need to use a side road near by.


Patacake Day Nursery Reviews (130)

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Patacake Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Patacake Day Nursery has 130 reviews.

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Review from Zoe C (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a mother of two children both that go to this wonderful nursery. My first child can not stop speaking all the amazing things he has been doing like exploring the mud kitchen.
My second child has just settled into nursery. The settle went so much better than I thought due to the amount of time
my child has been at home with me. This could have only been done by the amazing staff at the nursery showing so much care and kindness. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your amazing review. We are delighted to hear how happy your children are with us at nursery.


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Review from Zoe O (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely setting with the most genuine staff members making the transition of settling my son in; very easy. Great communication between parents and staff. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone in the area.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. It is great to hear how well received the communication we have in place for our families.


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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son always loved going into nursery and I never had a problem dropping him off which just shows how much he enjoyed his time there. The staff were so attentive to his needs and communication with parents was amazing.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much your son is enjoying nursery, it is also great to hear how beneficial you are finding the communication we have in place.


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Review from Kristy H (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the age of 16 months and stayed until he left to go into reception and loved every minute of it. They show dedication and create a lovely, fun, warm environment for the children. They always welcomed him in the morning, he was always so excited to get there and never wanted to leave.
The staff always gave a good detailed report of his day and what he had been up to and knew his likes and dislikes. Thank you Patacake for everything.

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Review from Eva S (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and caring staff. Every time we pick up our daughter we always get a summary report of her day and activities and by the end of the week we get an email about what has been taught and the activities promoted that week. Communication is very easy and the staff is very flexible. The location
is great in a quiet neighbourhood without lots of traffic making it easy and safe to pick up our kids. I am now expecting another child and really hope to get a place for her here as well. Totally recommend.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much your daughter is enjoying nursery, it is great to hear your positive feedback on the communication in place.


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Review from Chris T (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter went to Patacake and had the most wonderful time and the best care. She had a lot of fun and the resources available were great. The setting is very clean and welcoming. I would highly recommend that any parent who is considering a setting for their child that they use Patacake. It's the
best setting my daughter has attended by far. The staff are all incredibly helpful and passionate about their job.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted how much your daughter enjoys nursery, especially the great resources and staff team we have.


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Review from Danielle T (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter went to Patacake and we were over the moon with the care and play activities that were provided for her. She had amazing relationships with all the staff we felt very confident in leaving her in the care of the wonderful team. As parents, we were kept up to date with everything and were
invited to come to the setting for parents evenings and play days regularly. Very happy with this nursery and the staff highly recommend this setting.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted how much your daughter enjoys nursery, especially the great resources and activities we have.


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Review from J G (Aunt of Child) published on 11 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been amazing through everything that has been going on. They are always very helpful and happy and have made everything very easy. It's lovely to see my nephew run straight in and go to his keyworker. Thank you all for being so amazing.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear how much your nephew enjoys nursery and we have supported you in this difficult time recently.


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Review from Louise P (Aunt of Child) published on 10 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing and I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone. My niece has settled in really well and loves the nursery. It's like a second home for us all. The staff are 100% supportive also.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much your niece enjoys nursery.


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Review from Ian H (Uncle of Child) published on 7 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wow! What a brilliant nursery, my nephew has an amazing time here every single day and the staff make the transition of him being away from home an easy one. He is cared for in an individual way and every effort is made to progress his learning. He has fun and has made lots of little friends. Thank
you.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much your nephew enjoys nursery.


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Review from Louise B (Aunt of Child) published on 6 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nephew has recently started here and is very happy, and settled it great. Whenever I pick him up he is happily playing and always content. It's a lovely setting and always a very welcoming place to enter.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear how much your nephew is enjoying his time with us.


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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one is always eager to go to Patacake and happily runs inside when we arrive. The staff are very caring and attentive, and our key person is always very positive, calm and patient. Communication from management is also excellent, with clear and detailed weekly emails.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much you appreciate the communication we have in place for you.


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Review from S R (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Professional and trained staff, very friendly!
Well organised, clean and safe environment.
Culturally diverse.
Overall, we've had a positive experience, especially during this challenging time!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. It is great to hear how much your child enjoys time with us.


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Review from Lara M (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was apprehensive about putting my child in nursery but I have been thoroughly impressed since my child started at Patacake Day Nursery in Sept 2019. The staff worked hard to settle him in and to reassure me. The feedback was comprehensive and my worries quickly disappeared. In time, my child stopped
clinging to me when I left him and started to beam when I picked him up. He quickly acquired new skills and came home every time with some new little thing that he had learnt. I believe the bonding between the key worker staff and the children at Patacake Day Nursery is key to their success, but this is also coupled with diligent, vigilant and very thorough management which is essential to it's smooth running.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear how much your son is progressing and learning new things with us.


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Review from Pooja N (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Patacake nursery since last fall. She has global development delay and is a bit behind on her milestones compared to other kids of her age. The nursery has been absolutely instrumental in providing the exact kind of support she needs. Thanks to the team at Patacake we
have been seeing improvements every day. She loves attending nursery and absolutely thrives in the kind of nurturing environment that the nursery provides.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear the great support your daughter has received with us.


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Review from Melanie B (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest son currently attends Patacake nursery, he began attending when he was 12 months old and is due to start school in September. His older brother also attended from 12 months of age to when he started school 3 years ago. I feel extremely lucky that both my children have attended this nursery.
My oldest loved it and my youngest does too - picking him up and seeing his happy face after a fun-filled day hanging out with his friends, doing lots of fun things with the brilliant staff team is always a joy. The staff are fantastic, you really feel like this is not just a job to them - they really care about the children and you know your child is in safe hands. I really value their experience and support and this was especially the case when it came to the tricky matter of toilet training my youngest! It will be a very sad day saying goodbye to the nursery when my son leaves to start school, it has been such a huge and important part of our lives for so many years.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear what a positive journey your children have had with us.


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Review from Annabelle (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After three years at Patacake, we can say without a doubt that the care has been amazing throughout our journey with them. The team has contributed to shape our kids into curious, sociable and caring individuals. The kids are always eager to go to nursery and happy to see not only their friends but
the carers. The recent refurbishment of the rooms and the addition of the canteen (and providing all the food) has been a huge bonus for us. In addition, the nursery has been very good supporting bilingual children and open to various culture/traditions, etc. The outdoor is not very big but they have tried to compensate that with toys, playing areas and play in local parks.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much your children enjoy nursery.


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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff and very good communication during lockdown.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. It is great to hear how much you appreciate the communication we have in place for parents.


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Review from Andrew W (Father of Child) published on 16 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery in all regards! Our son has developed tremendously and the staff are all very helpful and patient. We will not hesitate to enrol our second son to the nursery soon too! Thank you.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review. We are thrilled to hear how much your son has developed with us.


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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Patacake since he was 9 months old. The staff have always been very friendly, caring, and professional. The communication from the nursery is excellent and I have always felt understood and heard. My son is always happy when I pick him up and I have never had any concerns about his
care there. The manager is also very helpful and understanding. I viewed several nurseries prior to Patacake and I have to say this is the best one that I have seen in the area. I am so glad that my son was offered a place and would recommend it to anybody.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Patacake Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery and how you have had a great experience with the communication we have in place.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.929)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10 for Patacake Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.929 for Patacake Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (354 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 381 Ratings = 4.929

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Patacake Day Nursery is based on 32 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 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 131 number of registered child places is 26.2, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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 (6)

Kelly

Kelly Hajroussi

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2003

Kelly is the nursery manager and has been at Patacake for 20 years; she is qualified with a level 5 and is the nursery-trained DSL.


James

James Seaman

Job Title: 3rd in charge/room leader

Joined: 2007

James has been at Patacake for 15 years and has a level 3 in childcare as well as leadership and management. He is our nursery SEND lead as well as behaviour management lead as well as running the toddler room.


Philippa

Philippa Shaw

Job Title: 3rd in charge/room leader

Joined: 2006

Philippa has been at the nursery for 16 years and is not only the room leader of the preschool room but is also the nursery ENCO. She is qualified for a level 4 in childcare.


Charlie

Charlie Barry

Job Title: Room leader

Joined: 2019

Charlie is our room leader of the Pre toddlers and over see's under 2's. She is qualified to a level 4 and is the nursery deputy E-safety lead.


Courtney

Courtney White

Job Title: Baby room leader

Joined: 2021

Courtney is our acting baby room leader covering for Rosie who is on Maternity leave. She is qualified for a level 3 and has been with Patacake for a year and a half.


Rosie

Rosie Whitehead

Job Title: Room leader

Joined: 2017

Rosie is our room leader of the baby room and is currently on Maternity leave. She is qualified to a level 3 and has been at Patacake for over 5 years.


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