Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech)

Blackberry House, 255 Norwich Road, Wisbech PE13 3UT
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9.9 42 Reviews
  • Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech), Wisbech
Blackberry House Day Nursery is a nursery provider for children from 0-5 years in Wisbech.

Awarded Outstanding by Ofsted 2013, staff are passionate about providing children with opportunities to expand and develop their learning with a daily structure of sessions.

This enables the children to have continuity and structure with their learning and make the most extra activities.

The nursery has introduced meal bundles which include lunch and dinner for £6 to make it easier for parents, also for older children there is before and after school club for all children aged from 4-7 years.

Forest schools give freedom, space and natural resources for children to plan and promote their own physical development through play. The woodlands at the Wisbech setting are perfect for a Forest School.


Along with key learning, extra activities including All4Sports, help children learn essential sports and fitness skills whilst ensuring they have fun and enjoy themselves.

All of the children get the opportunity to enjoy sports whatever their ability.

Trained nursery staff work with children in the cookery club, Little Chefs. This club teaches the children where food comes from and allows them to participate in growing their own produce and making sweet and savoury delights exploring foods from other cultures.

Children get involved with the gardening club and music club. The music club helps the body and mind work together. By exposing the children to music during early development it helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words.

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Care Provided by Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Elizabeth Palo (Deputy Head of Early Years' )
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 58
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech)

  • A 5% discount is available for any sibling who attends and or those in receipt of a Blue Light Card.


    NB: Discount applies to the eldest child for full Day Care only. Funded places are not eligible for discounts.


    0800 – 1800 = 10 hour session,
    0900 – 1700 = 8 hour session,
    0800 – 1530 = 7.5 hour session,
    0900 – 1500 = 6 hour session,
    0800 – 1400 = 6 hour session,
    1300 – 1800 = 5 hour session.
  • Parking

  • Onsite car park, with labelled bays for all customers.


Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech) Reviews (42)

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Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech) has 42 reviews.

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Review from Rhya T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been at Blackberries for over two years and is now coming up to her last few months before school. She loves going, she loves the staff and I couldn’t fault them with how they treat her. She has come on leaps and bounds with getting ready for school and this is due to their constant
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Blackberry House has been fantastic with my son for the year he has been with them. Nothing has been too much trouble for them, and we have seen an amazing improvement in his social skills and confidence. The staff obviously care for the children, and each child is treated as an individual. They take
a genuine interest in each child's hobbies and interests and use this during the children's day to enhance and encourage learning. Despite my anxieties at first, I am really happy my son goes to Blackberry House! Caring staff, great experience and opportunities, and my son always comes home happy after having a great day!

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to Blackberrys! She has been attending for the past year and has grown in confidence and they have encouraged and supported her development. She especially loves playing outside in the play area. The staff are brilliant and very supportive of us as a family. Thank you to everyone!

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery for over a year now and I cannot fault the nursery for anything. He always comes out with a big smile on his face and I'm always given so much detail about his day during a handover. All the staff have been absolutely amazing and are always happy to offer extra support
when required. A few months ago my son would find it a challenge to interact with other children, but since they have given him additional support I am so happy to hear that he is starting to engage in play with other children at his own pace. I could not imagine my child attending another nursery. Definitely the best setting with the most friendly staff.

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff have been supportive and helpful in my child's journey. They identify any areas of need and put a plan in place to support each child. They have made toilet training easy on us as busy parents. Our child feels safe and secure in the nursery, we can tell from his behaviours and what he says
about the nursery. The ladies all seem friendly and approachable and like they truly care about the children.

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Review from Kaymet T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff with so much heart and a caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing our daughter get excited about going to daycare here. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualised way. We’re very thankful to the whole team.

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Review from Agnes B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am absolutely happy with this Nursery. All the staff are very helpful and reliable. My daughter is very settled and confident. She likes everyday activities. She is ready for school, she knows much more about letters and numbers than my sons knew after reception class.

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Review from Nicole H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 young children moved in seamlessly after only 1-hour introduction session. In the first week, I could see big learnings in my eldest for personal conduct re-washing hands, brushing teeth, and safety rules which she enjoyed flaunting before! In 1 session with her carer, she went from little terror
to little angel. I have been very impressed with the multiples in the first 10 days. I'm very happy I chose Blackberries for my 2 tots.

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Review from Danielle H (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every member of staff has helped my twin sons settle in the nursery and gave them a sense of happiness and security during their time at nursery, now they really enjoy it! The staff are very supportive and enthusiastic in being able to tell us after every session what our children have been doing. Great
job all round!

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Review from Charlie (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Blackberry House for over a year now. When the nursery re-opened after the first lockdown, I was a little apprehensive but after seeing and reading about all the work the team had put into making the nursery safe for the children's return, I felt happy to send my son back.
I was worried that when the schools shut again in January, the nursery was going to shut again which would've been stressful for myself and my husband as I am a front line worker, meaning my husband would have to take time off work. I was pleased with the way the Blackberry House Team communicated to us regularly how they are able to stay open and what extra precautions they have taken in order to keep the staff, children and parents safe. My son thoroughly enjoys going to Blackberry and he is really developing well with thanks to the Blackberry House Team.

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Review from Charlotte F (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Staff are very helpful and committed to their work. The nursery manager is excellent and has always been helpful. Our son was late speaking but since going to Blackberry House he has come on in leaps and bounds, with their help. The food menu is excellent. My son loves going, runs
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Review from Jade F (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one loves Blackberry House Nursery she gets so excited every time she goes.
The staff are lovely and always happy and smiling even through these times always have face coverings on when greeting and when in the nursery settings. COVID questionnaire done every week and if not complete then
your child can’t enter the setting which I think is fair! I’m so glad I chose Blackberry House for my little one's nursery, her speech and vocabulary in the last few months has gone from strength to strength. Can not thank the team at Wisbech Blackberry House Nursery enough for everything they do for my little one, nothing is ever too much. 100% recommendation.

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Review from Alison G (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child really enjoys attending Blackberry House and comes out happy and full of talk about what he has been doing. As a staff, they are very good with communication, and you can tell they genuinely care about the children.
They haven’t seem phased by the ‘new normal’ and I feel safe for my child
to attend even when schools are closed.
I really like being able to see their updates on social media about what the children have been doing. Overall I would happily recommend Blackberry House Wisbech.

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Review from Vaida A (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the nursery facilities and staff. My daughter is very welcome, happy and safe in this place. She feels and calls it like the second home for her. Staff are very professional and caring. Also in these unpredictable times, they provide the best start for the later years at school.
I am very happy with this place and wish the best of luck in the future.

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Review from Clare H (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Blackberrys is a very good nursery. The communication from staff to parents is very good. My little boy always is happy and excited to go in. I feel like the staff are warm and friendly. If I have had any issues, the Manager has contacted me and assisted me promptly. I really like the new food menu
and feel like he has nutritious meals whilst at nursery. I feel the staff have helped with my little boys' confidence in different areas.

Reply from Bradley, Strategy & Operations Leader at Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech)

Thank you for your continued support, we very much appreciate it.


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Review from Beth M (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at Blackberries. Staff are always attentive to children and meet all needs. Day trips out are excellent. Very pleased with our overall experience.

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Review from K N (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love my children being at this nursery. I could not wish for any better. Amazing staff team and so attentive to the children's needs. I will be sad to see my kids move onto big school. They've settled so well and it's like a second home to them. Thank you all so much.

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Review from A Y (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It's been a massive change from where she came from to where she is now. Being in Blackberry House she is flourishing she is coming on leaps and bounds with her development.

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Review from Holly M (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter's confidence and eating have come on in leaps and bounds since starting nursery. We are very happy overall.

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Review from G J (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has grown up so much since joining. He has developed brilliantly and has come on so strong. I am so pleased with Blackberry house and the staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech) 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.908 for Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech) is calculated as follows: ( (225 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.908

  • 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 Blackberry House Day Nursery (Wisbech) is based on 19 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 19 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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