Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

High Street, Fen Drayton, Cambridge CB24 4SJ
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9.7 51 Reviews
  • Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton, Cambridge
Located in a beautifully converted old school in the quiet village of Fen Drayton, Sunhill Fen Drayton Nursery is a truly unique, warm and homely nursery in the heart of the community. The setting follows a Montessori approach to education, which prioritises the growth and development of each child, in a supportive and engaging space designed for them to learn and thrive.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

Babies join the nursery in the Stars Room and as they grow and develop, toddlers transition into the Sunbeams Room. These rooms have their own garden with slides, a mud kitchen, a water play area, a sandpit, a discovery area, seesaws and a rocking horse. The nursery encourages independence skills and children are able to free flow between indoor and outdoor areas throughout the day.

When children are 3 years old, they transition into the pre-school room. The children in pre-school have their own garden with 2 climbing frames, a mud kitchen, a construction area, a literacy area, a maths area, a water play area, a sandpit, and a canoe. Free flow is also encouraged between the indoor and outdoor space.

Inside, the rooms are warm and welcoming complete with carefully selected resources to enrich the children’s learning and development.

Thanks to the nursery's picturesque setting, the children will often go on walks around the village to visit the local nature reserve, shops and the church, helping to extend and enrich the children’s learning beyond the nursery setting.

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Care Provided by Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Helen Ince (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Total Places for Children
  • 43
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

  • AM/PM Session £50.60
    Full Day Session £80.70

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • Parking at the front of the nursery for parents and visitors.


Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton Reviews (51)

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Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton has 51 reviews.

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Review from Jess S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So pleased with this nursery, staff are so friendly and welcoming. My son struggles with drop off time but there's always someone there to give him a cuddle and offer some toast! The staff really care and are very accommodating, always very quick to respond to emails and queries I may have.
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such a variety of meals and activities for the children. Just had my second child and already registering him to join this nursery when my maternity leave ends!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Knowing how the team has supported you with drop-offs to make your son feel comfortable is terrific. We care about each child and their family, so it's great to know our efforts are making a difference. Congratulations on the arrival of your second child; we look forward to welcoming your newest addition to the nursery!


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Review from Robin T (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Really love Fen Drayton nursery. The staff are always friendly, positive and welcoming and my daughter loves it there. My only negative comments are that the building is a bit tired and there's a steady - if understandable - turnover of staff.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

We're so happy to hear your daughter loves her time with us. We appreciate your thoughts on the building and staff turnover and will continue to work on improvements.


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Review from M D (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter always enjoys her time at Sunhill Fen Drayton and takes in a wide range of fun and educational activities. Her number language and interpersonal skills have improved quickly and she often talks about her time in nursery/preschool when at home. The team at Fen Drayton are brilliant and clearly
work hard to provide a fun and productive environment for the children.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

We're so pleased to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us and benefiting from the activities we provide. It's great to know that her language and interpersonal skills are progressing well and that she's excited to share her experiences at home.


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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're so pleased that we found Sunhill for our little one.
We love the smaller setting and that it doesn't feel clinical. Our little one is always happy at nursery and the staff are lovely and feel like family.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

We are really proud of our home-from-home environment. It is lovely to read how happy your little one is in our care. Thank you for leaving us a review.


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Review from Kelsey D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot fault this nursery, the staff are all lovely and helpful. My daughter only started in January and is showing signs of needing additional help. Management have been nothing but amazing in explaining the process to me and directing me to the relevant teams. Cannot wait to see my daughter develop
even more with the help of Sun Hill Fen Drayton!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

We are delighted to have you and your daughter in our nursery family. We look forward to continuing to support you so your daughter is happy in our care and meets her development milestones.


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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We switched our son from a very busy, chaotic setting to Sunhill and have been delighted with the care and attention at this school setting. He's gained so much confidence and is very happy and settled. The setting itself is old and tired, but the staff are lovely.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. We are delighted to read how well your son has settled that you are happy with our care. We will pass on your feedback to the appropriate departments.


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Review from Callum C (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton provides excellent care and creates a supportive environment for learning and personal development. The room lead and other teachers in the preschool room (3-4 year olds), where my child is, are particularly excellent. They are enthusiastic, caring and clearly invested
in helping the children have fun and develop into confident children who are well-prepared for school. They routinely look for ways to stretch the children, finding different exercises to engage them in areas of their interest.

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Review from F B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not thank the staff that look after my daughter enough, from my child’s second visit I knew I had made the right decision in trusting this nursery, to take excellent care of my child. The staff are welcoming and reassuring and really care about the individual child and strive to get the best outcomes
for my child from making sure she feels emotionally secure to meeting her next developmental milestones. I have seen my child go from strength to strength waving me off in the morning and telling me who she is going to play with when she gets to nursery. Staff make sure I’m happy with transitional changes as she’s recently moved from babies to the toddler room and I get lovely photos and daily feedback about all the activities she has taken part in.

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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are warm and friendly but also calm which really helped my daughter settle in. She loves going to nursery, there are always lots of activities and I like that they try and use the outdoor space as much as possible.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Yes, we're outside in all weathers but can't wait for the sun to start shining a bit more!


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Review from N I (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All my 3 children have attended the nursery, my youngest is still there. The staff are all caring and really know my child, she is welcomed warmly every day and the staff knows what my child needs to start her day. My child has activities set up to her interests and likes. My child gets to explore the
outside area and loves the mud kitchen. All food at the nursery is cooked fresh every day by the nursery chef and will try and adapt the menu where possible to support my child's needs. We also like the Montessori approach the nursery has adopted with activities to support this in each room.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

That is wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing so much with us.


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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m really happy with Sunhill Day Nursery. My little boy finds nursery drop-offs difficult; however, the ladies are always there to comfort him and help him settle. I love receiving regular updates on the app about the day's activities and seeing photos. I also love that the nursery offers home-cooked
meals for the children, which is great, as it means they get to try a variety of foods and new flavours. Overall, I think that the nursery is a very happy place for the children to be, and its home-from-home setting provides the children with a really safe space to learn and grow.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you so much for your review; we really appreciate it!


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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with really caring staff. Even the chef does an amazing job of caring for my daughter. One member of staff does such a great job of making sure my daughter settles quickly, as she always gets a bit teary at the drop-off (as do I!).

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you so much for your review; we really appreciate it!


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Review from B D (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is very happy at this small and friendly nursery, having been attending for nearly two years. She enjoys the home-cooked food and looks forward to seeing her friends and staff each day.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you so much for your review; we really appreciate it!


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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 30 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby settled in really well with the staff. After a couple of months in the nursery, he doesn't want to come back home some days. There is fresh food prepared every day, and they have adapted the menu for my child, who has some food allergies. They work with the Montessori approach, which is great.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you so much for your review; we really appreciate it!


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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are very happy with our experience of the nursery. This is our third child who has attended Sunhill Nursery Fen Drayton. The staff are patient and kind and have accommodated our daughter’s needs. The preschool room is a great space. She looks forward to coming and has fun.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your lovely feedback! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Vickie P (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has grown in the 6-years I have been using it with my two girls. However, you still get the friendly face and family atmosphere from its smaller beginnings, and my daughter comes home and tells me all about the exciting activities they do each day. The food is also excellent, and she often
has seconds!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your positive comments! We always aim to provide a home-from-home environment in our nurseries, so we are delighted to hear that your daughter has settled well and is enjoying the activities that the nursery offers!


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Review from John P (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children have been going here since 2018, and both absolutely love it. The staff are great and foster a really warm, caring environment where the children seem to thrive. Activities are really varied, with lots of outdoor time and also really flexible and accommodating with helping our children
have the chance to celebrate festivals like Chinese New Year. We'd definitely recommend it to others.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review!


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Review from Rory G (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are really helpful and give us great feedback on terms of how our daughter is getting on. She seems to love it there, which is a reflection of the great staff they have there. The food she eats is freshly made and healthy, and the amount of activities they do keep her busy.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for such positive comments!


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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have attended the nursery and loved it. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the children love going - I frequently get “‘my nursery” shouted from the car as we drive past on a “non-nursery” day.
The holiday club is also brilliant; my eldest has attended this before and thoroughly
enjoyed it. She also enjoyed being reunited with some of her old friends and the staff that she used to see weekly.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

Thank you for such positive comments and for taking the time to write this review!


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Review from Clare W (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to nursery, and that is a testament to the hard-working and caring staff. The activities they plan make his day fun, and we love seeing the photos posted on the app. They offer such a variety of food, which has really helped the wearing process and ensured our son will
try anything given to him. We cannot thank his key worker and the manager enough!

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.749)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10 for Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.749 for Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton is calculated as follows: ( (130 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.749

  • 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 Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton is based on 14 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 43 number of registered child places is 8.6, which has been reached with 14 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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Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

Qualifications: Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3


Frequently Asked Questions about Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton

What is the Age Range of Children that Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton accepts?

Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton Open?

Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton 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 Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton have capacity for?

Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton has capacity for a total of 43 Children.

How far is Sunhill Day Nursery Fen Drayton to the centre of Cambridge?

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

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