Clarence House Ely

183 High Barns, Ely CB7 4RJ
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Care Provided by Clarence House Ely

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alena Purdie (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 8
  • Total Places for Children
  • 44
  • 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 Clarence House Ely

  • Full week £300-£320
    Full day £64-£68
    Half day £33-£36.50
    Funded only sessions are available.
    Fees for 2025.

  • Nutritious meals included in sessions
    Flexible sessions to suit your needs
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Clarence House Ely Reviews (83)

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9.9

Clarence House Ely has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Clarence House Ely has 83 reviews.

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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Clarence House, especially if your little one is joining from the baby room! Our boy's experience has been so positive from the outset and couldn't ask for anything more. Friendly staff, open ended play/learning, well presented rooms, tax free childcare and funded hours and very reasonable
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are so good with all the children. And it is such a lovely welcoming place for the children too. My little man didn't want to go to start with (leaving his mummy) but he now walks in all by himself.
Brilliant nursery.

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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to Ely last year and were thrilled when the manager offered a place for our youngest daughter. Though initially concerned as she was well-settled at her previous nursery, those worries quickly vanished. Soon, she was running in every morning, excited to start her day.
Clarence House offers
a warm, sociable environment with attentive staff who genuinely care. My daughter's serious food allergies were well managed, and we appreciated the regular updates and photos via the app. With both my wife and I working outside of Ely, we were anxious but always felt our child was safe and well cared for.
We're amazed by how many songs she learned and how much she enjoyed making friends. Clarence House is reasonably priced compared to other local nurseries but with no compromise on quality. The staff's commitment makes it a wonderful place. We couldn't be happier with our experience, and our daughter's joy says it all.

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Review from Leah M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have only positives to say about Clarence House in Ely!
Both my boys absolutely thrive here, they love it, they learn loads and their social skills and confidence have skyrocketed.
My eldest will be sad to leave pre-school this year after having such a wonderful time in nursery. My children have
been in all 3 rooms and the staff are always compassionate, attentive and so hardworking!
Thank you so much for all your support over the years!

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children at Clarence House - one in the toddler room and one in pre-school, although our children started in the baby room and toddler room respectively. We have nothing but positive things to say. The staff go above and beyond to connect with the children individually and provide a very
high level of care. They really are amazing! There's a great focus on learning and developing different skills but in really fun ways that engage the children. Both our children continue to thrive and love going to nursery and have formed great friendships there.

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Review from A M (Foster Parent of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clarence House Ely is a warm and inviting nursery. The staff are efficient for managing details and provide a calm and loving environment for the children. My little boy loves to attend. The routines are well planned for the age of the children, involving all types of play that encourage his development.
Sadly,
some parents are put off by the location and those parents miss out on the most loving nursery in Ely.

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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Please read! Clarence House Day Nursery (CHDN), led by the manager, is an exceptional childcare facility, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that allows children to grow independently. The dedicated staff here offer consistent care, focusing on teaching important life skills and creating
a warm and welcoming second home for the children. The nursery's curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote problem-solving, foster creativity, enhance language development, and encourage positive behavior. In addition, CHDN is committed to inclusivity and ensures a safe environment for all children. The staff work closely with parents, ensuring that care is of the highest quality at all times. By choosing CHDN, parents can have peace of mind knowing that their child will receive excellent care and education. Please disregard any negative opinions based on its location, High Barns, because it's all conjecture. CHDN is the best nursery/preschool in Ely.

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Review from Precilia V (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The baby room is absolutely fantastic.
My son goes in straight away and doesn’t even look back or cry.
He has learnt so much. He isn’t even 2 years old and he knows all the music and nursery chimes and dances to them all

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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely Amazing little nursery. Staff go above and beyond to comfort, care and nurture my 2 children. It is clear that the staff put a lot of time and effort into all the children and all of the fun planned activities, mine especially love going to the nursery and they come home thriving! I had
a lot of anxiety around putting my children into nursery, especially my youngest who was only 10 months old at the time, the care that baby room gave my son and continues to give him is heartwarming and I will be forever grateful to them.

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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our first child has been attending Clarence House since we moved to the area, and loves it, and has made lots of great friendships there.
We recently started our second child at Clarence House, and the staff have been so helpful and accommodating in getting her settled. When she needed more time to
settle in, this was clearly communicated and the staff helped put a plan in place so that she felt welcomed and safe. The guiding ethos was always what was best for our daughter. I am hugely appreciative of the effort staff went to in facilitating this process.
We're really pleased with Clarence House!

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Review from Clare L (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery.
Both my sons have been here and have always gone in smiling!
They do fun activities, keep you updated on progress and the staff are always warm and friendly.
I think it says a lot when your child runs in and forgets to say goodbye!
I have not had 1 problem
in the 7 years my children have been going.

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Review from Lucy p (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since he was 1 and it’s been the best start for him. The staff are friendly and approachable and my little boy adores all of them. He’s about to finish preschool and he’s learnt so much from all his teachers. I could’ve placed him in a better place. Highly recommend.

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Review from Jehan M (Father of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife and I have been very happy with the quality of care provided to our toddler by Clarence House, Ely. Our daughter has been with them since she was one year old. She is now three. The staff at Clarence House are excellent. They are warm and friendly, and our daughter really loves them and enjoys
going to nursery. There is a community spirit and a sense that they really care. They are good people there, and it really has helped our daughter thrive and grow.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose this nursery due to the proximity from our house. It is a small and cosy nursery with a perfect number of kids, especially the baby room. Baby room is not overcrowded, every member of staff is absolutely amazing - they look after our little one so well, she made huge progress in terms of social
interactions and she is much more confident than she used to be. Despite the fact that she is still a non-walking baby, she gets included in everything. I am extremely excited that we found Clarence House and that our girl is attending the baby room!

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Review from Shannon M (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Clarence House in January, she’s coming on leaps and bounds with all aspects of learning and speech! I would definitely recommend to people, they have so many activities and always listen to the parents! 10/10

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Review from Musharraf M (Father of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Nursery have been fantastic with my little one, the wide range of activities have helped his development and confidence. I can’t praise them enough. The baby room staff really helped him settle in and now he loves going to nursery and walks in with a smile.

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Review from Laura O (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a mother of my first child I could not be happier of Clarence House Ely! Since day one nurses in the baby room have been absolutely amazing, caring, supportive and very flexible, you can tell they love their job! My son in the baby room since he was 10 months old, has been thriving and learning a
lot and he comes back home ever so chatty, with new songs and new skills that he likes showing off with confidence. They engage in a lot of different activities from sensory play, play role, arts and crafts, singing, as well as independent playing. I enjoy the fact that the nursery has a neutral and calming outlook, no flashy toys or overstimulating environment, just perfect! It is smaller than average so kids receive a high level of attention and care and yet it is very diverse and nurses are willing to go the extra mile to facilitate cultural diversity, for instance with bilingual children like my son, by learning some Italian words! Also a very convenient location in our case!

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with Clarence House Day Nursery. The manager is fantastic, the staff are caring and competent. The children are loved and encouraged. We send our son there because it is good for his development and my sanity, we get regular photos of him having a whale of a time. Our daughter
is now at school but she spent years there and made some fantastic friends. She settled so well into school, largely due to the self-confidence and good start in life that the staff at Clarence House gave her. It's definitely not the largest or flashiest of nurseries but it has everything it needs and the parking is ideal! The staff make it fun and safe for the children and I appreciate the hard work they put in. Another plus point is the diversity of the families that send their children there.

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Review from Marta S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started the nursery in May 2021 and we will continue our journey with Clarence House Ely Preschool from September. The staff and the manager have been great.
My son has improved and grown so much just by going to the nursery. The staff are amazing, they work with the children and they teach
them how to be independent. The children learn something new every day. I love the pictures and little reports they send to monitor our children's progression and activities during the day. I can see my boy happy and... I am thankful and happy too.
Thank you very much, Clarence House Nursery in Ely for your engagement and hard work.

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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 23 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

One of the things that really stood out above all other nurseries in the area is they are far more flexible and accommodating to your needs when you need childcare last minute. There's obviously no guarantee of availability but they have, in my opinion, always tried their best and gone beyond what is
expected. We have been very happy with the friendliness of the staff and the way they form close connections with our kids. In fact, we were so happy with the nursery for our first child that our second child has recently started there. They are good at giving you a rundown of how the day has gone and how much sleep and food your child has had. Our kids come back very happy and have made good friends at nursery. It has also been really nice to get to know the other parents. For me, this nursery is highly recommended. One area for improvement is the camera used for photos on the app could be of higher quality. Other than that we are very happy and thank you so much for all that you do.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.895)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10 for Clarence House Ely 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.895 for Clarence House Ely is calculated as follows: ( (180 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 200 Ratings = 4.895

  • 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 Clarence House Ely is based on 17 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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 17 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarence House Ely

What is the Age Range of Children that Clarence House Ely accepts?

Clarence House Ely accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Clarence House Ely Open?

Clarence House Ely 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 Clarence House Ely have capacity for?

Clarence House Ely has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

How far is Clarence House Ely to the centre of Ely?

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

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