Longstanton Pre-school

Hatton Park Cp School, Hattons Park, Longstanton, Cambridge CB24 3DL
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  • Longstanton Pre-school, Cambridge
Longstanton Pre-school is an Early Years Alliance childcare service in Cambridge, offering flexible and quality childcare at an affordable price, where parents are encouraged to get involved in the setting’s everyday life.

The pre-school is open term time and offers sessional care for children between the age of two and four years. Activities at Longstanton follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and children are supported by a kind and qualified team to learn and develop through play.

The pre-school uses a solid key person bond to encourage children to learn to their full potential, extending interests to ensure they are stimulated, enthusiastic and engaged in learning.

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Care Provided by Longstanton Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jay Adesina (Early Years Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 10 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 09:00-15:00
    Tuesday 09:00-15:00
    Wednesday 09:00-15:00
    Thursday 09:00-15:00
    Friday 09:00-15:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Longstanton Pre-school

  • Fees
    Pre-school
    Morning half-day session: £24
    Afternoon half-day session: £26
    Full-day session: £50
    Food charge: £1 per day (applies to all sessions)
    ?? Important Update:
    From 1st April 2025, all new children must attend for a minimum of either:


    Two and a half days per week, or
    Five mornings or afternoons per week
    For current children, this requirement will take effect from 1st September 2025.

  • All Voucher schemes, Tax Free Childcare and all government funding accepted

Longstanton Pre-school Reviews (39)

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9.7

Longstanton Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.720) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Longstanton Pre-school has 39 reviews.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have seen huge developments in my daughter's confidence. The staff are all very friendly and so great with the children.
There is always a number of activities everyday that she enjoys and expressed great interest in.

Reply from Jay Adesina, Early Years Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It's been such a joy to see your daughter grow in confidence and really engage with the activities we offer. We're so glad she's enjoying her time with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team!


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Review from Tamara B (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nearly three-year-old child has been attending Longstanton Pre-School since September, and he absolutely loves it! The settling-in process was seamless. I was allowed to stay with him during the first session, followed by a shorter independent session, and by the third session, he was more than happy
to stay for the full morning on his own!
The staff at the preschool are incredibly caring, and my son has developed a wonderful bond with his key worker from the very beginning. It's heartwarming to see how much he enjoys his time there.
Since joining, his speaking skills have improved significantly.
As parents, we also really appreciate the daily updates with pictures, which keep us informed and connected to what he's doing.
The range of activities they organise is exceptional. For example, this week, they had a farm visit, and the children were thrilled to interact with and stroke the animals!
I couldn't be happier with this preschool and would wholeheartedly recommend it!

Reply from Jay Adesina, Early Years Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear your son is enjoying his time with us and has formed such a strong bond with his key person. It's great to know that you also see that his speaking skills have improved, and we're glad you appreciate the daily updates and fun activities like the farm visit. Your recommendation means a lot to us - thank you!


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Review from Bahrije K (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very hard-working management and staff! My daughter is extremely happy and eager every morning to go to preschool. She walks in with such a smile and does not look back!
They have amazing experiences for the children such as a farm visit for some families that may not be able to afford the day out
themselves.

Reply from Jay Adesina, Early Years Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you! We're glad you see the hard work that the team put in! We look forward to providing many more amazing experiences and welcome any suggestions!


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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful preschool my child loves attending. She has recently participated in an animal experience day which she loved! Whenever I have an issue the staff are all very quick to resolve the issue.
They have so many fun activities throughout the week and also give great feedback on areas
we can work on at home to prepare for school next year.
All the staff work so hard to provide an amazing environment for the children to flourish.

Reply from Jasmine Clark, Early Years Assistant Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely comment! We're thrilled to hear your daughter enjoys her time with us. It brings us joy to create memorable learning moments for all the children in our care. Your support means a lot to all of us!


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Review from Helen H (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest just left Longstanton preschool to start big school. He loved his time at the preschool and made some good friendships. He started off a shy, nervous boy and ended up a confident, well-rounded boy, 100% ready for big school. My daughter started at the preschool recently and also loves it.
She doesn't look back at drop off and walks straight in happily. I think this is what every parent wants!

Reply from Jasmine Clark, Early Years Assistant Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so happy that both of your children have/and are thriving within our setting!


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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in really well with the support of the staff. He enjoys going in and comes back with a beaming smile telling me about his days and his teachers.
The teachers are warm and welcoming with clear care for the children.

Reply from Jasmine Clark, Early Years Assistant Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely comments! We are so pleased that he has settled in well, and has already made some really strong friendships!


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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended the preschool for the last 18 months, and now leaves for primary school. She's had so much fun at preschool, the team has worked so hard to provide a fun setting, with new activities and play options daily. They also send photos of the children most days, and it's so great
to get a glimpse into their lives away from us.
For me, the very best thing is the way the staff interact with and support the children. Every single day, without fail, she's greeted with a smile and genuine joy. They encourage her to progress in many areas, but with love, not pressure. They've built relationships with her that I'm so incredibly grateful for - it means so much to know that other adults can care for her and make her feel valued. Last night we read the book they gave her for graduation. And when I read her the dedication they'd included, she cried and said she would miss them so much. If that doesn't show how important a part of her life they've been, what does? Thank you.

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My daughter's experience has been fun and positive! The staff are friendly and welcoming and have been working particularly hard recently. Management is good, always clear, professional and responsive.
Due to the amount of children and their age monitoring the more challenging issues or relationships
is still ongoing. My child has often had bumps, scratches and issues from other children so I think staff need to be more on hand and equipped.
Saying that though they are really approachable and friendly. Thank you for the fun times.

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Review from Syuleybe S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter recently joined the school breakfast club, and it's been a game-changer for our mornings. The combination of nutritious meals and a supportive environment has not only eased our daily routine but also added a positive start to each school day.

Reply from Jay Adesina, Early Years Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your feedback - we're glad to know that our service provides such support for our parents.


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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has had a wonderful experience at the preschool. The staff are so welcoming and really get to know the children. The activities are purposeful and engaging and our child is making good progress. There are regular updates and we feel confident that we can approach staff with questions and that
they will be more than happy to help.

Reply from Jay Adesina, Early Years Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are happy our impact is supporting your child to make good developmental progress and yes, always on hand to help when we can!


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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child enjoys preschool and has plenty of choice of activities. She enjoys the freedom and likes playing with her friends inside and outside. Staff are always friendly and encouraging, taking time to get to know individual children and encouraging independence. Staff communicate with parents at pick
up and drop off and have occasional events where parents are invited. The preschool encourages learning from different cultures. Thank you to all.

Reply from Jay Adesina, Early Years Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback - we're happy to hear how you feel we are supporting your child and that you enjoy our events, we can't wait to welcome you to more!


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Review from Santall H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So happy with Longstanton Pre-school. Very friendly, kind and caring team. Good Management. I'm always kept informed and receive regular emails about information to join groups and or activities etc. with other parents. My son is very happy and walks in by himself in the morning with a big smile on
his face. At pick-up time he also talks non stop telling me all they have done.

Reply from Caroline York, Childcare Operations Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so pleased that your son is enjoying his time with us. The team is going to be delighted by your feedback.


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Review from P A (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Longstanton pre-school is a great place for my son who has special needs. At the moment he is supported by the preschool staff and they are great and kind to him making sure his needs are met. There are resources in the school which allow him to enjoy the time spent there.

Reply from Jay Adesina, Early Years Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I am happy that we are meeting your and your child's needs and will pass this on to the team.


Warm Regards


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Review from Sarah E (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team are always welcoming and friendly, my daughter loves going to the breakfast club. They encourage positive play and activities and I am sent pictures of what she has been up to which is lovely to see.

Reply from Jay Adesina, Early Years Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I'm happy to hear that you appreciate the photos and are satisfied with our care.


Warm Regards


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Review from Nazanin A (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Generally, I am happy with the preschool as I can see my child is happy and comfortable. Also, I can see that preschool is really trying to catch up with any activities nationwide and would like to involve children and their parents in them, like letting us know about the bird-watching event, poetry
competition, providing sports lessons, etc.


The only thing that I can add is that I wish there were two different parts/rooms in preschool in which the real preschoolers (nearly 4 and 4-year-olds) be there with extra activities regarding starting their reception. And also I don't like the wait and queuing!
Thank you for everything.
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Reply from Jay Adesina, Early Years Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

I am glad that generally you are happy with the service. Unfortunately our building doesn't structurally allow for separate rooms, but we can assure you that activities are planned in accordance with children's interests and their individual experiences are tailored to according to their developmental stage and their needs. In terms of the queue, we accept children at 9am on the dot and equally try and release children as quickly as possible at 3pm. Please note you are able to collect slightly earlier if you wish as some parents do.


I can see from your low scores there appear to be many areas where we are failing to meet your requirements. Please be reminded I have an open-door policy and you are free to discuss any issues with me at any time, equally, if you would like to arrange an appointment, that is something I am more than happy to do, as your scoring doesn't meet the standards we have set for ourselves.


Warm Regards


Jay


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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful environment for children to learn and play. Structured yet open, plenty of activities and things to keep them entertained. Staff are fantastic, friendly and caring. My son loves his new school. Thank you very much

Reply from Caroline York, Childcare Operations Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that your son has settled well and is enjoying coming to preschool.


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Review from Felicity L (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter always has a nice time at pre-school. She looks forward to going and tells me what she has been doing when she gets home. The staff organise a lot of fun activities, such as a Rio Carnival, Lunar New Year, and pancake day events, along with dancing and sports. My daughter has made friends
and grown in confidence.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl didn’t start off well with separating herself from me but the staff here are amazing and really helped her to settle in.
She is a different child and thriving thanks to the amazing staff here.
I couldn’t be happier and we will both really miss it when she starts school.
Five star
pre school all the way.

Reply from Caroline York, Childcare Operations Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you so much for your review Laura. We are delighted that your little girl is settled and confident.


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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, supportive and relaxed. It has a wholesome environment, and my daughter enjoys the activities available.
Although it took her a week to settle in, she now loves going and asks to go on the days she isn’t booked in for.

Reply from Caroline York, Childcare Operations Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you for a positive review. We are delighted that your daughter is now settled and enjoys coming to Pre-School.


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Review from Katherine W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to preschool. She has started aged 3 and has a brilliant time (she always cheers on the day she wakes up for preschool).
The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Would highly recommend.

Reply from Caroline York, Childcare Operations Manager at Longstanton Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that your daughter enjoys her time with us at Longstanton Pre-School.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.720)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.720) out of 10 for Longstanton Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.758 for Longstanton Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (107 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 128 Ratings = 4.758

  • 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 4.962 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Longstanton Pre-school is based on 10 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.4 = 0.962

  • 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 (12)

Jay

Jay Adesina

Job Title: Early Years Manager

Joined: 2022

CACHE Level 3 diploma for the children and young people workforce | Designated Safeguarding Lead | SENDCO Designated Personnel | Paediatric First Aid.


Jasmine

Jasmine Clark

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager

Joined: 2021

BA Honours Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies | NVQ Level 3 | Designated Safeguarding Lead | Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) | Equalities Named Coordinator| Paediatric First Aid.


Julie

Julie

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator

Joined: 2019

CACHE Level 3 diploma for the children and young people workforce | Paediatric First Aid | Designated Safeguarding Lead.


Bahrije

Bahrije Kastrati

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Level 4 - Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood Development


Alamelu

Alamelu

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2020

NCFE cache level 3 diploma for the early years workforce (early years educator) | Paediatric First Aid


Marzia

Marzia

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2024

Early years Educator - Level 3 | Paediatric First Aid


Kirsty

Kirsty

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2024

Unqualified


Sinead

Sinead

Job Title: Out Of School Club Assistant

Joined: 2024

Supports in Out of School Club provision.


Sri

Sri

Job Title: Out Of School Club Assistant

Joined: 2024

Supports in Out of School Club provision.


Georgina

Georgina

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2024

Currently on Maternity leave


Olga

Olga

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2023

Paediatric First Aid.


Benedicta

Benedicta

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2024

Works on a flexible basis.


Frequently Asked Questions about Longstanton Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Longstanton Pre-school accepts?

Longstanton Pre-school accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 10 months.

What Days & Hours is Longstanton Pre-school Open?

Longstanton Pre-school is open: Monday 09:00-15:00, Tuesday 09:00-15:00, Wednesday 09:00-15:00, Thursday 09:00-15:00, Friday 09:00-15:00.

How many Children does Longstanton Pre-school have capacity for?

Longstanton Pre-school has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Longstanton Pre-school to the centre of Cambridge?

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

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