Jemima House Day Nursery

2a Swynford Road, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon PE28 4XG
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9.5 47 Reviews
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Jemima House Day Nursery provides nursery care and education for children in a beautiful and modern setting, where children have many opportunities to learn through play, develop and grow. Lead by an experienced team, children have access to stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces which are safe and well-equipped to promote learning and personal development.

Based within the Ermine Street Church Academy, the nursery is located close to the Foundation Stage classes of the adjoining school, which enables them to give children a seamless transition to primary school. Children’s health, happiness and wellbeing are paramount to Jemima House and staff care for each child by supporting their individual and unique needs in a holistic way.

The nursery has access to a music suite, a cookery classroom, a full library and an onsite Forest School area, in addition to the main learning environment.

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Care Provided by Jemima House Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tracey James (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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
  • Parking

  • There is ample parking available


Jemima House Day Nursery Reviews (47)

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Jemima House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.465) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Jemima House Day Nursery has 47 reviews.

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The team are always so attentive and have the children's best interests at heart. I was nervous about my daughter going to nursery, but they quickly put my mind at ease.

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Review from Suzanna (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Jemima House sent my firstborn off to school, now my second child attends the nursery.
There is nothing I could complain about. The staff is wonderful and caring, the setting is clean and organised, the food is good and most importantly, the children are happy.

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Review from Kayleigh (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My child attended this preschool for roughly a year, during this time there were a number of staff changes. Our child was assigned a key worker who on the collection and drop off, clearly didn’t want to interact with me and would leave it for other colleagues to do, which didn’t give a great impression
as we were new to the preschool. I raised concern due to the lack of developmental updates I had received for my child, I understand there should be on average 2/3 per week (My relative manages a preschool) I received updates monthly, the observations were not true to my child’s ability “downgrading”. Shortly after this, my child received a negative observation. When discussing the incident with my child asking what happened I was informed of another child’s name this raised more concerns to me as the timing was very convenient. My child would say to me they didn’t want to go to preschool every day that he/she attended. Having the open-plan rooms meant that is was noisy and chaotic.

Reply from Beverley Taylor-Carson, Operations & Personnel Manager at Jemima House Day Nursery

Thank you for your time this week and once again we’re sorry that in the eight months you were with us, your earliest weeks weren’t everything you had hoped for. I am delighted however that you were as thrilled with us as you said you were at the point at which you left several months ago, and thank you particularly for the lovely words you offered your second key worker - following your first key worker’s tenure ending - on their care, attention and recording/support of your child’s development.


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Review from Abbie H (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Jemima House Day Nursery for three months. He only attends one day a week and has been going since he was 11 months old. The first few weeks he took a bit of time to settle but the nursery girls have all been amazing with him and worked hard to help him settle. Every day they
give you detailed feedback of their day and are so efficient at getting back to any queries you have. Every member of staff remembers every child’s name and always greet us at the start of the day - very welcoming. Their care is exceptional and I never worry about my son whilst he is in their care. Very happy with them - would definitely recommend.

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Review from Emily (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are friendly and lovely, my son loves going and facilities are very good. Also, they mix with all different ages which is great!

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Review from Pauline M (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is clear that the child is at the centre of everything they do. I have observed staff being very friendly and welcoming to parents and carers and it is evident they have a passion for working with children and it is clear to see there is a lot of positive interaction with the children. R has additional
needs the staff have allowed her to develop at her own pace but also encouraging R to achieve the next step in her learning. A member of staff attended all professional meetings that were held to ensure that they were informed of R development and needs. The key worker for R always spoke with the parent of R at the end of each session informing them of what R had been doing during the session in the Nursery.
I have many years of working in an early years setting and I can identify the excellent practice that is happening in this Nursery and in my opinion this Nursery is outstanding in everything that they do. Big 10 out of 10 for this Nursery

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Review from Martin S (Grandfather of Child) published on 18 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I called early to pick up my grandchild and was stunned by the behaviour of the class: the carers had total control, total respect from the class, which had obviously been earnt by engaging with them, not disciplining them. If only all day care nurseries were like this!!

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Review from Amanda B (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has an outstanding approach to everything. Staff are very friendly and approachable. The information they provide about your child's day is very detailed.
My child has additional needs. They meet above and beyond each need. Within a few months of my child joining, her development improved
dramatically. They use Makaton for her and involve all the children in the setting so she can communicate with her friends.

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Review from Squire M (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter joined this nursery she has come on leaps and bounds, the manager and the team are completely committed to ensuring that not only the environment is safe but also enjoyable. The manager and her team clearly are passionate about what they do and you can see this from the moment you
step into the nursery my daughter absolutely loves going and sometimes doesn't even want to come home because she enjoys it so much.


My daughter has developmental delays and at her previous nursery, she wasn't supported particularly well whereas when she started at Jemima House she has been supported from day one with the manager and her team taking a clear interest in her development and even adapting their and the whole nursery's approach to support.


I couldn't thank the nursery enough for their support over the past year and would without a doubt recommend this nursery to anyone.


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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely new open plan nursery in a new area which is well managed. The staff seem to enjoy their job and this is reflected by the way the children seem very happy to go off and spend their day there.

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Review from Aimee S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't recommend this nursery enough! Staff are lovely, the venue clean, spacious and well laid out and the thought and effort that goes into planning doesn't go unnoticed. Communication is great and as a parent to a full-time attendee, I am constantly amazed at hearing everything that's gone on throughout
the day. My little one has flourished, settled in immediately and thoroughly enjoying himself!

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Review from Katie T (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started here in January and has been attending for 6 weeks. She moved from her previous nursery due to a house move. We are so pleased with how quickly she has settled and how happy she is each morning going to the nursery. The staff are brilliant and the manager is always very present
and helpful. We get a thorough handover each day and informed of her learning through the Parent zone app which is great. We also get weekly emails about the planning and communication is always good.

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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled very well into Jemima House, following a sudden move from his previous nursery. The staff are friendly, caring and very genuine. I feel his educational and emotional needs are met and love the number of crafts and creative activities he does.

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Review from Leanne S (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When we had to move our little boy from his nursery at short notice, the staff at Jemima House Day Nursery did an exceptional job not only putting our minds at ease but also settling our toddler in with them. We couldn't be happier with Jemima House Day Nursery, our little boy loves it. The facilities
are excellent and the staff are kind, caring and the staff are kind, caring and attentive. We have been very impressed with the menu, the activities offered and love all the network that comes home. We would not hesitate to recommend Jemima House Day Nursery.

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Review from Katie R (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 11-month-old daughter has been at Jemima House for 8 weeks now on 2 day weeks, and has settled in brilliantly. It was quite an emotional time for myself putting my daughter into nursery, but the staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and encouraged me to phone regularly if I was
worried, which was very reassuring.
Every time we collected our daughter, the key worker, as well as the other staff, made sure they told me how she had got on and explained her day in detail, including any concerns they had.
The Parentzone app has been really enjoyable for both my husband and I, we love to log in during our day to see what our daughter is up to, and the toys and activities she's been involved in.
Our daughter has advanced so much in a short space of time, she's confident, happy and is developing so many social skills. She's kept busy, enjoys a variety of different activities and loves the staff there.

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Review from Martin L (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very clean and well-run nursery, lots of brand new learning equipment and all open plan environment so staff can see the children at all times and help each other quickly when needed.


The staff are very friendly and my daughter is really happy here, every day I collect her I receive a written report

on what she has eaten and drank and a list of all the activities she has been involved in.


It is also a quick hand over and picks up the process, all really organised. Overall a modern, friendly well organised nursery.


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Review from Julia (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely new nursery Jemima House Day Nursery on the new Alconbury Weald Development. Bright, clean and very good security. Linked to the new primary school.
The staff are so friendly and welcoming to my grandson. They always have a smile on their faces and each child is like their own. Would
highly recommend as the Manager clearly appoints the best staff.

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Review from Claire F (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled very well at nursery, the range of activities is fantastic and she is always very animated about her day. Communication has been fabulous, the staff always have time for a chat at the beginning of the day and let us know what she has been up to at the end of the day.We get a
regular newsletter which is helpful. I like how they go into the school hall for lunch. The facilities overall are amazing we are lucky to have this on our doorstep.

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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to the nursery since April 2017 - with this being my first child, I was very apprehensive returning to work and leaving my daughter at nursery. All the team at Jemima House have been wonderful, I feel my daughter is very well looked after when in their care. My daughter has
settled in very well and I can see that attending the nursery has supported her development.

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Review from Carissa R (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Jemima House truly care about the children and enjoy their jobs. My daughter is always greeted with a smile. When I pick her up at the end of the day, they do a wonderful job of summing up the day's activities and my daughter's participation. I also appreciate how the workers gave extra
effort to introduce preferred activities while she was adjusting at the start of her time at nursery. My daughter arrives every day excited to enter the building.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.465)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.465) out of 10 for Jemima House 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 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 4.896 for Jemima House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (86 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.896

  • 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 4.569 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Jemima House Day Nursery is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.4 = 0.769

  • 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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