Godmanchester Pre-School

Butcher Drive, Godmanchester, Huntingdon PE29 2NL
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9.9 67 Reviews
  • Godmanchester Pre-School, Huntingdon
Godmanchester is a dedicated early years childcare provider based in Cambridgeshire. It is close by to local amenities and transport links.

A member of the Early Years Alliance, this high-quality setting provides a dedicated key person for each child in the provision.

This warm and welcoming nursery offers a safe and secure environment for young children to learn and grow.

Healthy snacks are provided daily for children to enjoy.

Godmanchester is a plastic-free setting which means they have eliminated as much single-use plastic as they can from the setting. They aim to continue to build upon their environmental challenge to create a setting which is sustainable and supportive of their children's future.

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Care Provided by Godmanchester Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Samantha Sinclair (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 9
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:45-14:45
    Tuesday 08:45-14:45
    Wednesday 08:45-14:45
    Thursday 08:45-14:45
    Friday 08:45-14:45
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Godmanchester Pre-School

  • Current fees are: £23.00 per 3 hours session for 2, 3 and 4-year-old's, and £46.00 for a full day (08:45am - 2:45pm for 2, 3 and 4 year old's).


    Children are eligible for funding in the term following their third birthday. All 3 and 4 Year olds can access funded hours, and if eligible up to 30 funded hours.


    If your child is two-years old, your child may be eligible to attend the 2 year old funded childcare programme.

  • All fee's are subject to review and advance notice will be given of any changes.


    To check eligibilty please contact the setting for more information or go to Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV UK


    If your child is two-years old, your child may be eligible to attend the 2 year old funded childcare programme. Apply online - Funded hours for eligible 2 year olds - Cambridgeshire County Council.


    For more information on available childcare funding including Tax-Free Childcare - GOV UK, and/or childcare costs please contact the Families Information Service (FIS).

Godmanchester Pre-School Reviews (67)

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9.9

Godmanchester Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Godmanchester Pre-School has 67 reviews.

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Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all polite and supportive.
My son really enjoys his time at preschool and they cater for all his interests and needs.

Reply from Kerry Maltby at Godmanchester Pre-School

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter really enjoys attending her preschool.
Teachers are attentive and caring and really inventive with learning approaches.
Very happy and settled.

Reply from Kerry Maltby at Godmanchester Pre-School

Thank you!


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Review from Kate G (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since starting in February my daughter has had a wonderful time.
She has settled really well with lots of help from the staff and made lots of friends.
It's lovely to see them all playing so nicely together.
We love hearing all about her day and the many things she has done and learnt.
She loves
the yoga and the animal visit was a huge hit.
A fantastic setting with lovely staff who want the best for all the children.

Reply from Kerry Maltby at Godmanchester Pre-School

Thank you!


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Review from Martin F (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves attending pre-school every day. The setting provides an ideal learning environment with adequate play spaces and toys. Children are encouraged to pick up a book to read at home every day.
Staff are very knowledgeable, caring and understanding, and fully support assisting the
children's development.
Cannot wait for my younger child to start attending. Keep the good work up!

Reply from Kerry Maltby at Godmanchester Pre-School

Thank you.


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Review from Lynda W (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Granddaughter started here the first day of opening and with the patience and support of the staff, she settled in quickly.
She loves going to preschool to see her friends and is confident to speak to the staff about her needs.
She always comes out happy and skips home talking about her day.
The setting has a vast variety of activities both inside and out for the children to use and learn through play.
It is a lovely friendly setting and so glad it set up in Godmanchester.
The staff are only too happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Nothing is too much trouble.
My Granddaughter has grown in confidence and independence during her time here, and it Is thanks to the staff that my Granddaughter is now ready to move on to "Big School" (as she says) in September.

Reply from Kerry Maltby at Godmanchester Pre-School

Thank you, it's been a pleasure.


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Review from Niccolas C (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery, lovely staff and my child adores and enjoys going to nursery. Having used other nurseries before I can safely say that from my experience Godmanchester Pre-school exceeds all my expectations.

Reply from Kerry Maltby at Godmanchester Pre-School

Thank you so much! We love our work and are glad you love our setting!


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Review from Lucy Anne W (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves his pre-school.
He is very settled and content. I have had lots of support from his key worker and other staff members. They go above and beyond to help me be the best parent I can be. I never worry about my child as I know he is in very safe hands. Since starting pre-school,
my child has gained so many skills and he's learnt so much.

Reply from Kerry Maltby at Godmanchester Pre-School

We would like to thank you so much for this lovely review.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.945)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10 for Godmanchester Pre-School 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 4.945 for Godmanchester Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (190 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.945

  • 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 Godmanchester Pre-School 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, 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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Meet the Team (9)

Sam

Sam

Job Title: Early Years Manager

Joined: 2022

Manager,
Designated Safeguarding lead,
First Aider


Jess

Jess

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager

Joined: 2022

Deputy Manager, Safeguarding Lead,
Key person, First aid


Ayshea

Ayshea

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator

Joined: 2017

Key person, SENDco, First aid


Kathryn

Kathryn

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2019

Key person, Safeguarding lead.


Kelly

Kelly Featherstone

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2020

Key person, First aid


Louise

Louise Brown

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2021

Key person, Safeguarding Lead, First aid


Tracy

Tracy Arno

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

- Key person
- First aid
- Child Protection


Nicole

Nicole

Job Title: Currently on maternity leave - Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2023

Early Years Assistant, First aid


Sienna

Sienna

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Assistant Early Years Educator


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