Shelford Day Nursery

3 High Green, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5EQ
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9.0 6 Reviews
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Care Provided by Shelford Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Kanit Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Deborah Parfitt (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 & May half term

Funding & Fees Guide for Shelford Day Nursery

  • Available on request, please call us for more information.


  • Parking
  • Free parking outside the nursery.


9.0

Shelford Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.044) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Shelford Day Nursery has 6 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Shelford Day Nursery for two years, since August 2022. He started in the Explorers Room before moving up to the Inventors Room when he turned three. The nursery is a beautiful space both inside and out. And the staff are exceptionally good. Our son has thoroughly enjoyed his time
at the nursery and we are very sad to be leaving (to start primary school). The staff are warm, and caring and strive for and achieve a high-quality play-based education. The in-house cook provides a brilliant healthy menu. We were fortunate enough to secure a part-time place and that worked for our family's needs. Wish he could stay longer!

Reply from Deborah Parfitt, Nursery Manager at Shelford Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that your son had such a positive experience at Shelford Day Nursery over the past two years. It's wonderful to know that he enjoyed his time in both the Explorers and Inventors Rooms and that you found our environment, staff, and play-based education approach to be exceptional. We take great pride in providing a nurturing and stimulating space for children, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that our efforts made a difference in your son's early years. We're also glad that our healthy menu met your expectations and that the part-time schedule suited your family's needs. We will miss having your son with us, but we're excited for him as he embarks on his next adventure in primary school. Wishing him all the best, and thank you again for being a part of our nursery family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going here for the last two years. We couldn't be happier with his time here. Every morning he's happy to go, no fights or grumbles! The staff are wonderful and you can tell they really care about the children. There are always enough of them that they can dedicate enough time to each
child and they strike a great balance between being friends and teachers with the kids. We really like the educational aspect of the nursery and know from talking to parents whose children attend other places that they truly learn more at Shelford and have more structure. Having said that, it's all done in a playful way. The food options are excellent and they really keep the kids engaged with field trips and events. They've helped prepare my son for school so well that I have zero concerns. I'd happily recommend this place to anyone. It's not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.

Reply from Deborah Parfitt, Nursery Manager at Shelford Day Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are delighted to hear that your son has enjoyed his time at Shelford Day Nursery over the past two years. It's fantastic to know that he's always happy to come to nursery and that you've felt confident in the care and education he's received. Our team is dedicated to providing a balanced and nurturing environment where each child feels valued, so it's wonderful to hear that you've noticed the genuine care our staff have for the children. We are also pleased that you appreciate the structured, yet playful, approach we take to early education, and that it's given you peace of mind as your son prepares for school. Thank you for recommending us and recognising the value in the care and education we provide. We're grateful to have had your son with us and wish him all the best in his new adventures at school!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Both my children love it and always come home happy. Very caring and understanding staff who also keep the days interesting with a variety of activities and curriculum. Would highly recommend it to all parents in the area.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the 4th nursery my child has attended due to house moves and this has been the best overall. The staff are simply wonderful, so caring and nurturing towards the children. And it’s a thriving environment to learn. There are always new focused topics of education, new experiences and engaging
activities. My son loves it so much he asks to go there on a weekend! It feels safe, good healthy food, and we get regular feedback on the child’s development.
Getting childcare in Cambridge is really difficult, we were so blessed that Shelford Day Nursey had a place vacant!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team clearly care about the kids in their care. Our child has really developed since joining the nursery, becoming more confident and curious about the world around them. The nursery work hard to keep parents involved, and we enjoyed attending open events at the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We recently transferred our child to this nursery, and we're thrilled with the experience. The manager is outstanding, and the entire staffing team are both engaging and supportive. The integration of curriculum into play strikes a perfect balance in teaching without being too overwhelming for any child.
The convenience of the nursery providing nappies, along with on-site freshly cooked meals that rotate weekly, has significantly simplified our daily routine and ensures a balanced diet for the child. The modern and well-maintained facilities set this nursery apart from others we explored. Highly recommend it for parents contemplating nursery placement for their child

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.044)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.044) out of 10 for Shelford 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 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 4.944 for Shelford Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 4.1 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Shelford Day Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.5

  • 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 Shelford Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Shelford Day Nursery accepts?

Shelford Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Shelford Day Nursery Open?

Shelford Day Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Shelford Day Nursery have capacity for?

Shelford Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Shelford Day Nursery to the centre of Cambridge?

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