Which pre-schools in CB22 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 3 miles of CB22 include Sawston Nursery, Duxford Preschool. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in CB22 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in CB22?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in CB22

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of CB22, Cambridge, and 7 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 2
Good: 5
After-school clubs: 8

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Directory listingWhittlesfordCambridge · CB22 4NE

Whittlesford, Cambridge

Whitsers

The Memorial Hall, Mill Lane · CB22 4NE

1.4 miles from CB22

OfstedGoodJun 2021Sessional28 places

A sessional nursery in Cambridge, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2021. Registered for 28 places and run by Whitsers Pre-School Playgroup CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingGreat ShelfordCambridge · CB22 5EQ

Great Shelford, Cambridge

Shelford Day Nursery

3 High Green, Great Shelford · CB22 5EQ

1.5 miles from CB22

OfstedGoodJun 2024Full day care64 places

A full day care nursery in Cambridge, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 64 places and run by Kanit Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingSawstonCambridge · CB22 3GB

Sawston, Cambridge

Jigsaw Preschool

c/o THE BELLBIRD PRIMARY SCHOOL, Link Road · CB22 3GB

1.6 miles from CB22

OfstedGoodSep 2023Full day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Cambridge, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 42 places and run by Jigsaw Preschool CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSawstonCambridge · CB22 3UW

Sawston, Cambridge

Sawston Nursery

Tannery Road, Sawston · CB22 3UW

1.8 miles from CB22

OfstedOutstandingJan 2024Full day care68 places

A full day care nursery in Cambridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 68 places and run by Sawston Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingCambridgeCambridgeshire · CB22 5HW

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Kindred Hauxton

33 High Street, Hauxton · CB22 5HW

1.8 miles from CB22

OfstedGoodDec 2024Full day care49 places

A full day care nursery in Cambridgeshire, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered for 49 places and run by Kindred Education (Cambridgeshire) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWhittlesfordNewton · CB22 7ZE

Whittlesford, Newton

Little Hands Nursery School - Newton

Newton Hall, Town Street · CB22 7ZE

1.9 miles from CB22

OfstedGoodDec 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Newton, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Little Hands Nursery Schools Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThriplowRoyston · SG8 7RH

Thriplow, Royston

Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School

Thriplow C of E Primary School, School Lane · SG8 7RH

2.4 miles from CB22

Inspected November 2025Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Royston, last inspected by Ofsted in November 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Ladybird Playgroup Thriplow CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingDuxfordCambridge · CB22 4RA

Duxford, Cambridge

Duxford Preschool

c/o Duxford C Of E Community Primary School, St Johns Street · CB22 4RA

2.5 miles from CB22

OfstedOutstandingMar 2024Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Cambridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Duxford Preschool CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTrumpingtonCambridge · CB2 9EG

Trumpington, Cambridge

Kids R Us Trumpington Park

Trumpington Park Primary School, Hobson Avenue · CB2 9EG

2.9 miles from CB22

Not yet gradedSessional42 places

A sessional nursery in Cambridge. Registered for 42 places and run by Kids R Us Out Of School Clubs Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingQueen Edith'sCambridge · CB2 0BA

Queen Edith's, Cambridge

Little DISCoveries Day Nursery and Preschool

Amenities Hub, Francis Crick Avenue · CB2 0BA

3.0 miles from CB22

Not yet gradedFull day care126 places

A full day care nursery in Cambridge. Registered for 126 places and run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in CB22 at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 10 pre-schools within 3 miles of CB22 (70%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 5 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Cambridgeshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours