Which nurseries in CB6 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of CB6 include The Maltings Day Nursery. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in CB6 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 nurseries in CB6?

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.

Nurseries in CB6, Ely

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of CB6, Ely, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 1
Good: 7
After-school clubs: 6

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Ofsted rating

Directory listingElyCambridgeshire · CB6 3BW

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Kids Club Ely Ltd

Ely St. Johns Primary School, St Johns Road · CB6 3BW

1.1 miles from CB6

OfstedGoodFeb 2022Sessional58 places

A sessional nursery in Ely, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 58 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingElyCambridgeshire · CB6 3NX

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Lancaster Lodge Childcare Ltd

Lancaster Lodge, Lancaster Way Business Park · CB6 3NX

1.4 miles from CB6

OfstedGoodDec 2022Full day care65 places

A full day care nursery in Ely, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2022. Registered for 65 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingElyCambridgeshire · CB6 1BL

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Busy Bees at Ely

54 Downham Road, Ely · CB6 1BL

1.5 miles from CB6

Not yet gradedFull day care78 places

A full day care nursery in Ely. Registered for 78 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStrethamEly · CB6 2HP

Stretham, Ely

Butterflies Forest School

Millennium Wood, Between 119-123 Main street · CB6 2HP

1.7 miles from CB6

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Ely. Run by Butterflies Forest School Partnership.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingElyCambridgeshire · CB7 4LS

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Cathedral View Childcare - Central

72-74 Market Street, Ely · CB7 4LS

1.8 miles from CB6

Inspected April 2026Full day care89 places

A full day care nursery in Ely, last inspected by Ofsted in April 2026. Registered for 89 places and run by Cathedral View Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLittle DownhamEly · CB6 2ST

Little Downham, Ely

Busy Fingers Pre-school

Busy Fingers Pre School, Main Street · CB6 2ST

2.0 miles from CB6

OfstedGoodMar 2025Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Ely, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2025. Registered for 30 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingAngel DroveEly · CB7 4EX

Angel Drove, Ely

Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery and Preschool

5 St Thomas Place, Cambridgeshire Business Park · CB7 4EX

2.0 miles from CB6

OfstedGoodJul 2024Full day care120 places

A full day care nursery in Ely, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 120 places and run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingElyCambridgeshire · CB7 4RJ

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Clarence House Barns Ely

175 - 179 High Barns, ELY · CB7 4RJ

2.0 miles from CB6

OfstedGoodJan 2022Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Ely, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Registered for 52 places and run by Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingElyCambridgeshire · CB7 4BB

Ely, Cambridgeshire

The Maltings Day Nursery

Ship Lane, Ely · CB7 4BB

2.0 miles from CB6

OfstedOutstandingMay 2022Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Ely, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 48 places and run by Wigwam Nurseries Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingElyCambridgeshire · CB7 4GQ

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Cathedral View Childcare Ltd

90 Merivale Way, Ely · CB7 4GQ

2.4 miles from CB6

OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care21 places

A full day care nursery in Ely, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 21 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingLittle ThetfordEly · CB6 3HG

Little Thetford, Ely

Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School and Children's Club

Oak Field, The Wyches · CB6 3HG

3.0 miles from CB6

OfstedGoodMay 2024Full day care25 places

A full day care nursery in Ely, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 25 places and run by Little Thetford Acorns.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in CB6 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 11 nurseries within 3 miles of CB6 (73%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 7 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