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Nurseries & Daycare in Huntingdon

Toddle lists 10 day nurseries in and around Huntingdon, including Brampton and Sawtry. 4 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, among them Busy Bee Day Nursery, and 6 Good.

9 take babies (the most around PE29 and PE28) and 9 are open all year round, and 9 accept the 30 funded hours for working parents.

Cambridgeshire County Council runs funded childcare and SEND support, and Huntingdon has one of the county's main Family Hubs. Ask Doddle above about nurseries near PE29 and PE28.

Postcodes: PE26–PE29

How much is nursery in Huntingdon, and where are they?

9 take babies from 6 months. 9 of the 10 are open all year round rather than term time only.Checked 4 Nov 2026

Source: Ofsted inspection reports and the fees and details each nursery publishes.

Childcare numbers for Huntingdon

Daily fees range
Per day
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Outstanding nurseries
40% of nurseries
4
Funded childcare
100% offer funding
10
Total nurseries
Across Cambridgeshire
10
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Busy Bee Day Nursery
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Busy Bee Day Nursery

7b Church Green, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 1DW
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 22 Limited spaces
Ducklings Childcare
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Ducklings Childcare

14 The Causeway, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2HA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Spaces available
Mother Goose Corner Nursery
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Mother Goose Corner Nursery

Mother Goose Corner Nursery, Spring House, 41 St. Peters Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7FH
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 96 Spaces available
Sawtry Day Nursery
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Sawtry Day Nursery

Sawtry Day Nursery, Sawtry Village Academy, Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5TQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 40 Waiting list
Brambles Childcare
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Good

Brambles Childcare

St. Helens Primary School, Bluntisham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3NY
Forest School Capacity 60 Spaces available
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Huntingdon
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Good

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Huntingdon

Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6FN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 100 Limited spaces
Grove Villa Childcare
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Good

Grove Villa Childcare

7 Cambridge Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2BW
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 55 Limited spaces
Jemima House Day Nursery
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Good

Jemima House Day Nursery

2a Swynford Road, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4XG
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 52 Spaces available
The Brampton Day Nursery
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Good

The Brampton Day Nursery

62 High Street, Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4TH
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Spaces available
Vantage Park Day Nursery
Area avg from
£51/day*
Ofsted: Good

Vantage Park Day Nursery

9 Vantage Park, Washingley Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6SR
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 64 Waiting list
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Types of childcare

Types of nursery in Huntingdon

Looking for a baby nursery, a private day nursery or a pre-school near you in Huntingdon? Here is how many of each we list, from the 10 nurseries on this page. Ask Doddle above for the ones that suit your child.

  • 9Baby nurseriesTake babies, usually from 6 months
  • 9Day nurseries open all yearFull days, all year round, for working parents
  • 1Pre-schools and nursery schoolsFor 2 to 5 year olds, often term time
  • 1Term-time onlyClose in the school holidays
  • 1Forest school nurseriesMuch of the day spent outdoors
  • 4Rated OutstandingOfsted's top grade
  • 10Offer funded hours15 or 30 funded hours
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1When was your child born?

Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.

2Are you working?

Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.

3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?

About £62 a day for 10 hours. None of the nurseries in Huntingdon list a price yet, so this is Toddle's typical day rate

You'd pay about
£754a month
£9,052 a year after your free hours
Nursery fees
£1,343
Free hours (30 a week)
−£589
You pay
£754

Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.

You could get 30 free hours a week.

They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.

Why isn't it lower in the holidays?

38 weeks free hours: £124/wk 14 weeks full fee: £310/wk

Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.

Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
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Nursery questions in Huntingdon

What are the top nurseries in Huntingdon?

Going by Ofsted, 4 nurseries we list in Huntingdon are rated Outstanding: Busy Bee Day Nursery, Sawtry Day Nursery, Ducklings Childcare and Mother Goose Corner Nursery.

How many nurseries are there in Huntingdon?

We list 10 nurseries in Huntingdon so far, spread over 3 postcode districts, mostly PE29, PE28 and PE26.

For more of the county, see nurseries in Cambridgeshire.

Which Huntingdon nurseries take babies?

9 of the 10 take babies, usually from around 6 months, with baby places in PE29, PE28 and PE26. The other one, Brambles Childcare, is for 2 to 5 year olds.

Are Huntingdon nurseries open all year round?

9 of the 10 open all year round; the one that follows term dates is Brambles Childcare. For early drop-offs or late pick-ups, the nurseries with extended hours are mostly around PE29 and PE28.

Can I split funded hours between different Huntingdon childcare providers?

Yes. Cambridgeshire allows working parent funded hours to be split between more than 1 registered provider.

Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?

Yes. Cambridgeshire's Special Educational Needs Inclusion Fund supports eligible children who require more help than their setting would normally provide.

Can I get help finding childcare for a child with SEND in Huntingdon?

Yes. Cambridgeshire's free SEND Childcare Brokerage Service can check vacancies and discuss your child's needs with suitable childcare providers.

Is there a Family Hub in Huntingdon?

Yes. Huntingdon is 1 of Cambridgeshire's main Best Start Family Hubs. The Huntingdon Youth, Child and Family Centre is on Sallowbush Road, PE29 7AF.

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