From
£36/day
Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School and Children's Club
Oak Field, The Wyches, Little Thetford, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3HG
4.7 miles · ~19 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 25 Waiting list
Top things to know
Teaching style
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Operating terms
Term time only
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
09:00 - 15:00
Max capacity
30 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Busy Fingers Pre-school
Busy Fingers Pre-school, on Main Street (CB6 2ST) is a pre-school and nursery for 2 to 5 year olds, with 30 places.
Sessions run 9am to 3pm in term time. Learning follows the EYFS, and 15 and 30 funded hours are accepted. Ofsted rated it Good at its latest inspection, up from Requires Improvement. It's a good option to shortlist if you want pre-school nursery close to home in Ely.
Facilities & services
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Fees breakdown
- Area average from£51/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularEnquire
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Requires Improvement
Location
Ely, CB6 2ST
Busy Fingers Pre School, Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Busy Fingers Pre-school is located at Busy Fingers Pre School, Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Busy Fingers Pre-school accepts children in the following age groups: 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Busy Fingers Pre-school accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Busy Fingers Pre-school is usually open from 09:00 to 15:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Busy Fingers Pre-school directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Busy Fingers Pre-school directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
Understand Busy Fingers Pre-school nursery fees before you choose.
Get a quick estimate of what childcare could cost your family each week and month in Busy Fingers Pre-school.
Defaults to 10 hours, but you can adjust it to match the nursery day you need.
Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in Busy Fingers Pre-school
£167/week
· £8658/year
Based on the area average of £51/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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