Emneth Daycare
OutstandingBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Wisbech for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 17:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2023. Open since 2004, with 50 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Norfolk
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Norfolk from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
PE14 8AYWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 6 May 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 21 October 2021 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 17 July 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children become engaged in their learning as soon as they arrive. They are curious, enthralled and excited about discovering new things. Staff have formed strong bonds with the children and greet them with a warm and friendly welcome.
Children become absorbed in discovery learning. For example, babies immerse their whole body in sensory play, exploring paints and different textures. Older children search for creatures in the garden. Children shriek with delight when they find a snail. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour, which is exemplary throughout the nursery. Staff are excellent role models and skilfully teach children how to be kind. Older children frequently help younger children. For example, when using their fingers to count, they help younger children to hold down two fingers, to represent the number three.
Leaders and staff work harmoniously as a team to ensure that children get the best start in their early education. They have designed the curriculum exceptionally well to meet children's differing needs. All children flourish, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff recognise that some children need a little extra support. They praise children for their achievements and superbly support them through their range of emotions.
- 17 July 2023Outstanding
- 22 May 2018Outstanding
- 31 March 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Emneth Daycare
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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