Great Chishill Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A pre-school in Royston for children from birth to 8+, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Open since 2013, with 12 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 Cambridgeshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Cambridgeshire 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
SG8 8SHWhat 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.
Ofsted inspector, 31 January 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are excited to arrive at the nursery. They separate from carers with ease before rushing to join their friends and play. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure exploring their nursery. Staff work hard to create a stimulating environment that supports children's changing interests and needs. For example, the manager and staff have created a 'messy' play area, where children can freely explore crafts and sensory activities in a safe environment.
Staff take every opportunity to support children's self-esteem. Children's artwork is displayed throughout the nursery. Staff encourage children to show off their creations, consistently praising their efforts and achievements during activities. As a result, children demonstrate high levels of confidence. They welcome visitors warmly and invite them into their play at every opportunity.
Staff encourage children to complete age-appropriate tasks throughout the day.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- establish robust methods of mentoring and coaching to enable staff to identify areas to improve their practice n better adapt planned activities to ensure they meet the learning needs of all children who attend.
- 31 January 2024Good
- 22 March 2018Good
- 25 March 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Great Chishill Nursery
- 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.