Best nurseries in Bassingbourn
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in South Cambridgeshire, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School Full day care · 46 places · SG8 5RR | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School Full day care · 73 places · SG8 5SQ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | The Wendy House Day Care Nursery Full day care · 85 places · SG8 0HW | Outstanding (2023) |
| 4 | Eden House Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 90 places · SG8 5NT | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Litlington Pre-school Sessional day care · 26 places · SG8 0QF | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Bassingbourn pre-school Sessional day care · 55 places · SG8 5NP | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Bassingbourn?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Bassingbourn?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Bassingbourn, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School, Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School, The Wendy House Day Care Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Bassingbourn?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Bassingbourn?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Duxford · Girton · Harston · Linton (South Cambridgeshire) · Longstanton · Melbourn · Papworth Everard · Willingham
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.