Best nurseries in Longstanton
5 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 | Busy Bees at Cambridge Westwick Full day care · 131 places · CB24 3AR | Outstanding (2021) |
| 2 | Longstanton Pre-School Sessional day care · 40 places · CB24 3DL | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Bella's Childcare Ltd Full day care · 40 places · CB24 3BT | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Northstowe Nursery Full day care · 80 places · CB24 1DJ | Report card: 5 expected (Dec 2025) |
| 5 | Oakington Cottontails Preschool Sessional day care · 25 places · CB24 3AL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Longstanton?
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 Longstanton?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Longstanton, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Busy Bees at Cambridge Westwick, Longstanton Pre-School, Bella's Childcare Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Longstanton?
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 Longstanton?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.