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Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-School

We are open 07:30 - 18:00

117 Great N Rd, Eaton Socon, St. Neots PE19 8GT

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Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

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What makes Kindred St Neots unique?

At Kindred St Neots, strong relationships with our families and the local community are at the heart of everything we do. We are a longstanding team; most of our staff have been with us for over 10 years, ensuring consistent care. The  majority of our team are qualified to Level 3 or above, ensuring high-quality, professional support for your child's development.

Our children enjoy regular visits out in the local area, helping them build confidence and a meaningful connection to the world around them. To share nursery life at home, our unique cooking box scheme sends recipes and ingredients for families to enjoy cooking together.

We're proud to hold the Gold Standard First Aid Accreditation from Millie's Mark and an Oral Health award, reflecting our strong commitment to our children's safety, health, and wellbeing.

  • Age Range: We offer care for children from 3 Months up to 5 Years.
  • Opening Hours: We are open 07:30 - 18:00, 51 weeks of the year.
  • Ofsted Rating: We are proud to have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted at their last visit on 19th October 2022.
  • Location: We are located in Eaton Socon, St Neots.
  • Government Funding: We accept all government funding including 30 free hours. Please speak to staff for eligibility details. 
  • Enrichment Activities: Mindfulness Monday, Hartbeeps, Cooking with Celia, Mini Athletics and Boogimites.
  • Food Provisions: Fresh meals from our accredited menu prepared daily by our on-site chef. 
  • Discounts: 5% NHS and Service Personnel discounts available. Ask staff for more details.

A day in the Life at Kindred St Neots

Start of Day

  • Open 07:30, arrivals and warm welcomes
  • Breakfast followed by tidy up time

Morning

  • Focus activities
  • Child led learning 
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Outdoors play
  • Snack

Afternoon

  •  Lunch time 
  • Quiet/rest time
  • Child led learning 
  • Outdoor play 
  • Afternoon snack

Evening

  • Dinner
  • Child led free play
  • Goodbyes and home time, close 18:00
Our Location

Our Location

Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-School
117 Great North Road
Eaton Socon
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8GT

We are located in Eaton Socon in the village of St Neots. 

Parent Reviews

  • "We love Kindred for our child. They are caring, supportive and genuinely make your child feel special. Nothing feels like too much trouble and our child has thrived in the environment, no matter what room they’ve been in."

    A J

  • "This is a wonderful nursery with truly caring, children-focused staff who help and nurture every child's development focusing on lots of fun and making each day thoroughly enjoyable for the children. My son has flourished at this nursery and loves his time there."

    Nichola D

  • "When choosing the best nursery for my daughter it had to be Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-school, they made going back to work a lot easier for me, knowing that she is looked after to the very best and always has the best time, the app is brilliant for keeping parents up to date, love seeing posts come through while I’m at work knowing she’s having a lovely day.
    The staff are so lovely, the garden space they have is perfect so much room and activities for the kids."

    Laura L

  • "Both of my children have attended this nursery (11 year old girl and 4 year old boy) the youngest of which has just started school. They still talk about how much they miss their time and the staff there. We always felt it was such a safe and educational space for the children, the things they have learned and the social skills they have picked up have been invaluable in making them who they are today. The staff always went out of their way to cater for each of the children's needs and to organise events, trips and visits from the local firemen, animal experts (along with the various animals) etc. The food is also of a very high standard, we've often had some brought home to us and we have even stolen the fish pie recipe for ourselves! I genuinely couldn't recommend Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-school enough!"

    Leon M

  • "Our little girl is thriving at Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-school and I could honestly write forever about how wonderful all the staff are. They make you feel like part of the family and truly care about the children, always looking for ways to enhance what they do. They take time to get to know the children and do what they can to personalise their experiences when in their care. In addition, they go above and beyond to help! Not long after starting, we had concerns about our daughter's development (nothing to do with the nursery!) and arranged a meeting with the team, I can honestly say they were incredible, ensuring she got the support she needed. Not only that, but they continued to help even after the initial meeting and provided us with both the practical, and emotional, support we needed! Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-school are amazing and we are so thankful for everything they do."

    Rebecca O

  • "Our son attends the nursery and he has come on in leaps and bounds in terms of physical and social abilities. He seems to have a great time in the sand pit and with all the activities that the nursery set for him to do.
    The staff clearly work so hard to create variety and fun and they go on day trips outside of the nursery which is one of the big reasons we picked this nursery as not many others in the area do that."

    Emma P

 

 

Our Awards

Top 20 Large Nursery Group 2025

Fees at Kindred St Neots

The fee information below is for full time places, please speak to Kindred St Neots' Manager for their full availability of sessions on offer. 

9 Months to 5 Years - 30 Hour Funding

Monthly Fees

  3 Days 4 Days 5 Days
Full Day Early Riser (07:30 to 18:00) £303.37 £655.37 £1,007.37
Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) £253.37 £587.57 £921.57

Consumables Charge per Month

Under 3 years old: Food £30.00, Non-Food £10.00, Activities £10.00

Over 3 years old: Food £52.00, Non-Food £6.00, Activities £22.00

3 to 5 Years - 15 Hour Funding

Monthly Fees

  2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days
Full Day Early Riser (07:30 to 18:00) £307.77 £659.77 £1,011.77 £1,363.77
Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) £274.58 £608.58 £942.58 £1,276.58

Consumables Charge per Month

Over 3 years old: Food £26.00, Non-Food £3.00, Activities £11.00

0 to 5 Years - No Funding

Monthly Fees

  1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days
Full Day Early Riser (07:30 to 18:00) £352.00 £704.00 £1,056.00 £1,408.00 £1,760.00
Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) £334.00 £668.00 £1,002.00 £1,336.00 £1,670.00

 

 

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Begin your child's Kindred Adventure!

During your one-to-one visit to our Kindred Nursery and Pre School, we will talk you through our ethos, show you how we inspire our children to be curious learners and help you to experience how we spark their imaginations.

You will meet with our incredible team and they will be able to help answer any questions you may have. Whether it is about our settling-in process, our nutritionally accredited home-cooked food, or government funding options to help with childcare costs.

Book your visit and discover for yourself how we fill our children’s days full of awe and wonder to help them to grow and thrive in an early years setting.

 

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Our Team

Meet Our Kindred St Neots Nursery Staff

Sarah Searle
Nursery Manager

Hi, I am Sarah. I started my career in childcare over 26 years ago (1997/98) with a NNEB qualification and I now have a Level 4.

I progressed in my career to Manager and have been in this position now for over 20 years. Having worked with children of all ages I have a comprehensive understanding of both them and their parents' individual needs. 

I love that we help children to learn new things and give them the skills they need to progress to school. I find it rewarding to help develop and support all the children, their families, and our staff throughout their time here at Kindred St Neots. We are one big family. 

Caroline Kelleher
Deputy Nursery Manager

Hello, I'm Caroline and I have worked in Early Years since 2014. 

I started my journey as an apprentice and became a Level 3 practitioner. Having progressed in my career I became the Deputy Manager and held this role since 2017.

My passion lies within SEN and supporting every child and family. The mental health of the staff, children and families is very important to me, and I am continuously finding ways to support everyone in this area as a Mental Health First Aider.

Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-School FAQs

What is the unique feel or philosophy of your nursery team?

Our nursery is characterised by a strong, home-from-home feel driven by an exceptionally longstanding and qualified staff team. Parents are often surprised to learn that the majority of our educators have been with us for over 10 years, with our Manager, Sarah serving for 20 years. This stability provides a very welcoming and secure environment where nothing is too much trouble. We foster strong family connections by hosting numerous events, including a popular Grandparents' Day.

What local community events and trips do your children participate in?

We actively engage in the local community through educational and festive activities:

Church and Festive Celebrations: We frequently visit the local church, including hosting an annual Christmas carol concert there.

Community Trips: Our children enjoy trips to the library, the local market, and soft play centres.

Partnership Events: We participate in sports day events hosted at local schools.

What links do you have with local schools to prepare my child for the next step?

We maintain key relationships with local schools to support parents through the transition process. We invite schools to our Parents' Evenings, held twice a year (in April and November). These specific timings are chosen to align with the crucial period around the application process for school, allowing parents to gather information and address questions directly with school representatives.

How do your settling in sessions work?

Our settling-in process begins up to two weeks prior to the child's start date. We maintain a flexible approach and will change the session structure and length to fit the unique emotional needs of each individual child, ensuring a confident and smooth transition.

What are your staff-to-child ratios at the nursery?

We are committed to providing the highest standard of care and attention for every child, with safety as our top priority. Our staff-to-child ratios strictly adhere to and, in some cases, exceed UK regulations to ensure a secure, nurturing, and engaging environment.

Our regulated ratios are as follows:

Babies (Under 2 years): 1 staff member to every 3 children (1:3)

Toddlers (2-3 years): 1 staff member to every 5 children (1:5)

Preschoolers (3-4 years): 1 staff member to every 8 children (1:8)

By maintaining these ratios, we guarantee that each child receives the individual support, supervision, and guidance they need to thrive in a safe and monitored setting.