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Kindred St Ives Nursery and Pre-School
We are open 07:30 - 18:00
compass point business park, Stocks Bridge Way, St. Ives PE27 5JL
Rated Good by Ofsted
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Call us for a chat - 01480 494966
What makes Kindred St Ives unique?
Kindred St Ives offers a warm, imaginative space where our children thrive through outdoor, open-ended play. Our garden features a woodside area, playhouses, logs, and a sensory rich mud kitchen; perfect for everyday exploration.
Tucked away is our secret garden; a calming space with a canopy, where our children build dens, play with natural materials, and enjoy peaceful moments in nature. Open-ended resources like crates, hosepipes, and steering wheels spark creativity and problem-solving through child-led play.
We're proud of our long-standing team who bring experience and continuity to every child's journey, providing the kind of personalised and consistent care that help your little one flourish.
- Age Range: We offer care for children from 3 Months up to 5 Years.
- Opening Hours: We are open 07:30 - 18:00, 52 weeks of the year.
- Ofsted Rating: We are proud to have been rated Good by Ofsted at their last visit on 24th June 2025.
- Location: We are located in St Ives, near Needingworth.
- Government Funding: We accept all government funding including 30 free hours. Please speak to staff for eligibility details.
- Enrichment Activities: Spanish, Woodland Wonders, Music & Dance and Monkeynastics.
- 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 Ives
Start of Day
- Open 07:30, arrivals and warm welcomes
- Nutritious breakfast served from 07:30 to 08:00
Morning
- Child led free play building on individual interests
- Outdoor play
- Enrichment activities
- 09:30 Snack time
Afternoon
- Lunch from 11:45
- Nap and quiet time for those who need it
- Child led free play
- Outdoor play
Evening
- Dinner from 15:15
- Relaxed child led free play
- Goodbyes and home time, close 18:00
Upcoming Events at Kindred St Ives Nursery and Pre-School
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Working with Parents Winner 2025
Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025
Fees at Kindred St Ives Nursery and Pre-School
The fee information below is for full time places, please speak to Kindred St Ives' Manager for their full availability of sessions on offer.
9 Month to 5 Years - 30 Hour Funding
Monthly Fees
| 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | £254.10 | £592.10 | £930.10 |
| Short Day (08:00 to 16:00) | £58.90 | £345.90 | £632.90 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | £104.10 |
Consumables Charge per Month
Under 3 years old: Food £30.00, Non-Food £10.00, Activities £10.00
Over 3 years old: Food £52.50, Non-Food £6.00, Activites £22.50
3 to 5 Years - 15 Hour Funding
Monthly Fees
| 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | £295.75 | £633.75 | £971.75 | £1,309.75 |
| Short Day (08:00 to 16:00) | £171.95 | £458.95 | £745.95 | £1,032.95 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | £151.72 | £351.72 | £551.72 |
Consumables Charge per Month
Over 3 year old: Food £26.50, Non-Food £3.00, Activities £11.00
0 to 3 Years - No Funding
Monthly Fees
| 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | £338.00 | £676.00 | £1,014.00 | £1,352.00 | £1,690.00 |
| Short Day (08:00 to 16:00) | £287.00 | £574.00 | £861.00 | £1,148.00 | £1,435.00 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | £200.00 | £400.00 | £600.00 | £800.00 | £1000.00 |
Meet Our Kindred St Ives Nursery Staff
Sheila Herbert
Nursery Manager
Safety and Wellbeing at Kindred St Ives
At Kindred Nurseries, the safety and well-being of our children, teams and families are our highest priorities. Safeguarding is woven into every aspect of our operations. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where children, staff and families can thrive. Read more about our commitment to safety and wellbeing
Kindred St Ives Nursery and Pre-School FAQs
What are the parking and access arrangements for drop-off and pick-up?
We have our own private car park on-site, making it easy and safe for you to drop off and pick up your child.
What is the unique feel or ethos of your nursery team?
We have a very caring team with a real mix of experience. Some of our staff have been with us for 30 years, while our newer staff bring fresh ideas. Many of our team members are parents themselves, so they really understand the ups and downs of family life and are always happy to offer support if needed.
How do you build relationships with parents?
We make sure staff are always available at drop-off and pick-up to have a proper chat with you. If you ever need a more private conversation, we have a dedicated meeting room that you can book whenever you feel you need a bit more time to talk.
What links do you have with local schools to prepare my child for the next step?
We have strong links with schools in St Ives and the surrounding areas. Before their transition reception teachers and/or support staff will come into the nursery to meet the children in a familiar setting.
In the term before they leave us, we turn our "Imagination Station" into a pretend school. We put up photos of the local schools, let the children practice wearing uniforms, and even practice eating from lunchboxes so they feel confident and ready for their first day.
How do your settling in sessions work?
We usually run three sessions to ensure your child is confident before they start:
Session 1 (1 hour): You stay with your child to meet their keyworker and fill out the "All About Me" booklet.
Session 2 (1 hour): A short drop-off session where the child stays with us on their own.
Session 3 (2 hours): A longer stay that includes a lunch or tea time, so they can get used to the routine of our nursery.
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