Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01223 416938
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Details
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Group/OwnerCambridge International School
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Person in ChargeSue Virgo (Manager)
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Number of Staff10
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When ClosedChristmas, Bank Holidays & for Cambridge Folk Festival in August
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children25
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Age rangefrom 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingWhen you turn off Cherry Hinton Road into Cherry Hinton Park there is a car park immediately to your left. Please park there and walk up the driveway to the main building. There is a signpost directing visitors to the front door, where they will be greeted.
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VisitingThe nursery warmly invite you to visit. Please contact admissions to arrange an appointment.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1730
K E
October 3, 2017 at 12:00 amWe only have positive words to say about Cambridge International School nursery and staff. Already recruited some friends of ours to join with their kids.
Laura
November 20, 2017 at 12:00 amOur son ADORES this nursery. The staff are beyond wonderful. They tailor the learning within the setting to cater for the passions of the children – knowing how much my son loved using the school camera they set a lovely task to take Autumn photos, and when he was obsessed with Super Heros they ended up all making a ‘Super Hero Training Course’!
The Nursery is set within wonderful grounds and the staff make full use of the park and surrounding area.
I also love the fact that the Nursery is part of the larger Primary school. The children benefit from specialist teaching in PE, music and even Spanish! I think this will make his transition to Primary school much easier.
I really feel the staff know my son, they get him and care for him in such a genuine way – I honestly couldn’t ask for more.
Damian M
March 15, 2019 at 12:00 amOaks is a special school. It’s diversity and nurturing approach sets it apart from many nurseries we looked at. The staff are incredibly passionate and supportive. The interaction across age groups is also something all the kids benefit from, not to mention the international flavour.
Bridget B
November 6, 2020 at 12:00 amWe love this nursery!
My son is in his third year at Oaks and my daughter started this summer. They simply adore the nursery and run inside as soon as we arrive. Facilities are lovely and spacious, the idyllic park surroundings allow the kids to explore the nature, feed the ducks etc. Staff are incredibly friendly and qualified, always introducing new ways to learn and be creative. At Oaks we are like a big family, everyone who brings their kids here all agree on what a gem this place is!
During lockdown staff were amazing, working hard to provide the kids with new challenges and tasks every week, storytime Zoom calls etc. After reopening they have done an excellent job introducing new measurements to keep us safe. Also the privilege of large, open spaces makes the environment feel extra safe.
Bringing my kids to Oaks has been the best decision I have ever made; no other nurseries we looked at could compare. My son says he wants to stay forever.
Happy kids – happy parents!
Mariana F
November 6, 2020 at 12:00 amThis is a lovely nursery, with lots of space to play and good activities every day for the kids. Classes size are great, with a family kind of environment, the staff is very friendly and kind to the kids. I recommend it immensely.
Anna
November 9, 2020 at 12:00 amMy little son started the nursery in September, thanks to very welcoming and professional staff he settled in quickly and now is happy coming in every morning. He even asks about the nursery on the days he stays at home with me. I like the way the staff approaches him in the morning and appreciate the feedback I receive at the end of the day. I would recommend the place to everyone.
Hannah
November 9, 2020 at 12:00 amWe are so delighted with Oaks International School nursery – our daughter (two and a half) literally runs through the gate every day, she loves the nursery so much. The staff are fabulous and give so much attention and care to each child. The setting is within a lovely big park and the children get to spend lots of time outdoors. They also have music and gym lessons with teachers from the primary school, which is a huge perk. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!
Petr G
November 9, 2020 at 12:00 amBeing originally from Russia we had certain concerns on how going to English nursery would work for us, but results exceeded all expectations. Oaks International School staff works professionally with all the kids and does it perfectly. Our child is happy to go there, she only tells good stories about how they spent their day and seem to genuinely enjoy everything about Oaks International School. Every person working there that I had to interact with is very competent, friendly and always willing to help in all your inquiries. Various kinds of activities really help your child to develop and you can the results. Would definitely recommend this school to anyone, especially to foreigners.
Sabrina
November 18, 2020 at 12:00 amOur little one has been going to Oaks International School since August 2020 and really enjoys all the daily activities at the nursery and loves interacting with the teachers. As a family, we are all extremely happy with Oaks, their amazing knowledgeable nursery staff, as well as teaching philosophy. In terms of facilities, they have large, open-plan classrooms that allow the children to freely explore their interests. As the school is in Cherry Hinton Park, it offers the kids the chance to play outside, being in nature while feeding the ducks, learning about grey cygnets becoming white swans! In terms of activities, the kids have music and movement class and walks in the park every week. Moreover, there is a very friendly community between the parents. Since our little one started attending Oaks, I have recommended the school to many of our friends, some of which have now joined the school. There’s a family feel to Oaks and the evidence is how the kids love going to nursery!
Jeremie F
September 16, 2021 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been at the Oaks International nursery for about 18-months now, and it’s been fantastic.
There’s been quite a lot to worry during this period shaped by the pandemic, but the nursery was definitely not one.
Oaks managed to adapt to these difficult times, and the kids kept having a great time. Our daughter is having fun and learning a lot via plays. The nursery is in the middle of the park, so that gives them lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoor. In the nursery itself, there is also a lot of outside space, and kids spend a lot of time outside when the weather allows it.
The staff are great and very dedicated to the kids. Because it is not a very big nursery, everybody knows each other, so kids have a nice relationship with their primary carer, but also with all the other staff members.
With the international title, it attracts a lot of families who have at least one non-national parent, but it’s really open to all.
Emily L
September 24, 2021 at 12:00 amLeaving your toddler with anybody can be a very challenging concept, especially if you’ve had a lockdown baby.
Our son has been at this nursery for a year now, and I have never once been disappointed by the amazing team. They have a diverse range of skills and personalities and always a smile.
The setting in the park is wonderful, and the learning environment is fresh, interesting and stimulating.
We are updated via the app with summaries of sleep and activities. This is enough for me, I don’t need to be a fly on the wall necessarily to have confidence in the nursery.
We’ve enjoyed getting to know the other kids, who all seem to get along well, and their relatives, who also seem positive about the nursery.
Thank you, Oaks!