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Little DISCoveries Day Nursery and Preschool

Little DISCoveries Day Nursery and PreschoolFrancis Crick Avenue, Amenities Hub, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0BA

Little DISCoveries is Now Open

Located on the AstraZeneca plot within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, this purpose-built nursery offers the highest quality care and early years education for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.

Parents can benefit from significant Tax and NIC savings via AstraZeneca's Salary Sacrifice scheme.

Inspiring Rooms to Learn and Play

Each spacious room has age-appropriate resources to help your little one develop and direct access to a secure courtyard garden. Indoors, we will have dedicated calm spaces, role play kitchens, exciting water play stations and a multi-purpose classroom for preschoolers to explore and develop their curiosity and knowledge.

Opening hours

0730 – 1830 51 weeks per year (closed between Christmas and New Year and for Public Holidays)

A Bright Beginning for Every Child

Your little one will get the best start to their schooling life through our enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum, designed by our own Early Years specialists. Building on the foundations of the government's EYFS curriculum, Bright Beginnings combines a wide range of activities to nurture and develop the skills your child needs to flourish and reach their full potential. This holistic yet personal approach supports each child's wellbeing, development, and progress – whether that's moving rooms or preparing them for school. You can stay updated on your child’s progress at nursery through direct contact with their key carer and by using the Bright Horizons Family app.

Getting Ready for Their Next Steps

To ensure your little learner is confident to start school, preschoolers take part in our Ready for School programme, which brings structure and focus to maths, reading, writing and other essential skills they need to get ready for school.

All-Inclusive Care and Convenience

Nutritionally balanced meals are prepared by an onsite chef.

Our all-inclusive care extends to snacks, nappies, formula, wipes, and creams.

Drop off parking available onsite

Natasha - Nursery Manager
Natasha
Nursery Manager
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Francis Crick Avenue, Amenities Hub, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0BA
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  • Monday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Tuesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Thursday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Friday7:30AM - 6:30PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Little DISCoveries has to offer.

Green Flag Award 

Eco
School

Character Building 

Client
Setting

Water Play 

Water
Play

Sleep Room 

Sleep
Room

Quiet Space 

Quiet
Space

Boogie Mites 

Boogie
Mites

On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

Buggy Park 

Buggy
Park

Roof Terrace 

Roof Terrace
Garden

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Play

Preschool Teacher 

Ready for
School

Landscaped Garden 

Community
Links

Included in our fees

Green Tick
Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
Green Tick
A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
Green Tick
Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
Green Tick

*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Find out what people love about us

I honestly can’t thank the team at Little DISCoveries enough for the love, care and support they’ve given my son. From the very beginning, they created such a kind, nurturing space where he’s been able to grow in confidence, build relationships, and really come into his own. He’s absolutely flourished during his time there. What’s meant the world to us is how proactive and understanding the team have been around his extra needs. They never waited to be asked they just saw him, understood him, and put things in place to help him feel included, supported, and happy. We couldn’t have asked for a better place for him to start his journey.

Sarah K, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Natasha - Nursery Manager
    NatashaNursery Manager
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