We have a strong commitment to meeting childcare needs of our students and staff. We recognise that confidence in your childcare arrangements is vitally important if you wish to study effectively at our University.

The following childcare services are on offer to students.

The Nursery, based on the Cambridge Campus, is for children aged three months to five years and situated in the Peter Taylor Building. The nursery is managed through Student Services and is available for use by students at our main campuses.

Cambridge Holiday Playscheme
For children of five to 14 years during state school holiday periods (excluding Christmas and Bank Holidays). This is a joint operation between the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University.

Corporate discounts are available for students from the following childcare services:

• Barracudas
• Kiddi Caru (Chelmsford, Writtle and Peterborough)
• Buzz Kids - Chelmsford
• Scallywags - Chelmsford
• Scallywags - Cambridge
• Nuffield Health - Chelmsford

All childcare information, support and advice for students and staff can be obtained by calling our Contact Centre on 0845 196 6700 / 6701 or by completing our enquiry form.

Directgov provides further details on the Families Information Service (FIS) who can help with finding and choosing childcare in your local area.