Ladybird Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
Ladybird Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ladybird Pre School King George V Playing Fields Lambs Lane, Cottenham, CB24 8TB
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Ladybird Pre-School sits behind roughly 1,062 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ← Ladybird Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ladybird Pre-School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ladybird Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Bind Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Les Ward Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2021 |
| Rumbles fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Cottenham Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| Curry Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2026 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Baked Coffee shop ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cottenham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
Questions about Ladybird Pre-School
What is Ladybird Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Ladybird Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Ladybird Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ladybird Pre-School last inspected?
Ladybird Pre-School was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ladybird Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ladybird Pre-School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ladybird Pre-School holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Ladybird Pre-School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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