Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield)

Cranfield University, 1 Duncan Road, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0ZU
Submit a Review
9.9 100 Reviews
Cherry Trees is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art nursery on the Cranfield University site.

Providing large spacious rooms and a fantastic garden, children’s imaginations are inspired on a daily basis by the established and experienced practitioners.

Cherry Trees also offer the extracurricular activity of Starshine Yoga every other Monday and Tiny Mites music on a Thursday.

A fully inclusive service is provided to all families offering a convenient service.
Show Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) on the Map

Care Provided by Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Fenn (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 50
  • Total Places for Children
  • 95
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available - there is a layby at the front of the nursery and access to a large car park at the side.


Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) Reviews (100)

Total of 100, showing 1-20
9.9

Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has 100 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 96
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

100
6
10
18
82

Review from S F (Father of Child) published on 15 April 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really impressed with Cherry Trees Nursery, the staff are very professional and friendly, and are great with our baby son. He is learning so much and his development is noticeable since starting at Cherry Trees.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Claudia B (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would like to thank to Cherry Trees Day Cranfield nursery staff for the support given to us during the last couple of years with both of our kids.
We are amazed by the kindness and professionalism of the staff from Cherry Tree Nursery in Cranfield.
We are very pleased with the progress made with
both of our kids.
Special thanks to one staff member in particular (for always listening and supporting), to a staff member in Ladybirds room for being so dedicated and lovely, to another member of staff (ex Bumblebee room) for patience and support, to another member of staff (now Ladybirds) for her kindness and another member of staff (pre-school) for being lovely, patient and kind and to the cook for the best food ever.
All of you made such a difference!
Thank you for being part of our lives!
I couldn't recommend more Cherry Trees Day Nursery!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Nikki C (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely welcoming staff. Lots of great resources and an overall caring environment. My granddaughter has taken a while to settle and the staff have shown such kindness and understanding, this has led to her becoming so much, this has led to her becoming so much more confident.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from K R (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending this nursery since he was 11 weeks old and we couldn't be happier. The staff are wonderful-caring, attentive and always make him feel safe and loved. Now that he's one, he loves coming every day, excited to see his friends and explore new activities. Communication is great
and we always get updates on his progress. We're so grateful for the nurturing environment and highly recommend this nursery to any parent!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Carly W (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2025
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended the nursery from one year old up to a few days before starting school. She progressed so well, under the care of some excellent staff. The preschool room in particular really challenged and prepared her for school. Her younger brother is now there and doing equally as well. The
staff are great at engaging with their individual interests. He is well settled and looked after, having made strong connections with the staff. Would highly recommend.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Ilenia M (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been enjoying going to Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) right from the start. He settled very well due to the fantastic settling in period and the amazing staff. He is always so happy to go and he literally jumps from my arms to go to his keyworkers. We could not be happier. Special
thanks to the caterpillars team.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Holly T (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is 2 and has started nursery for the first time. I was extremely nervous about how it would go but I needn't have been. Cherry Trees Day Nursery have been communicative, supportive, responsive and empathetic. My daughter is already thriving in the environment and we can see massive positive
changes in her. Special mention for the staff in Bumblebees room who not only transitioned my daughter into nursery incredibly patiently and kindly, but also supported me with my endless questions and allowed me to feel all the feelings of a mum leaving her baby for the first time!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Hanna M (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 2 children attending the nursery. Both receive consistent and excellent care. I feel that their needs are met and staff are always on hand to assist with queries and give an accurate report of the day.
We recently had a situation where I needed to enroll my youngest a month earlier than planned
and the nursery got us all sorted out in terms of settle sessions and admin, which was a great help to us.
My oldest always reports on all the lovely activities he has taken part in when he comes home. He really looks forward to coming to nursery so thank you so much to the team for providing excellent care.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Fay F (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is having his settling-in sessions to start nursery in October, and what a lovely experience it has been. The staff from all stages are great, very friendly, and make you all feel at home.
He is comfortable at Cherry Trees and we are kept up to date with how his day is going - it's a big comfort
as this is our first baby and a new life experience being at nursery. Thank you so much for looking after our son, he loves it with you!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from O H (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children in the nursery, at present and both have received excellent care and support, which is tailored to their individual needs. I feel happy that my children are safe and being well looked after. They have both learnt so much and are thriving being in the nursery environment and with
the care of all the staff.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've just heard the news that my daughter has secured a place at prep school for this September, following a recent successful Stay and Play session. I have no doubt that her time at Cherry Trees has been a huge contributing factor to this. Her confidence, speech, writing ability, kindness and independence
have been greatly influenced by the Cherry Trees team. Forever grateful!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from G K (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Cherry Trees Day Nursery, it’s reassuring to know our daughter is cared for by the best. We had used another setting nearby and the difference is outstanding. It’s very comforting to know she’s welcomed with open arms each morning and that she has lots of different activities to do
to encourage her development.
All of the staff have been extremely friendly and welcoming, but especially two members of staff in particular for going above and beyond in helping to settle our daughter in.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from L H (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so grateful Cherry Trees is our local nursery. I feel so at ease leaving my children in the fantastic care of all the workers here! The entire experience of drop off, from the warm welcome by reception to the amazing key workers taking the children off for a day of fun and learning! We wouldn't
take our children anywhere else!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Michael S (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2023
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall we are very pleased with the level of care our children receive. All employees know our children by name, which is lovely to see. The only point I would like to raise is communicating when key workers are off long-term sick. We don't need to know the details, just who will be our child's 'new
key worker' during their absence.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Harriet T (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We wouldn't choose another nursery, we love the care at Cherry Trees and know our children are in the safest hands. My child always talks so highly about his key workers and forms amazing bonds. Very open communication and we love the extras they put on, such as Christmas Fetes and Halloween parties.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love this nursery! They are such a welcoming team of people that work so well together. I’ve never been to a more organised and well-put together nursery where everyone makes such an effort to make me and my daughter feel comfortable. The nursery is bright and clean with so my activities
for the children to get involved in. I’m so pleased my daughter was able to get a space here as you really cannot fault this nursery!

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her eight months at Cherry Trees Day Nursery and especially the bond she developed with her first key worker.
Every single member of staff that I, myself, have interacted with has been very supportive and helpful with ensuring the best for my daughter.
The service
they provide has been second to none and I would highly recommend them to any parent I know.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son thrived at Cherry Trees Day Nursery and we wouldn't have dreamed of sending our daughter anywhere else. She gets so excited about going to nursery and we continue to be impressed by the dedication of the staff team.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Jinal M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started in September 2022, he had a bit of an unsure start as he had a bit of a bad experience elsewhere, but he absolutely loves it here he has formed a great bond with his key worker as well as all the staff in his room. All the staff from management down are absolutely brilliant can't
recommend this nursery enough my son's confidence has grown so much it's amazing to see.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2022
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started Cherry Trees Day Nursery in April 2022 at 13 months old. After a difficult start, due to illness, he settled in extremely well and created strong bonds with not just his key worker but all members of staff. Cherry Trees really do listen to the needs of your child and genuinely
show so much care, attention and empathy towards them. I cannot fault the staff and I have never felt unhappy to leave my little boy at nursery as I know he loves it and has a fantastic time every single day! I am so pleased that I chose this nursery, the communication from staff is fantastic and I would not hesitate in recommending to any parent.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.901)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10 for Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.954 for Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is calculated as follows: ( (206 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.954

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.947 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 95 number of registered child places is 19. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 19 = 0.947

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

Child Vacancies

posted 07 Apr 2025

Places are available. Please contact our nursery for details on age groups and session availability.


Awards / Recognitions (21)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Eco Schools 2023 - 2024

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Sunday 01 Jan 2023 More details

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (1)

Amy

Amy Fenn

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2010

Amy is the Manager of Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector since 1994. Amy has numerous qualifications such as BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, BTEC and SEND training and has worked for Childbase since March 2010.

What is your favourite feature of Cherry Trees?
The open spacious rooms, as well as the atrium which is a communal space where all age groups can learn and explore together.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
From when we made the move from our smaller nursery building to our current purpose-built eco setting; the transition was flawless and was followed by a huge growth in occupancy. My team are just amazing; although we have grown over the years by double, we've never lost the 'family feel'. Everyone is so positive and caring towards each other, and recent events have shown just what a united team we are. Everyone is keen to play their part and contribute to our success in whatever form that might present itself. Most recently it has been about adapting to huge changes and they have done it so well, I'm very proud to be a part of their team.

... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield)

What is the Age Range of Children that Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) accepts?

Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) Open?

Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) have capacity for?

Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has capacity for a total of 95 Children.

How far is Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) to the centre of Bedford?

8.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has a Platinum Service – more info.