Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield)

Cranfield University, 1 Duncan Road, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0ZU
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9.8 98 Reviews
  • Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield), Bedford
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.

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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 (98)

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Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has 98 reviews.

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Review from Jordan T (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for over a year now in both the Ladybird and most recently the Bumblebees room. The staff and his key worker in the Bumblebees room have been nothing but amazing with the level of care and attention provided to what is a very energetic child. We've seen him make
great strides forward verbally and socially with the support provided by the Nursery. Thank you to everyone in Cherry Trees Day Nursery and his Key Worker!

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Review from Tabitha N (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love this nursery. Our daughter attended from Ladybird room all the way to Preschool and she loved it! Couldn't fault the team at all, the care they took, the attention they paid to our daughter and the interest they had in her development was amazing. Thanks to all the staff at Cherry Trees
Day Nursery.

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Review from Renia F (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love this nursery and everything about it, from amazing meals to outstanding staff. Our boy loves it just as much! He's developing so well and we would never be able to provide him as much entertainment and learning tools as he gets at Cherry Trees Day Nursery. We trust this nursery completely
and wouldn't want our child to go anywhere else. Thank you to everyone at Cherry Trees.

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Review from Shelli S (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming since he was 8-months-old and he really loves it. The staff are very supportive and always happy to answer any questions. I would highly recommend this nursery, the staff are amazing. I really enjoy the newsletters and the app is a great way to see what's happening.

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Review from Rebecca E (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children have both thoroughly enjoyed and have made excellent progress at Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield. The range of activities they provide engages my son and has led him to be an extremely curious and perseverant learner. His interests are taken into account by the staff and he always
has many exciting things to tell us. The staff are really nurturing and understand my child, always ready to challenge him and excite him. I am so grateful for what the staff have done for my family, we will miss them when he leaves.

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves her time at nursery, she likes to play with the other children, experience different activities and lots of messy play. She always rushes into the room and is very happy when we collect her. The app is amazing and lets us review updates/milestones in our own time. The different variety
of foods for lunch and diner is very good; she loves mealtimes. The staff understand her and her needs fully - I love the parents evenings.

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Review from Hannah W (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cherry Trees staff have all been extremely helpful with our son's transition when we moved here from the United States. Our son comes home every day with a smile on his face and using new words he has learned at nursery. Thank you for all the support, and we are excited for our younger son to join the
Cherry Trees Day Nursery next year!

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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall a very pleasant experience. Both our sons have been very happy. I have always felt able to discuss any concerns with the managers and they have responded quickly and with understanding. I feel that our boys have been encouraged to do a range of fun, educational activities and have always felt
the facility was clean and well organised. The staff are friendly and approachable. Child care is more expensive than initially expected however other facilities seem similar prices so wouldn't change.

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Review from Jack S (Father of Child) published on 26 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with the Cherry Trees Day Nursery experience. Our son loves attending as our daughter did before him. The standard of care is second to none and all the staff are nothing short of excellent, as are the facilities. Very happy to recommend to anyone.

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Review from Verity G (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As our son’s time at Cherry Trees Day Nursery is coming to an end, thought it would only be right to leave a review. He has been there for four years starting when he was only 8 months old and we really cannot fault anything. Throughout his time there he has been so happy, the staff have given him such
great care and he leaves there a confident and bright little boy. Cherry Trees have provided him with fun and interesting activities that have helped him develop and given him a good grounding to starting school. His introduction to ICT along with the STEM activities has been fantastic. The last sixteen months have been a particular challenge but again managed so well by all the staff in their flexible and innovative approach to ensuring our children stay safe and well. We will all miss Cherry Trees dearly and very grateful for the time our son has spent there.

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Review from Abigail H (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended for nearly a year and I’ve been so amazed by the compassion and professionalism of all the staff. The nursery is modern, well equipped, with a fabulous garden and the activities they put on for the children are varied and well thought through. The staff pay particular attention to
the individual needs and interests of the children and they have been amazing with my very high spirited son. My son took a few months to warm up to going to nursery, not helped by reduced socialisation through lockdown, but his key workers have been so caring and attentive. He shows such strong emotion towards his key worker and all the staff - it’s so lovely to see such a bond and know he’s going to be happy while I’m at work. There are a number of rooms, more than other nurseries around, which means the groups are really age-appropriate. The nursery has also been very flexible as I’ve required changes to my son's pattern and extra days here and there, they’ve always been able to accommodate.

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Review from Louise E (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Cherry Trees Day Nursery are all so lovely. My son's key person, in particular, shows a real interest and care in his development and well being. The activities and facilities at the nursery are excellent and my son loves being there.

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Review from Louise A (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our sons time has come to an end at Cherry Trees and we could not thank the staff enough for the caring, fun environment that they have provided for him. Cherry Trees is friendly and clean and we have never doubted that our son would be taken care of. Throughout the pandemic their communication was
brilliant and when they reopened there was not a doubt that it was a safe place to be. It’s been an absolute pleasure to use Cherry Trees and we could not recommend it enough.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has had a wonderful three years at Cherry Trees. He was a bit apprehensive at first but the key persons in each room were so patient, caring and really looked after him. All the staff have brought the best out of him. He has grown in confidence and has made some firm friends. All the staff go
above and beyond and make sure that you as a parent feel that your child is in good hands. My son has now started school and is a confident, happy boy. He has gained all the skills he needs for happy school life. Thank you Cherry Trees.

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Review from Dona W (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband and I are very grateful for the excellent provision of care provided by Cherry Trees during the COVID19 outbreak, we could not do our key worker jobs without their support. The nursery manager and regional manager, as well as our daughter's key workers, have always engaged and worked with
us to meet her needs both pre and post-pandemic. Childbase Partnership as a company have gone out of their way to ensure during these dynamic times that my daughter's needs are met and remains settled and happy.

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Review from Gemma L (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one took a long time to settle into the nursery environment, but the staff couldn't have been more helpful and supportive in making her feel at home there. I have no worries that her needs are being catered for and would highly recommend them.

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Review from Rob W (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not recommend Cherry Trees highly enough! The team are all fantastic and so caring towards our little boy.
He’s come on leaps and bounds since starting at the nursery, and that’s absolutely down to the team, who keep him well stimulated and have quickly recognised his strengths, which they actively
nurture.
The nursery building is great too, being purposely built with lots of large spaces for play and a big garden too.
We’re so glad we chose Cherry Trees and will be sending our second child there when the time comes. Highly recommended!

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Review from Aradhana C (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has started Cherry Trees, he has improved dramatically in all areas. He’s a naturally quiet, shy boy, but his confidence has soared since being there.
The staff are just brilliant; calm, patient and have really helped him to learn and develop himself socially and academically in a really
fun engaging way.
My son loves to play in the big garden outside, but especially loves the walks they take to the shops and the woodland trail behind the nursery. He always comes home full of stories about what he’s done that day. Couldn’t be happier with my decision. Thanks, Cherry Trees!

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Review from Ian L (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started up with Cherry Trees in January. At first, we were naturally excited for our boy but also anxious as this is our first time as parents.
The staff at the nursery are amazing, they truly go above and beyond for the children.
Our boy comes home every day with a sheet telling us exactly
what he’s eaten and also the fun activities that he has been doing throughout the day.
I cannot speak highly enough of the whole set up and brilliant staff, from the lovely receptionists, always happy and smiley to the carers that are just amazing with all the kids.
Our son is definitely developing into an amazing little boy and a huge part of this is the staff here at Cherry Trees.

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Review from Tara T (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cherry Trees has made the whole process very easy and comforting for both me and my daughter. She is my first so was nervous about leaving her but the settling in sessions were brilliant and the staff have been amazing. I am able to call and check up on her if I need to, they update the app regularly
so I can see how she is progressing throughout the day and also her end of day summary is detailed so I can find out everything I need to know. I have been able to trust the nursery which is what I wanted. Also, she has developed so well.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.795)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 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 4.953 for Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is calculated as follows: ( (183 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.953

  • 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 4.842 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is based on 16 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. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 19 = 0.842

  • 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.

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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.


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