Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford)

Bridge Farm Road, Twyford, Reading RG10 9PP
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  • Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford), Reading
Cedar Park is situated within 2.5 acres of rural, picturesque grounds. Providing daily access to all age groups, the fantastic outdoor space helps to support emotional and physical development.

They have a Childbase specialised woodland play area which brings the classroom outside into the natural world with sessions led by a qualified forest school leader.

A vegetable patch allows children to grow, harvest and taste their own produce which is served by a dedicated nursery chef.

The nursery teaches children to care about the world they live in and are proud to have gained an Eco-Schools green flag award

Cedar Park offer the extracurricular activity of Usports every other Wednesday for their Bumblebee and Butterflies room, and on a Friday for the Preschool room.

They offer a convenient service to parents, opening 7.30-6.30 Monday to Friday and a fully-inclusive package.

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Care Provided by Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rachael Main (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 52
  • Total Places for Children
  • 129
  • 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 onsite.


Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) Reviews (164)

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Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) has 164 reviews.

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Review from Charlie P (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends pre-school and it has been fantastic for him. He has come along so much and he loves the forest school element with it. The forest school and outdoor space was a big factor for choosing Cedar Park, however, there is so much more. The staff are fantastic and have developed my son so much.
He is happy to go in, always comes out happy and smiling and shattered. The facilities are great and they are always adding new things for the children to do. He is currently very excited about being able to use the vegetable patch they have put in.

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Review from N L (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending nursery for a year now, and he absolutely adores it. He is always happy at drop-off and is really taken to the team that looks after him. We're always amazed at the variety of activities he takes part in every week and can see how much it is contributing to his development.
The food is excellent too - he actually eats his vegetables (or at least most of the time). We're extremely grateful for the incredible care he receives every day and I feel so much better at work knowing that he is happy and well looked after. Very highly recommended.

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Review from Ivan C (Father of Child) published on 15 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter spent 4 years at Cedar Park, and she loved every minute of it, spending time in every room from ladybirds (before she could walk) to leaving preschool to start school. The quality and patience of the practitioners is amazing, the setting is great and the whole environment is perfect, happy
experience for the children. Thank you.

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Review from Stacey M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t be happier with our choice in sending our daughter to Cedar Park. They have been fantastic in supporting her since she started in January 2020 and have managed the return to nursery after COVID-19 brilliantly. They are very child focused and seem to really care about the welfare and development
of the children.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have so many great things to say about Cedar Park and the staff. My daughter has just excelled in every way and loves each and every day at the nursery. The staff are just wonderful, thoughtful and caring. During lockdown and upon opening the communication has been excellent - I have never had to
chase an enquiry.
Upon opening after lockdown the reassurance and care given to the children who were attending was amazing.
The facilities at Cedar Park are just great for the children and I could not fault them. Furthermore, the food that they are made is nutritious and filling.
Having experienced other nurseries - Cedar Park are leaps and bounds above the rest.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son currently attends the pre-school room at Cedar Park and is taken care of beautifully. His key worker is kind and caring. She, and the other staff, support his personal development and challenge him to learn about the world we live in, preparing him for life at school.

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Review from Zoe C H (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Huge recommendations of Cedar Park and I would really recommend and have done already to friends. Our daughter joined after attending a different nursery from a baby and at age two moved to Cedar Park. From day one, surprisingly settled straight in, we saw her grow with confidence from the off and
really wanting to go each and every day. The staff, the care and the attention is top-notch. Her big smiles are priceless.
This level of care and professionalism has continued over the COVID period - we have been impressed by the communication and the professionalism despite such a challenging time for all - and had absolutely no doubt or concern about returning back as soon as we could - and again this proved the right decision when our daughter was again pleased as punch and happily going in on day one to see her friends (the staff and those her age).
Can't fault it - thanks Cedar Park.

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Review from Faye B (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just wanted to say thank you to the manager and the team. Their dedication and care has made our return to nursery so easy and every interaction has been a real comfort to us during the Covid-19 lockdown. The procedures which have been put in place are great - simple and effective and most importantly
not scary for the children. Drop off and pick up have been seamless and we have one very happy boy at the end of his first week back.
The use of the app is working really well and it’s great to see what they’ve been up to and what they’ve eaten.

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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Cedar Park. Our son had only been there a few weeks before lockdown began but had already settled in well thanks to the lovely staff. During lockdown the nursery kept us informed at every step and sent videos and activities to do at home. He's now been back a week, and I am
so impressed with the extra measures they have taken to keep everyone safe. It's been very carefully thought through and the procedures are very clear. We feel confident that he's safe at nursery and lucky that he has so much outside space to play in and such good care. Thank you Cedar Park.

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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Cedar Park. It is professionally run with excellent facilities. Most importantly the practitioners are fantastic - they really care about the children and their development. They are always doing different activities and the children spend a lot of time in the large gardens, with
forest school being a particular highlight. We have a pre-schooler at Cedar Park, who has been there since 2017. He is really excited about returning after the lockdown to see his friends and teachers. The nursery has been exemplary in dealing with the coronavirus situation pre-lockdown, staying in touch during the lockdown and preparing for children's return next week. Our 18-month-old started in October last year. He settled really well, building close bonds with the practitioners in the baby room and transitioned really well when he moved upstairs to the new facilities. We are very fortunate to have Cedar Park in Twyford.

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Review from Nikola J (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Cedar park nursery from 12-months and is now in pre-school. At every stage, we have been very impressed. Staff all around are very friendly, professional and welcoming. The nursery has a great facility, the rooms are well equipped, and I especially love the outdoor space
and that the children spend a lot of time playing and exploring outdoors whilst getting fresh air. My daughter has learnt a huge amount especially, now at pre-school, and I feel she is well prepared to start reception in September. Even now during the lockdown, the nursery team is sending out emails with supporting information, activities and messages for the children, which is so welcomed. Overall, Cedar Park has been great, and I would highly recommend it.

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Review from Fiodor (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Cedar Park Twyford for nearly a year now. He was 13 months old when he started and settled really well in a matter of days/weeks.
Key Success Indicator:
The boy was happy before, at and after the nursery. Numerous times he was in such a joy that we would let him stay for a few
more minutes before taking him home.
Pros:
Extremely friendly and talented staff.
Good and recently renovated facilities.
Plenty of activities for kids that develop a wide range of skills.
Local Kitchen, good menu.
Diverse and caring people.
A true British countryside environment, cannot wish for more
Great location for those who take the train at Twyford
Cons:
Car Parking used to be a mission impossible in rush hours temporarily. At the moment it is resurfaced and plenty of spaces are available.

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Review from Jo R (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cedar Park has been a home away from home for my son and we have been extremely happy with it over the past 8 months. It is a very special place where all the staff know your child, regardless of their class. My son settled in very quickly and all the staff in his class have been brilliant. We would
highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, nurturing and special place for their child.

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Review from Debbie L (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has additional needs and the team at Cedar Park have worked so hard with us to help meet her needs, by adapting ways to do things and using additional aids to help her enjoy activities with the other children and to further her development both physically and cognitively. Since starting
at Cedar Park, we have seen such a difference in our daughter's social skills and she is always so very happy when we go to collect her. We would have no qualms about recommending Cedar Park as a nursery - they have been excellent - we can't recommend them enough.

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our family have been nothing but impressed by Cedar Park but in particular, the room leader in Butterflies. With her experience, enthusiasm and professionalism she leads a fantastic team of staff. Each member of Butterflies brings a different quality to the group and it works very well. The home/nursery
communications have been very good, especially as my son struggled with settling and room changes. We will miss the high standards of the Butterflies team when our son moves up but have heard good things about Pre-School.

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Review from Matthew P (Father of Child) published on 12 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have sent all three children to Cedar Park and could not be happier. Our daughter has moved on to the infant school, but always enjoys going back to pick up her brothers such is her fondness for the place and teachers. Our son's previous room (Butterflies) leader is exceptional. She helped him
so much with potty training, devising a special plan with a watch alarm. She taught him Spanish (which I loved as I lived in Spain), encouraged him to try all foods and was a firm but fair hand when needed to be. She and her co-worker in the room, who is also fantastic, built an igloo out of milk bottles (to highlight plastic waste) for them all to climb in. They are both smiley and welcoming and genuinely care for the children under their watch, and the children know it - you can sense it's a very happy room.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sons carer is a fantastic person and my son loved every minute of Butterflies. She kept the room fun whilst also teaching him key skills. He learnt Spanish which sadly he has already forgotten as he hasn’t been able to continue it in pre-school. She was kind and knew each of the children’s little
quirks and personalities. When we have spent time with other families we always used to talk about her and one another carer- they were a great team.

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Review from Hollie C (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Cedar Park from 9 months until he started school. I found it amazing then which is why I choose to send my daughter there. She started at 9 months and attends 5 days a week. It’s even better than it was before. The staff and team at Cedar Park are amazing from the off they go above and
beyond for your children and your family. It’s so welcoming and positive.


My daughter has the best time and loves going. They do amazing activities, have people come in to do music baby yoga and plenty more. The garden space is incredible and all-natural material. The children are super busy all day every day getting stuck into a wide variety of fun amazing things to keep them entertained and while learning. The whole environment within the nursery is so nurturing and loving. My daughter has come on in leaps and bounds. I couldn’t recommend this Nursery enough.
The food is freshly cooked on-site every day, such a healthy balanced diet. They also cater for my daughters dairy allergy.


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Review from Helen T (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest son is in the Butterflies room at Cedar Park and his brother was at the nursery until he started school last year. Cedar Park is a lovely nursery, the staff in Butterflies are brilliant. They make every day exciting for the children, with different things to explore and think about. I have
been really impressed with my son's learning and communication.
The food is excellent and outdoor facilities spacious and recently refurbished.
Although this is a big nursery the approach is personal with the staff taking time to consider each child and family and what works best for them. My son who left last summer was very well prepared for school and I am sure my youngest will be too.

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Review from Kathy S (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the Caterpillar room in September 2019. Staff were wonderful in helping him to settle in, and it was obvious he developed a great relationship with all the staff there (and in particular with his primary carer). The team were also very accomodating when we realised our son had a food intolerance.
Our son has since had a seamless transition to the Ladybird room. The team are great at communicating his progress to us, and it's clear our son has learnt a lot during his time at Cedar Park.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.753)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10 for Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 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 4.862 for Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) is calculated as follows: ( (243 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 276 Ratings = 4.862

  • 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 4.891 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) is based on 23 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 129 number of registered child places is 25.8. 23 Positive Reviews ÷ 25.8 = 0.891

  • 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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Rachael

Rachael Main

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2013

Rachael is the Manager of Cedar Park Day Nursery and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the Early Years sector for 18 years. Rachael has numerous qualifications, including a BA (Hons) in Children's Learning and Development and a Level 3 Forest School Leader.


What is your favourite feature of your nursery?
The amazing outdoor space, including our Forest School where the children can take part in exciting activities such as campfire building and den making.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I am proud of how my team go above and beyond to create a welcoming and inviting environment for both the children and their families.


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