Nature Trails Day Nursery

Cawston Farm House, Coventry Road, Cawston, Rugby CV22 7RY
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9.8 142 Reviews
  • Nature Trails Day Nursery, Rugby
Surrounded by woodland and sweeping countryside, Nature Trails is a purpose-built setting offering children a fantastic start to their early education.

The variety of outdoor play areas, including two all-weather surfaced gardens and small covered verandas, ensure children are able to spend time outside no matter the weather.

Nature Trails offers a convenient service to parents, opening from 8 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday.

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Care Provided by Nature Trails Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Vicky Stancer (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 65
  • Total Places for Children
  • 152
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.


Nature Trails Day Nursery Reviews (142)

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Nature Trails Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nature Trails Day Nursery has 142 reviews.

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Review from Amanda R (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the Nursery in the ladybird room in Sept ’20 when he was 15 months. We have seen a remarkable change in his social skills. Due to lockdown, he hadn’t had much interaction with adults or children other than us (his parents ). He settled in well after his first month and he has transformed
into a little social butterfly. Chatty and ever ready to greet new faces when previously he would wail at the sight of a new face. I tremendously appreciate the effort of the Nursery staff to get to know him and us too. Would highly recommend this Nursery.

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Review from Annis M (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with brilliant facilities. The staff are extremely caring and professional, and my son (now 2.5years, started at 1year) has been very happy here. He has learned a lot and has benefitted greatly from his time at the nursery.

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Review from Jill T (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sending my boys to Nature Trails is by far the best decision I have ever made. There isn't another setting on this scale that is so well run, maintained and offers so much to the children. The staff are always happy and friendly too. Our boys have been there for just over 12 months, and watching how
much they have learnt and grown has been phenomenal! I couldn't speak highly enough of Nature Trails, and you only have to go and view the setting to see how much they put into the children.

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Review from Huma Z (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one started nursery in September 2020 when she had just turned 1.
I had all sorts of fear as to how she is going to settle and about her routine etc, I can't even tell how relieved I was during the settling in sessions and through the initial sessions. I must say, my little one's key worker
is amazing, she has not only looked after my little one well but has given me a sense of relief that my little one is safe and she enjoys her time in the nursery.
Overall, the nursery staff and managers are very well aware of your child's needs etc, which gives you a sense that they are all working as a team.
My little one's transition to another room was great too, again she settled in very well, and her new key worker is amazing and is looking after her really well.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!

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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Nature Trails for coming up to six months, and he loves it. The staff very clearly care a great deal about the children under their charge and it shows with each child who goes over to their key worker with a smile in the morning. The nursery has always been good when it comes
to providing updates throughout the day on their app, and all meals, nap times, and nappy changes are logged too. You get your child back at the end of the day knowing full well how he has been and what he has been up to. It's very reassuring, especially during these times when a young baby or child may have never been in anybody else's care but their parents.
I would also like to note how exceptional their Covid procedures have been. Not once have I been led to question whether or not they put their children and their staff's safety first. I would definitely recommend Nature Trails as a safe and sanitary childcare environment.

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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently in her pre-school year and thoroughly enjoys her days within the setting. It is lovely to hear her so excited to share her experiences and to see how her confidence has grown to show such love for those who look after her. A wonderful setting for children to thrive and develop.

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Review from Jess A (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nature Trails is an excellent nursery. My child started at 6-months (now 18-months) and from day one, the staff have been so understanding, nurturing and supportive. The staff (including management and administration) are so friendly and welcoming. I visited the nursery 3-times before confirming, not
because I was concerned, but because my child was 6-months. They were totally accommodating, patient and receptive to everything. The nursery workers clearly enjoy and are very good at what they do, developing good relationships with children and an abundance of activity. My child loves going to nursery and leaps into her keyworkers arms - so reassuring, warming and clearly reflective of her time there. They monitor development, provide updates and photos, and good handovers that reassure us as parents - even during this hard time. I am confident in safety measures and communications re Covid. Selecting the right nursery is a very individual choice, but I can’t rate Nature Trails highly enough.

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Review from Katy K (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been at Nature Trails since she was 9-months-old. She is now 4 and thriving in preschool.
I would highly recommend anyone to bring their child to this warm, welcoming and an excellent day nursery. The staff are wonderful and always have the child's interests at heart. Everything
is done not to disrupt them during room transitions, the menus are nutritious, and the management is excellent.
The work done over the Covid 19 pandemic has been brilliant as well. Communication with parents is second to none, and I have confidence that my child is safe.

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Review from Debbie P (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Nature Trails in October 2020, I was worried about how she would settle into a new nursery, especially given all of the current issues related to COVID. All of the staff have been brilliant and could not have been more helpful, she has been very well cared for, and the transition
to a new setting was very smooth. The procedures and policies in place to ensure everyone's well-being work very well, and the communications I receive via the app and the newsletters really give me peace of mind that she's happy and that they are doing their utmost for the children, staff and parents in these really challenging times.

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Review from Heather B (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nature Trails is such an excellent nursery. My little girl went here from 18 months up until she left to go to school, and my little boy started going 6 months ago now.
Myself, my husband and the grandparents all rate this nursery.
Both children have always developed strong bonds with their key persons.
They always welcome them with a big smile, and you can visibly see how much they enjoy being around them. My little girl was a little later in walking than some of the children, and the staff worked really hard with her to encourage her with her walking and help her to transition from room to room.
Staff always keep us really well informed on what the children have been up to throughout the day both verbally and through the app. They also incorporate Forest school for the children and encourage them to be outside, whatever the weather!
I would thoroughly recommend this nursery to any parents. So happy we chose Nature Trails for both children.

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Review from Lauren M (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t be happier with Nature Trails. My daughters have both settled in so well. The activities they partake in look fabulous, and the range of meals they eat are brilliant. We have had lovely experiences with the staff we have seen and met at handover. Would highly recommend!

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Review from Julia V (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son visited the nursery for a preschool year and we were very happy. He loved his teachers, he made new friends. They have a lot of space for outside play, which was very important to us. The only drawback was lacking communication between nursery staff themselves and with parents. But they were
always easy to get in touch with and trying to accommodate any requests. The difficult time after pandemic lockdown I think they withstood very well. They were very accommodating to parents and as diligent as they possibly could in nursery settings of groups of 4-year-olds.

Reply from Vicky Stancer, Nursery Manager at Nature Trails Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. I am pleased to hear you are happy with the nursery and that your son had such good relationships with both my colleagues and the other children and that our procedures during and after lockdown were well received.
We have always taken great pride in the level of communication between colleagues and parents but appreciate that reduced face to face contact due to Coronavirus may mean less time talking with your Key Person at nursery. We continue to talk to parents on the phone and via our app to ensure that everyone is aware of any changes to routines and to update learning and development progress.


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Review from Jenna D (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter has attended Nature Trails since she was fourteen months old. She is now due to start school in September. I can not praise the staff at Nature Trails enough! I have seen my daughter grow through the years at Nature Trails, her confidence has increased, she has made lovely friendships
with other children and the staff and ultimately I now see her as a little girl ready for school - thanks to the hard work and dedication of the staff. It’s an all-round team effort, with lovely nutritious meals cooked by on-site kitchen staff. I’m always told that my children ask for seconds! Management are always on hand to answer any questions that may arise. All in all sending my daughter to Nature Trails was the best decision we made! Keep up the excellent work Nature Trails!!

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Review from Katy J (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter settled really well in Nature Trails at 1-year-old. She loves going every morning and gets excited when she sees her keyworker.
The staff make sure that all children take part in lots of fun games. They have all been very supportive my little one transitioning into nursery and we are very
grateful.

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Review from Chloe W (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t recommend Nature Trails enough. I had never left my 10-month-old twins with anyone before and the staff reassured me so much. The girls were initially apprehensive but straight away they were joining in with the other children. The staff have got to know them individually and understand their
specific needs, likes and dislikes. They send me regular updates and photos so I feel involved in their day to day activities and know what they have been up to. They have both developed to much since joining the nursery over the last month, one even smiles and waves me off every morning, so happy to be left with her key worker! The other is still slightly unsure about being left, but gets lots of cuddles and comfort from her key worker and within minutes is enjoying her time with the adults and her peers. I feel so assured they are in the best care and will enjoy themselves to the max.

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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has had 3 very happy years here with wonderful staff and made great friends. He is outside as much as possible and I always know he will have done something fun and interesting on my return. I have always felt he is safe and cared for here.

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Review from Hayley T (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my daughter to Nature Trails from another nursery as the nursery here had so much more to offer and with a huge outdoor space for the children to play out in all weathers. The activities they had to offer were so much better than her old nursery and they always seem to be active.
My daughter
has loved every minute of being at Nature Trails and had developed so much in herself and her learning.
The staff are very friendly and have a lot of time for the children and their development needs too.
The only downside is the parking which was very hard to park during the busy drop off times but this seems to have improved a lot this year and always seem to get a space now.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking.

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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has recently returned to nursery after the lockdown period and has settled in really well. He loves going to nursery and is always excited when we drop him off. At home he loves telling us about what he’s done and who he’s played with. It’s a superb nursery and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending
it to anyone. We’ll never use anywhere else for our children.

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Review from Jackie S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used Nature Trails since 2014, firstly for my son, and now for my daughter. I have always been incredibly impressed with the care, support, attention and affection given to my children by all the staff across the whole nursery.
Both my children flourished with the individual support and guidance
offered with their development. I was, and continue to be very pleased with the daily/weekly feedback about progress as well as enjoying the regular pictures about the daily activities offered. The variety of opportunities offered daily provide lots of choices, chances to develop interests, opportunities for learning and personal development.
In recent months, my daughter continued to attend nursery as I am a key worker. The extra information about delivery of care at such a difficult time was excellent, and clearly communicated at all times and I felt very reassured at all times about her wellbeing under difficult circumstances.
An excellent nursery, which I highly recommend.

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Review from Rachael F (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since he was 9-months-old. He is now almost 3 and loves going in every time. Every day different activities are organised for the children. They have a super outside space and often go down the lane for outside trips to the woods and to see the animals. They have
an on-site chef cooking up healthy nutritious meals each day. The staff are lovely and very caring. I wouldn't send him anywhere else.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.789)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10 for Nature Trails Day Nursery 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 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 4.901 for Nature Trails Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (292 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 324 Ratings = 4.901

  • 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 4.888 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nature Trails Day Nursery is based on 27 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 152 number of registered child places is 30.4. 27 Positive Reviews ÷ 30.4 = 0.888

  • 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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Vicky

Vicky Stancer

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2006

Vicky is the Manager of Nature Trails Day Nursery in Cawston and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector since 1997. Vicky has a number of qualifications, including a BA (Hons) in Early Years and Early Years Professional Status. Nature Trails has been part of Childbase Partnership since 2018, yet Vicky has worked at the setting since 2006.


What is your favourite feature of Nature Trails?
My favourite features of the nursery are not only the extensive outdoor space we have to offer but also that we have been able to maintain the personal touch and family feel that Nature Trails has always had.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I am most proud of how the nursery has grown and become a part of the Childbase family and that our colleagues take such pride in their work and the company ethos.


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