Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard)

We love Cedars Day Nursery, this year has felt like a whirlwind of staff changes and while it has taken some time to adapt as parents, our kids never knew or expressed any worries. Their respective key workers were new this year too but they love them and both of them are so attentive. And the same goes for all staff members in both rooms too.

We couldn't have asked for a better start for our son. He started at Cedars in September -24, and I just like to give our gratitude to the staff for how well they have taken him and us on board. It can be scary handing your child over to strangers, but they very quickly made us and him feel safe and no longer being strangers. Having his keyworker and the other familiar faces meeting him every day has given all of us the reassurance we need to keep him there. We know he is well looked after all day and the staff respects our wishes when it comes to naps and other routines. So far we have not had any issues with anything and are always met with positivity and good explanations when asking questions or inquiring about something. Highly recommend them!

Cedars Day Nursery has been in our lives for 7 years, as both of our children have gone through the nursery, so it was a sad day when we had to move on. Thankfully, the love, care, and teaching the staff have given our girls has equipped them with all the social skills and resilience to take on school life. We will miss you all and thank you for being awesome at your jobs - I definitely couldn't do it!

We can't rate cedars highly enough.

The facilities are excellent, with the gardens being the best I've seen.

The team are very professional and caring. Our son loves his time at nursery. He is developing so nicely under the Cedars care. The facilities and outdoor space is great and so is the communication from the nursery.

From the moment I walked through the doors, I was impressed by the bright, clean, and welcoming environment. The classrooms are spacious, filled with natural light, and equipped with a variety of educational toys and resources that keep the children engaged and stimulated. What truly sets this nursery apart, however, is the staff. Every member of the team is warm, attentive, and genuinely cares about the well-being and development of the children. They go above and beyond to create a nurturing and safe environment where each child feels valued and understood. The teachers are highly skilled and bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to their teaching methods. They communicate effectively with parents, providing regular updates and feedback about our child's progress. Our child has flourished since starting at Cedars, developing new skills and forming strong bonds with both peers and teachers.

From day one we were impressed by the welcoming atmosphere. They take the time to get to know each child individually, which has helped our little ones settle in quickly. The nursery environment is vibrant and stimulating, with bright, spacious rooms and a wonderful outdoor area. There's a great balance of structured activities and free play, ensuring that children are always engaged and learning in a fun, interactive way. The curriculum is well-rounded, with a mix of educational and creative activities that cater to all aspects of early childhood development. Communication with parents is excellent. We receive regular updates on their progress, along with photos and descriptions of their daily activities. This has given us peace of mind, knowing how they're progressing. Overall, Cedars has exceeded our expectations in every way. Our child is happy, confident and thriving thanks to the nurturing and supportive environment provided by the fantastic team.

We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery for our daughter. When she started she had just turned one and all of the staff went above and beyond to make the transition as smooth as possible for her and to help her to settle in. Our daughter absolutely loves her days at Cedars, she quite literally squeals with excitement as she gets out of the car in the mornings! The activities the staff prepare for the children vary each day and are engaging and fun for them - our daughter learns so much. Everyone is so welcoming, kind, and friendly.

My little joined Cedars Nursery at the beginning of the year. From first introductions to settling in sessions the nursery has been fantastic at communicating with me and putting my family at ease. The staff are always welcoming and happy, greeting my little by name. In the Caterpillar room my little is thriving and has clearly bonded with all the lovely staff, a special mention to his key worker who he really has taken a shine to, thank you! The staff keep us updated with pictures of what our littles have been up to and the activities are varied and interesting; sensory music classes; painting; messy play, to name a few. I also feel confident my little is getting lots of super tasty, nutritious food from the wonderful cooks. I am really happy with our choice of nursery and can see a jump in my little's progression since his time there. Would recommend highly!

I cannot recommend Cedars enough. I could go on and on... however, I am sure you get the point I am making... if you reading this you are probably trying to find a nursery for your little one. Look no further as you have found it!

Cedars has been fantastic for both my children. They do such fun activities, eat better than I do, and the staff are so caring. My daughter comes back home full of excitement about playing in the garden, reading books, doing Hartbeeps, the artwork she's made, the phonics she's learnt and more. They've really helped my son with his walking, doing lots of messy play with him and reading a particular character book 20 times in a row because he loves it so much! The staff really care and they're part of our support village as we raise our family.

We have been very impressed with Cedars, our daughter loves going there and we have always felt she is really well looked after. She especially enjoys Hartbeeps and all the other opportunities for music, dancing and playing outside. The staff have all been fantastic and are especially good at keeping us informed and involved. Overall we are very happy with Cedars.

Every staff member has a genuine smile on their face, regardless of time of day, what type of day they have had or even in the middle of a challenge. They spend the time to actively listen and provide the level of feedback you need. Welcome you by name and always know who your child is. They feel like an extension to our family. The genuine love and care shown to my child by the Cedars Day Nursery team is phenomenal. That assurance has made the mental load of leaving my child so much more manageable than it had been in other child care settings. Most importantly you know and feel that the children are at the heart and centre of everything they do.

We have such fond memories (and good friends) from our first child’s time at Cedars. When selecting a nursery for our second child, Cedars was of course our first choice. Even after a seven year gap the nursery has not disappointed. The staff are still so kind, caring and well trained. My daughter has settled in so well and is enjoying exploring the 4 different areas for babies. The activities are brilliant - well above and beyond anything I could keep up with at home and they’ve already got my 10 month old stuck in with painting. Well done to everyone at Cedars, keep up the fantastic work.

My child started in September, and I've been so impressed. The staff are friendly, full of energy and clearly love what they do. I'm confident my child has the best care; she comes home happy and chatty about her day. The planned activities stretch her, and her understanding of the world, confidence and vocabulary have ballooned in recent weeks. Would recommend it to anyone.

Our son was at the nursery two years and he has developed massively. Great support from everyone at Cedars. Great healthy food cooked for all children with all allergies. The staff go above and beyond to ensure all children are developing. We are very grateful for everything to the nursery and the great progress our son has made.

I highly recommend the nursery and will be very sad when she leaves this setting for school next year.

Cedars Day Nursery is a wonderful nursery. My daughter always has a lovely time when she’s there. The staff are amazing, really dedicated and caring. Great quality of food and brilliant facilities, especially the garden.

Cedars is a wonderful nursery. Everyone is so kind, and really feels like a warm hug the moment you enter. They do lots of different fun and creative activities for the children every day! They really care and are very well looked after. My son first attended this nursery back in 2017, and now my daughter is currently there. Both of my children have excelled and my daughter is extremely happy at this setting. Every room is just amazing, especially the preschool room where they really provide great preparation for school. The staff are nothing short of incredible! My son still talks about his time there to this day and my daughter loves going there and is really thriving. I can't thank the staff enough for making their time at nursery so fun and enjoyable. It’s such a good feeling to leave your children in a friendly and safe environment, knowing they are well looked after. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.