Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard)

Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2PA
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  • Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard), Leighton Buzzard
Cedars Day Nursery is situated in Leighton Buzzard, close to the train station, and offers parents a fully inclusive service all-year-round. They have also obtained their Green Flag Eco-Schools award.

The nursery ensures that outdoor play is an important part of each child’s learning. Access to a large natural garden creates opportunities for all age groups of children to develop social, emotional and physical skills.

The children plant, harvest and taste a range of vegetables in their own vegetable plot.

The nursery focuses on parent partnership - once a month arrangements are made, such as stay and play or parent workshops.

Cedars also offer the extracurricular activity of Hart beeps every Monday morning from 9am across all rooms.

Long-standing, highly trained practitioners help support children's learning through a range of activities designed in line with EYFS principles.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lauren Trotter (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 51

Total Places for Children

  • 99

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15-18:30
    Tuesday 07:15-18:30
    Wednesday 07:15-18:30
    Thursday 07:15-18:30
    Friday 07:15-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 2 Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.

Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard) Reviews (123)

9.9

Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard) has 123 reviews.

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Review from M O (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard) has a great feel to it as soon as you walk through the door. The staff are fantastic and the kids seem to have a great time. They are really helpful at attending to any of your child's' needs. Of all the nurseries we visited in the area, Cedars was the most professional
and welcoming. We are very happy our son goes here.
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Review from Michael N (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t express enough praise for Cedars. All their staff are and always have been fantastic. My child’s experience has always been pleasant, and she has always been happy there.
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Review from R L (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very caring, seem to take a genuine interest in my child's development, delivering a very personalised experience. Fantastic communications, updated individually and about wider issues regularly.
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Review from Jatin V (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are happy with Cedars Day Nursery, as we have seen a lot of development in our child. Our child enjoys her time at nursery, she looks forward to coming to nursery every morning. Each and everyone at Cedars are very caring and warm. Our child's welfare and development are the top agenda. Thank you
very much.
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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I appreciate the frequent updates on parent zone as it's often my husband that drops my daughter off and picks her up. The staff are always enthusiastic and engaged and clearly have a good relationship with my daughter. I am a big fan of the garden area and how much time the class spend outside.
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Review from Michelle D (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Cedars Day Nursery from the age of 1 to 3 and has absolutely loved it. The staff are wonderful and really care for and bond with the children. My daughter is lactose intolerant and upon finding out her diet was easily changed and has never been an issue.
As a parent, I will miss
the safety and security that Cedars Day Nursery has offered and my daughter will miss the many friends she has made there, as well as her key workers. She has hugely grown in confidence during her time there and often mentions staff and things she has learnt whilst at nursery.
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Review from Katherine R (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has enjoyed being at Cedars for over 3 years. The staff are wonderful, very impressive food, lovely environment and wonderful outdoor space. She has grown enormously in confidence through going to Cedars and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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Review from Poonam M (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great facilities, lovely location and dedicated staff. My son had a wonderful time, learning and having fun. Having meals provided was also a huge advantage. We were particularly pleased with how the team looked after our son - as he developed a lot through play and activities at nursery.
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Review from V P (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used the nursery for both my daughters now and have no complaints at all. They both loved the nursery and all the staff. I would most definitely recommend to anyone.
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Review from Craig P (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have had the best time at Cedars. We are amazed at how they have developed and we will be very sad to say goodbye. Thanks so much for all you have done.
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Review from Kyle K (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter always has a smile on her face when I pick her up from the nursery. Very pleased with the staff and all the varied activities they provide.
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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provides everything we could ask for, for our daughter. The staff are brilliant with the children - very helpful and friendly. They know how to engage children in each room. The food is outstanding and our daughter eats very well at nursery. The opening hours are great for commuting parents,
not to mention that everything is provided for the children.
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Review from Kelly J (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant! All the staff have been nothing but amazing this year and the past 2.5 years my twins have attended Cedars. They leave to start 'big school' in September and we will be most sad to leave. We have gained many friends and take away many happy memories. Thank you.
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Review from Theofani K (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's the most organised, focused on the children nursery. I was lucky to find a placement for my daughter. The staff are brilliant and all the activities targeting learning. They also are very kind in helping with any issues comes up with the children. Very person-centred approach. I have no words really.
I hope they were running also an elementary school!!
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Review from Angie K (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely outstanding and I am so glad that I chose it the first time round for my daughter. She started when she was a year old and she is now 4 and starting school in September. I couldn't have asked for her to have been better looked after. The staff there are all absolutely amazing
and are all so friendly and caring and generally remarkably good at their job. I would never consider sending my children to any other nursery, in fact, my little boy started there in January and he's one and he has already come along leaps and bounds throughout the four months he has been there which is incredible. In my opinion most definitely the best nursery around. I feel at complete ease knowing that my children and being well looked after and cared for whilst I am working. Thank you team Cedars for everything you have done and continue to do for my little girl and everything you are currently doing for my little man, I couldn't ask for anything more.
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Review from Gary L (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cedars has been nothing but excellent in all respects. In my professional capacity, I am the CEO of a children's charity. So I have a professional interest in the standards of childcare organisations. The location people and facilities are brilliant, I could not be happier with the team responsible
for the care of my child. Truly a childcare professional establishment. From the front door to the individual rooms and catering team, all are what I expect from a childcare business. I would recommend (and have done to friends and family) the standard delivered at Cedars L/ Buzzard.
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Review from Sara B (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cedars have been excellent in all aspects of care for my daughter. All the staff are extremely friendly, helpful and professional and have made leaving my daughter to go back to work as easy as it could be.


My only criticism would be the speed at which updates are added to Parentzone as I love receiving

them but I appreciate this must be difficult with the number of children that are cared for.
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Review from Peter Y (Father of Child) published on 12 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel so happy that I can drop my most precious off in the morning and feel completely confident that he is safe, happy and well looked after all day. I used to feel guilty if I finished work early and didn't immediately pick him up but soon realised that in fact he loves being there so much he sometimes
wanted to stay longer. Everyone is so friendly and helpful that it makes an easy and nice experience of an important part of our lives.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter have attended this nursery and have loved being there. The staff are lovely, caring and understanding. I especially liked the outside space and the varied activities. I feel that the nursery has helped grow their confidence and they have also built some lovely friendships there.
I would certainly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the staff enough at Cedars Day Nursery for how well they have taken care of and supported my daughter. The whole environment that has been created for the children is nurturing, vibrant, safe and welcoming. Every member of staff would greet my daughter by her name, even those who weren't
directly involved in her class. I think that makes her feel a sense of belonging and makes the nursery feel more personal, with a community feel. She has come such a long way since she started and the nursery has helped give her a confidence and self-assurance for the future.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.935)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10 for Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.935 for Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard) is calculated as follows: ( (259 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 276 Ratings = 4.935
  2. 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard) 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:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 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 99 number of registered child places is 19.8, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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)

Lauren

Lauren Trotter

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Lauren is the Manager of Cedars Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard and has worked in the Early Years sector for 8 years. Lauren holds a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead.


Lauren is also Mental Health First Aid at work and First Aid trained.  Lauren is very passionate about ensuring that Cedars Day Nursery meet the needs of the children and their families.


What is your favourite feature of Cedars?
The wonderful team, the large outdoor space, and the surrounding community.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
My colleagues have the flexibility to adapt and are very friendly.

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