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Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard)

Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2PA
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Everyone is so kind, and really feels like a warm hug the moment you enter.Louise T(Mother of Child)
Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard), Leighton Buzzard
We couldn't have asked for a better start for our son.Madelene N(Mother of Child)
Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard), Leighton Buzzard
There's such a lovely balance of learning, creativity and playNicola A(Mother of Child)
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...  

Funding & Fees

Our fees include all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared well-balanced meals throughout the day and all activities. Our full fee information is available to download on our website.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 (132)

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Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard) has 132 reviews.

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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from Simon G (Father of Child) published on 22 June 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Cedars since just before she was 1 and has become a sociable, intelligent and loving young lady thanks to the help and guidance of the staff. She loves coming to nursery and has built an amazing bond with every key worker she has had in each room. She is now in the Preschool room and is thriving and coming along leaps and bounds in her development. I will be very sad when she leaves nursery to start school next year as the care we receive is second to none!!! They most definitely deserve their Outstanding rating.

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Review from Yang Z (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My baby and all of the family think Cedars Nursery is one of the best nurseries in the area. All of the employees are very helpful, loving the baby and knowing their needs. Also, the baby can get access to all round and personalised daycare.
Activities provided by Cedars Nursery are very good, they enable the baby to learn, to play and to cooperate at the same time.

Last but not least, the management policy in Cedars is professional, it covers almost all situations for most babies. To summarise, we would very much like to recommend Cedars Nursery to all the other parents.

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Review from Rachel K (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are absolutely delighted with Cedars and the care they give our daughter.
Our daughter's key worker is amazing and has spent the time to really get to know her personality and interests and tailors her activities accordingly.
Our daughter is so happy to come here on her nursery days and thrives on the routine that is provided.
As parents, we have such peace of mind in the care and activities that are provided.
Even the food is amazing!

Thank you, Cedars!

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Review from Alison J (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I just wanted to say what an amazing team you have at Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard). The manager is fantastic and has ensured that my two girls, who have both left now (my youngest last week) were cared for and educated to a very high standard.
Cedars Day Nursery has been a very happy place for both of our children, but they leave being more confident and prepared ready for school.

Thank you so much to all involved!

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was confident that my son was safe, which was my number one priority. Most room staff were very friendly and caring.

I did not consider that the menu any more than paying 'lip service' to the idea of healthy eating - cakes, pies, crumbles and various puddings seemed to be served on a very routine basis. I opted out of these things for my son and he was provided with either yoghurt or fruit - but surely this would be more appropriate for all the other children too.

Cleanliness of the toilets used by the children was often poor. Elsewhere cleanliness seemed fine.

Reply from Michelle Nokes, Nursery Manager at Cedars Day Nursery (Leighton Buzzard)
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery.

The company-wide nursery menu is well thought out and, with the help of a nutritionist, is designed to give the children a healthy balanced diet. We appreciate that on occasions parents have a preference for the foods their child eats and will...  

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Review from Francis W (Father of Child) published on 15 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has attended Cedars since he was 9 months old (April 2014). I have been thoroughly satisfied with the care right from the start. The standards, environment and attention to detail have had a huge positive impact on his development and has made him more than ready to face the big wide world of school!

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Review from Michaela G (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Cedars highly enough. Management work very hard at making sure the room teams are strong and offer a range of skills and personality types. Bonding and attachment with key workers is very strong and communication with parents is excellent. Staff are, without, fail cheerful and communicative and also knowledgeable about their practice and the children in their care. Children's independence is fostered through all daily activities and they take part in an impressive range of activities, including using external partners to deliver dance and music and physical education. Rooms are always busy and purposeful; the garden space is well used and children go outside in all weathers. As a parent, I feel part of a Cedars community and both of my children have benefitted hugely from their time there.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our son is very happy at Cedars. The staff are enthusiastic and warm, friendly and approachable. We receive regular updates on our little boy's progress through an app and verbally on his day when we collect him. The nursery arranges weekly themes to aid children's learning, combined with thoughtful activities.

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Review from M N (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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A great big thank you to everyone at Cedars Day Nursery for the fantastic way you have cared for our son. He started as a little baby and has now grown into a kind, bubbly little boy. Thank you for providing such a fun and stimulating environment for the children here. We are grateful for your hard work and dedication. We couldn't have dreamed of a better nursery for our son. We will miss you very much.

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Review from Michelle T (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cedars Day Nursery are an amazing nursery who have helped my daughters develop hugely. I have complete trust in them to keep my daughter safe, happy and feel loved. I wouldn't choose to take her anywhere else.

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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has developed into a beautiful girl, because of Cedars Day Nursery. She is a confident, cheeky and happy baby! She has learnt so much since September - thank you to all those who work at Cedars Day Nursery!

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  • Posted: Thursday 29 May 2025Celebrations were well underway at Cedars Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard as the childcare team marked the milestone long-service anniversaries of two beloved colleagues. At the award-winning setting on Mentmore...
  • Posted: Tuesday 27 May 2025Childbase Partnership has been awarded a coveted ‘Top 10’ position in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025, ranking the company amongst the best employers in the...
  • Posted: Tuesday 04 Mar 2025There was delight for young environmentalists at Cedars Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard as they received a letter from legendary broadcaster and biologist, Sir David Attenborough. Having written to the...
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Lauren Trotter Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024
Lauren Trotter

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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