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The service they provide has been second to none and I would highly recommend themLisa B(Mother of Child)

the communication from staff is fantasticHannah H(Mother of Child)

The range of activities they provide engages my sonRebecca E(Mother of Child)

The service they provide has been second to none and I would highly recommend themLisa B(Mother of Child)

the communication from staff is fantasticHannah H(Mother of Child)

The range of activities they provide engages my sonRebecca E(Mother of Child)

Cherry Trees is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art nursery on the Cranfield University site.
Providing large spacious rooms and a fantastic garden, children’s imaginations are inspired on a daily basis by the established and experienced practitioners.
Cherry Trees also offer the extracurricular activity of Starshine Yoga every other Monday and Tiny Mites music on a Thursday.
A fully inclusive service is provided to all families offering a convenient service.
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.
Contact Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Childbase Partnership
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amy Fenn (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 50
Total Places for Children
- 95
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 - there is a layby at the front of the nursery and access to a large car park at the side.
Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) Reviews (109)
Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has 109 reviews.
My daughter has been attending Cherry Trees since she was around 18 months of age, she is a sensitive little girl who has always struggled with transitions and separation however Cherry trees staff have always been so supportive, kind and nurturing to support her. For example when she first started she would only eat if spoon fed by her key worker on their lap, or would only sleep if cuddled - the staff accommodated all of this care until she was confident with the nursery routines. Now my daughter is in the preschool room, she has grown in confidence, making friends, group activities and her development has flourished. I am so pleased we chose this warm and inclusive setting for our little girl and her time here will always be remembered! I would like to say a particular thank you to Maia, Jade, Helen, Ellie and James who have cared for and supported our little girl.
From Lorraine and the office team, to Hendrick the chef, and to Amy and the whole staff, everyone goes above and beyond every single day. They know the children so well, and it really shows in the way they support, encourage, and look after them.
I honestly never thought anyone could care about my child as much as I do, but the team at Cherry Trees absolutely do - and that means the world to us. We'll be so sad when our son eventually moves on, because this place has been such a special part of his early years.
We couldn't recommend Cherry Trees more highly!
I am really happy with our choice in Cherry Trees. We moved to the area recently and so my daughter had to change nurseries. Every effort was made by all to ease the transition for both her and us. The office team were great with helping to figure out all the admin stuff and my million questions. The welcome my daughter received and the support with settling her into the new space, routines and environment was amazing! The team in the pre-school class have been so great, showing such kindness and care as my daughter settled and they continue to help her grow and learn. We are always greeted warmly at drop offs and pick ups and receive regular updates feedback! Would highly recommend!!!
The staff and team at Cherry trees are very kind and friendly and both my daughters key workers have helped her both start at nursery and move up rooms seamlessly and she loves going in and all the activities she gets to participate in. The food she has is varied and she enjoys it very much! The facilities at the nursery are ideal for her as she grows and also has plenty of parking for drop offs which is a massive bonus. Feel very fortunate that my daughter has found such a lovely place to attend Nursery.
Overall the quality and care that is provided to both my children is fantastic. The staff are totally engaged in helping the children develop, they always keep us updated with what they've been up to, what they need to work on outside of nursery and we can really see the impact thats had. Both my children attend the nursery and absolutely love it. They've built friendships and lovely connections with their key workers which is always great to see.
The layout and cleanliness of the nursery is also fantastic. Its bright, welcoming and just a great environment for the children to be in. I've also been impressed with the variety of meals they get which has really helped my children to try new things that they wouldn't usually try at home.
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Cherry Tree, the staff are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment where our child feels safe and happy every day. The activities are engaging and thoughtfully planned, helping our little one grow in confidence, creativity, and social skills.
The staff are easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Communication is clear and I receive regular updates about my child, and the weekly newsletter keeps you in the loop on what is happening, plus has resources to explore.
The food is healthy, delicious and varied. They provide a wide selection of meals so the children can explore new food.
The staff are caring, warm and put the children first. I am gutted my child is leaving for school as I know both he and I will miss the nursery!
We've had a brilliant experience with Cherry Tree Nursery. Our little boy, has settled in so well, which has been a huge reassurance for us as parents. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Communication is always fast and clear and we receive regular updates about our son's day, including meals and naps. The office staff are also fantastic-responses are always speedy, helpful, and informative, which really puts our minds at ease.
The nursery environment is clean, bright, and thoughtfully set up with a wide range of engaging, age-appropriate activities. It's clear that the team genuinely care about the children and work hard to create a warm, supportive atmosphere.
He always seems happy when we drop him off and pick him up, and it's lovely to see how comfortable he feels there. We're so glad we chose Cherry Tree and would happily recommend it to other families looking for a high-quality, nurturing setting.
My 2 daughters have attended cherry Trees over the years and I would highly recommend them! The staff are great with the kids and the communication with parents is fantastic! Both of my girls have loved attending the nursery and were both very sad to leave. If your looking for somewhere to send your children then this is the place!
We are really impressed with Cherry Trees Nursery, the staff are very professional and friendly, and are great with our baby son. He is learning so much and his development is noticeable since starting at Cherry Trees.
We are amazed by the kindness and professionalism of the staff from Cherry Tree Nursery in Cranfield.
We are very pleased with the progress made with both of our kids.
Special thanks to one staff member in particular (for always listening and supporting), to a staff member in Ladybirds room for being so dedicated and lovely, to another member of staff (ex Bumblebee room) for patience and support, to another member of staff (now Ladybirds) for her kindness and another member of staff (pre-school) for being lovely, patient and kind and to the cook for the best food ever.
All of you made such a difference!
Thank you for being part of our lives!
I couldn't recommend more Cherry Trees Day Nursery!
Lovely welcoming staff. Lots of great resources and an overall caring environment. My granddaughter has taken a while to settle and the staff have shown such kindness and understanding, this has led to her becoming so much, this has led to her becoming so much more confident.
Our son has been attending this nursery since he was 11 weeks old and we couldn't be happier. The staff are wonderful-caring, attentive and always make him feel safe and loved. Now that he's one, he loves coming every day, excited to see his friends and explore new activities. Communication is great and we always get updates on his progress. We're so grateful for the nurturing environment and highly recommend this nursery to any parent!
My daughter attended the nursery from one year old up to a few days before starting school. She progressed so well, under the care of some excellent staff. The preschool room in particular really challenged and prepared her for school. Her younger brother is now there and doing equally as well. The staff are great at engaging with their individual interests. He is well settled and looked after, having made strong connections with the staff. Would highly recommend.
Our son has been enjoying going to Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) right from the start. He settled very well due to the fantastic settling in period and the amazing staff. He is always so happy to go and he literally jumps from my arms to go to his keyworkers. We could not be happier. Special thanks to the caterpillars team.
Our daughter is 2 and has started nursery for the first time. I was extremely nervous about how it would go but I needn't have been. Cherry Trees Day Nursery have been communicative, supportive, responsive and empathetic. My daughter is already thriving in the environment and we can see massive positive changes in her. Special mention for the staff in Bumblebees room who not only transitioned my daughter into nursery incredibly patiently and kindly, but also supported me with my endless questions and allowed me to feel all the feelings of a mum leaving her baby for the first time!
We recently had a situation where I needed to enroll my youngest a month earlier than planned and the nursery got us all sorted out in terms of settle sessions and admin, which was a great help to us.
My oldest always reports on all the lovely activities he has taken part in when he comes home. He really looks forward to coming to nursery so thank you so much to the team for providing excellent care.
He is comfortable at Cherry Trees and we are kept up to date with how his day is going - it's a big comfort as this is our first baby and a new life experience being at nursery. Thank you so much for looking after our son, he loves it with you!
We have two children in the nursery, at present and both have received excellent care and support, which is tailored to their individual needs. I feel happy that my children are safe and being well looked after. They have both learnt so much and are thriving being in the nursery environment and with the care of all the staff.
I've just heard the news that my daughter has secured a place at prep school for this September, following a recent successful Stay and Play session. I have no doubt that her time at Cherry Trees has been a huge contributing factor to this. Her confidence, speech, writing ability, kindness and independence have been greatly influenced by the Cherry Trees team. Forever grateful!
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News (6) & Events (0)
- 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: Monday 03 Mar 2025Childbase Partnership has topped the league tables for the second year running, maintaining the No.1 spot for the quality of Early Years care and education throughout its 44 day nurseries....
- Posted: Thursday 23 Jan 2025Following a year of fundraising, Childbase Partnership were delighted to hand over a total of £175,801.16 to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to help them fund vital research. From Snowdon...
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Awards / Recognitions (23)
- Recipient: Childbase PartnershipDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Childbase PartnershipDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Childbase PartnershipDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
Meet the Team (1)
Amy is the Manager of Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector since 1994. Amy has numerous qualifications, such as a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, BTEC and SEND training and has worked for Childbase since March 2010.
The open spacious rooms, as well as the atrium, which is a communal space where all age groups can learn and explore together.
From when we made the move from our smaller nursery building to our current purpose-built eco setting, the transition was flawless and was followed by a huge growth in occupancy. My team are just amazing; although we have grown over the years by double, we've never lost the 'family feel'. Everyone is so positive and caring towards each other, and recent events have shown just what a united team we are. Everyone is keen to play their part and contribute to our success in whatever form that might present itself. Most recently, it has been about adapting to huge changes, and they have done it so well that I'm very proud to be a part of their team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield)
What is the Age Range of Children that Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) accepts?
Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) Open?
Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is open: 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.
How many Children does Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) have capacity for?
Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has capacity for a total of 95 Children.
How far is Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) to the centre of Bedford?
8.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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