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Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield)

Cranfield University, 1 Duncan Road, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0ZU
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The service they provide has been second to none and I would highly recommend themLisa B(Mother of Child)
Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield), Bedford
the communication from staff is fantasticHannah H(Mother of Child)
Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield), Bedford
The range of activities they provide engages my sonRebecca E(Mother of Child)
Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield), Bedford

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.

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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

  • 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

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening 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)

9.9

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.

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Review from G K (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We absolutely love Cherry Trees Day Nursery, it’s reassuring to know our daughter is cared for by the best. We had used another setting nearby and the difference is outstanding. It’s very comforting to know she’s welcomed with open arms each morning and that she has lots of different activities to do to encourage her development.

All of the staff have been extremely friendly and welcoming, but especially two members of staff in particular for going above and beyond in helping to settle our daughter in.

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Review from L H (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am so grateful Cherry Trees is our local nursery. I feel so at ease leaving my children in the fantastic care of all the workers here! The entire experience of drop off, from the warm welcome by reception to the amazing key workers taking the children off for a day of fun and learning! We wouldn't take our children anywhere else!

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Review from Michael S (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall we are very pleased with the level of care our children receive. All employees know our children by name, which is lovely to see. The only point I would like to raise is communicating when key workers are off long-term sick. We don't need to know the details, just who will be our child's 'new key worker' during their absence.

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Review from Harriet T (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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We wouldn't choose another nursery, we love the care at Cherry Trees and know our children are in the safest hands. My child always talks so highly about his key workers and forms amazing bonds. Very open communication and we love the extras they put on, such as Christmas Fetes and Halloween parties.

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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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I absolutely love this nursery! They are such a welcoming team of people that work so well together. I’ve never been to a more organised and well-put together nursery where everyone makes such an effort to make me and my daughter feel comfortable. The nursery is bright and clean with so my activities for the children to get involved in. I’m so pleased my daughter was able to get a space here as you really cannot fault this nursery!

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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her eight months at Cherry Trees Day Nursery and especially the bond she developed with her first key worker.
Every single member of staff that I, myself, have interacted with has been very supportive and helpful with ensuring the best for my daughter.

The service they provide has been second to none and I would highly recommend them to any parent I know.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our son thrived at Cherry Trees Day Nursery and we wouldn't have dreamed of sending our daughter anywhere else. She gets so excited about going to nursery and we continue to be impressed by the dedication of the staff team.

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Review from Jinal M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started in September 2022, he had a bit of an unsure start as he had a bit of a bad experience elsewhere, but he absolutely loves it here he has formed a great bond with his key worker as well as all the staff in his room. All the staff from management down are absolutely brilliant can't recommend this nursery enough my son's confidence has grown so much it's amazing to see.

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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My little boy started Cherry Trees Day Nursery in April 2022 at 13 months old. After a difficult start, due to illness, he settled in extremely well and created strong bonds with not just his key worker but all members of staff. Cherry Trees really do listen to the needs of your child and genuinely show so much care, attention and empathy towards them. I cannot fault the staff and I have never felt unhappy to leave my little boy at nursery as I know he loves it and has a fantastic time every single day! I am so pleased that I chose this nursery, the communication from staff is fantastic and I would not hesitate in recommending to any parent.

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Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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From the very first visit to see what Cherry Trees Day Nursery was like we knew we had found the right nursery for our daughter. The staff were welcoming and the environment for the children was fantastic. Roll on almost four years and we are still very happy we made the right choice, our daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time here and is ready to begin new adventures at school. The staff are a real credit and have always looked after and developed our now not-so-little girl! She has learned so much and really come out of her shell doing all the fun activities the staff come up with. I feel she is fully prepared to take on school! Thank you Cherry Trees.

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Review from Felicity H (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been with this incredible nursery since she was 9 months old.
I am so sad to be leaving now she is almost 4 and starting school.
I cannot recommend all the staff enough, from office right through to key workers, on such a great and supportive network for my daughter.
My daughter attended before and after the pandemic of Covid and lockdowns, I was a key worker.
The world struggled including myself with the whole situation, my daughter didn’t understand what was going on but the nursery continued and made it as normal an experience for the children as possible. I really couldn’t have managed without their support and just think they are incredible superhumans to risk their health and pushing their doubts to one side.
My daughter only ever came out of nursery with joy and the stories she would tell me about all her adventures with her friends, just so content and happy.

You always have Mum guilt but the regular updates of pictures of them thriving made it soon disperse.

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Review from Jordan T (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending the nursery for over a year now in both the Ladybird and most recently the Bumblebees room. The staff and his key worker in the Bumblebees room have been nothing but amazing with the level of care and attention provided to what is a very energetic child. We've seen him make great strides forward verbally and socially with the support provided by the Nursery. Thank you to everyone in Cherry Trees Day Nursery and his Key Worker!

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Review from Tabitha N (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely love this nursery. Our daughter attended from Ladybird room all the way to Preschool and she loved it! Couldn't fault the team at all, the care they took, the attention they paid to our daughter and the interest they had in her development was amazing. Thanks to all the staff at Cherry Trees Day Nursery.

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Review from Renia F (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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We absolutely love this nursery and everything about it, from amazing meals to outstanding staff. Our boy loves it just as much! He's developing so well and we would never be able to provide him as much entertainment and learning tools as he gets at Cherry Trees Day Nursery. We trust this nursery completely and wouldn't want our child to go anywhere else. Thank you to everyone at Cherry Trees.

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Review from Shelli S (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has been coming since he was 8-months-old and he really loves it. The staff are very supportive and always happy to answer any questions. I would highly recommend this nursery, the staff are amazing. I really enjoy the newsletters and the app is a great way to see what's happening.

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Review from Rebecca E (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our children have both thoroughly enjoyed and have made excellent progress at Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield. The range of activities they provide engages my son and has led him to be an extremely curious and perseverant learner. His interests are taken into account by the staff and he always has many exciting things to tell us. The staff are really nurturing and understand my child, always ready to challenge him and excite him. I am so grateful for what the staff have done for my family, we will miss them when he leaves.

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child loves her time at nursery, she likes to play with the other children, experience different activities and lots of messy play. She always rushes into the room and is very happy when we collect her. The app is amazing and lets us review updates/milestones in our own time. The different variety of foods for lunch and diner is very good; she loves mealtimes. The staff understand her and her needs fully - I love the parents evenings.

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Review from Hannah W (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cherry Trees staff have all been extremely helpful with our son's transition when we moved here from the United States. Our son comes home every day with a smile on his face and using new words he has learned at nursery. Thank you for all the support, and we are excited for our younger son to join the Cherry Trees Day Nursery next year!

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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall a very pleasant experience. Both our sons have been very happy. I have always felt able to discuss any concerns with the managers and they have responded quickly and with understanding. I feel that our boys have been encouraged to do a range of fun, educational activities and have always felt the facility was clean and well organised. The staff are friendly and approachable. Child care is more expensive than initially expected however other facilities seem similar prices so wouldn't change.

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Review from Jack S (Father of Child) published on 26 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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We could not be happier with the Cherry Trees Day Nursery experience. Our son loves attending as our daughter did before him. The standard of care is second to none and all the staff are nothing short of excellent, as are the facilities. Very happy to recommend to anyone.

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  • 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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Amy Fenn Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010
Amy Fenn

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.

What is your favourite feature of Cherry Trees?

The open spacious rooms, as well as the atrium, which is a communal space where all age groups can learn and explore together.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?

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.

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