
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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 1 day per week
Full days available
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
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
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.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£551/ month
Meals & consumables (funded-only sessions): optional extras — food £10.49/day, non-food consumables (nappies, wipes, creams etc.) £1.88/day, extra-curricular activities £1.88/day — or parents can supply their own at no charge.
Meals & consumables (funded-only sessions): optional extras — food £10.49/day, non-food consumables (nappies, wipes, creams etc.) £1.88/day, extra-curricular activities £1.88/day — or parents can supply their own at no charge.
Non-funded session times: a full day runs 07.30–18.30 at £98.
Funded-only session times: a full day runs 08.30–18.30, using up to 10 hours of funding per day, at £0.00 (funding-covered).
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£107
3 days per week
£551
5 days per week
£1,272
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:30pm (11 hours)
- 22.8 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
Price without government funding: £1,274 / month (£98 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £723/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 50 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 50 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.8 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) Reviews (112)
Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has a Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has 112 reviews.
Cherry Trees is an excellent nursery. During my daughters time here, she has grown into a confident and happy little girl. She has progressed through all rooms and I can say we have been gutted to leave each room and staff set:- I needed have worried though as they are all excellent. The work the...
Cherry Trees is an excellent nursery. During my daughters time here, she has grown into a confident and happy little girl. She has progressed through all rooms and I can say we have been gutted to leave each room and staff set:- I needed have worried though as they are all excellent. The work the staff put in to engage and develop the children is second to none and I'm in no doubt she is ready for her next journey at school.
Absolute amazing facilities inside and out, all staff throughout the different rooms are very friendly, helpful and caring.
Absolute amazing facilities inside and out, all staff throughout the different rooms are very friendly, helpful and caring.
On a daily basis, children are given the opportunity to learn and develop multiple skills and activities which provides them with mental stimulation...
On a daily basis, children are given the opportunity to learn and develop multiple skills and activities which provides them with mental stimulation and positive growth.
The staff are all friendly and the setting has a fun warm energy.
He can count to 15 and knows the alphabet and he is only 2.5...
He can count to 15 and knows the alphabet and he is only 2.5 years old. Curriculum is excellent and he really enjoys going to the nursery too.
I was very nervous about my 1-year-old daughter starting nursery but she has settled straight into Cherry Trees. The staff are fantastic.
I was very nervous about my 1-year-old daughter starting nursery but she has settled straight into Cherry Trees. The staff are fantastic.
My daughter is in Bumblebees and has been in the nursery since starting in Caterpillars. The setting is very welcoming and friendly. My daughter always looks forward to coming and enjoys her time. Her learning and development are fully supported. I can see this through her telling me what she has...
My daughter is in Bumblebees and has been in the nursery since starting in Caterpillars. The setting is very welcoming and friendly. My daughter always looks forward to coming and enjoys her time. Her learning and development are fully supported. I can see this through her telling me what she has learnt and also on parent zone where her photos along with other observations are uploaded for me to see and comment on.
Fantastic nursery with highly trained staff providing high-quality care.
Fantastic nursery with highly trained staff providing high-quality care.
We've always been impressed with the friendliness and approachable nature of all staff. We know that the development and learning at the nursery is important but are always excited to hear about the new activities that our child has been taken part in. For me, attending an all-inclusive nursery...
We've always been impressed with the friendliness and approachable nature of all staff. We know that the development and learning at the nursery is important but are always excited to hear about the new activities that our child has been taken part in. For me, attending an all-inclusive nursery means that we have more time at home to enjoy together rather than spending that time preparing meals etc to take the next day.
My Daughter has been there 18 months, she now has so much confidence in everything she does. The team have encouraged her so much with her previous poor eating with the lovely meals...
My Daughter has been there 18 months, she now has so much confidence in everything she does. The team have encouraged her so much with her previous poor eating with the lovely meals provided. My only regret is not putting her in Cherry Trees earlier.
The staff are amazing, they are calm, fun, caring. They are a great Team who work extremely well with each other and the children.
The activities are great, the children get to learn science, Tennis, Different cultures the list is endless. The garden is outstanding and my daughter loves being out there all the time.
A lot of thought and effort went into Christmas, was amazing the time and effort made with Decoration and Father Christmas was so lovely.Graduation was so emotional and the team made the most amazing effort to prepare my daughter for her big adventure to school.
Parent zone is fabulous for tracking progress.
Would 100% recommend.
Would 100% recommend.
A very interactive nursery that takes very good care of my daughter. They consider her individual needs at all times and provide a safe and fun environment for her to grow and develop. Very pleased to hear of the well deserved 'outstanding' Ofsted review. Congratulations.
A very interactive nursery that takes very good care of my daughter. They consider her individual needs at all times and provide a safe and fun environment for her to grow and develop. Very pleased to hear of the well deserved 'outstanding' Ofsted review. Congratulations.
Cherry Trees is an excellent facility with caring and knowledgeable staff. It is well managed and although not cheap, I recommended Cherry Trees to a friend and her Grand-daughter now attends. Congratulations to you all on your recent Ofsted rating - well deserved.
Cherry Trees is an excellent facility with caring and knowledgeable staff. It is well managed and although not cheap, I recommended Cherry Trees to a friend and her Grand-daughter now attends. Congratulations to you all on your recent Ofsted rating - well deserved.
I have been really impressed with the staff in Bumblebees and have never had to worry that my son wouldn't have a fun packed day. Staff are very approachable and friendly and are great at what they do. My son always...
I have been really impressed with the staff in Bumblebees and have never had to worry that my son wouldn't have a fun packed day. Staff are very approachable and friendly and are great at what they do. My son always happily chats through what he has done (always a lot!) in the day. He talks about the staff as his friends and laughs about silly things they have done. The children have plenty of space to play and learn inside and out and my son loves the shared atrium space which is currently set up as a beach. Children are outside in all weathers thanks to the well-equipped garden.
My son has enjoyed every nutritious meal he has been served. Staff always have time to chat to you at the beginning and end of the day and give feedback daily. Management are also very visible around the nursery as are the office staff if you have a query. I wouldn't hesitate and do recommend Cherry Trees to everyone.
My son has attended this nursery for the past 4 months and really enjoys his time here. Every day there is something new and exciting to learn.
My son has attended this nursery for the past 4 months and really enjoys his time here. Every day there is something new and exciting to learn.
At Cherry Trees Day Nursery the staff put the children's needs first and really care and teach them how to grow into respectful and helpful caring children. Both my children have flourished being here.
At Cherry Trees Day Nursery the staff put the children's needs first and really care and teach them how to grow into respectful and helpful caring children. Both my children have flourished being here.
My daughter is happy progressing and well cared for.
My daughter is happy progressing and well cared for.
My only child has started nursery (previously looked after by my mother). She has not previously played with other her age group of children nor been close to other people apart from Mummy, Daddy and Nanny. When I brought her into Cherry Tree Day Nursery and left her on her own for an hour I picked...
My only child has started nursery (previously looked after by my mother). She has not previously played with other her age group of children nor been close to other people apart from Mummy, Daddy and Nanny. When I brought her into Cherry Tree Day Nursery and left her on her own for an hour I picked her up, with her crying her eyes out. I thought she will never get used to the nursery - but the staff has made a miracle! In a couple of sessions, my kid is happy to let me go and she will play with staff and other children. Such an amazing job! Staff are all friendly, warm and really care for children. Best decision I have ever made to take my little girl to this nursery. 120% recommended. I can go to work knowing my child will be looked after at all times.
Son very happy. Looks forward to attending every session. Eats well, plays well, very happy little boy.
Son very happy. Looks forward to attending every session. Eats well, plays well, very happy little boy.
The staff in the nursery are very friendly! My child always seems to be happy in their care, always a warm welcome to the nursery with lots of friendly faces. Feels more like home!
The staff in the nursery are very friendly! My child always seems to be happy in their care, always a warm welcome to the nursery with lots of friendly faces. Feels more like home!
I've had many opportunities to pick up my child at different timings so I could see many of their activities; how the children are playing, how they are preparing for lunch, the resources and equipment used for learning activities. I am very happy with the nursery, with the staff and with the way...
I appreciate every time how they inform us about different issues they find in other children so that we are aware and observe our own child. I like the activities they promote to involve the parents like finding and bringing objects to start with different letters every week, tea party with mum, Christmas family party. This is the third nursery my child attends and it is the most appreciated by us. Thank you.
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News (6) & Events (0)
- 27 May 2025
Childbase 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...
- 03 Mar 2025
Childbase 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....
- 23 Jan 2025
Following 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)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Childbase Partnership
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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...
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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