Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield)

Cranfield University, 1 Duncan Road, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0ZU
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9.9 104 Reviews
  • 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.
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Type of Service

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

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

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 (104)

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Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) has 104 reviews.

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Review from Lisa R (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
" Superb " nursery. As a parent, you want the best for your child and you can't get better than Cherry Trees.
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.

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Review from Chloe K (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery. All the staff are amazing. My daughter loves it and feels at home. All my daughter's keyworkers so far have exceeded expectations and show so much genuine interest and care.
Would 100% recommend.
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Review from Gemma K (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Bridget C (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lisa D (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My now 3-year-old son has been looked after at Cherry Trees for the last year.
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.
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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Andrea N (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Justine M (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent childcare provision.
My daughter is happy progressing and well cared for.
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Review from Inesa M (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good.
Son very happy. Looks forward to attending every session. Eats well, plays well, very happy little boy.
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Review from Ella C (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 my
child developed.
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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Review from Jenny C (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cherry Trees is a beautiful and purpose-built nursery. The staff really care for the children and their development. Each of the rooms has direct (and safe) outdoor connection, appropriate for age-level and interaction between ages in certain occasions. The hot meals served at lunch and tea are really
well-balanced and healthier than I seem to be able to get my son to eat at home yet he absolutely loves them from the Cherry Trees staff. I have a toddler moving into the preschool year and early next year will have an infant joining them as well. We love the facility and the people!
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Review from Lisa A (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! My Son loves coming and all the staff were very patient with him (and me) when he was settling in. Would definitely recommend - 5* Nursery.
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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clean and tidy with a lovely shared area in the atrium and a big garden. My son has been very happy at Cherry Trees thanks to there being so much to occupy him. So many friendly people and a lovely atmosphere. I'm also very impressed with the food provided. Cherry Trees is a lovely place to be and I'm
so glad we chose it for our son.
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Review from Lihui N (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best nursery you can find around the Milton Keynes area. We have been really happy with staff, facilities and activities. It has been lovely to see his learning journal and staff have been brilliant with helping my son to settle in.
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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 18-month-old daughter moved to a new room in November and took a few days for her to settle and bond with her key worker but now waves me goodbye without a tear and seems extremely happy and settled.


The staff are friendly and professional, I feel very reassured when I leave her in the morning.

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Review from Shoko Y (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hello Cherry Trees team.
I received a lovely Xmas bag on Friday, it has lovely Xmas cards and handprint cookies and handprint 2018 calendar.
They are so beautiful and the message on a handprint calendar made me cry a very touching message and it is so true. I like it very much.
Thank you very much
for doing these special creations for a special occasion. A great idea and lovely effort made.
Thank you also for a Cherry Trees Xmas party on Saturday, it was good fun and Santa was amazing, the singing lady was brilliant too.
Thank you for the gift too!


Wishing you all a very Merry Xmas and relaxing break from work.

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Review from F B (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery here when he was just 6 months old. Very scary to leave him for the first time, however, all the staff have been great. The key worker is fantastic with him and he really enjoys all their company. The feedback provided daily is great and detailed. Every change to menus you're
consulted to make sure there are no know allergies.
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Review from Scott L (Father of Child) published on 10 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending Cherry Trees Day Nursery in January 2017 when he was 1 year old. He enjoys going to nursery and meeting with other kids and staff. He became very sociable and very confident. He is learning new things every day and his days are filled with different activities. Staff are extremely
helpfull, polite and make sure every child is happy. I feel very happy trusting Cherry Trees staff with looking after my son.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.851)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10 for Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.956 for Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is calculated as follows: ( (195 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.956
  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 4.895 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cherry Trees Day Nursery (Cranfield) is based on 17 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 95 number of registered child places is 19. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 19 = 0.895
  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)

Amy

Amy Fenn

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

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 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, I'm very proud to be a part of their team.

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