
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 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...
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Cherry Trees have been fantastic with helping my daughter settle in. Staff are always friendly and helpful and always smiling. From the minute you walk in you feel the warmth of the nursery. My daughter has been really happy and from seeing her observation I can see she enjoys herself.
Cherry Trees have been fantastic with helping my daughter settle in. Staff are always friendly and helpful and always smiling. From the minute you walk in you feel the warmth of the nursery. My daughter has been really happy and from seeing her observation I can see she enjoys herself.
She is now in 'Ladybirds' and transitioned smoothly with all of the support given.
She enjoys...
She is now in 'Ladybirds' and transitioned smoothly with all of the support given.
She enjoys being at nursery with all of the wonderful activities and experiences the staff provide.
The staff always give thorough feedback on how she has been and I can keep up to date on her progress by viewing her learning journey at any time.
I am very pleased with this nursery and feel relaxed and happy leaving my daughter here.
No complaints or concerns from me. My child enjoys nursery so thats what matters to me. As much as I get reports daily, I cannot comment much on some fo the subjects below.
No complaints or concerns from me. My child enjoys nursery so thats what matters to me. As much as I get reports daily, I cannot comment much on some fo the subjects below.
I highly recommend this nursery! Staff have ensured that my son (and everyone else of course) has the best of care, a great time, as well as learning. Staff are always very helpful and know all the children well. All children always seem happy and friendly, as a result. This nursery has made my...
I highly recommend this nursery! Staff have ensured that my son (and everyone else of course) has the best of care, a great time, as well as learning. Staff are always very helpful and know all the children well. All children always seem happy and friendly, as a result. This nursery has made my return to work less stressful - I never need to worry, my son is in good hands!
My child is happy in the nursery, well looked after. The environment is happy, conducive to learning and enabling kids to learn. Any time of day kids are happy and in activity.
My child is happy in the nursery, well looked after. The environment is happy, conducive to learning and enabling kids to learn. Any time of day kids are happy and in activity.
The nursery has a spacious and descent place to accommodate children. Its garden very unique and my daughter in particular loves it there. The carers are very friendly and accommodating. My daughter joined them at almost 2yr and by then she wasn't talking. Few days of pre school I notice her...
The nursery has a spacious and descent place to accommodate children. Its garden very unique and my daughter in particular loves it there. The carers are very friendly and accommodating. My daughter joined them at almost 2yr and by then she wasn't talking. Few days of pre school I notice her talking and displaying a lot of talents like painting, singing, dancing among others. She' s doing very well and I'm grateful to the nursery staff. Thank you so much and please keep up the excellent work.
The staff are all trained to a high standard, they all go above and beyond for children in the rooms they work in and all others in the nursery. Management are approachable and always willing to help where they can. The facilities are always clean and the outdoor space is amazing. The best choice...
The staff are all trained to a high standard, they all go above and beyond for children in the rooms they work in and all others in the nursery. Management are approachable and always willing to help where they can. The facilities are always clean and the outdoor space is amazing. The best choice I've made for my children.
Cherry Trees provides a fantastic environment for the children to thrive, teaching values, preparing them for life and offering a safe and caring environment whilst allowing them to still be children.
Cherry Trees provides a fantastic environment for the children to thrive, teaching values, preparing them for life and offering a safe and caring environment whilst allowing them to still be children.
Cherry Trees have cared for my child for almost 2 years. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that my child is always safe, well looked after and happy. She has progressed so much since going to this nursery and I believe her transition to school will be an easier task as the nursery has...
Cherry Trees have cared for my child for almost 2 years. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that my child is always safe, well looked after and happy. She has progressed so much since going to this nursery and I believe her transition to school will be an easier task as the nursery has worked hard in getting her ready for it. The new building is great too and I think that every staff member from both the ladybird room and butterfly room have been completely outstanding. My child has made strong friendships with both staff and other children and she is now more confident than ever thanks to Cherry Trees.
She enjoys making friends and all the varied activities on offer.
The staff are always helpful and my daughter has built some close relationships with the staff which has helped her transition between rooms.
She enjoys making friends and all the varied activities on offer.
The staff are always helpful and my daughter has built some close relationships with the staff which has helped her transition between rooms.
The staff are very good and she seems very happy to be with them and they all know her well.
The staff are very good and she seems very happy to be with them and they all know her well.
Made my son feel very comfortable and settled when he started.
They really take the time to get to know each child (likes/dislikes).
Staff are very professional at all times. Children are always entertained with a variety of activities.
The meals provided are also...
Made my son feel very comfortable and settled when he started.
They really take the time to get to know each child (likes/dislikes).
Staff are very professional at all times. Children are always entertained with a variety of activities.
The meals provided are also very nutritious.
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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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