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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 Jennie S (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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This nursery is wonderful. The staff are friendly and so enthusiastic with the children. My daughter runs in every morning excited about what her morning there is going to bring her. The rooms are full of tables containing all sorts of activities, sand, water, dollies, shape shakers etc. There are colourful pictures on the wall that the children have made that are constantly updated. Outside are is also filled with many activities for the children. When picking my daughter up the staff always have stories about what funny things my daughter has been doing, not just what she has had to eat and how many nappies she has had. A fantastic place!.

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Review from Amy O (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter is very well cared for at Cherry Trees, and I am extremely happy with her care. The new nursery is extremely well equipped, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this nursery to any potential parent. It is not my closest nursery, however well worth the travel!

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Review from Ima-Obong O (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are always welcoming, cheerful and helpful. They handle the children with kindness and genuine affection. My son can sometimes be a bit clingy at the drop off's in the morning but the staff are superb at getting him interested in the fun activities going on. This helps make the drop off's so much easier.

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Review from Ruth G (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son loves his time at Cherry Trees. His key person is fantastic. He had developed a lot since starting and I only realised he could walk while pushing the trolley because staff told me he could! the meals are excellent and staff really encourage my son to feed himself and learn to use a spoon. I have also found all the staff very sympathetic and proactive when it became apparent my son had some medical needs requiring the admission of emergency medicine (luckily he hasn't needed this yet) but I'm confident staff would deal with it well.

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Review from Hayley R (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Although my son only attends nursery one day a week he always has a good day and takes part in a range of exciting activities. I love the fact that most weeks he has spent time outside in the garden, even in the cold/windy/rainy weather. All staff at Cherry Trees are polite and friendly and I love how everyone knows my son's name. I am always greeted with a smile when entering the building and as I leave staff always say "have a good/evening/weekend." I know that my son is well looked after at Cherry Trees which is all a parent can ask for!

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Review from Darren F (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son is at Cherry Trees and he loves it! Its so reassuring for me to know that he is happy and settled there. He comes home telling me all about what he has been doing, he especially likes playing in the garden. My son has made friends and really likes the staff in his room. His key person has been very supportive and caring when he was settling in and throughout his time at nursery. It has a friendly welcoming atmosphere and I would definitely recommend it.

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Review from Felicity M (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son always loves going to pre-school and has a very enjoyable active day each day. He has been at Cherry Trees for over 2 years and over that time all the staff have gone out of their way to ensure he is very happy. Children are all cared for individually and recently the nursery manager made our son a special construction area to play in as promised. She stayed late to ensure this was really first thing in the morning, such a lovely gesture - he was very pleased!

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Review from Tracey C (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 November 2015 Submitted via Website
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Cherry Trees is the most fantastic nursery for my granddaughter who attends full time. The staff are caring and always provide excellent care and cater for her individual needs. Her Dietary needs are catered for and the meals provided are tasty and varied. She is always excited to come to nursery each morning to see her friends and find out what activities there are. My Granddaughter has made very good progress since attending and I am confident she is in a fun and caring environment which is positively outstanding!

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Review from Hayley P (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2015 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Cherry Trees since he was seven months old and has recently moved from the baby to toddler room. I cannot fault the quality of care at the nursery, my son has developed into an independent, outgoing child with their help and is always excited to arrive for his sessions. The staff are always very welcoming, keen to chat to learn more about what we have been up to and helpful in advising us of methods for helping him to develop further outside of nursery. He is obviously very happy and happy boy = happy parents!

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News (6) & Events (0)

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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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Meet the Team (1)

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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