Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford)

Bridge Farm Road, Twyford, Reading RG10 9PP
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9.7 169 Reviews
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Cedar Park is situated within 2.5 acres of rural, picturesque grounds. Providing daily access to all age groups, the fantastic outdoor space helps to support emotional and physical development.

They have a Childbase specialised woodland play area which brings the classroom outside into the natural world with sessions led by a qualified forest school leader.

A vegetable patch allows children to grow, harvest and taste their own produce which is served by a dedicated nursery chef.

The nursery teaches children to care about the world they live in and are proud to have gained an Eco-Schools green flag award

Cedar Park offer the extracurricular activity of Usports every other Wednesday for their Bumblebee and Butterflies room, and on a Friday for the Preschool room.

They offer a convenient service to parents, opening 7.30-6.30 Monday to Friday and a fully-inclusive package.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rachael Main (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 52

Total Places for Children

  • 129

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 onsite.

Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) Reviews (169)

9.7

Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.728) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) has 169 reviews.

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Review from Farnando E (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter went to Cedar Park from age of 1 to 4 when starting school.
She gives into a happy, good heart, confident girl and all the grounds by the time she left pre-school. 5 months into school now and she is reading very well and I know Cedar Park gave her a fantastic base.
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Review from Craig H (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent service, staff keep us informed of developments with our child and the nursery. All the staff in Caterpilla are extremely polite and friendly.
The keyworker is great and my daughter is always excited to see her.
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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in Ladybirds are very good. Our keyworker has a great bond with my daughter. Every morning he is so welcoming. I feel he looks after her and cares for her like his own. She is always very happy when I pick her up. I am extremely happy at Cedar Park.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has really settled into preschool and is really developing well there. His keyworker's support with potty training has been invaluable and his patience incredible at times!


The staff are all welcoming and provide constructive feedback and ideas. This month he has particularly enjoyed Forest

school.
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Review from Helen H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cedar Park has always been a warm and friendly place for our child to spend time. Importantly she has fun... Whilst she is learning of course.
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Review from Eleanor B (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The recent "positive parenting" workshop ar CedarPark was a really useful, informal session packed with helpful advice and ideas. It was also a great opportunity to learn about the resources and strategies used within the nursery to promote positive behaviour. I also enjoyed the rare chance to spend
time with other parents and hear about their challenges. There was a lovely encouraging atmosphere and it was lead very sensitively and yet confidentially. Thank you - I'm looking forward to the next one.
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Review from Eleanor C (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Cedar Park for 3 years and has enjoyed every day there. Recently, Forest school has launched and he's loved it. It's helped him with his confidence to tackle challenges, team working and problem-solving.


The teachers are fantastic, letting the children work out problems for themselves,

teaching them how to use new tools, build fires and climb obstacles - the last day they made a campfire and toasted marshmallows, very popular with my son!


Forest school has fully engaged my son and he is using the skills learnt in everyday life. It's a great addition to the normal curriculum as it teaches them about the outdoors and different skills to those that you learn in a classroom environment.
The Forest school facilities are fantastic, well contained, safe and yet big enough to let the children explore and be adventurous.
The addition of Forest school to the Cedar Park curriculum makes this an even better place for my son to learn and grow, it's just a shame it's only a 10-week programme.

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Review from Francesca (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Cedar Park for nearly eighteen months now. It has always been a terrific experience for her, with a multitude of exciting areas to explore and a real focus on nurturing and developing her particular interests whilst still encouraging her to try new things and break her
barriers. Recently 'Forest School' learning was launched and in the few weeks she has been attending the sessions, her confidence in her abilities, as well as her confidence in working with and around others, has started to blossom - Cedar Park has outdoor facilities second to none, but now actually bringing the learning from the inside to the outside in a natural environment, takes it up yet another notch.
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Review from Jess B (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started in Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) a few months ago now and I can honestly say that it was the best decision we could have made for him. He has settled in so well all thanks to the amazing, friendly and welcoming team. He has thrived here and loves his time at nursery so much
so he asks to go to nursery every day including the weekend!!! This has made my transition back to full-time work so much easier. The outdoor facilities are fantastic with so much space for the little ones to run around and so many interesting things to explore, there is such a great opportunity for them to develop due to the structure the nursery have set around singing, reading and exploring. Cedar Park team have done such a good job with keeping parents up to date by providing a weekly newsletter and regular updates on Parentzone.
I could not recommend this nursery enough and the team in 'Bumblebees' room are just incredible, a hard nursery to top in my opinion.
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Review from Kate V (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had 2 children at Cedar Park for the last year since we moved to the area and we have been absolutely thrilled to find such a great place for them to spend their days while we are working. They attend 3 days a week and thoroughly look forward to their time there. Both children have grown in
confidence and independence and made many new friends at Cedar Park. They've also enjoyed such a variety of experiences and I can't not mention the amazing grounds and gardens. The atmosphere is always friendly, positive and warm and parents feel like part of the family as well as the children. The children are treated with respect and enjoy a great balance of structured time as well as free time to play and explore. The nursery strives to improve what they do, most recently with the forest school but also with events (sports days, summer fair, camp outs). The weekly newsletter is a great way to know what is going on each week. I couldn't recommend Cedar Park more.
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Review from Jenny B (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, my son has been here for 4 years. He has loved every minute and made some great friends.
The staff have made him feel very welcome, safe and have prepared him for school well. Lovely big garden to explore.
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Review from B H (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at Cedar Park and both are very happy. The nursery staff are excellent with the children and always ensure they are entertained, taught weekly values and generally nurtured. I would happily recommend Cedar Park for children of all ages.
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Review from Jason J (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was clear from the outset the professionalism and attention to detail that all staff have at Cedar. They continuously try to consider matters from the child's and parents' perspective, and wherever possible aim to make our experiences enjoyable and insightful. Keep up the good work.
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Review from James A (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Starting our 6-month-old little boy in nursery was a tough decision, but the whole team have made it a really easy and stress-free process. The staff in the room go above and beyond to cater to our son's needs on a daily basis, adapting routines and activities for his benefit. I would highly recommend
this nursery to anyone who wishes for a second family to take care of their children when we can't.
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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Cedar Park Nursery team are all great. My 2 children are extremely happy here and the staff are always so welcoming.
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Review from K Z (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery provides so many stimulating activities for the children - lots of water play, sensory activities and outdoor play in a natural environment every day.
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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is currently in the caterpillar room. Being able to go to work and feel that your child is in the best possible hands is priceless. My daughter's key carer and all the staff in the room are so warm and professional. As soon as we arrive at the nursery my daughter smiles and is always happy
at the end of the day.
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Review from Polly K (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved from Norway to Twyford at the beginning of this year. As my son was used to attending a Norwegian kindergarten where the children play outside for at least 4 hours a day no matter the weather, I was so pleased to find Cedar Park with its excellent outside facilities and its focus on forest
school and outside learning. The classrooms are large, full of interesting activities and play areas and the children can play outside anytime they like. We always get a good debrief of what our son has been up to at the end of each day along with his nap time and how well he has eaten. The food is wholesome and nutritious with lots of variation. I would highly recommend the nursery.
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Review from Catherine W (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves attending Cedar Park Nursery, both my husband and I are very happy with his progression while he has been attending.
He really likes spending time with his keyworker and all the other staff within his room.
We chose CP because of the great outdoor spaces and decked areas with sand pits
etc, and he has really enjoyed playing outside over the summer months.
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Review from Alice F (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The outside space is second to none and they make great use of it - from Olympic-themed sports events to bug hunts to growing beans.


They are excellent at keeping in touch and ensuring that we are sharing information on my child's development. Things like parent first aid training and socials are

lovely touches too and give a genuine family feel, it doesn't feel like part of a big chain.


My work hours can vary and the management team are wonderful about trying to accommodate extra days when they can. At times the early drop-off or late pick-up compared to other nurseries has totally saved the day.


The thing that makes me recommend them so highly, more than any of the practicalities above, is the genuine care, enthusiasm, and support shown by every member of the team. My daughter thinks they are all wonderful. They take real pride in her development, and always find time to talk about anything that we need to discuss. Worth every penny.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.728)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.728) out of 10 for Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 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 4.875 for Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) is calculated as follows: ( (235 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.875
  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 4.853 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cedar Park Day Nursery (Twyford) is based on 22 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 129 number of registered child places is 25.8. 22 Positive Reviews ÷ 25.8 = 0.853
  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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Rachael

Rachael Main

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013

Rachael is the Manager of Cedar Park Day Nursery and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the Early Years sector for 18 years. Rachael has numerous qualifications, including a BA (Hons) in Children's Learning and Development and a Level 3 Forest School Leader.


What is your favourite feature of your nursery?
The amazing outdoor space, including our Forest School where the children can take part in exciting activities such as campfire building and den making.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I am proud of how my team go above and beyond to create a welcoming and inviting environment for both the children and their families.

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