Nature Trails Day Nursery

Cawston Farm House, Coventry Road, Cawston, Rugby CV22 7RY
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9.8 147 Reviews
Surrounded by woodland and sweeping countryside, Nature Trails is a purpose-built setting offering children a fantastic start to their early education.

The variety of outdoor play areas, including two all-weather surfaced gardens and small covered verandas, ensure children are able to spend time outside no matter the weather.

Nature Trails offers a convenient service to parents, opening from 8 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Vicky Stancer (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 65

Total Places for Children

  • 152

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.

Nature Trails Day Nursery Reviews (147)

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Nature Trails Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.807) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nature Trails Day Nursery has 147 reviews.

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy absolutely adores coming to nursery. He loves the girls in Ladybirds so much and is always excited to tell us about the things he's been doing whilst with them. Our little one loves the large outdoor space and being to play outside with his friends as well as the adults. Everybody is
so friendly and helpful. The lady is so amazing with his food allergies and is great at communicating everything with us.
Ladybirds always has such a great variety of activities for the children to explore throughout the day. Our little boy has learnt so much since starting at Nature Trails and they are really helping him to develop. The girls in Ladybirds are so great at nurturing their interests and helping them to explore them in different ways.

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Review from Jonathan H (Father of Child) published on 12 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nature trails has been a fantastic setting for our son to develop in and he has thrived during his time in Ladybirds! We have watched our son's confidence soar since he has joined and he loves all different activities he gets to enjoy, especially with so much opportunity to play outside. All the staff
are amazing and are so friendly whenever we interact with them. Their attentiveness to his allergies has also been impeccable. We couldn't recommend Nature Trails and Ladybirds highly enough!

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Review from p K (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are all so kind and really helping our son reach his targets he has learnt so many more words whilst being in ladybirds and really grown into his personality
He has made a good friendship with some of the other children and they are encouraged to play with different toys and activities

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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Son started his nursery journey in March just before his 1st birthday. He absolutely loves it! The care they have provided for my son has been outstanding and he comes home from nursery extremely happy. The activities they have on offer look fun and engaging and his development is flourishing since
starting at nursery. I look forward to seeing pictures of what he has been up to. He has built a lovely bond with his key person but always seems very happy to go to any of the staff in the room too!
I would highly recommend Nature Trails to any new parents!

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Review from Teresa S (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment I was greeted at Nature Trails and looking around the building, I knew this was the only place I wanted my little boy to go when choosing a nursery. All of the team here are welcoming, supportive, friendly and most of all, genuine! They understand the needs of every child and the team
look after the children to the highest standards. The proof is in their outstanding ofsted achievement but not only that, how you can see every child including mine flourish, learn and how happy they are when they are there! If you are considering Nature Trails for your child, you will not regret your decision

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Review from Clare A (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to Nature Trails. She has been going there for two and a half years now and is genuinely disappointed when she is not going into nursery each day. The range of activities she participates in there is wonderful and she has a lot of fun.
The staff are very caring and are very
good at what they do. This includes the reception staff and the administrators who have always been very patient with me when I have phoned up with enquiries about fees etc. I have never had to complain about anything there and would recommend this nursery to everyone.

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Review from Helen H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing but positive things to say about Nature Trails. Our daughter is so well cared for, is developing wonderfully there and we have absolute trust in all the team. This is our 3rd child to attend and we have confidently recommended it to others.

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nature Trails is an outstanding nursery, and we couldn't be happier with the experience our daughter has had during her three years there. From the very beginning, the caring and nurturing environment has been something we love most. Our daughter looks forward to going in each day and always leaves
with a smile, excited to share all the fun and learning from her day. She has developed strong bonds with her keyworkers and formed close friendships with her peers, all of which have played a vital role in her growth. We've watched her thrive, gaining new skills and growing in confidence every day. The nursery has truly laid the foundation for her future education, fostering a love for learning and curiosity that will serve her well in school.

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Review from Chloe W (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery , very beautiful, staff are always helpful and willing to help and help work with you, updates and news is awesome around brilliant nursery, my daughter has come on leaps and bounds since joining this nursery and will be sad for her to leave to start school in September :(

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a single mum starting a new job, navigating the different childcare options and support available was overwhelming. The admin staff were incredibly helpful, taking the time to explain everything clearly and making the process much easier. My daughter's first days at nursery were a big transition,
but the warm and welcoming staff reassured me that she was in good hands. Now, six months on, she absolutely loves going to nursery every morning, and I've seen such a positive change in her confidence and development. I couldn't be happier with the care and support she receives.

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, both my children attend and absolutely love it. The staff and care that they give to the children is faultless. The meals they provide are fresh and healthy and the outdoor areas are so lovely. It is like a home from home for my little ones.

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Review from G V (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has attended Nature Trails Day Nursery for 2.5 years and has loved it. Her speech, personality and politeness has developed brilliantly due to the great care and individual emphasis on each child of the nursery. The management is phenomenal, very friendly and professional and any issues
are quickly and effectively dealt with.
We chose the nursery based on the emphasis of the kids spending much time outdoors and they have great facilities to keep kids engaged and excited to be outside.

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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at nature trails for over two years now and loves coming to nursery each day. He's always in a rush to get to his room. He's has built strong bonds with all the staff in all of the rooms he's been in. There's always lovely activities out that peak his interest and keeps him engaged.
The outdoor spaces are amazing and well kept too. My son loves the food he has at nursery and always eats well.

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Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is currently at the setting. He is thriving. He has the most amazing bonds with all the adults involved with his care and he has great friendships with the peers in his room. I love the nursery and have picked the best place for my son to learn and develop in all areas.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his time at nursery and all of the girls in his room are amazing with him and he gets excited to see them. They have really helped him to settle in.
My son eats most of his meals and he always seems to have a great variety of food. He sleeps well at nursery too which shows that he is
comfortable there.
My son comes home with artwork that he has created which is lovely.
Each day when I pick him up, the girls in his room always give me a thorough handover of what he has been doing which is great to know all about his day when I have been missing him at work.

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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has attended Nature Trails from 9 months old through preschool. Has always been a lovely nurturing environment. Any issues or concerns are always listened to and addressed.
Could do with a few more updates on the app, multiple updates a day when they are babies but drops to once a week or
every other week by preschool. Staff are always happy to discuss child's day/progress at pick up and drop off.
Overall a lovely environment, which encourages children to learn, play and grow their confidence and independence.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twin daughter's have thrived at Nature Trails. They have benefitted from consistently excellent care and support throughout the phases, tailored to meet their development needs. As parents, we have enjoyed strong relationships, with staff who have always been clear, approachable and supportive.
We thoroughly recommend Nature Trails as a place for all children to thrive.

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Review from Amanda H (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We finished over 4 and a half years with Nature Trails between two children. We couldn't have asked for more in terms of peace of mind and positive impact that's been made on our children. We'll be forever grateful!

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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very pleased with the level of care, professionalism and services Nature Trails has provided for both my children over the years. Providing fun and educational activities in a warm and inviting facility, also with the outdoor spaces available (weather permitting) children are able to learn
outdoors. All these factors establish a keystone in a child's overall development for the future.
My eldest attended Nature Trails 2020-2022 and is still greeted like she never left, interacting with staff when collecting her younger sister today. Highly recommended.

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the moon with the care my daughter has had since joining Bumbeblees two. I was very anxious for her to start nursery but they have been nothing but reassuring to both me and my daughter. Her key person has been amazing and my daughter now asks to come and see her. The nursery has also met all of
her complex dietary needs which is a huge relief.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.807)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.807) out of 10 for Nature Trails Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.952 for Nature Trails Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (297 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.952

  • b) 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 4.855 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nature Trails Day Nursery is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 152 number of registered child places is 30.4. 26 Positive Reviews ÷ 30.4 = 0.855

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (18)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Meet the Team (1)

Vicky

Vicky Stancer

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2006

Vicky is the Manager of Nature Trails Day Nursery in Cawston and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector since 1997. Vicky has a number of qualifications, including a BA (Hons) in Early Years and Early Years Professional Status. Nature Trails has been part of Childbase Partnership since 2018, yet Vicky has worked at the setting since 2006.

What is your favourite feature of Nature Trails?
My favourite features of the nursery are not only the extensive outdoor space we have to offer but also that we have been able to maintain the personal touch and family feel that Nature Trails has always had.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I am most proud of how the nursery has grown and become a part of the Childbase family and that our colleagues take such pride in their work and the company ethos.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nature Trails Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Nature Trails Day Nursery accepts?

Nature Trails Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Nature Trails Day Nursery Open?

Nature Trails Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Nature Trails Day Nursery have capacity for?

Nature Trails Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 152 Children.

How far is Nature Trails Day Nursery to the centre of Rugby?

2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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