Nature Trails Day Nursery

Cawston Farm House, Coventry Road, Cawston, Rugby CV22 7RY
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9.9 154 Reviews
  • Nature Trails Day Nursery, Rugby
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.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

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 (154)

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Nature Trails Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nature Trails Day Nursery has 154 reviews.

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Review from A E (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nurser, we feel very lucky to have our child there. The team are so friendly, loads of updates through the day with a break down of food, naps and development. always available on the phone and always provide answers to any questions quickly and accurately. The nursery itself is in a lovely
location and the are frequently outdoors which is why we chose them. A big thank you to the team
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Review from Lauren J (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a lovely nursery to have my child be a part of. All of the staff are so lovely and the support that not only my child gets but the support that I have received has been amazing. I love that they understand how important is is for children to get outside and I also love the range of foods
that are served over meal times. Couldn't fault it so far, my child has been there for around 8 months.
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Review from D N (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff supported and went above and beyond when my child was struggling to settle during the settling in sessions, the level of care and attention they give is amazing. My child has only been attending for a month but so far I can't fault Nature trails.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has only just started at Nature Trails, and seems to be loving it so far. All the staff we've met have been very friendly and helpful. Starting from our first look around, throughout the settling-in sessions and for her first few full days there. It's reassuring to be able to leave her
when she has a big smile on her face : )
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Review from Natasha S (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My biggest tip for new parents is to trust the staff at Nature Trails. I found it very hard to leave my child who is my entire world. However the entire team from reception to his key workers have been so patient with both me and my child who attended this nursery for the first time.


I love how the

team within each room really do work cohesively and they all get to know your child. They work incredibly hard and remain positive when dealing with challenging situations. Nothing is ever too much because they are honest but also very sensitive. They have high standards and the behaviour of all of the children is exemplary which is the kind of setting I want my child to thrive within.


Thank you to all of the staff for helping my child grow.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has just finished at nature trails after 3 years here. It was an emotional goodbye as we feel a part of the nursery family - the staff there are so welcoming and kind and have really got to know us all. My son had settled well at nursery (with usual ups and downs and some rooms preferred more
to others) and was lucky to have a consistent key worker for most of his time here who was absolutely fantastic. He made some wonderful friends and grown a lot in confidence.
We have very rarely had an issue with parking but we tended to collect by 430.
My son had an allergy and the staff were great at managing that and were so open to our questions or requests etc and that goes for any feedback or issues we faced along the way.
We've also been really impressed by the level of cleanliness and how on top of this they all are which is so appreciated!
Overall I would recommend nature trails. Thank you for all you do x
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Review from Nehla Y (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just got to be in the nursery for 5 months since getting into reception after that. And we loved the experience. She settled in so well with the staff and other children which impressed us and shows the care and consideration given to each individual children in the nursery. I wish she
had got more time there and I do suggest this nursery to every parent I know around the local areas especially if you want your child to have great care and development age appropriately with other kids. Couldn't recommend more. We have loved it and will cherish it forever!
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Review from Ben D (Father of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our eldest is soon to be leaving the nursery after 4 fantastic years! - Our youngest has just started her Nature Trails journey.
In the 4 years (and counting) that we have used the nursery we have been absolutely blown away by the staff, the facilities, the food and the general care of our children.
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am proud to say that we are looking forward to the next 4 years of outstanding service we get from the team!
I would not hesitate to recommend this Nursery to any prospective parents.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.920)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10 for Nature Trails Day Nursery 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.966 for Nature Trails Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (336 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.966
  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 4.954 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nature Trails Day Nursery is based on 29 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 152 number of registered child places is 30.4. 29 Positive Reviews ÷ 30.4 = 0.954
  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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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.

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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