
over 4 and a half years with Nature Trails between two children. We couldn't have asked for moreAmanda H(Mother of Child)

Providing fun and educational activities in a warm and inviting facilityJ G(Father of Child)

they prepare kids and make it very easy for them to adjust in schoolGaurav K(Father of Child)

over 4 and a half years with Nature Trails between two children. We couldn't have asked for moreAmanda H(Mother of Child)

Providing fun and educational activities in a warm and inviting facilityJ G(Father of Child)

they prepare kids and make it very easy for them to adjust in schoolGaurav K(Father of Child)

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
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
- 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
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Also provided: Formula Milk
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Inset Days
Parking
- Free parking is available onsite.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£442/ month
For funded-only places, 8am to 6pm, up to 10 hours of funding, parents can either provide consumables themselves or pay the nursery's consumable charges:
For funded-only places, 8am to 6pm, up to 10 hours of funding, parents can either provide consumables themselves or pay the nursery's consumable charges:
Full day food: £10.49
Full day non-food consumables: £1.88
Full day extra-curricular activities: £1.88
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
£69
3 days per week
£442
5 days per week
£1,120
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.8 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Formula milk, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,183 / month (£91 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £741/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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Nature Trails Day Nursery Reviews (166)
Nature Trails Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nature Trails Day Nursery has 166 reviews.
My...
My daughter has loved every minute of being at Nature Trails and had developed so much in herself and her learning.
The staff are very friendly and have a lot of time for the children and their development needs too.
The only downside is the parking which was very hard to park during the busy drop off times but this seems to have improved a lot this year and always seem to get a space now.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking.
My son has recently returned to nursery after the lockdown period and has settled in really well. He loves going to nursery and is always excited when we drop him off. At home he loves telling us about what he’s done and who he’s played with. It’s a superb nursery and I wouldn’t hesitate in...
My son has recently returned to nursery after the lockdown period and has settled in really well. He loves going to nursery and is always excited when we drop him off. At home he loves telling us about what he’s done and who he’s played with. It’s a superb nursery and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it to anyone. We’ll never use anywhere else for our children.
Both my children flourished with the individual support and...
Both my children flourished with the individual support and guidance offered with their development. I was, and continue to be very pleased with the daily/weekly feedback about progress as well as enjoying the regular pictures about the daily activities offered. The variety of opportunities offered daily provide lots of choices, chances to develop interests, opportunities for learning and personal development.
In recent months, my daughter continued to attend nursery as I am a key worker. The extra information about delivery of care at such a difficult time was excellent, and clearly communicated at all times and I felt very reassured at all times about her wellbeing under difficult circumstances.
An excellent nursery, which I highly recommend.
My son has been attending this nursery since he was 9-months-old. He is now almost 3 and loves going in every time. Every day different activities are organised for the children. They have a super outside space and often go down the lane for outside trips to the woods and to see the animals. They...
My son has been attending this nursery since he was 9-months-old. He is now almost 3 and loves going in every time. Every day different activities are organised for the children. They have a super outside space and often go down the lane for outside trips to the woods and to see the animals. They have an on-site chef cooking up healthy nutritious meals each day. The staff are lovely and very caring. I wouldn't send him anywhere else.
My child started at Nature Trails at the end of last year aged 1. She has had a brilliant time there. The key workers are great, and make you feel at ease leaving your child, especially during recent times. The facilities are also second to none! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nature Trails. I...
My child started at Nature Trails at the end of last year aged 1. She has had a brilliant time there. The key workers are great, and make you feel at ease leaving your child, especially during recent times. The facilities are also second to none! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nature Trails. I look forward to all of the adventures she has ahead of her there!
I have always been very impressed with the care, the facilities and the activities available to my twins. A really great location surrounded by countryside and with woodland walks to the rear. My children have always been very happy there.
I have always been very impressed with the care, the facilities and the activities available to my twins. A really great location surrounded by countryside and with woodland walks to the rear. My children have always been very happy there.
Fantastic Nursery in a great setting and great staff. Always approachable and friendly. Both our children attend and they love going to Nursery to see their key workers and friends. The way the Nursery have handled the recent Covid-19 situation has been exceptional with constant updates and...
They make the process from induction to daily drop off and pickups easy and straight forward with lots of information given of the days activities. Most places rely on good staff who build a good rapport with the parents, and rapport and friendliness come in abundance at Nature Trails. Nothing is ever too much to ask and its always a friendly approach. Recommend anyone to visit this Nursery if you are in the process of choosing. It was an easy choice once we had visited.
All the staff are super friendly and helpful, and they offer you all the reassurance that you need....
All the staff are super friendly and helpful, and they offer you all the reassurance that you need.
They have always been extremely accommodating, and work with you to suit the needs of your child.
Both children go with their key workers happily, so I can be at work...
Both children go with their key workers happily, so I can be at work knowing they are comfortable and settled.
I have visited several nurseries and this one is the best by far! The minute I saw the facilities and outside space, I knew my daughter would be coming here. The staff are very friendly and professional and made sure that my daughter settled in well. After a few weeks, I’ve noticed my daughter’s...
Overall, she absolutely loves it here (even asks if she can come to nursery on weekends) and we are very happy with the choice we’ve made. Highly recommend!
I can’t recommend Nature Trails enough, the setting is beautiful, so much space and lovely garden space for the children, all of my little one's teachers have been incredible, so welcoming and friendly and wonderfully supportive and caring to both my child and me as a mum. The activities are varied...
I can’t recommend Nature Trails enough, the setting is beautiful, so much space and lovely garden space for the children, all of my little one's teachers have been incredible, so welcoming and friendly and wonderfully supportive and caring to both my child and me as a mum. The activities are varied and really interesting and the food is diverse and offers my little one lots of different flavours to what she would have at home. If you are looking for high quality, special nursery you have found it in Nature Trails.
Wonderful collaborative approach across all age groups and lots of outdoor space. The staff are lovely and really get to know your child. Great supportive and learning environment in which my child has always been happy.
Wonderful collaborative approach across all age groups and lots of outdoor space. The staff are lovely and really get to know your child. Great supportive and learning environment in which my child has always been happy.
This is a brilliant nursery. My son wasn't settled in the first nursery and we transferred him to the childminder first followed by Nature Trails. Obviously we were a little bit apprehensive. The staff at the nursery and his key person were absolutely instrumental in him settling in and having a...
This is a brilliant nursery. My son wasn't settled in the first nursery and we transferred him to the childminder first followed by Nature Trails. Obviously we were a little bit apprehensive. The staff at the nursery and his key person were absolutely instrumental in him settling in and having a fantastic time. It has been over a year since we joined Nature Trails and I wouldn’t look for a better place. The staff at the nursery are extremely professional and truly care about children. You always get a warm welcome From the nursery manager or deputy manager and the reception and you can always be sure children are busy and learning every day with some fantastic extracurricular opportunities such as going down the farm or yoga classes. The staff get constant training which is important for me as a parent. The food quality is fantastic and healthy and the location of the nursery away from busy roads and noise is excellent.
The outdoor space is truly inspiring, with regular outings to the woods, taking the path past fields with cows or sheep in, the setting really is idyllic. I couldn't wish for somewhere better for my...
The outdoor space is truly inspiring, with regular outings to the woods, taking the path past fields with cows or sheep in, the setting really is idyllic. I couldn't wish for somewhere better for my daughter to be making friends, and starting out her early years education.
Nature Trails Day Nursery, Cawston is simply fantastic. Our daughter has been attending since she was 13-months-old and she is now 2 and a half. Her key workers are so caring and we feel reassured leaving her in their care. All of the staff are friendly and go out of their way to cater for her...
Nature Trails Day Nursery, Cawston is simply fantastic. Our daughter has been attending since she was 13-months-old and she is now 2 and a half. Her key workers are so caring and we feel reassured leaving her in their care. All of the staff are friendly and go out of their way to cater for her allergies. I can't recommend it highly enough. An absolutely magical place with a real family orientation.
The nursery is always clean and well presented. Staff are always friendly and helpful. My daughter has progressed extremely well with her writing, letter sounds and numbers since attending. Their efforts throughout COVID-19 were flawless and I couldn't be happier with my choice of nursery.
The nursery is always clean and well presented. Staff are always friendly and helpful. My daughter has progressed extremely well with her writing, letter sounds and numbers since attending. Their efforts throughout COVID-19 were flawless and I couldn't be happier with my choice of nursery.
Nature Trails is absolutely fantastic. I could not think of a better nursery to send my daughter. My son went to the same nursery and we have never had any problems. I go to work knowing she is safe and well looked after. She is so happy and the staff do not just look after her, they care about...
Nature Trails is absolutely fantastic. I could not think of a better nursery to send my daughter. My son went to the same nursery and we have never had any problems. I go to work knowing she is safe and well looked after. She is so happy and the staff do not just look after her, they care about each child in their care. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they have acted completely responsibly and appropriately to ensure the staff, children and parents are safe whilst maintaining their incredibly high standards of care.
Nature Trails and all of the staff members could not have been better over the last few months. They have gone out of their way to assist my family in my son's transition to nursery. My son loves his key person, in the mornings when we ask him if he's going to play, he smiles back at us. The...
Nature Trails and all of the staff members could not have been better over the last few months. They have gone out of their way to assist my family in my son's transition to nursery. My son loves his key person, in the mornings when we ask him if he's going to play, he smiles back at us. The activities that he does at nursery are brilliant and he's so much more confident having attended nature trails. I couldn't recommend them enough.
I cannot recommend Nature Trails highly enough!!
Every single staff member had been like a friend and treated our son with compassion, kindness and love...
I cannot recommend Nature Trails highly enough!!
Every single staff member had been like a friend and treated our son with compassion, kindness and love that has seen his early years develop into the amazing boy he is today.
The building is wonderful, the food is 1st class (I wish I could eat there) and the facilities are excellent.
A very well run and structured nursery that we have thanked our lucky stars for every day that we made the decision to take him there.
We will miss you all.
The staff are amazing, nothing is...
The staff are amazing, nothing is ever too much for them. The care and attention they give to all the children is incredible.
The setting is fantastic, with lots of open outside space and access to the woodland. The communication is great, as parents, we are always kept informed and asked for our opinions and feedback.
We are very pleased to have found such an amazing nursery!
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News (5) & 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...
- 28 Apr 2025
Festivities were well underway at Nature Trails Day Nursery in Cawston as children and colleagues celebrated Earth Day with a series of activities to promote care for the planet. At...
- 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....
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Awards / Recognitions (19)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Childbase Partnership
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Meet the Team (1)

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 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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