





Family Tree Day Nursery in Shefford aims to provide premium childcare at family prices which are inclusive of all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes and creams.
Located next to the beautiful Campton Woods, the children have frequent opportunities for woodland adventures. During these outings, babies can be carried in slings and toddlers and pre-schoolers all wear branded high visibility vests. The inside of the nursery also reflects the natural environment with natural,...
Funding & Fees
Our core hours are 8.00am – 6.00pm. We operate a minimum attendance policy of 2 days per week
8.00am – 6pm
Full day price = £92
Early Start (7.30am – 8.00am) = £10
Please see our website for further fee information.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoOwner
- More Than Talking Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Kingsley (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 25
Total Places for Children
- 56
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Family Tree Day Nursery Reviews (69)
Family Tree Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.653) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Family Tree Day Nursery has 69 reviews.
We met Caroline and Sarah who gave us a tour of the well equipped nursery and we felt at ease immediately.
There is a great layout to the nursery and our daughter loves the outside play area.
She is so excited to see her friends at nursery, she is often ready to leave before we are.
The reports we receive from her key worker are always detailed and point out any additional support she may need, and what we can provide as well.
The only negative point is to some of the menu changes that have recently happened, however as parents we know that the staff are abiding by the legislation that they have to abide by.
Thank you for your review. We love looking after your daughter and we hope she will progress with exploring the new foods offered to her.
Our daughter loves attending Family Tree Day nursery. The staff are all so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. She's learnt so much and particularly enjoys all the arts and crafts activities, and exploring the woods! They cater really well for her dietary requirements too!
Thank you so much for your review. We love having your little one with us.
I have two sons who both joined this nursery around 9 months old. They've loved every minute and transitioned across each room beautifully. The care and attention from the team is exceptional - every member of staff, from front of house to those working behind the scenes, knows our children and creates a real sense of family spirit.
Both boys have thrived socially and developmentally in a safe, nurturing environment filled with engaging activities. The support we've received from the management team and key workers has been brilliant, especially with one of our sons who needed extra help with early years development milestones. Specific activities were organised to build his confidence and help regulate his emotions - something that might have been missed in a different setting.
Lastly, communication is excellent, and we always feel reassured and involved.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We love having your boys at the nursery.
Our daughter has attended the nursery since I returned to work, and moved through all the different rooms. We have found the attention and environment of the nursery warm and caring throughout. There are plenty of activities and outdoor play, providing much more excitement (and mess!) than we would at home. The children's individual personalities are noticed and cherished. The key worker system has been ideal and care was taken to give our daughter support as she transitioned from room to room. The reports on the children's development are detailed and helpful for first time parents like us. The only thing we would have liked more of is more of a community element to the nursery and the ability to socialise with other parents and children.
Thank you for your review. It has been lovely to have your little one with us. We hope you enjoyed the stay and play sessions with other parents and our Christmas fayre.
My son has enjoyed two wonderful years at this lovely nursery. The staff are all so fun, kind and caring. There really is a family feel to the team here, and they make my son's days at nursery a real joy. There are plenty of creative activities for children and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
Thank you for your kind words. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch your son grow and develop
Both of our children have been lucky enough to go to this nursery. The staff are amazing and they really treat each child as an individual and get to know the children very well. Both our children have loved and benefited from regular trips to the woods and the multiple activities they have to offer. The food is very healthy, balanced and varied. We have gotten to know the staff very well over the 5 years we have used this nursery (the same staff members who look after my son also looked after my daughter (6), so we feel they know us well as a family and this proves that the staff stay. We were fully supported with both our children potty training, as well as other key milestones. We absolutely love this nursery and can't fault them, the service provided is above and beyond expectation (I have visited 4 other nurseries). As well as all of the above, we find the drop off and pick up very convenient as working parents, as you are able to drop off at the door directly.
Thank you for such lovely words. We have loved having both of your children here with us and seeing them grow and develop. We will miss you all lots.
We have felt very lucky to have our Key Worker for our daughter these past 9 months. She really made our daughter feel at home. Our Key Worker is full of energy, laughter and care, and she quickly put our minds at ease knowing our daughter is having the best time during the day in her care. It's so lovely to see the bond they have built together. We could not have asked for a better start to our childcare experience, and have her Key Worker to thank for that. She is a real gem!
Thank you for your lovely words. We are very happy that your little one has had the best start with us to nursery life. We look forward to seeing her grow and develop across the nursery rooms.
The nursery have been consistently fantastic since my son started their in January 2024.
The staff and management have shown nothing but kindness and care for the children and have gone above and beyond to support my child. Including regular progress reviews, objective setting, and 121 support to help address a speech delay. The children do lots of fun and engaging activities including trips to the woods, crafts, and
I cannot recommend the setting enough.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We love having your son at the nursery and will continue to support him.
My daughter has been attending this nursery since September 2024 and she has bonded extremely well with all the staff, especially her key worker. Her key worker is absolutely fabulous and has helped to build her confidence hugely. My daughter gets involved in many very creative activities and has learnt a lot from nursery. Would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We love having your daughter here at the nursery.
Brilliant food, healthy balanced menu with lots of variety.
The management goes above and beyond to involve families in events at the nursery, such as stay and plays and the Christmas Fayre.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We love seeing R's smiling face in the morning and he is a credit to you.
Since my son started attending Monkey Puzzle in September, we've been absolutely delighted with the experience! He has truly thrived in the nurturing and stimulating environment the nursery provides. The staff are exceptional-so caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing and development. It gives me great peace of mind knowing that my child is in such a safe and supportive setting every day.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We all adore your child and my day wouldn't be the same without him.
Our son has attended for over two years and he has really enjoyed his time at Monkey Puzzle. He has thrived with his speech and development since being in the pre school. He made friends and loved his key workers. He really enjoyed all the nature walks in the woods next to the nursery and we are happy that he spent lots of time playing outdoors in the garden. He will miss Monkey Puzzle. Thank you for looking after our son and taking such good care of him.
It has been a pleasure to have your child with us and watch him grow and develop. We wish him all the best for the future.
My daughter has loved her time in Owls. She adores the staff, and they clearly care about her. The access to the woods is priceless and she's always enjoyed the indoor activities too.
Thank you for your lovely review. It has been such a pleasure having her with her and we will all miss her chatter and cuddles.
My child has thrived since starting here 2 years ago. He has loved this experience. He has lovely friends and lovely key workers and we will be sad to leave. The team have been amazing and very supportive to us both after a very hard year. We will miss you all.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We will always be here for both of you.
My daughter has attended this nursery for over a year, and she has absolutely loved her time there. I can confidently say that all of the times my daughter was there, she was safe and happy. My experience with the teachers is that they were fantastic, particularly those who worked more closely with my daughter due to her medical condition. Type 1 diabetes in nursery-aged infants is scary. But, if you are a parent of a child with T1D and you are reading this review, I'd urge you to add Monkey Puzzle to your shortlist of nurseries. The staff were fantastic with my daughter's additional needs and they completed the mandatory training as well as their own research on the condition to better enhance their ability to look after my daughter and make her nursery experience as normal as possible. I cannot thank them enough for keeping my daughter safe and happy. Only negative about this nursery is the lack of car parking, and heavily congested pickup/drop offs which is a minor issue all in all.
Thank you for your lovely comments which have been passed to the staff. We always tried to go above and beyond for every child in our care. We are aware of the issues in the carpark and do our best within our limitations.
The parking area does present an issue. Space is clearly at a premium but more management or a system in place to control it would be useful. An unfortunate negative in an otherwise fantastic nursery.
Thank you for your review. We loved having your child with us. We are aware of the problems with parking and do our best with the app and trying to get children out as quickly as possible.
Both children seem happy and enjoy going to Monkey Puzzle. They like to play in the garden and enjoy games and activities indoors. The staff are friendly and have a good relationship with the children.
Great nursery with lots of activities that help with development at various ages. The staff are very attentive and always interact with kids. The food menu is varied and nutritious.
Thank you Lisa. We are really pleased you appreciate the hard work all our staff put in.
The facilities for the children and extensive.
Child-led and homely feel to the nursery.
Thank you, we are so glad you love the nursery, as we love having your little boy here with us.
My daughter goes to this nursery and is always so happy to be there the staff are amazing with her too. My older daughter also went to the nursery and is doing so well in school because of the effort that went into the years she was at Monkey Puzzle.
Thank you Bradley we have loved having both of your girls at the nursery.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- Recipient: Family Tree Day NurseryDate: Saturday 19 Nov 2016
Meet the Team (2)
Caroline has worked as a paediatric Speech and Language for over 20 years and has a passion for early years and early intervention. She has worked in many nurseries and pre-school settings and has a strong understanding of the EYFS. Caroline has high standards for the nursery and works hard to achieve them. Her ethos is to provide the high standards of care and teaching in a natural friendly environment where children can explore their curiosity and use their imagination to learn in a way that is led by the child.
Sarah is our designated safeguarding officer and supports the nursery SENCo.
As a parent herself Sarah knows the importance of working closely with parents and has implemented lots of opportunities for parents to come in and share in their children's learning if they wish.
Frequently Asked Questions about Family Tree Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Family Tree Day Nursery accepts?
Family Tree Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Family Tree Day Nursery Open?
Family Tree Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.
How many Children does Family Tree Day Nursery have capacity for?
Family Tree Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.
How far is Family Tree Day Nursery to the centre of Shefford?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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