Spring Nursery Cedars

Northbrook Close, Beacon Lane, Exeter EX4 8LD
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8.8 50 Reviews
  • Spring Nursery Cedars, Exeter
Spring Cedars Nursery provides high-quality care and education for children from 3 months to 5 years. A highly qualified and dedicated team who are passionate about nurturing children and promoting children's well-being.

Spring Cedars is located within a house and feels like a home for children. Its fantastic facilities provide children with a range of opportunities to learn and develop. There is direct access to the outdoor area and staff are passionate about taking children out and about, making regular visits to the library in Exeter, the museum, the local shops, parks and the beach.

Home-cooked and healthy meals are prepared for children.

There is a qualified Forest school leader and forest school sessions are delivered at the setting at no additional cost.

Funded places available for two, three and four-year-olds.

Tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers accepted.
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Funding & Fees

Get in touch for your personalised fee info as this depends on the age of your child and how many sessions you need a week.


Fees can be requested by emailing direct or booking a tour.

Contact Spring Nursery Cedars to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Chloe Western (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 46

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-17:45
    Tuesday 07:45-17:45
    Wednesday 07:45-17:45
    Thursday 07:45-17:45
    Friday 07:45-17:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Cedars Nursery has a car park at the front of the building.

Spring Nursery Cedars Reviews (50)

8.8

Spring Nursery Cedars has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.810) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy loves going to this nursery. All of the staff are so kind and supportive. They have worked hard with our eldest and now our littlest is loving life there. The food is always great and we love how the children are fully encouraged to be independent.
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Review from G L (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have always been so friendly, caring and professional with both my children. My eldest is SEN and Cedars were head and shoulders above any other setting and really set him up for school. My youngest loves going to nursery and is always coming home with new words, phrases and interests after
having such a good time here. Highly recommend
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Spring Cedars has been amazing for my child who attends and has attended since 2023. The staff are so caring and attentive. My child has created a bond with each of them and is excited to go to nursery each day. Leaving your child at a nursery is very daunting but since day 1 the staff have gone above
and beyond. They have provided me with so much support, a listening ear and so much helpful advice. My child is possibly a SEN child and they have been incredibly knowledgeable and reassuring aswell as doing all that they can to support my child. The nursery has a homely feel and lots of resources to support my child's development and prepare for school, I especially like that it is a screen free environment. I can't recommend or talk highly enough of the nursery as a whole and am so pleased with my decision to place my child in their care.
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Review from Jake B (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery. The staff are amazing and so kind/helpful. My daughter has learnt so much since she first started there. There are plenty of toys and the staff create engaging and educational activities that my child adores.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Spring Ceders. Staff are kind, patient and compassionate. Fun activities, outdoor and messy play and great communication from staff. Whenever our daughter has been unwell, it is taken very seriously. Staff celebrate achievements and make special occasions. We have no complaints at
all. Thank you for creating a fun, safe place for our little ones.
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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children attend Spring Cedars and they love it there. The staff are always welcoming and friendly when we arrive and collect our children. They have always dealt with any issues in a timely a satisfactory manner. The recent price increase does make the nursery a little expensive compared to other
ones in the area, but as my children love it I have stayed with the the setting. My only criticism is that I would prefer if there was more of a focus on education, as I don’t feel one of my children is learning as much as they should, such as counting and alphabet. I love that the setting uses an app so I can see updates throughout the day. However, it would be nice to get your child’s reviews in paper form so you can keep them. The use of daycare SOS does not work for me, I usually have issues booking my children extra spaces and am unable to make any payments on the app. I would highly recommend the setting to any other parents who are looking for a nursery.
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Review from Charmaine C (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What amazing staff they have at Spring Cedars! My 3-year-old comes home singing and teaching me new songs that I'd never even heard of! She has grown in confidence too, what a chatterbox she has become at home. They also have a wonderful outdoor area, which is where my daughter spends most of her time,
so I hear!
I have to thank the wonderful staff for the way they care for all the children who attend this nursery.
Highly recommend!
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with how quickly our son settled. He eats and naps very well, which shows how comfortable and happy he is. We get detailed feedback about his day and are very pleased with how up-to-date the app is. We love hearing about his day and seeing photos showing the range of fun activities all
the children get to experience. We would recommend cedars nursery, and we want to say a big thank you to all the lovely staff for everything they do!
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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has seemed to settle in very well to nursery and always seems pleased to see whoever takes him in the morning, which is always nice. It’s been lovely to be able to come into the nursery at home time now and have a glimpse at some of the things he’s been up to.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Spring Nursey Cedars is a great place. My son has loved every minute of it.
They have also been a great help to our family over the past two years.
Amazing staff and wonderful communication from all staff.
Highly recommended.
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Review from Hattie A (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been to Spring nurseries in Exeter, so we have been with them for around six years! Throughout this time, they have been outstanding. The staff are so friendly, and the site and its garden is just perfect for my little ones. I have been able to drop them off and go to work and
not worry about them at all. I would recommend this nursery to anyone who is thinking about putting their child in a nursery/preschool. Spring also have an online/app service where they update what your child has eaten throughout the day, as well as nappy changes/trips to the toilet and if suncream has been applied. Having this access to the app, with it being updated throughout the day, really puts your mind at ease.
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Review from Charna S (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the nursery are absolutely amazing! Our little one has settled in so well, and he loves going to nursery! The food is great; they are spoilt for choice on the menu! Since the new manager has taken over, the nursery is 100 times better, and the new manager has made such a massive positive
change. We are now very happy with the nursery. Thank you!
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Review from Rachel J (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Really care about the children. My son has developmental delays and absolutely loves it here and has thrived since starting; they’ve even managed to get him eating things he’s never tried at home! Thank you, Spring Nursery Cedars.
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Review from Thea B (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent both my children here and have had at least one child in the setting for almost six years. The staff are always welcoming and caring and take an interest in the children. The setting itself has a wonderful and very large outside space, and the set-up indoors encourages children to be creative
and engage in imaginative play. The children are also taken out to explore their local environment, with trips to the park etc. The nursery adopts learning through play, rather than a more formal environment that can be found at some nurseries, and I think this is very welcome for young children. The dedicated chef cooks excellent meals, and the children are fed multiple times a day. The app used keeps parents up to date with what their child has eaten, nappy changes etc, as well as with what the children have been doing in the week. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the nursery to parents.
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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good nursery. All the staff are great and easy to talk to. The setting itself is amazing, and the garden is huge - very lucky nursery to have such amazing grounds. Lovely home-cooked nutritious meals are great for the children, and my daughter loves the food.
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Review from Kyra H (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in Spring Nursery are fantastic! I have sent both my children to the nursery. My son (now 4) flourished there and went on to be a confident boy when starting school. When I had my daughter there was no hesitation that she would attend too. The staff are very caring and I feel very confident
in them. The garden is also a huge plus at Spring and they also do lots of trips within the local community - A wonderful place for young children!
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy's experience with this nursery has been amazing. He settled in fine from day one. Also has had no problems either, he loves it so much and he asks to go every day.
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Review from Sukhi K (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are really lovely here.
My son loves it at nursery. He comes home and tells me all the tasty food he has eaten.
Don't think there is anything negative to say.
I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We like that fact we can use the app to see what our little one is doing, eating and nap times. It's great that we also get updates and observations from various staff members, so we can see the personal, social, emotional development and other skills they are learning. Nursery to us is like an extended
family as our little one is making new friends and experiences. Well done staff!
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Review from Joe C (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, in a great, quiet location with an amazing garden and outdoor space.
Staff form great connections with the children and report on the progress via the Famly app. One point to improve could be to provide more information on what activities and learning that they do.
Reply from Sarah Rundle, Manager at Spring Nursery CedarsThank you for your feedback, monthly observations for each of the children are added to the Famly and every 6 weeks an assessment is written to summarise the children's development and progress. The newsfeed on Famly also provides a weekly overview of what children have been learning during the week. Staff also provide daily, verbal feedback at the end of a child's session.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.810)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.810) out of 10 for Spring Nursery Cedars 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 4 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 5.000 for Spring Nursery Cedars is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 5
  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 3.81 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Spring Nursery Cedars is based on 4 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375
    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 46 number of registered child places is 9.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.2 = 0.435
  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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Chloe Western

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Come and visit Chloe at the beautiful Cedars site in Exeter, North Devon. You won't believe the gardens and home from home atmosphere we have created in the heart of the community and we welcome your visit to find out more.

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Nursery Cedars

What is the Age Range of Children that Spring Nursery Cedars accepts?

Spring Nursery Cedars accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Spring Nursery Cedars Open?

Spring Nursery Cedars is open: Monday 07:45-17:45, Tuesday 07:45-17:45, Wednesday 07:45-17:45, Thursday 07:45-17:45, Friday 07:45-17:45.

How many Children does Spring Nursery Cedars have capacity for?

Spring Nursery Cedars has capacity for a total of 46 Children.

How far is Spring Nursery Cedars to the centre of Exeter?

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

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