Spring Nursery Cedars

Northbrook Close, Beacon Lane, Exeter EX4 8LD
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  • Spring Nursery Cedars, Exeter
Spring Cedars Nursery provides high-quality care and education for children from 3 months to 5 years. They have a highly qualified and dedicated team who are passionate about nurturing children and promoting children's well-being. Cedars is a newly renovated building with beautiful open-ended resources which promotes children's imagination and curiosity. Cedars offers supports for each child as well as their family, providing a welcoming space for all.

Spring Cedars offers a light and calming space with 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 and parks.

The nursery cook provides, home-cooked and healthy meals. Using the famly app parents are provided with in the moment notifications of meals, sleep, observations and more.

Funded places are available from 9 months old.
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Funding & Fees

0-3 years
Full day (7:45am-17:45pm) £68.75
Half day (7:45am-12:45pm or 12:45pm-17:45pm) £43


3 years and above
Full day (7:45am-17:45pm) £66
Half day (7:45am-12:45pm or 12:45pm-17:45pm) £41.50


Meals
Full day (7:45am-17:45pm) £7
Half day (7:45am-12:45pm) £4
Half day (12:45pm-17:45pm) £3

Discounts available
All funding accepted which covers full sessions.
Tax free childcare accepted


Discounts include
A sibling discount is available at 10% taken from the eldest child’s invoice.
A full-time discount is offered at 5% for children attending 5 full non-funded days.
Blue light discount is offered at 5%

Contact Spring Nursery Cedars to get a personalised quote.

Contact Spring Nursery Cedars to get a personalised quote.

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)

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Spring Nursery Cedars has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.091) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Spring Nursery Cedars has 50 reviews.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter went to this nursery a few years ago, and now my son has been going for over a year. We love it here. The staff are friendly and professional, the building and equipment is lovely especially the garden and the food is always really good. Both my kids have loved their time here.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
There had been a change of location because of the renovations needed for the original nursery building. The indoor space at whipton children's centre looked bright, clean and spacious but the outdoor area wasn't very big. The sensory and soft play room was a great addition for the children.
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have returned to the original nursery site the rooms are modern, clean and spacious. There is a great range of new resources and toys for the children. We are looking forward to when the outdoor space is finished.
Most importantly the staff are warm, welcoming, friendly and keep in good contact when needed. The app they use keeps us well informed about my child's day letting us know about nappy changes, food eaten and how long the naps were. Also we really appreciated when both our children first started they were a little sad at drop offs but the staff would very kindly send a message or a photo to show our children had settled. I would definitely recommend.
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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 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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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.091)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.091) 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 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.889 for Spring Nursery Cedars is calculated as follows: ( (65 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.889
  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 4.202 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Spring Nursery Cedars is based on 6 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 + 0.125 + 0.05 = 3.55
    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. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.2 = 0.652
  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.

Child Vacancies

Child Vacancies

Posted: 29 Apr 2026

Spring Cedars currently have a number of spaces available, so we encourage you to apply soon to avoid disappointment- we'd love to welcome your family

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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (7)

Chloe

Chloe Western

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Chloe is our nursery manager with over 15 years of experience working in nurseries. Chloe is our longest serving member of the team, in which she started her career at Cedars as a Deputy manager before becoming manager in 2022 with experience of managing multiple nurseries. Chloe ensures that not only are your children well supported, but you as their family are supported as well.

Louise

Louise Morgan

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

Louise is our Deputy Manager and a qualified early years teacher. Louise has a passion for quality interactions, providing every child with the best start in life. Louise started her career with us in 2023, completing her teacher training in 2024.

Kathryn

Kathryn Brown

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2018

Kathryn has been with us since she was an apprentice and worked her way to senior early years practitioner, recently completing her level 3 team leader. Kathryn is experienced in working with children under 3.

Kayleigh

Kayleigh Boult

Job Title: Early Years Practitoner Joined: 2026

Kayleigh is a level 3 member of our team who has recently joined us. Kayleigh has a strong knowledge of child development and is excited to start her early years career.

Leia

Leia Clapp

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

Leia is an experienced member of our team in working with children under 2. Leia has recently completed building babies' brains to support her in her role. Leia provides our youngest children with a calm play-led room, meeting each baby's routine.

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Verity Brett

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2026

Verity works in our pre-school, leading our eldest children. Verity is passionate about outdoor learning, which is reflected in our preschool planning. Verity is a level 3 early years educator as well as a level 2 in forest school. Verity is one of our newest members of staff, following the growth of our new provision opening in 2026, but is one of our more experienced members of the team.

Liam

Liam Bain

Job Title: Early Years Practitoner Joined: 2025

Liam has recently started to complete his Level 3 early years educator qualification with us. Liam takes the time to get to know each individual child. He is looking forward to gaining more knowledge and understanding of child development.

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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