# Cherry Trees Day Nursery

Cherry Trees Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Duncan Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0ZU, in Wharley End, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 95 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childbase Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-trees-day-nursery-ey499252  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Duncan Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0ZU
- Registered places: 95
- Phone: 01234 751900
- Website: https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/cherry-trees-day-nursery
- Run by: [Childbase Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childbase-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY499252

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499252

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY499252). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499252)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499252)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499252)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/998659)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Duncan Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0ZU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.076767,-0.627612

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Wharley End Play Area, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| North Crawley CofE School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Holywell School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Growing Stars Preschool - Cranfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-stars-preschool-cranfield-2870167) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Wellies Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellies-day-nursery-ltd-ey437357) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Caring Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caring-kindergartens-2501828) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Buttons@brooklands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-brooklands-ey499838) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Broughton Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broughton-manor-nursery-2865958) |  |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Chipmonks Pre-school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmonks-pre-school-limited-ey478887) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cherry Trees Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cherry Trees Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 23 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cherry Trees Day Nursery take?

Cherry Trees Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cherry Trees Day Nursery?

Cherry Trees Day Nursery is run by Childbase Partnership Limited, which runs 44 nurseries.

### How do I contact Cherry Trees Day Nursery?

You can call 01234 751900 and visit childbasepartnership.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499252)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cherry+Trees+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5-VEyEysd0gRzK6MGpIbfzc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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