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Cedars Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PA · Central Bedfordshire
Number of places
99 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire

About this day nursery

Cedars Day Nursery, located in Leighton Buzzard, provides full day care for children aged 0 to 4 years. The nursery operates all year round, open Monday to Friday from 7:15 am until 6:30 pm.

Established in 1991, Cedars Day Nursery is part of a chain of nurseries. Children are welcomed by friendly staff and settle quickly into routines.

Pre-school children engage in activities such as signing themselves in, fostering a sense of belonging, while younger children confidently explore after observing available activities. Staff are attentive to individual needs, ensuring consistency in care by closely following babies' home routines.

The nursery offers robust outdoor learning spaces accessible to all ages, providing daily fresh air and a variety of learning opportunities, including a pond area where children can learn about wildlife and safety. The curriculum is ambitious, and transitions between rooms are well supported, with staff discussing children's development and personality traits.

Children develop a love for books from a young age, enjoying stories with staff in various settings, including cosying up on a blanket in the garden. While the nursery maintains a Good Ofsted rating, leaders and managers are working to strengthen the monitoring of staff practice to ensure information is effectively cascaded and implemented, particularly concerning specific education plans for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into the nursery by friendly staff and settle quickly, understanding routines and eagerly beginning their day. Pre-school children sign themselves in, fostering a sense of belonging, while younger children confidently explore after observing available activities. Staff are attentive to individual needs, ensuring consistency in care by following babies' home routines.

Ambitious curriculumOutdoor learning spacesWell-supported transitionsLove of booksHighly complimentary parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.15am until 6.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cedars Day Nursery

Last inspected 30 November 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are welcomed into the nursery by friendly staff and settle quickly, understanding routines and eagerly beginning their day. Pre-school children sign themselves in, fostering a sense of belonging, while younger children confidently explore after observing available activities. Staff are attentive to individual needs, ensuring consistency in care by following babies' home routines.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff team create an ambitious curriculum for all children.
  • The outdoor learning spaces provide children of all ages access to daily fresh air and a wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Transitions are well supported throughout the nursery.
  • Children develop a love of books from a young age, enjoying sharing stories with staff in various environments.
  • Parents are highly complimentary of the nursery and feel very well informed of their child's learning journey.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen monitoring of staff practice to ensure information has been clearly cascaded to all staff and implemented into practice.
Inspection #10234666 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

'kind and friendly nature of the staff team'

how happy their children are to be at the setting

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and managers do not always ensure information is cascaded to staff effectively. For example, they do not consistently monitor the implementation of specific education plans.

Outdoor space

The outdoor learning spaces provide children of all ages access to daily fresh air. Children enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities, including a pond area where they learn about wildlife and how to keep themselves safe.

Parent Reviews of Cedars Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
Alexandros Varelas
6 years ago

Exceptional school. Both my daughters went there and my youngest is still going there. I couldn't be happier with the staff and the work they do with the kids. I recommend it 100% If you choose this nursery for your little one you will NOT regret it

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Tania Dean
8 years ago

My little boy has just started here and I'm very impressed so far.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2010

  • November 2022Good
  • January 2017Outstanding
  • May 2013Good
  • February 2010Good

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