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Cherry Tree Day Nursery # Cherry Tree Day Nursery in Leicester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 5.0 (30 parent reviews) · Colby Lodge Farm, Warren Drive, Leicester, LE4 9WU · Leicester Number of places 37 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Leicester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cherry Tree Day Nursery in Thurmaston, Leicester, offers a secure and nurturing "home from home" environment for children. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's individual development and cultural background, aiming to build cultural capital and prepare them for future journeys. They provide a diverse range of engaging learning opportunities, fostering a fun and happy atmosphere where children are encouraged to make choices through flexible and free play. The nursery values and listens to each child, promoting routines, rules, and boundaries within an enabling environment that adapts to individual interests and employs a holistic approach. Above all, Cherry Tree Day Nursery celebrates each child's unique identity. Our ethos Cherry Tree Day Nursery focuses on supporting each child's individual development and cultural background, building cultural capital and preparing them for future journeys. They provide a diverse range of engaging learning opportunities, fostering a fun and happy atmosphere where children are encouraged to make choices through flexible and free play. The nursery values and listens to each child, promoting routines, rules, and boundaries within an enabling environment that adapts to individual interests and employs a holistic approach, celebrating each child's unique identity. What it's like Children enter this warm and welcoming nursery with a smile. They happily explore their surroundings and quickly choose their favourite toys. Children play imaginatively in the role-play kitchen and develop their communication skills by singing familiar songs and their core strength by participating in yoga. Home-from-home environment Focus on cultural capital Individualised learning ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged based on full weeks, full days, morning (8am-1pm) or afternoon (1pm-6pm) sessions, with discounted packages for five mornings or afternoons. Stretched funding is available over 51 weeks of the year. Funded sessions are subject to additional charges for meals, snacks, and consumables. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Full Week £255 / week - Morning Only (8am-1pm) £33 / session - Full Day £55 / day - Afternoon Only (1pm-6pm) £31 / session - 5 Mornings £145 / week See 4 more Good to know - Stretched funding is available over 51 weeks of the year to make care more affordable. - Admissions for free nursery education follow a termly intake. - Funded places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and can be booked a term in advance. - Additional charges apply for funded children's meals, snacks, and consumables like sun cream and trips. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Age range 6 weeks to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Staff small setting Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cherry Tree Day Nursery Last inspected 9 December 2022 · Stephanie North 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 enter this warm and welcoming nursery with a smile. They happily explore their surroundings and quickly choose their favourite toys. Children play imaginatively in the role-play kitchen and develop their communication skills by singing familiar songs and their core strength by participating in yoga. Inspector highlights - Staff sequence the curriculum for all children effectively. - Partnerships with parents are robust. - Children with additional needs have positive learning outcomes. - Staff weave supporting healthy lifestyles into play. - Children's behaviour is good. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to identify quieter children and include them more in group activities - 2 enhance staff's teaching to follow children's emerging choices, to promote further engagement in their learning. Inspection #10250919 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205229) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents feel that the communication between themselves and the nursery about what their children are learning is good. > They comment that they feel the staff nurture their children, and the nursery is fun and homely. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with additional needs have positive learning outcomes. There are systems in place to ensure swift support, helping the children to succeed and thrive. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children develop their large-muscle skills as they climb and balance before propelling themselves down the slide. They push wheeled toys along and explore hoops as they roll and throw them across the garden. Inspection history Most recent inspection 9 December 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205229) ## Frequently asked about Cherry Tree Day Nursery ### Is Cherry Tree Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### What are the fees at Cherry Tree Day Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Cherry Tree Day Nursery have? ### How can Cherry Tree Day Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leicester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cherry Tree Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Hamilton Nursery Leicester · LE5 1TT 4.5(30 reviews) ](/nursery/hamilton-nursery-le5-1tt-2557628) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Busy Bees Nursery in Thumaston Humberstone Lane · LE4 9HA 4.8(23 reviews) ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-day-nursery-le4-9ha-ey346422) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 mi ### High Hopes Day Nursery Leicester · LE5 1LU 4.8(80 reviews) ](/nursery/high-hopes-day-nursery-le5-1lu-ey556083) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Leicester · LE5 1PL 3.9(18 reviews) ](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-le5-1pl-2576625) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Sandfield Preschool Leicester · LE4 7RE 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/sandfield-pre-school-le4-7re-2546902) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School Leicester · LE4 8JF 4.9(93 reviews) ](/nursery/charnwood-nursery-and-pre-school-le4-8jf-ey373022) [See all nurseries in Leicester →](/search?q=Leicester) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cherry Tree Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10250919 Lead inspector Stephanie North Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205229)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576968) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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