Opening hours
7.30am to 6pm, each weekday, for 51 weeks of the year. It closes for a week at Christmas and on bank holidays.
Cherrytown Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Bracknell Forest
About this day nursery
Cherrytown Nursery, established in 2000, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Sandhurst, providing a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. 30 am to 6 pm each weekday for 51 weeks of the year, closing only for a week at Christmas and on bank holidays, the nursery ensures consistent care.
The latest Ofsted inspection, on 1st May 2024, rated Cherrytown Nursery as 'Good' in all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, reflecting significant improvements since its previous inspection. Staff are highly praised for their sensitive and caring approach, building strong relationships with children, particularly the youngest, helping them to settle quickly and feel secure.
The nursery implements a well-sequenced curriculum, collaboratively developed by managers and staff, ensuring that learning activities are relevant and support children in making good progress. Children are encouraged to explore and discuss, for example, during outdoor snack times where they learn about healthy eating and the origins of food.
The support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) is strong, with staff providing tailored assistance and the SENCo effectively liaising with outside agencies. Children who speak English as an additional language also receive good support to develop their language skills.
The nursery fosters positive behaviour among children through effective arrangements and strong parent partnerships further support children's transition and development both at home and within the setting.
What it's like
Children are warmly welcomed by staff that are happy to see them, helping them to settle quickly. Staff are respectful to children and effectively role model kindness, leading children to show respect for the adults caring for them. Staff form strong relationships with children, showing sensitivity and care, particularly to the youngest children.
Warmly welcomed childrenWell-sequenced curriculumGood SEND supportPositive behaviourStrong parent partnershipDedicated staff team
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Cherrytown Nursery
Last inspected 1 May 2024
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 warmly welcomed by staff that are happy to see them, helping them to settle quickly. Staff are respectful to children and effectively role model kindness, leading children to show respect for the adults caring for them. Staff form strong relationships with children, showing sensitivity and care, particularly to the youngest children.
Inspector highlights
- Managers have worked tirelessly to make necessary improvements since the previous inspection, strengthening induction procedures and staff training.
- Managers and staff have collaborated to create a well-sequenced curriculum that meets children's needs, with staff demonstrating good knowledge of what and why they are teaching.
- The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good.
- Arrangements to support children's behaviour are effective, with children demonstrating positive behaviours.
- Parent partnership is strong, supporting children's transition and development at home.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staff's skills to recognise how to organise activities appropriately to accommodate all children who want to take part
- 2support staff to implement consistent expectations for children's behaviour, so that children increasingly learn to follow rules and boundaries.
Inspection #10299749 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff know children well and effectively describe their individual characteristics, providing tailored support for them to flourish. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) understands her role and reaches out to outside agencies for support where needed. Children who speak English as an additional language are also well supported to enhance their speech and language skills.
Outdoor space
Children sit outside in the fresh air to have their snack. They follow good hygiene routines and wait patiently for their food. Staff talk to children about the healthy fruit they are eating, encouraging lively discussions about where milk comes from.
Parent Reviews of Cherrytown Nursery
5.0
(10)
Olivia Halliday
2 months ago
Cherry Town nursery is fantastic, my daughter has been there for 3 years and she has thrived. All the staff are brilliant, so caring and supportive with the children. Highly recommend!
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Natalie Young
a year ago
Such an amazing nursery! Our little one absolutely loves it here. She learns so much and experiences lots of new things. When ever we tell the nursery we are focusing on an area (e.g learning to say ‘more’ etc) she will then come home saying ‘more, more, more’ All the staff are amazing. Can’t rate it more!
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Nat Mcrobbie
5 years ago
Sarah, Laura and the team always go above and beyond our expectations. My 3 youngest children have attended Cherrytown and their childcare is outstanding. They are very helpful and professional throughout especially since the world is going through Covid. As an NHS worker, I would not be able to work if it wasn’t for Cherrytown. My children were and my youngest was and is very happy there. It’s going to be sad in September to say goodbye. Thank you everyone at Cherrytown for your incredible hard work :)
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Alice Oliver
4 years ago
Wonderful nursery
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Marco Agrela
a month ago
Great nursery friendly and professional staff
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
Date: May 2010
- May 2024Good
- June 2023Requires improvement
- August 2019Good
- September 2014Outstanding
- May 2010Good
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