Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm
The Family Tree Day Nursery, situated in Shefford, Bedfordshire, stands as an independent childcare provider dedicated to fostering a stimulating and nurturing atmosphere for young children. The nursery embraces a philosophy where learning flourishes through play and direct experiences, offering a diverse array of activities designed to ignite curiosity and instil a lifelong passion for learning.
As an independent establishment, the nursery enjoys the flexibility to customise its programmes to cater to the unique needs and developmental pace of each child. The team prioritises building strong relationships with families, ensuring every child receives attentive and personalised care.
Operating with a commitment to individuality, the nursery focuses on nurturing specific strengths and interests, and employs trained professionals to deliver exceptional care and education. The environment is designed to promote a sense of family and community, encouraging active participation from families.
Safety is paramount, with rigorous measures in place to guarantee the well-being of all children.
Our ethos
The Family Tree Day Nursery embraces a philosophy where learning flourishes through play and direct experiences, designed to ignite curiosity and instil a lifelong passion for learning. They focus on nurturing the unique strengths and interests of each child and building strong relationships with families to ensure personalised care.
What it's like
Leaders and staff at Family Tree Day Nursery form strong bonds with children, understanding their individual needs and how they learn best. They interact and engage with children well, using praise and encouragement to build confidence and self-esteem. The curriculum prioritises communication and language development, with staff using correct language and singing to babies to support their linguistic skills.
Fees are charged as a standard full day rate with optional early bird sessions, or through monthly packages for bookings of three to five days per week. Fees are all-inclusive of all daily meals, snacks, hygiene products, and first aid medications. No age-based price differences are mentioned.
Good to know
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm
Established
2015
Last inspected 24 April 2025
What it's like to attend
Leaders and staff at Family Tree Day Nursery form strong bonds with children, understanding their individual needs and how they learn best. They interact and engage with children well, using praise and encouragement to build confidence and self-esteem. The curriculum prioritises communication and language development, with staff using correct language and singing to babies to support their linguistic skills.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Leaders and staff identify gaps in children's development. They collaborate with parents and external agencies to provide targeted support.
Children of all ages enjoy their time outside. The garden is a hive of activity that allows them to get physical in their play. Staff help children to develop their large muscles and coordination, with older children tackling climbing walls and younger children using fishing nets in a water tray.
Date: June 2016
Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Family Tree Day Nursery.
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Bedford · MK45 4HS
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