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Nurseries in MK42, Bedford

There are 44 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of MK42, Bedford, and 26 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
44
Outstanding
4
Good
22
After-school clubs
20

44 nurseries near MK42

Within 3 miles, closest first.
Distance
Child's age
Ofsted rating
Kempston, Bedford

Warren Childcare Centre

Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road · MK42 7NR

0.4 miles from MK42
OfstedGoodDec 2022Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2022. Registered for 32 places and run by Warren Child Care Centre Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Kempston, Bedford

The Lodge Playgroup

Daubeney Middle School, Orchard Street · MK42 7PS

0.6 miles from MK42
OfstedGoodJan 2024Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Lodge Playgroup Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Cauldwell, Bedford

Kiddi Caru Nursery

7 Holme Street, Bedford · MK42 9AU

1.0 mile from MK42
OfstedOutstandingJun 2023Full day care95 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2023. Registered for 95 places and run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Kempston, Bedford

Bunyan Playgroup

Kempton West Methodist Church, High Street · MK42 7AL

1.4 miles from MK42
OfstedGoodFeb 2023Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Bunyan Playgroup Committee.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Childcare in MK42 at a glance

Inspection results
26 of the 44 nurseries within 3 miles of MK42 (59%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 4 Outstanding and 22 Good.
Ages taken
40 list babies under 2, 42 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 42 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Bedford's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries in MK42

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 44 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 3 miles of MK42. 4 are rated Outstanding and 22 are rated Good at their latest inspection.