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Pre-schools in MK44

There are 26 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of MK44, Bedford, and 20 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools
26
Outstanding
5
Good
15
After-school clubs
5
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26 nurseries near MK44

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Directory listingBrickhillBedford · MK41 7UY
Brickhill, Bedford

St Mark's Preschool

St. Marks Church & Community Centre, Calder Rise · MK41 7UY

2.8 miles from MK44
OfstedGoodNov 2021Full day care56 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 56 places and run by The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mark, Bedford.

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0 – 5 years
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Directory listingPutnoeBedford · MK41 8QA
Putnoe, Bedford

Putnoe Woods Preschool

Bedford Athletic Rugby Club, Wentworth Drive · MK41 8QA

2.8 miles from MK44
OfstedGoodAug 2023Full day care70 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2023. Registered for 70 places and run by Putnoe Woods Preschool Limited.

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0 – 8 years
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Directory listingDe ParysBedford · MK41 7QZ
De Parys, Bedford

Little Pilgrims

Pilgrims Pre Preparatory School, Brickhill Drive · MK41 7QZ

3.6 miles from MK44
OfstedOutstandingApr 2013Full day care155 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2013. Registered for 155 places and run by The Harpur Trust.

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0 – 8 years
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Directory listingClaphamBedford · MK41 6BP
Clapham, Bedford

Clapham Pre-School

King George VI Playing Field, High Street · MK41 6BP

4.0 miles from MK44
OfstedGoodJan 2025Full day care59 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 59 places and run by Clapham Pre-School Committee.

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0 – 8 years
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Directory listingDe ParysBedford · MK40 2NY
De Parys, Bedford

Bedford Greenacre Nursery

Bedford Greenacre Independent School, 23 Kimbolton Road · MK40 2NY

4.0 miles from MK44
OfstedOutstandingNov 2022Full day care100 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 100 places and run by Bedford Greenacre Independent School Limited.

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0 – 8 years
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Childcare in MK44 at a glance

Inspection results
20 of the 26 pre-schools within 5 miles of MK44 (77%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 5 Outstanding and 15 Good.
Ages taken
26 list babies under 2, 26 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 26 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.

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There are 26 Ofsted-registered pre-schools within 5 miles of MK44. 5 are rated Outstanding and 15 are rated Good at their latest inspection.