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Nurseries for babies in MK45

There are 12 nurseries for babies registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of MK45, Bedford, and 11 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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Outstanding
3
Good
8

12 nurseries near MK45

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Silsoe, Bedford

Silsoe Pre-School

Silsoe Church Of England, V C Lower School · MK45 4GP

2.1 miles from MK45
OfstedOutstandingSep 2024Sessional36 places

A sessional nursery in Bedford, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 36 places and run by Silsoe Pre-School Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Clophill, Bedford

The Fledglings

Clophill Fruit Farm, Shefford Road · MK45 4BT

2.8 miles from MK45
Inspected March 2026Sessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Bedford, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 40 places and run by Eden Wood Education Ltd.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Childcare in MK45 at a glance

Inspection results
11 of the 12 nurseries for babies within 3 miles of MK45 (92%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 3 Outstanding and 8 Good.
Ages taken
12 list babies under 2, 12 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 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 Central Bedfordshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries for babies in MK45

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

There are 12 Ofsted-registered nurseries for babies within 3 miles of MK45. 3 are rated Outstanding and 8 are rated Good at their latest inspection.