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Nurseries for toddlers in Bedford

There are 57 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of Bedford, Bedfordshire, and 37 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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57 nurseries near Bedford

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Kempston, Bedford

The Lodge Playgroup

Daubeney Middle School, Orchard Street · MK42 7PS

0.5 miles from Bedford
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
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Kempston, Bedford

Warren Childcare Centre

Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road · MK42 7NR

0.5 miles from Bedford
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

Bunyan Playgroup

Kempton West Methodist Church, High Street · MK42 7AL

1.2 miles from Bedford
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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Cauldwell, Bedford

Kiddi Caru Nursery

7 Holme Street, Bedford · MK42 9AU

1.7 miles from Bedford
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
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Childcare in Bedford at a glance

Inspection results
37 of the 57 nurseries for toddlers within 5 miles of Bedford (65%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 5 Outstanding and 32 Good.
Ages taken
55 list babies under 2, 57 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 57 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 for toddlers in Bedford

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

There are 57 Ofsted-registered nurseries for toddlers within 5 miles of Bedford. 5 are rated Outstanding and 32 are rated Good at their latest inspection.