How many day nurseries are there in Bedford?

We list 37 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Bedford. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Bedford are rated Outstanding?

6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Bedford, including Kiddi Caru Nursery, Lavenders Day Nursery, Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near Bedford?

Across 20 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Bedford have left 189 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Bedford?

25 of the 37 nurseries in Bedford (68%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near Bedford take babies?

22 settings in Bedford are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

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4.4★ average from 189 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 37 day nurseries in Bedford, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 6 rated Outstanding, 27 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 5 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 189 Google reviews across 20 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 25 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 22 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Bedford at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Bedford.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.4★

189 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding6
Good27

3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 5 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Bedford

Kiddi Caru Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 3.8★ (22)
Lavenders Day Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.5★ (12)
Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (10)

Towns & areas in Bedford

Bedford

9 nurseries

All day nurseries in Bedford

Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) · BEDFORD
Aristotots Nursery School · Bedford
Banana Moon Day Nursery · Bedford
Bedford Greenacre Nursery · Bedford
Blue Orkids @ Goldington Community Nursery · Bedford
Blue Orkids @ Queens Park Community Nursery · Bedford
Blue Orkids @ Wootton Community Nursery · Bedford
Blue Orkids at Putnoe · Bedford
Bromham Holiday Fun Club · Bromham
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford · Bedford
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow · Bedford
Cheeky Monkeys Two · Bedford
Clapham Pre-School · BEDFORD
Debbie's Day Care · Bedford
Inn Farm Private Day Nursery · BEDFORD
Jumping Jacks Childcare · Bedford
Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview · Bedford
Keep Guard Day Nursery · Kempston
Kiddi Caru Nursery · Bedford
Lavenders Day Nursery · Bedford
Little Fishes · Bedford
Little Pilgrims · BEDFORD
Little Step Day Care · BEDFORD
Little Toes Nursery · Wilstead
Monkey Puzzle Bedford · Bedford
Oakley Kindergarten · Oakley
Overdale Tots Pre-School · BEDFORD
Play 2 Learn Day Nursery · Bedford
Puddleduck Nursery School · Clapham
Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School · Bedford
Putnoe Woods Preschool · BEDFORD
St Mark's Preschool · Bedford
The Lodge Playgroup · BEDFORD
Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) · BEDFORD
Toybox Great Denham · Great Denham
Turvey Pre-School · Bedford
Warren Childcare Centre · Bedford

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Bedford?: We list 37 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Bedford. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Bedford are rated Outstanding?: 6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Bedford, including Kiddi Caru Nursery, Lavenders Day Nursery, Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Bedford?: Across 20 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Bedford have left 189 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Bedford?: 25 of the 37 nurseries in Bedford (68%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Bedford take babies?: 22 settings in Bedford are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.