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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Debbie's Day Care # Debbie's Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Westbourne Road, Bedford, MK40 4PQ · Bedford Number of places 23 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Bedford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Debbie's Day Care Ltd, established in 2011, is a well-regarded childcare setting in Bedford, holding a 'Good' rating from its Ofsted inspection on 12th May 2022. The nursery caters to children aged 2 to 4 years, operating term-time only from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Children at Debbie's Day Care Ltd enjoy a vibrant learning environment where they confidently engage with both activities and staff, fostering independence through routines like handwashing and tidying. The nursery is deeply embedded in its local community, with staff demonstrating a respectful understanding of local families' needs. Parents are welcomed and supported by the manager and staff, ensuring a consistent approach to care and education between home and nursery. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive strong support, with staff collaborating with external professionals to create detailed individual plans. Key persons provide one-to-one support, promoting good progress for these children. For those learning English as an additional language, staff utilise key words from parents and visual aids to help them settle quickly. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children making the most of the garden to climb, ride tricycles, and scooters, which aids in developing coordination and muscle strength. The nursery is committed to staff development, offering a variety of online training courses to ensure high-quality care and education. What it's like Children enjoy their time at Debbie's Day Care and confidently engage with activities and staff. Routines help children become independent, and group activities are popular, contributing to their understanding of concepts like position and space. They also make the most of opportunities in the garden to develop coordination and strengthen muscles. Good Ofsted rating Community-focused Strong SEND support Outdoor play Term-time only Ages 2-4 ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8am to 4pm. Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2011 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Debbie's Day Care Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10137491 Lead inspector Katrina Rodden Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185986)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433736) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=debbie-s-day-care-ltd-mk40-4pq-ey433736) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Debbie's Day Care Last inspected 12 May 2022 · Katrina Rodden Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time at Debbie's Day Care and confidently engage with activities and staff. Routines help children become independent, and group activities are popular, contributing to their understanding of concepts like position and space. They also make the most of opportunities in the garden to develop coordination and strengthen muscles. Inspector highlights - The nursery holds an integral position within the heart of the local community. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Staff act as positive role models, and children behave well. - Children who speak English as an additional language quickly settle in the nursery. - Staff have access to a wide variety of online training courses. Areas to develop - 1 encourage children to solve problems and predict outcomes for themselves and with their friends - 2 shape activities to precisely reflect what individual children need to know and understand next. Inspection #10137491 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185986) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are made welcome in the nursery and say they feel able to seek support from the manager and her staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff work closely with professionals from other relevant agencies to help produce a detailed individual plan that supports their learning needs. Key persons are assigned time to give one-to-one support to those children who require dedicated support, helping to ensure they make good progress. Outdoor space In the garden, children make the most of opportunities to climb and to ride on tricycles and scooters, helping to develop their skills in coordination while strengthening their muscles. They happily help to tidy the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Debbie's Day Care 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJppAwiGEreUnUPo_4Ho6rQHaSpS3KRCkRFKi1XsmMblPb8fg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Karolina Dehmel 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5eUx6NXJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877b133995de1ab:0x565f7b77b9ecd8e1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKEx6BsMDmXwXjjW1E4NZ5FkoxEZE7kM3ghNmMKMd6eiVRmNg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ioana Anamaria 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxNXJmM3B3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4877b133995de1ab:0x565f7b77b9ecd8e1) Reviews from Google for Debbie's Day Care. 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