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Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club # Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ · Central Bedfordshire Number of places 80 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Central Bedfordshire 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 Fordfield House Nursery, established in 1988, is an Ofsted-registered private childcare provider located in Bedford, offering a safe and nurturing environment for children from six months to five years old. The nursery is committed to the holistic development of each child, respecting their individuality and fostering their growth in a positive and caring atmosphere. They believe in treating all children equally, regardless of their background or abilities. Situated in beautiful rural surroundings, Fordfield provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The nursery operates for 48 weeks of the year, closing for two weeks at Christmas and two weeks in August. They also offer a thriving holiday service for older children aged 4 to 13 years. Fordfield Nursery actively implements the foundation stage curriculum and is dedicated to meeting national standards as outlined by OFSTED, aiming to provide the best possible start in life for every child. Our ethos Fordfield House Nursery is committed to the holistic development of each child, respecting their individuality and fostering their growth in a positive and caring atmosphere. They actively implement the foundation stage curriculum and aim to provide the best possible start in life for every child. What it's like Children are happy and settle quickly in the nursery, motivated to learn and explore with friends and staff. Staff praise children for repeating words, expanding their communication and language development. Children also enjoy challenges and outdoor environmental play. Rural setting Ofsted registered Holiday service for older children ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Full Day Place (9 Months - 2 years) £100.90 / day - Morning Session (9 Months - 2 years) £64.60 / session - Afternoon Session (9 Months - 2 years) £64.60 / session - Full Day Place (2 years - 5 years) £93.60 / day - Morning Session (2 years - 5 years) £59.90 / session See 4 more ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10289248 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224142)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219075) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.fordfieldnursery.com) Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.52098/52.02379/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bedford - [Day nurseries in Bedford](/search?q=Bedford) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fordfield-house-nursery-after-school-club-mk45-2hz-219075) ## Key facts Session types FULL DAY PLACE - 8AM - 6PM, MORNING SESSION - 8AM - 1PM, AFTERNOON SESSION - 1PM - 6PM Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club Last inspected 20 June 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and settle quickly in the nursery, motivated to learn and explore with friends and staff. Staff praise children for repeating words, expanding their communication and language development. Children also enjoy challenges and outdoor environmental play. Inspector highlights - The owner has tremendous drive and passion to ensure a stimulating environment. - Leaders share a strong ethos to foster a nurturing and respectful environment. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively. - Children quickly form strong bonds with their key person, contributing to their growing confidence and sense of security. - Staff support children's learning through a wide range of experiences reflected in planned activities and self-chosen play. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to focus more precisely on what each child knows and needs to learn next when they plan activities, helping children make the best possible progress - 2 support staff to consistently encourage children to contribute to keeping themselves and others safe through taking responsibility of where they leave resources and possessions. Inspection #10289248 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224142) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively. Staff work closely with parents and external agencies to help ensure that children receive the most appropriate care, resources and support they need, both in the nursery and at home. When the time comes for children to move on to school, staff ensure that all the information they have gathered about children is passed on to the most appropriate staff at the new school, helping to make transitions as smooth as possible. Outdoor space Children take advantage of the outdoor environment, jumping in puddles and collecting water for the mud kitchen. They also spend time in the nursery allotment, learning about the fruit and vegetables they grow and eat. ## Parent Reviews of Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIy5eopyVKTXaxkQwK67O4wXYPPJ-yqTa4HllKr8yqus22rFg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dawn Thompson 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSbXZqU3ZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877b32c110a590b:0xb233bca67f085a7a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKBLog0TvVNtGcR4VzBmf-gbwxup3kCLfRBpgxjbNcnwfWitw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laurence Cross 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzZ2VyR1V3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877b32c110a590b:0xb233bca67f085a7a) Reviews from Google for Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club. 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