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Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview # Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · School Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BH · Bedford Number of places 95 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority Bedford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Junior Adventures Group at Lakeview provides a nurturing preschool environment for children aged 2-4, offering comprehensive early years education coupled with flexible wraparound and holiday care options. The facility aims to foster learning, play, and growth in a secure and stimulating setting, while also catering to parents' needs for reliable childcare that accommodates their busy lives. Located in Bedford, the preschool is part of a larger group that emphasises creating exciting and inspiring experiences for children, ensuring each day is unique. Activities are designed to be inclusive and appropriate for various ages, skill levels, and early years foundation stages, promoting a sense of belonging and developing crucial social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. The dedicated team is professionally trained and DBS-checked, committed to welcoming each child and integrating them into a world of new opportunities. What it's like Children are excited to arrive at this friendly nursery and separate from carers with ease, eager to participate in exciting learning opportunities planned by managers and staff. Staff support children to start their day with a positive attitude, enthusiastically explaining activities and encouraging enjoyment. Children display high levels of confidence, fostered by staff consistently praising achievements and valuing perseverance. Flexible wraparound care Holiday clubs Early years education Inclusive activities ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers morning, afternoon, and late afternoon sessions structured by age group, with pricing differences for two-year-olds and children aged three and over. Early morning and stay-and-play sessions are also available. Funded hours are subject to an optional hourly fee, or parents can opt out. Good to know - A voluntary fee of £1 per hour is applied for families accessing funded hours. - Families opting out of the voluntary fee are charged separately for snacks, meals, events, and uniforms. - Optional charges are waived for families qualifying for Early Years Pupil Premium or low-income funding. ## Key facts Opening hours Opens from 9am until 3pm Monday to Friday. Wrap around care from 7.30am until 9am and from 3pm until 6pm. Waitlist Join us this May Half Term at Holiday HQ! Age range 2-12 years ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10191202 Lead inspector Antonia Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171406)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496944) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=junior-adventures-group-lakeview-mk42-6bh-2496944) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 4 October 2021 · Antonia Campbell Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are excited to arrive at this friendly nursery and separate from carers with ease, eager to participate in exciting learning opportunities planned by managers and staff. Staff support children to start their day with a positive attitude, enthusiastically explaining activities and encouraging enjoyment. Children display high levels of confidence, fostered by staff consistently praising achievements and valuing perseverance. Inspector highlights - Managers are very knowledgeable about how children learn and construct an exciting, well-sequenced curriculum. - Managers and staff place a sharp focus on children's communication skills, introducing unusual vocabulary and descriptive language. - Staff work hard to establish close relationships with families and use home experiences to provide learning opportunities. - Staff are highly skilled at developing children's understanding of what makes them unique and support their knowledge of diversity. - Children with SEND are particularly well supported with high-quality one-to-one support and equal access to learning opportunities. Areas to develop - 1 adapt and enhance current supervision methods in order to coach staff practice more effectively, and raise the quality of teaching further. Inspection #10191202 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171406) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have particularly close relationships with their key staff, displaying affection and feeling secure in their nurturing care. Children with SEND are particularly well supported in this nursery, with managers demonstrating high levels of integrity in distributing additional funding and providing high-quality one-to-one support. These staff demonstrate deep knowledge of the children in their care. This enables all children equal access to learning opportunities. Outdoor space Children have a strong understanding of healthy lifestyles. They are growing various vegetables in their garden and use them to 'cook' with in their outdoor kitchen. Inspection history Most recent inspection 4 October 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171406) ## Frequently asked about Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview ### How many children attend Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview? ### What are the opening hours at Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview? ### Does Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview have an Ofsted rating? ### What is the age range at Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bedford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Little Toes Nursery Wilstead · MK45 3HN ](/nursery/little-toes-nursery-mk45-3hn-2830213) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow Bedford · MK42 9XE 2.9(11 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-elstow-mk42-9xe-ey152150) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Warren Childcare Centre Bedford · MK42 7NR ](/nursery/warren-childcare-centre-mk42-7nr-2591542) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### The Lodge Playgroup Bedford · MK42 7PS ](/nursery/the-lodge-playgroup-mk42-7ps-ey369948) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Bedford · MK42 8BQ ](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-mk42-8bq-ey481079) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Keep Guard Day Nursery Kempston · MK42 8SJ ](/nursery/keep-guard-day-nursery-mk42-8sj-219083) [See all nurseries in Bedford →](/search?q=Bedford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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