--- title: "Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School, Bedford | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-pre-school-mk44-2jx-2629401 description: "Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School in Bedford — rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 5.0/5 from 10 reviews. See contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (10 Google reviews) · Colmworth Old Church Of England School, Church Road, Bedford, MK44 2JX · Bedford Number of places 67 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Bedford ## About this early years setting Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School, situated in the picturesque countryside of Colmworth, Bedfordshire, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery prides itself on its exceptional outdoor learning spaces, fostering curiosity and development in a home-from-home atmosphere. Recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in 2023, Puddleducks is dedicated to providing an ambitious and well-planned curriculum. The team, a passionate group of experienced practitioners, focuses on individualised care, ensuring each child thrives and builds confidence through engaging activities. The nursery is conveniently located just a short drive from surrounding towns like Bedford, St. Neots, Great Barford, and Kimbolton. They offer a range of sessions from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and require a minimum attendance of two sessions per week, encouraging full-time attendance for preschoolers to aid their transition to 'big' school. Puddleducks also supports families with various government funding schemes and childcare vouchers. Our ethos Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School is dedicated to providing an ambitious and well-planned curriculum, fostering curiosity and development in a home-from-home atmosphere. The team focuses on individualised care, ensuring each child thrives and builds confidence through engaging activities, with a particular emphasis on exceptional outdoor learning spaces. What it's like Children flourish in this exciting and outstanding nursery that prioritises children's happiness above all else. Staff enthusiastically welcome each child every morning with big smiles and warm hugs, immediately making them feel at ease and part of the family. An ambitious and well-planned curriculum ensures children thrive due to the outstanding indoor and outdoor environments which provide many opportunities for new experiences that spark children's curiosity. Ofsted Outstanding Rural Location Exceptional Outdoor Learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday–Friday, 7:30am–6pm Age range 6 weeks - 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types full day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 25 July 2023 · Jody Taylor Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children flourish in an exciting and outstanding nursery that prioritises their happiness. - An ambitious and well-planned curriculum ensures children thrive. - Children benefit from real-life experiences that reinforce their understanding, like growing vegetables. - Staff promptly notice if children risk falling behind and provide additional support. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from staff working closely with other professionals. Inspection #10295631 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227065) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report that the staff provide them with resources to use at home to support speech and language development > The nursery always goes one step further to support children's understanding Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff promptly notice if children risk falling behind and provide additional support. They work closely with parents to ensure children can access help at home. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from staff working closely with other professionals. Staff actively tailor their support to meet the unique needs of each child by taking advice from relevant professionals and quickly putting in place the needed support. Staff are proactive in making referrals for children and understand the evidence necessary for children to receive extra help and funding. Outdoor space The indoor and outdoor environments are outstanding. They provide many opportunities for new experiences that spark children's curiosity. Older children use the outdoor equipment to build upper body strength by swinging, climbing and pulling themselves up. They enjoy risky play as they crawl and balance over ladders. ## Google Reviews of Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School 5.0 (10 Google reviews) Vicky Carter 11 months ago I first viewed Puddleducks in June 2023 and my now oldest daughter started 6 weeks later. It is a fantastic setting with brilliant facilities both indoor and outdoor. The large playground, pet chickens and dedicated sensory room are great, things that no other local nursery had to offer. The additional activities like the mobile library and ice cream visits as well as mini ballet lessons and mini athletics sessions are fantastic additions to the already extensive range of activites. Every single member of staff is professional yet super friendly, they know all the children names. It was only natural that my second daughter would also attend, I have no doubt that I will also use the out of school holiday club when they are at primary school. Both my girls adore going to nursery and that is down to the hard work and dedication of the 5 star team of staff at Puddleducks. I can’t thank you all or recommend you enough. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJNlgxUGJWOExtRGdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877c78ad94bcad5:0xbfa06ad5ab6f4052) Annie Rowbottom a year ago Our little boy has attended Puddleducks for the last 2 years and absolutely loves it! He is always so excited to go to nursery in the morning and comes home so happy and chatting away about all the fun things he has been up to! I was very anxious about sending our son to nursery, but the staff were absolutely amazing and made me feel so relaxed - I knew he was in safe hands! And it is lovely to receive photos every week to see what he has been up to throughout the day. Our little girl will be attending Puddleducks next year when I go back to work after maternity leave too - I wouldn’t want to send her anywhere else. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvNHB6cjlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877c78ad94bcad5:0xbfa06ad5ab6f4052) Martin L 8 months ago Our child has been at Puddleducks for the past 3 years all of which have been amazing. Kim and the team bring such a personal touch, this is more than childcare. They are a family and have such love for your children. This is a very popular nursery and definitely worth the waiting list. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xab2RIQk9VblY0WWt0Q1gyeDJSV2MyTkRGRVZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x4877c78ad94bcad5:0xbfa06ad5ab6f4052) Rebecca Lawson 10 months ago I want to start by saying this nursery and the staff are OUTSTANDING! Everything about Puddleducks is 5 star! *The staff are engaged and care for the children, providing them with what they need as individuals *The food is well prepared and tasty (my son did not eat anything other than milk before starting nursery and just after 1 month here, is eating so much at home and at nursery) *The office staff are helpful, patient and kind *The extra curricular activities and events are so wholesome and interesting for the children. From Hartbeeps & Makaton to the activities the staff do every day with the children *The countryside location is safe and unique. The children get to go for walks to a local farm, the country park and there is even a normal park with swings and a slide next to the nursery. I have nothing negative to say about Puddleducks. If you are looking for a place for your child, this has to be your first choice. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20wNVoxZDJYekk0U2pKcWJtbGtkWGhSY0dSelJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877c78ad94bcad5:0xbfa06ad5ab6f4052) Katie Baker 10 months ago Our 4 year old son has attended Puddlesducks since he was 11 months old and they have been fantastic at every stage. The extra touches such as athletics, ice cream van visits, petting farm vists and hartbeeps show how much they care about the children and their experiences. They are constantly investing and improving the already fantastic facilities. Our daughter will also be starting this yea, we couldn’t imagine sending her anywhere else! I couldn’t recommend it more highly. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKQk9YSkdRVUp0WkVGUVNGTnVibmxCWmxKeFFWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877c78ad94bcad5:0xbfa06ad5ab6f4052) Reviews from Google for Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=13808153923454713938&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 25 July 2023 Outstanding 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/50227065) ## Frequently asked about Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School ### Does Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### What curriculum approach does Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School use? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### How does Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School support children with SEND? ### From what age does Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School accept children? ### Where is Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School located? ### Which funded childcare hours does Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bedford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School. - Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Little Step Day Care Bedford · MK41 0JY 5.0(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-step-day-care-mk41-0jy-ey493190 - Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Cracker Jacks Day Nursery St. Neots · PE19 8TR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cracker-jacks-day-nursery-ltd-pe19-8tr-2820164 - Ofsted: Outstanding 4.1 mi ### Kindred St Neots Nursery and Pre-School St. Neots · PE19 8GT 4.8(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kindred-st-neots-nursery-and-pre-school-pe19-8gt-ey456700 - Ofsted: Good 4.2 mi ### Busy Bees St Neots Eaton Socon, St. Neots · PE19 8YP 4.7(18 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-st-neots-pe19-8yp-ey316231 - Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Putnoe Woods Preschool Bedford · MK41 8QA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/putnoe-woods-preschool-mk41-8qa-ey483058 - Awaiting first inspection 4.3 mi ### Blue Orkids at Putnoe Bedford · MK41 0DH 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-orkids-at-putnoe-mk41-0dh-2865967 See all nurseries in Bedford →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Bedford ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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The large playground, pet chickens and dedicated sensory room are great, things that no other local nursery had to offer. The additional activities like the mobile library and ice cream visits as well as mini ballet lessons and mini athletics sessions are fantastic additions to the already extensive range of activites.\n\nEvery single member of staff is professional yet super friendly, they know all the children names. It was only natural that my second daughter would also attend, I have no doubt that I will also use the out of school holiday club when they are at primary school.\n\nBoth my girls adore going to nursery and that is down to the hard work and dedication of the 5 star team of staff at Puddleducks. I can’t thank you all or recommend you enough.", "datePublished": "2025-06-04T18:20:45.786423Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Annie Rowbottom" }, "reviewBody": "Our little boy has attended Puddleducks for the last 2 years and absolutely loves it! He is always so excited to go to nursery in the morning and comes home so happy and chatting away about all the fun things he has been up to!\n\nI was very anxious about sending our son to nursery, but the staff were absolutely amazing and made me feel so relaxed - I knew he was in safe hands! And it is lovely to receive photos every week to see what he has been up to throughout the day.\n\nOur little girl will be attending Puddleducks next year when I go back to work after maternity leave too - I wouldn’t want to send her anywhere else.", "datePublished": "2025-04-15T19:49:31.616631Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Martin L" }, "reviewBody": "Our child has been at Puddleducks for the past 3 years all of which have been amazing. Kim and the team bring such a personal touch, this is more than childcare. They are a family and have such love for your children. This is a very popular nursery and definitely worth the waiting list.", "datePublished": "2025-08-29T19:54:40.905125416Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rebecca Lawson" }, "reviewBody": "I want to start by saying this nursery and the staff are OUTSTANDING!\nEverything about Puddleducks is 5 star!\n\n*The staff are engaged and care for the children, providing them with what they need as individuals\n*The food is well prepared and tasty (my son did not eat anything other than milk before starting nursery and just after 1 month here, is eating so much at home and at nursery)\n*The office staff are helpful, patient and kind\n*The extra curricular activities and events are so wholesome and interesting for the children. From Hartbeeps & Makaton to the activities the staff do every day with the children\n*The countryside location is safe and unique. The children get to go for walks to a local farm, the country park and there is even a normal park with swings and a slide next to the nursery.\n\nI have nothing negative to say about Puddleducks.\nIf you are looking for a place for your child, this has to be your first choice.", "datePublished": "2025-07-20T12:53:20.346473984Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Katie Baker" }, "reviewBody": "Our 4 year old son has attended Puddlesducks since he was 11 months old and they have been fantastic at every stage.\n\nThe extra touches such as athletics, ice cream van visits, petting farm vists and hartbeeps show how much they care about the children and their experiences. They are constantly investing and improving the already fantastic facilities.\n\nOur daughter will also be starting this yea, we couldn’t imagine sending her anywhere else! 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