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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) # Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Church End, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK43 8RH · Bedford Number of places 74 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 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 Tiddlywinks Day Nursery, situated in Kempston Rural, provides high-quality care for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Housed in a charming old school building from 1844, the nursery is nestled on the banks of the River Great Ouse, offering an idyllic setting with abundant outdoor exploration opportunities, including woodland, open fields, and the river. The nursery operates from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8 am to 3 pm on Fridays, closing for Bank Holidays, Training Days, and one week over Christmas. They provide healthy meals and snacks, which are included in the fees. The facilities include bright, spacious rooms designed for 2-3-year-olds and pre-schoolers, each filled with stimulating resources supporting the seven areas of learning outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Additionally, there's a spacious play area, an outdoor courtyard, and a nature garden. The nursery is OFSTED registered and conveniently located on main commuter routes with ample parking, making drop-offs and pick-ups convenient for parents. What it's like The nursery is warm, bright and welcoming for all children. They enter happily and become quickly engaged in a wide range of activities, developing great friendships and good relationships with staff. Staff are kind-hearted and nurturing, helping children to enjoy learning and develop confidence, boosting their self-esteem. Idyllic Riverside Location Historic Building Outdoor Play and Nature Garden Caters for 2-5 year olds ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around full day or morning sessions, with options to book individual meal sessions. Pricing packages include snacks and meals depending on the duration of the chosen session. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees must be paid monthly in advance. - Full day (8am-5pm) includes breakfast, hot lunch, pudding, tea, and two snacks. - Full day (9am-3pm) includes hot lunch, pudding, and two snacks. - Morning session includes one mid-morning snack. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm, Friday: 8am to 3pm. Open 51 weeks a year, closed on Bank Holidays, Training Days and for one week at Christmas. Food All meals (breakfast, hot lunch and pudding, tea) and two snacks daily are included in the fees. Fresh drinking water is available throughout the day. Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10219451 Lead inspector Lisa Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177629)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493693) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tiddlywinks-day-nursery-kempston-rural-limited-mk43-8rh-ey493693) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Last inspected 21 January 2022 · Lisa Smith 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 The nursery is warm, bright and welcoming for all children. They enter happily and become quickly engaged in a wide range of activities, developing great friendships and good relationships with staff. Staff are kind-hearted and nurturing, helping children to enjoy learning and develop confidence, boosting their self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Children develop great friendships and actively seek each other out to play with. - Children can choose when to go to the garden and independently put on their wet suits and wellies. - Staff encourage healthy lifestyles across the nursery, including yoga sessions and outdoor sport lessons. - Children develop good speaking and listening skills at the nursery through effective communication from staff and singing songs. - There are chances for children to take risks, both inside and outside, such as balancing on beams and logs or climbing trees on walks. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop skills to extend the learning of higher achieving children even further - 2 help staff introduce even more vocabulary into children's learning and play. Inspection #10219451 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177629) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > they found this effective in supporting their children's return to nursery Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress. Those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported particularly well throughout their time at the nursery. Staff are knowledgeable about child development, enabling them to help children learn. Outdoor space Children can choose when to go out into the garden. They go to the cloakroom and independently put on their 'wet suits' and wellies. Children talk about whether they need to wear their hats and gloves because it is so cold. There are chances for children to take risks, both inside and outside, including balancing on beams and logs in the garden. While out on walks in the local area, children climb trees and explore the woodlands. Staff are always close by to support those children who need it. ## Parent Reviews of Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWpFgJH_xal7gc9b0qiyXqdhMfnYd-Kzide-8I0AcjPV25cX96JhA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Andy Gumbley 6 years ago After visiting other nurseries when looking for a place for my son, I knew I had found the right one when I entered Tiddlywinks. I cannot speak highly enough of Tiddlywinks. They made my son feel very welcome and really took time to get to know him. There is a great feeling when you enter and you can see they really celebrate the learning of the children there. As you walk around, you can see the progression of the children, all of which have a great time there as you can hear the laughing and learning. Registering my son was easy and simple and everything was clearly explained to me. 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