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Toddington Childcare and Forest School # Toddington Childcare and Forest School Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Toddington St. George Church Of England School, Manor Road, Dunstable, LU5 6AJ · Central Bedfordshire **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered October 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 63 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected — Local authority Central Bedfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Toddington Childcare & Forest School, an independent Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO), provides a stimulating and secure learning environment for children aged 12 months to 9 years. Located within the grounds of Toddington St. George Church of England School, the nursery offers full-day care and Early Years education. The setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, having proudly achieved Forest School status in 2017. They cater to different age groups with dedicated rooms: Panda Room for 1-2 year olds, Zebra Room for 2-3 year olds, and Giraffe Room for 3-4 year olds. The curriculum is tailored to individual needs, fostering independence, resilience, and a passion for learning. The nursery operates with a supportive Parent Management Committee, which helps to oversee practices, finances, and fundraising efforts. They also collaborate with various local authority teams and educational institutions to ensure continuous staff development and high-quality provision. The nursery prioritises safeguarding, health and safety, and food hygiene, with all staff holding relevant First Aid certifications. They also offer before and after school clubs, as well as a holiday club. The nursery closes only for the Christmas and New Year period, the last week of August, and statutory bank holidays, as well as any Inset/Staff training days. Our ethos Toddington Childcare & Forest School's ethos is centred on outdoor learning, holding Forest School status and fostering independence, resilience, and a passion for learning in children aged 12 months to 9 years. They provide a stimulating and secure environment that caters to individual needs. Forest School Charity Incorporated Organisation Wrap-around care Parent Management Committee Tailored curriculum ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.toddingtonchildcare.org.uk/fundraising) ## Key facts Opening hours Closed only for Christmas and New Year, the last week of August, statutory bank holidays, and Inset/Staff training days. Age range 12 months to 9 years ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Toddington Childcare and Forest School [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851453)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851453) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=toddington-childcare-and-forest-school-lu5-6aj-2851453) ## Parent Reviews of Toddington Childcare and Forest School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVx0B0xUvLFcAcFtshLQlAOzrjVpsjdgHsASSIMkpGtq2VRneDV=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sanju Arul 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNnZyQnhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48764dcf4c3088ab:0x6997a7e1d843943c) Reviews from Google for Toddington Childcare and Forest School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7608734683903530044&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. 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