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Toybox Great Denham # Toybox Great Denham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · 90 Saxon Way, Great Denham, MK40 4GP · Bedford Number of places 82 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 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 Toybox Great Denham, established in 2013 and becoming part of Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd in 2017, operates as a full day care setting for children aged 0-4 years. Located in Great Denham, MK40 4GP, the nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, all year round. The dedicated team of 16 staff members, 11 of whom hold early years qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6, including one with qualified teacher status, prioritises the well-being and development of each child. The nursery has a strong focus on fostering independence and supports children in their learning journeys, from babies practising walking to older children developing problem-solving skills and expressing ideas. Staff are adept at providing good levels of support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with families and other professionals. Parents consistently praise the nursery's communication and report feeling well-informed about their child's progress. The nursery also ensures children's dietary requirements are well understood and met, offering nutritious meals and snacks while encouraging self-care skills during mealtimes. This nurturing environment, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement, ensures children feel safe, secure, and eager to learn. What it's like Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure at the nursery. They show good levels of engagement and independently access the range of good-quality, age-appropriate resources and activities. Children are eager to learn new skills, from babies practicing walking to older children expressing thoughts and ideas. Support independence Strong parent relationships Dedicated staff Excellent SEND support Nutritious meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Toybox Great Denham Last inspected 20 April 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure at the nursery. They show good levels of engagement and independently access the range of good-quality, age-appropriate resources and activities. Children are eager to learn new skills, from babies practicing walking to older children expressing thoughts and ideas. Inspector highlights - Managers have worked hard during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the well-being of the staff, parents and children. - Managers and staff place a high emphasis on supporting children's independence. - Staff provide good levels of support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Relationships with the parents are strong. Parents praise the communication they receive from the nursery. - Managers and staff demonstrate a good understanding of the children's dietary requirements, preferences and food allergies. - Staff complete ongoing observations of the children and evaluate this information to plan what they need to learn next. - Staff receive ongoing supervision and have opportunities to attend training to develop their knowledge and skills. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to promote specific learning intentions effectively during planned activities, and use every opportunity to extend children's learning during spontaneous activities. Inspection #10218579 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303936) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Toybox Great Denham Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10218579 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303936)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462893) 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 90 Saxon Way, Great Denham, MK40 4GP [© 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#/-0.50856/52.12915/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Great Denham - [Day nurseries in Great Denham](/search?q=Great+Denham) - [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=toybox-great-denham-mk40-4gp-ey462893) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide good levels of support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They undertake additional training to support them in this role. Staff work closely with the child's family and other professionals. Achievable targets are set and adaptations are made to activities. This supports children to make progress and become engaged during their time at the nursery. Outdoor space Older pre-school children enjoy being physically active in the fresh air. The inspectors observed staff's interactions with the children during indoor and outdoor activities. ## Parent Reviews of Toybox Great Denham 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKoy4IaZWH0KoV3VFfXuk6c72jvP0YaNV83yZkPJJvDFipO9Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rebecca Balmbro 3 years ago Staff are excellent, always engaged, friendly and look after my daughter really well [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1dFlXekFnEAE!2m1!1s0x4877b1151cfed3b3:0xd3592ad595b743f6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW1yzUXQP-bJ4EN2Bauq0j8lIzmLgNwINQ65B6_lmss4HCynaBzCQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anthea Barclay a year ago Friendly and engaged staff, great facilities and activities. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKeDlmZTJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877b1151cfed3b3:0xd3592ad595b743f6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJESw88_69m6jWMLDUMd4G6JhTR9JjTdOZcv3lWfU7LVBBKkg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Namrata Devi 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSMGRqaUZREAE!2m1!1s0x4877b1151cfed3b3:0xd3592ad595b743f6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWClbJdi0dSNdTpp-jDQSkWqndL5reS2bF8ijx8HMMinMwFFKVv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Dionist 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURncl9tdlRBEAE!2m1!1s0x4877b1151cfed3b3:0xd3592ad595b743f6) Reviews from Google for Toybox Great Denham. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15229250711758259190&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2013 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - February 2022 Good - January 2022 Good - February 2018 Outstanding - February 2018 Outstanding - October 2013 Outstanding - October 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Toybox Great Denham ### How is Toybox Great Denham classified by Ofsted? ### What is the age range at Toybox Great Denham? ### How does Toybox Great Denham support children with SEND? ### What is the nursery developing further? ### Which funded hours does Toybox Great Denham accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Great Denham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Toybox Great Denham. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Bedford · MK43 8RH ](/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-kempston-rural-limited-mk43-8rh-ey493693) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Bedford · MK42 8BQ ](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-mk42-8bq-ey481079) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Debbie's Day Care Bedford · MK40 4PQ ](/nursery/debbie-s-day-care-ltd-mk40-4pq-ey433736) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Blue Orkids @ Queens Park Community Nursery Bedford · MK40 4LE ](/nursery/blue-orkids-queens-park-community-nursery-mk40-4le-2733407) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Keep Guard Day Nursery Kempston · MK42 8SJ ](/nursery/keep-guard-day-nursery-mk42-8sj-219083) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Jumping Jacks Childcare Bedford · MK40 2BB 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/jumping-jacks-childcare-mk40-2bb-ey301221) [See all nurseries in Great Denham →](/search?q=Great+Denham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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