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Warren Childcare Centre # Warren Childcare Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road, Bedford, MK42 7NR · Bedford Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 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 Warren Childcare Centre in Bedford, established 47 years ago and re-registered in 2020, offers a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years during term time. The centre operates Monday to Friday, with sessions from 9am to midday and midday to 3pm, including an optional lunch club. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 6th December 2022, Warren Childcare Centre ensures children thoroughly enjoy their time, following staff's positive examples and eagerly exploring their surroundings. The setting places a strong emphasis on fostering independence and practical skills, preparing children for their transition to school. Staff at Warren Childcare Centre are highly attuned to the individual needs of each child, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), offering sensitive support to help them participate in activities and interact with peers. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to reflect children's interests, promoting their learning and development in all areas. Parents consistently praise the centre, noting its 'family-like' atmosphere and the effective communication from staff regarding their children's activities and progress. While children enjoy playing in the outdoor area, the nursery is working to further extend outdoor opportunities to fully support the development of children who prefer to be outside. The centre also helps children develop their communication skills by introducing new vocabulary and simple sign language, although staff are being further supported to give children more time to think and answer questions. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this welcoming setting, following staff's good example and excitedly sharing family traditions. They are safe, secure, and confident, participating in activities and making decisions together. Children play cooperatively, set themselves challenges, and develop independence and practical skills for school. Welcoming environment Good Ofsted rating Supports SEND and EAL Focus on independence Engaging activities Effective communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Warren Childcare Centre Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10251253 Lead inspector Kelly Eyre Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204676)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591542) 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 Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road, Bedford, MK42 7NR [© 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#/-0.48028/52.1148/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bedford - [Day nurseries in Bedford](/search?q=Bedford) - [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=warren-childcare-centre-mk42-7nr-2591542) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Warren Childcare Centre Last inspected 6 December 2022 · Kelly Eyre 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 Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this welcoming setting, following staff's good example and excitedly sharing family traditions. They are safe, secure, and confident, participating in activities and making decisions together. Children play cooperatively, set themselves challenges, and develop independence and practical skills for school. Inspector highlights - Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this welcoming setting and are excited and inquisitive. - The temporary manager works closely with staff to support their development and training. - Staff know children well, understand their learning needs, and use this knowledge to support their progress, especially for children with SEND and EAL. - Children enjoy books and show interest in numbers and counting, with staff extending these interests. - Staff include children in discussions, introduce new vocabulary, and help them use simple sign language for early communication. Areas to develop - 1 extend the use of outdoor areas to offer further play and learning opportunities for children who prefer to be outside - 2 support staff further in giving children time to think and answer questions. Inspection #10251253 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204676) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > staff communicate well with them so that they understand what their children have been doing and can build on this Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know children well and use this knowledge to support children to participate in activities and to interact with their peers. This sensitive support particularly aids children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing in the outdoor area. However, staff do not always offer as many outdoor opportunities as possible, to fully build on the development of children who prefer to be outside. ## Parent Reviews of Warren Childcare Centre 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWr61FCIupbWKaKmUQu9lMh-6kPXLYdqJxi0dhzS3dvwGziXzxfMA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Michael Shreeves 3 years ago My Son has been going to The Warren since he was 2 and has had an amazing experince, they really helped him with his speach and have just been an incredible team all round. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4aUttSWFnEAE!2m1!1s0x4877b6ad5bed835d:0x4b1bdc431166a386) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUS-yKdzRfQsY82-K95INzt-Q1zdruSu_dpqlqdBi2YmArL6z0x=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ligo Thomas a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvbmN1VE5REAE!2m1!1s0x4877b6ad5bed835d:0x4b1bdc431166a386) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK4Q9oqFGgRw-0Ypot1Per7VlPwXoo1BWAZrf8mC8V4HmDRrA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gareth Llewellyn 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlOUxIaTh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4877b6ad5bed835d:0x4b1bdc431166a386) Reviews from Google for Warren Childcare Centre. 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