Best nurseries in Bedford
24 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiddi Caru Nursery Full day care · 95 places · MK42 9AU | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Bedford Greenacre Nursery Full day care · 100 places · MK40 2NY | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Lavenders Day Nursery Full day care · 108 places · MK40 3QJ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 4 | Little Pilgrims Full day care · 155 places · MK41 7QZ | Outstanding (2013) |
| 5 | Blue Orkids @ Queens Park Community Nursery Full day care · 44 places · MK40 4LE | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Monkey Puzzle Bedford Full day care · 75 places · MK40 2DN | Good (2025) |
| 7 | Blue Orkids @ Goldington Community Nursery Full day care · 51 places · MK41 9JA | Good (2025) |
| 8 | Overdale Tots Pre-School Full day care · 40 places · MK41 8EP | Good (2024) |
| 9 | All Nations Pre-School Sessional day care · 32 places · MK41 7QF | Good (2024) |
| 10 | Christ Church Pre School Sessional day care · 32 places · MK40 3SY | Good (2024) |
| 11 | Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Full day care · 75 places · MK41 7PN | Good (2023) |
| 12 | Putnoe Woods Preschool Full day care · 70 places · MK41 8QA | Good (2023) |
| 13 | Aristotots Nursery School Full day care · 76 places · MK40 3LH | Good (2022) |
| 14 | Cheeky Monkeys Two Full day care · 51 places · MK40 2DA | Good (2022) |
| 15 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Full day care · 100 places · MK41 7NU | Good (2022) |
| 16 | Debbie's Day Care Ltd Full day care · 23 places · MK40 4PQ | Good (2022) |
| 17 | Jumping Jacks Childcare Full day care · 52 places · MK40 2BB | Good (2022) |
| 18 | St Mark's Preschool Full day care · 56 places · MK41 7UY | Good (2021) |
| 19 | Blue Orkids at Putnoe Full day care · 30 places · MK41 0DH | Not yet inspected |
| 20 | Creative Sports Coaching at Hazeldene Primary School Sessional day care · 20 places · MK41 9AT | Not yet inspected |
| 21 | HopeWorks Creche (Bedford) Sessional day care · 41 places · MK40 3EU | Not yet inspected |
| 22 | Marvellous Minds Tuition Sessional day care · MK40 1NS | Not yet inspected |
| 23 | Polam School Nursery Full day care · 125 places · MK40 2BU | Not yet inspected |
| 24 | Tiny Eggs Room Sessional day care · 9 places · MK42 0HH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Bedford?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Bedford?
Of 24 nurseries and pre-schools in Bedford, 4 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Kiddi Caru Nursery, Bedford Greenacre Nursery, Lavenders Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Bedford?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Bedford?
24 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 18 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Kempston · Bromham (Bedford) · Wixams · Wootton (Bedford) · Castle · Harpur
Neighbourhoods
Brickhill · Castle & Kingsway · Cauldwell · De Parys · Goldington · Harpur · Kingsbrook · Newnham · Putnoe · Queens Park
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.