Best nurseries in Harpur
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bedford, 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 | Monkey Puzzle Bedford Full day care · 75 places · MK40 2DN | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Full day care · 75 places · MK41 7PN | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Cheeky Monkeys Two Full day care · 51 places · MK40 2DA | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Full day care · 100 places · MK41 7NU | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Jumping Jacks Childcare Full day care · 52 places · MK40 2BB | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Polam School Nursery Full day care · 125 places · MK40 2BU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Harpur?
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 Harpur?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Harpur; listed first: Monkey Puzzle Bedford, Play 2 Learn Day Nursery, Cheeky Monkeys Two.
How much does nursery cost in Harpur?
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 Harpur?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bedford · Kempston · Bromham (Bedford) · Wixams · Wootton (Bedford) · Castle
Neighbourhoods
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.