Best nurseries in Kempston
8 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 | Banana Moon Day Nursery Full day care · 70 places · MK42 8BQ | Good (2024) |
| 2 | The Lodge Playgroup Full day care · 20 places · MK42 7PS | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Bunyan Playgroup Sessional day care · 30 places · MK42 7AL | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Habitat PreSchool Ltd Sessional day care · 40 places · MK42 8LS | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Warren Childcare Centre Full day care · 32 places · MK42 7NR | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Keep Guard Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · MK42 8SJ | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Skool's Out Sessional day care · MK42 7EB | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Stepping Stones Preschool CIO Sessional day care · 24 places · MK42 8QH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Kempston?
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 Kempston?
There are 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Kempston; listed first: Banana Moon Day Nursery, The Lodge Playgroup, Bunyan Playgroup.
How much does nursery cost in Kempston?
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 Kempston?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bedford · Bromham (Bedford) · Wixams · Wootton (Bedford) · Castle · Harpur
Neighbourhoods
Kempston Central & East · Kempston North · Kempston West & South
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.