Best nurseries in Wixams
5 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 | Ladybirds Pre School Sessional day care · 30 places · MK42 9XP | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow Full day care · 112 places · MK42 9XE | Good (2021) |
| 3 | Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview Full day care · 25 places · MK42 6BH | Good (2021) |
| 4 | Elite SF Lakeview School Sessional day care · MK42 6BH | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Junior Adventures Group @ Willow Grove MK45 Sessional day care · 30 places · MK45 3TE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Wixams?
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 Wixams?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Wixams; listed first: Ladybirds Pre School, Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow, Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview.
How much does nursery cost in Wixams?
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 Wixams?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bedford · Kempston · Bromham (Bedford) · Wootton (Bedford) · Castle · Harpur
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.