Best Nurseries in BEDFORD
50 nurseries in BEDFORD — 5 Outstanding, 19 Good
Ofsted ratings in BEDFORD
50
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
19
Good
26
Not yet rated
Flitwick Lower School, BEDFORD
Hazeldene School, Bedford
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Bedford
Camestone Primary School, Bedford
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford
Harrold Lower School, Bedford
Templefield Lower School, Bedford
Thomas Johnson Lower School, Bedford
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in BEDFORD
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in BEDFORD?
BEDFORD has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 19 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in BEDFORD are rated Outstanding or Good?
48% of nurseries in BEDFORD are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in BEDFORD?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in BEDFORD sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.