Nurseries in MK4
141 registered nurseries — 16 Outstanding, 61 Good
Ofsted ratings in MK4
141
Total nurseries
16
Outstanding
61
Good
64
Not yet rated
Colmworth Old Church Of England School, Bedford
Thomas Johnson Lower School, Bedford
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford
Flitwick Lower School, BEDFORD
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Bedford
Hazeldene School, Bedford
Camestone Primary School, Bedford
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Bedford
Bedford Modern School, Bedford
Houghton Conquest Lower School, BEDFORD
Cotton End Forest Primary School, Bedford
Willow Grove Primary School, Wixams
Haynes Lower School, BEDFORD
Templefield Lower School, Bedford
Part building 20, Cranfield University, Cranfield
Harrold Lower School, Bedford
Why families love MK4
25.7/100
Family Score
8.37
Crime rate per 1,000
Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in MK4
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 MK4?
MK4 has 141 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 16 are rated Outstanding and 61 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in MK4 are Outstanding or Good?
55% of nurseries in MK4 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in MK4?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in MK4 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in MK4?
Yes — many nurseries in MK4 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.