Nurseries and childcare in Ampthill
We know of 7 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ampthill. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Ampthill, nearest first
- Merry Poppets Nursery Preschool · 0.2 miles Ampthill Town Football Club, Woburn St, Bedford, MK45 2HX Call
- Ladybird Forest Pre-School Preschool · 0.3 miles Russell Lower School, Queen's Rd, Bedford, MK45 Call
- Little Stars Childcare Preschool · 0.3 miles Queens Road, Bedford, MK45 Call
- Ampthill Preschool Playgroup Preschool · 0.4 miles Houghton Close, Ampthill, MK45 2TG Call
- Ampthill Day Centre Day care preschool · 0.4 miles Houghton Close, Bedford, MK45 2TG Call
- Little Stars Childcare Child care and day care · 0.7 miles 33 Grange Rd, Ampthill, MK45 2PA Call
- Fordfield Nursery School Home service · 1.3 miles Fordfield House, Fordfield Rd, Bedford, MK45 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Ampthill?
We know of 7 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ampthill. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Ampthill
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