# Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd

Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH, in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acre-wood-day-nursery-arlesey-ltd-ey498678  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://familyfirstnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/acre-wood-day-nursery
- Ofsted URN: EY498678

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498678

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY498678). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498678)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498678)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498678)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 22 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/450556)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.005644,-0.268014

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Arlesey Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothic Mede Academy | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fairfield Park Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Stonehill School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Roecroft Lower School | Primary | 5–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Etonbury Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Pix Brook Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–16 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Best Nursery (Arlesey)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-arlesey-ey494589) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Arlesey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arlesey-pre-school-ey312527) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Poppyfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppyfields-nursery-ey359845) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Splat Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/splat-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey557213) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ey468971) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Pippin Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippin-pre-school-ey437997) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd take?

Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd?

Arlesey is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit familyfirstnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498678)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acre+Wood+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJm3RMs0YzdkgRyqrJRi4WZGM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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