# Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club

Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club is a sessional pre-school at Bluebell Childcare, Southcott Lower School, Bideford Green, Linslade, LU7 2UA, in Linslade, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Bluebell Childcare.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-playgroup-and-after-school-club-ey500433  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bluebell Childcare, Southcott Lower School, Bideford Green, Linslade, LU7 2UA
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07842 216983
- Website: http://www.bluebellchildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bluebell Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bluebell-childcare)
- Ofsted URN: EY500433

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 June 2023, 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/EY500433

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY500433). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500433)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500433)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500433)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bluebell Childcare, Southcott Lower School, Bideford Green, Linslade, LU7 2UA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.920228,-0.684502

- Station: Leighton Buzzard, 0.4 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Linslade Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Alwins Field Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Derwent Road Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcott Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Linslade Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Greenleas School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Mary Bassett Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Dovery Academy | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mentmore Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mentmore-under-fives-219149) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cedars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedars-day-nursery-ey235059) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Duckies' Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckies-learning-centre-2894669) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Aristotots Nursery School (LB)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-lb-ey482434) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey394420) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Oscar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oscar-club-511435) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club Good at its inspection on 12 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club take?

Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club?

Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club is run by Bluebell Childcare, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club?

Leighton Buzzard is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bluebell Playgroup And After School Club?

You can call 07842 216983 and visit www.bluebellchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500433)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bluebell+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJ5z7JcLpWdkgRlfheeK8I1BQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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