# Duckies' Learning Centre

Duckies' Learning Centre is a full-day nursery at The Old Telephone Exchange, Rear of 46 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EA, in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 39 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duckies-learning-centre-2894669  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Telephone Exchange, Rear of 46 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EA
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01525 643505
- Website: https://ww.duckieslearningcentre.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2894669

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2026 (Reference 2894669). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894669)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894669)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894669)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1922799)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Telephone Exchange, Rear of 46 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.915790,-0.663199

- Station: Leighton Buzzard, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parsons Close Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Linslade Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Children's Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Vimy Road Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Mary Bassett Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Linslade Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Leedon Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Southcott Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Dovery Academy | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aristotots Nursery School (LB)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-lb-ey482434) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey394420) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mentmore Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mentmore-under-fives-219149) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oscar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oscar-club-511435) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cedars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedars-day-nursery-ey235059) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leighton Buzzard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leighton-buzzard-ey561636) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Duckies' Learning Centre take?

Duckies' Learning Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Duckies' Learning Centre?

Leighton Buzzard is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Duckies' Learning Centre?

You can call 01525 643505 and visit ww.duckieslearningcentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894669)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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