# Early Childhood Playbus

Early Childhood Playbus is a full-day nursery at Early Childhood Playbus, Model Farm, Briggington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9NY, in Leedon, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 16 children. It was last inspected by Ofsted in September 2023, without a quality grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-childhood-playbus-ey286969  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Early Childhood Playbus, Model Farm, Briggington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9NY
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: EY286969

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 18 September 2023, without a quality grade.

Inspection history:

- 18 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Met
- 23 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Not met (with actions)

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286969

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY286969). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286969)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 18 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286969)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286969)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Early Childhood Playbus, Model Farm, Briggington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.921080,-0.629117

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rutherford Crescent Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Clipstone Brook Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lyra Garden Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Danes Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Clipstone Park Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Clipstone Park Play Area, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaudesert Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Leedon Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary | 2–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Heathwood Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Mary Bassett Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Dovery Academy | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637894) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bumblebees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumblebees-pre-school-2862768) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leighton Buzzard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leighton-buzzard-ey561636) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Footsteps Explorers Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-explorers-nursery-and-pre-school-2870623) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Oscar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oscar-club-511435) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-ey394420) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Childhood Playbus's Ofsted rating?

Early Childhood Playbus was last inspected by Ofsted on 18 September 2023, without a quality grade.

### How many children can Early Childhood Playbus take?

Early Childhood Playbus is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286969)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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