# Inn Farm Private Day Nursery

Inn Farm Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Inn Farm, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, BEDFORD, MK44 1BE, in Melchbourne, Bedford. It is registered for 85 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inn-farm-private-day-nursery-ey373261  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Inn Farm, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, BEDFORD, MK44 1BE
- Registered places: 85
- Ofsted URN: EY373261

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373261

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY373261). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373261)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373261)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373261)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/108472)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Inn Farm, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, BEDFORD, MK44 1BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.279287,-0.496403

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bedford there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Wade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Inn Farm Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inn-farm-private-day-nursery-2902484) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-kindergarten-ey219888) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Grassroots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grassroots-nursery-ey483094) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Rhymetime Rushden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-rushden-ey320449) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637899) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Kymbrook Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kymbrook-pre-school-219217) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Inn Farm Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Inn Farm Private Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Inn Farm Private Day Nursery take?

Inn Farm Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373261)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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