# Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview

Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview is a full-day nursery at School Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BH, in Wixams, Bedford. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Dawn Until Dusk Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/junior-adventures-group-lakeview-2496944  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BH
- Registered places: 25
- Run by: [Dawn Until Dusk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dawn-until-dusk-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2496944

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496944

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference 2496944). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496944)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496944)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496944)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1070352)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.090082,-0.459414

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Willow Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Elstow School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Cotton End Forest School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Wixams Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Toes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-toes-nursery-2830213) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Junior Adventures Group @ Willow Grove MK45](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/junior-adventures-group-willow-grove-mk45-2808447) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wilstead Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wilstead-pre-school-ey374254) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-elstow-ey152150) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Warren Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warren-childcare-centre-2591542) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Ladybirds Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-219245) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview Good at its inspection on 4 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview take?

Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview?

Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview is run by Dawn Until Dusk Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496944)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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