# Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill

Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill is a sessional pre-school at Queens Road, Ampthill, BEDFORD, MK45 2TD, in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 22 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-forest-pre-school-ampthill-ey541389  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Queens Road, Ampthill, BEDFORD, MK45 2TD
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01525 406703
- Website: https://www.ladybirdpre-school.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY541389

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, 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/EY541389

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2017 (Reference EY541389). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541389)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541389)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541389)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/924400)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Queens Road, Ampthill, BEDFORD, MK45 2TD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.027178,-0.490057

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Lower School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Firs Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maulden Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Kingsmoor Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Templefield Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Alameda Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College | Secondary | 13–18 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey550755) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Fordfield Nursery Ltd Ruxox House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-nursery-ltd-ruxox-house-ey366384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-house-nursery-and-after-school-club-219075) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey463599) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Flitwick Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flitwick-day-nursery-ey486612) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Squirts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirts-pre-school-ey484457) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill take?

Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill?

Flitwick is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill?

You can call 01525 406703 and visit www.ladybirdpre-school.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541389)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybird+Forest+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJF6Q0vVGzd0gRXUp3MAcgEeE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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