# Ladybirds Pre School

Ladybirds Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Bunyan Meeting Rooms, High Street Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XP, in South End, Bedford. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-219245  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bunyan Meeting Rooms, High Street Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XP
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 219245

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, 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/16/219245

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1996 (Reference 219245). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219245)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219245)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219245)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 February 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/104148)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bunyan Meeting Rooms, High Street Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9XP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.117937,-0.469073

- Station: Bedford St Johns, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elstow Green, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elstow School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Shackleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cauldwell School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Peter Pan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Camestone School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John's School |  | 2–19 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Warren Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warren-childcare-centre-2591542) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Habitat PreSchool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/habitat-preschool-ltd-ey378237) | Good |  |  | 0.7 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 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Lodge Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-playgroup-ey369948) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Keep Guard Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keep-guard-day-nursery-ltd-2885761) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tiny Eggs Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-eggs-room-2834383) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybirds Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybirds Pre School Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybirds Pre School take?

Ladybirds Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ladybirds Pre School?

Bedford St Johns is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219245)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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