# Lavenders Day Nursery

Lavenders Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 19-21 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QJ, in Bedford. It is registered for 108 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Childbase Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavenders-day-nursery-219220  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 19-21 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QJ
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 01234 342818
- Website: https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/lavenders-day-nursery
- Run by: [Childbase Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childbase-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 219220

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 August 2022, 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/16/219220

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1994 (Reference 219220). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219220)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219220)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219220)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/87434)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 19-21 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.138557,-0.456823

- Station: Bedford St Johns, 0.8 miles
- Station: Bedford, 1.0 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Russell Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Newnham School | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School |  | 0–7 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Polam School |  | 1–9 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hazeldene School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Hills Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aristotots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aristotots-nursery-school-219230) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-219241) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bedford Greenacre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedford-greenacre-nursery-2597789) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [HopeWorks Creche (Bedford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopeworks-creche-bedford-2870241) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey217012) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Pilgrims](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pilgrims-ey453343) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lavenders Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lavenders Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 9 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lavenders Day Nursery take?

Lavenders Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lavenders Day Nursery?

Lavenders Day Nursery is run by Childbase Partnership Limited, which runs 44 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Lavenders Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Lavenders Day Nursery?

You can call 01234 342818 and visit childbasepartnership.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219220)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lavenders+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJud8I6-e2d0gRu1dO9RUUAI0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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