# Little Fishes

Little Fishes is a full-day nursery at 4 Molivers Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8JT, in Bromham, Bedford. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-2659558  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Molivers Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8JT
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01234 825152
- Website: http://tomboodaynurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2659558

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 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/16/2659558

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2659558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659558)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659558)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659558)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/102811)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 Molivers Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8JT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.152241,-0.528559

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bromham Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bromham Mill Nature Reserve, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bromham Mill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromham CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Oakley Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St James' CofE Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Great Denham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Lincroft Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Almonds Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almonds-pre-school-219184) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bromham Holiday Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bromham-holiday-fun-club-2590358) | Met |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Clapham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clapham-pre-school-219204) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Oakley Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakley-kindergarten-2769629) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-school-2829587) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Puddleduck Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleduck-nursery-school-ey346123) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Fishes's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Fishes Good at its inspection on 18 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Fishes take?

Little Fishes is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Fishes?

You can call 01234 825152 and visit tomboodaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659558)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Fishes+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ3Qyz6_6wd0gR7OyEFuZ4EnQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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