# Little Squirts Pre School

Little Squirts Pre School is a full-day nursery at The Old School, Dunstable Road, Bedford, MK45 1HN, in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirts-pre-school-ey484457  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, Dunstable Road, Bedford, MK45 1HN
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07734 044318
- Website: http://www.littlesquirtspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY484457

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, 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/EY484457

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY484457). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484457)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484457)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484457)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1027848)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, Dunstable Road, Bedford, MK45 1HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.998145,-0.497851

- Station: Flitwick, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Flitwick Manor Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Millennium Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Templefield Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 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 | 0.6 miles |
| Westoning Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Greenfield CofE VC Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College | Secondary | 13–18 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flitwick Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flitwick-day-nursery-ey486612) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey463599) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey434658) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fordfield Nursery Ltd Ruxox House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-nursery-ltd-ruxox-house-ey366384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-house-nursery-and-after-school-club-219075) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-forest-pre-school-ampthill-ey541389) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Squirts Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Squirts Pre School Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Squirts Pre School take?

Little Squirts Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Squirts Pre School?

Flitwick is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Squirts Pre School?

You can call 07734 044318 and visit www.littlesquirtspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484457)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Squirts+Pre-school+and+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJd-6Wlr1MdkgRv5aXyHwORVw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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