# Merry Poppets Nursery

Merry Poppets Nursery is a full-day nursery at BLD 942, RAF Henlow, HENLOW, SG16 6DN, in Lower Stondon, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 106 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 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Merry Poppets Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ey468971  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: BLD 942, RAF Henlow, HENLOW, SG16 6DN
- Registered places: 106
- Phone: 01462 850242
- Website: http://www.merrypoppets.co.uk/
- Run by: [Merry Poppets Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/merry-poppets-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY468971

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 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/EY468971

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY468971). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468971)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468971)
- Registered places: 106 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468971)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/699173)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: BLD 942, RAF Henlow, HENLOW, SG16 6DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.008746,-0.302616

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stondon Lower School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Gothic Mede Academy | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stondon Stompers Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stondon-stompers-pre-school-219300) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acre-wood-day-nursery-arlesey-ltd-ey498678) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Best Nursery (Arlesey)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-arlesey-ey494589) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Splat Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/splat-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey557213) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Arlesey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arlesey-pre-school-ey312527) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Best Nursery (Shefford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-shefford-ey436585) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Merry Poppets Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Merry Poppets Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Merry Poppets Nursery take?

Merry Poppets Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 106 children at any one time.

### Who runs Merry Poppets Nursery?

Merry Poppets Nursery is run by Merry Poppets Nursery Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Merry Poppets Nursery?

You can call 01462 850242 and visit www.merrypoppets.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468971)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merry+Poppets+Nursery+Henlow&query_place_id=ChIJ95QAWbo0dkgRE6JD55aTT8M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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