# Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd

Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Flitwick Road, Westoning, BEDFORD, MK45 5AA, in Westoning, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 83 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Merry Poppets Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey434658  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Flitwick Road, Westoning, BEDFORD, MK45 5AA
- Registered places: 83
- 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: EY434658

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 October 2021, 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/EY434658

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY434658). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434658)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434658)
- Registered places: 83 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434658)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/450980)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Flitwick Road, Westoning, BEDFORD, MK45 5AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.990008,-0.498589

- Station: Flitwick, 1.0 miles
- Park: Flitwick Manor Park, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westoning Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Flitwick Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Templefield Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.0 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 | 1.1 miles |
| Harlington Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Greenfield CofE VC Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Harlington Upper School | Secondary | 13–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Squirts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirts-pre-school-ey484457) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey463599) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Flitwick Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flitwick-day-nursery-ey486612) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Fordfield Nursery Ltd Ruxox House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-nursery-ltd-ruxox-house-ey366384) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Harlington Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlington-village-pre-school-2821419) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-house-nursery-and-after-school-club-219075) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 27 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 83 children at any one time.

### Who runs Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd?

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

### What is the nearest station to Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd?

Flitwick is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd?

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/EY434658)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merry+Poppets+Nursery+Westoning&query_place_id=ChIJnQRLI5JMdkgRjt5j3Pi90sc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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