# Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd

Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 15 The Avenue, Flitwick, BEDFORD, MK45 1BP, in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Merry Poppets Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey463599  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 15 The Avenue, Flitwick, BEDFORD, MK45 1BP
- Registered places: 65
- 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: EY463599

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 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/EY463599

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY463599). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463599)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463599)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463599)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/641725)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 15 The Avenue, Flitwick, BEDFORD, MK45 1BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.004338,-0.492705

- Station: Flitwick, 0.1 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millennium Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Flitwick Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Templefield Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Greenfield CofE VC Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Westoning Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Firs Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Russell Lower School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flitwick Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flitwick-day-nursery-ey486612) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Squirts Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirts-pre-school-ey484457) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fordfield Nursery Ltd Ruxox House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordfield-nursery-ltd-ruxox-house-ey366384) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey434658) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-forest-pre-school-ampthill-ey541389) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ltd-ey550755) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 7 March 2023, 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 65 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, 0.1 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/EY463599)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merry+Poppets+Nursery+Flitwick&query_place_id=ChIJwxV1ouj_b0ERTGg8FoxTb3s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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