# Play 2 Learn Day Nursery

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 78 Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PN, in Queen's Park, Bedford. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 26 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-2-learn-day-nursery-219187  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 78 Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PN
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01234 353566
- Website: https://play2learndaynursery.co.uk/bedford/
- Ofsted URN: 219187

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 September 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/16/219187

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2000 (Reference 219187). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219187)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219187)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219187)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1561069)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 78 Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.144487,-0.480045

- Station: Bedford, 0.6 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bedford Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Polam School |  | 1–9 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monkey Puzzle Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bedford-ey562269) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Two](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-two-ey381322) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jumping Jacks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jacks-childcare-ey301221) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Polam School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polam-school-nursery-2871398) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-ey236804) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Blue Orkids @ Queens Park Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-orkids-queens-park-community-nursery-2733407) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play 2 Learn Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play 2 Learn Day Nursery take?

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Play 2 Learn Day Nursery?

Bedford is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play 2 Learn Day Nursery?

You can call 01234 353566 and visit play2learndaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219187)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Play+2+Learn+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ4Ync5dS2d0gRB0gWsrMRSuY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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