# Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited

Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited is a full-day nursery at Church End, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK43 8RH, in Pilgrims Rest, Bedford. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, 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/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-kempston-rural-limited-ey493693  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church End, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK43 8RH
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01234 843132
- Website: http://www.tiddlywinksdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY493693

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 January 2022, 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/EY493693

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2015 (Reference EY493693). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493693)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493693)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493693)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church End, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK43 8RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.120237,-0.518862

- Park: Great Denham Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rivertree Free School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Greys Education Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ridgeway School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Great Denham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Grange Academy |  | 5–18 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bunyan Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunyan-playgroup-219101) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Toybox Great Denham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-great-denham-ey462893) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-cio-2833461) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-ey481079) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sweet Peas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-peas-pre-school-ey556019) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Habitat PreSchool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/habitat-preschool-ltd-ey378237) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited Good at its inspection on 21 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited take?

Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited?

You can call 01234 843132 and visit www.tiddlywinksdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493693)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiddlywinks+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ0VJK-3Gxd0gRRy59LSqlLgw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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