# Warren Childcare Centre

Warren Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NR, in South End, Bedford. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warren-childcare-centre-2591542  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NR
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01234 841234
- Website: https://www.warrenchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2591542

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 December 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/16/2591542

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2591542). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591542)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591542)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591542)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/107314)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.113731,-0.482224

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Springfield Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wood Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 3.7 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Camestone School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Grange Academy |  | 5–18 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Elstow School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Greys Education Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John's School |  | 2–19 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Rivertree Free School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lodge Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-playgroup-ey369948) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-elstow-ey152150) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-ey481079) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ladybirds Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-219245) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Habitat PreSchool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/habitat-preschool-ltd-ey378237) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Keep Guard Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keep-guard-day-nursery-ltd-2885761) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Warren Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Warren Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 6 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Warren Childcare Centre take?

Warren Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Warren Childcare Centre?

Bedford St Johns is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Warren Childcare Centre?

You can call 01234 841234 and visit www.warrenchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591542)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Warren+Childcare+Centre+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJXYPtW622d0gRhqNmEUPcG0s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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