Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

78 Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 7PN
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  • Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford, Bedford
With an experienced team dedicated to providing the very best care to children, Play 2 Learn Day Nursery offers a welcoming setting with a unique approach that combines childcare and education with healthy and early intervention.

Inside the nursery you’ll find spacious rooms, with areas dedicated to children at each age and stage of development. There is also a large garden space for children to enjoy the fresh air, so whether inside or outside, every child is free to play, learn and explore.

The nursery caters for children from 6 months to 5 years of age and is open Monday – Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm, with extra-curricular clubs including Tiny Mites, Mini Lingos, Little Scientists, Sporty Champs and Nature Nurture also offered. Parents and families are also able to keep up to date with their child’s time at Play 2 Learn through the parent app.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Tia Speller (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £84.67 - full day.
    £50.33 - morning session.
    £49.13 - afternoon session.

  • Their fees include a range of extra-curricular clubs, freshly prepared meals and snacks and milk (excluding formula milk).
    They offer 10% sibling discount per child when 2 or more children attend the setting.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford Reviews (35)

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Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford has a Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford has 35 reviews.

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Review from Martin L (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been so happy with Play 2 Learn.


The facilities are excellent, the range of activities is fantastic, and the staff are incredibly caring and attentive. Our child absolutely loves going and has learned so much while having fun.

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Review from Shona L (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Play2Learn for 18 months now and we cannot recommend it highly enough. The staff are lovely, experienced and enthusiastic. Were kept well up to date with her progress and very much enjoy all of the observations we receive in line with the EYFS with suggestions of how we could
action this at home. We have our second child about to start in June and the staff already coo and make a fuss of him on drop off and pick up so I know he'll settle in just as well as my daughter has. The outdoor space and range of activities have been a real bonus for us as I know I'd never be able to provide all of this for her otherwise. Communication through the app is great too. It helps to know what's been going on in terms of naps and food all day.
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Review from Jaime O (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love our son coming here so much, he is so happy and learning so fast. The girls are great. The outside space is incredible and inside is all up to date. It's clean, tidy, warm and the sleeping areas are also really clean and safe. When we viewed it it was an instant yes for us.
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Review from Robbie W (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with every aspect of Play 2 Learn, the whole staff are so warm & welcoming. They know both children and parents & always make time to provide updates on how your child is developing. They go the extra mile by treating each child as individuals and catering to their needs. My son loves
going every day, he has extremely close relationships with lots of the team so much so they're almost extended family. There are so many different activities that means every day is different. The food is nutritious and varied, there's brilliant communication via the Family App on how our child is progressing. There is an incredible nursery manager, she has so much warmth & energy - she's the beating heart of the building. I would highly recommend you send your child to Play 2 Learn.
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Review from T J (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As an anxious parent returning to work after maternity leave with my 9-month-old, I wasn't sure If I was ready to leave my baby, but my worries quickly faded. Play 2 Learn has been fantastic for both me and my daughter. The staff is genuinely lovely, showing just how much they care and how passionate
they are about their work. I believe early years practitioners often don't receive the recognition they truly deserve, but the team at Play 2 Learn consistently goes the extra mile. I couldn't be happier with the care and support we've received during this transition. Thank you all!
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a lot of research into nurseries around the area, we were very keen on Play 2 Learn. They have absolutely exceeded our expectations and we couldn't be happier with P2L. Our son has settled in so well in the 5 months he has been here and absolutely loves it. He feels safe and comfortable around
all the staff which brings us a lot of comfort. The team go above and beyond to support not only the children but also us as parents. As a very anxious mum, they have done everything they can to reassure us throughout the whole journey, no question is ever too much trouble. The nursery has excellent facilities and an especially wonderful garden. We recently attended a parents evening where we got to the opportunity to learn more about the curriculum and talk to his key worker and other staff about his development. It is clear how much they genuinely care about what they do. I have no doubt we picked the perfect place for our son to develop, grow and thrive!
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Review from Michael L (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was moved to this nursery by her mother after an incident at our first nursery choice. The difference has been obvious immediately. Everyone is responsive, friendly and my daughter clearly loves coming here. More than that, her mother has been much more at ease than she ever was dropping
her off at the old nursery. We feel very fortunate to have found this nursery and would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love the staff at play 2 learn, I had two years at home with my babies before letting them into the big exciting world of nursery and I wouldn't have trusted anyone else in the childcare space!
The whole team are exceptional, compassionate and love my children like they're their own
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Review from Jasmine S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter settled in very quickly at just 7 months old and staff have been extremely supportive throughout the year she has spent at Play2Learn. They have correctly followed safeguarding procedures, been open to suggestions and staff are always positive at pick up and drop off. It is a very clean
and organised nursery, something every parent would hope for. I have also seen staff use effective strategies in supporting other people's children with additional needs and they have always been open and honest when issues arise. The staff who work here are amazing and some of the best nursery practitioners I've seen.
The nursery is so popular that the only issue we have had is trying to increase our daughter's hours there!!
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Review from Leanne T (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Play 2 Learn for a few months and has settled in beautifully, and I put this down to the kind, caring nature of the staff here. We had a wobbly start at another nursery; we had a bad experience that left us feeling fragile and Play 2 Learn provided us the reassurance we
needed that our little girl would be well cared for with them. I feel no anxiety at drop off, I know she is in great hands and amongst people who genuinely care about her welfare and development. They make everything so personable, have great attention to detail and provide really good updates throughout the day so that you know how your child is doing. You can tell that my daughter is loving being there, as she's begun to get upset when I pick her up as she doesn't want to leave! :-) Their facilities are wonderful too. I am very grateful for Play 2 Learn, their care for my daughter and would HIGHLY recommend them to parents in the Bedford area (and beyond!)
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love Play2Learn, my child has been attending for early a year and we are so pleased with their development and growth since being in the setting.
The team are very hands on and do a fantastic job keeping parents updated, tending to the children and also being warm and friendly.
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we have a few more years at P2L but honestly wish we could stay forever.
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Review from Chanel M (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Play 2 Learn Bedford is literally the best nursery I've put my children in, they make you feel so at ease. Everyone is so lovely, the place is so clean and fresh. My child feels happy and safe and they're so helpful and understanding.
They made our experience amazing and they have felt like family.
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Review from Harriet T (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Play 2 Learn has been brilliant for my son, he has loved his time there. The activities provided by the nursery and facilities are excellent, he has learned so much and the communications from the nursery have been fab too - we've had lots of lovely pictures of him and suggestions for ways we can encourage
him at home. He loves outdoor play and the garden is fantastic but the range of indoor activities is really impressive too. The staff have always been so kind and made us feel like nothing is too much trouble, they've always greeted us with a smile, made him excited to come to nursery and they've always got the time to talk about his day and his development. He's had the best introduction to nursery life at Play 2 Learn and we will all miss it!
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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were looking for a suitable nursery for our son who didn't get on in another placement and felt hopeless we wouldn't find anywhere he would be happy. After a while, he became so happy and comfortable and is going to miss everyone so much when he moves to school in September. The staff care for the
children so much and are perfectionists when it comes to their care. The facilities are great and the nursery is fantastic at engaging the children in activities.
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Review from Kayleigh E (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Play 2 Learn has been absolutely amazing for my son, he has additional needs and they have worked super hard with him to help his personal development I've had full trust in all of the team they are all one big family and so caring of all the children. They have always been so inclusive and included
him in everything no matter what the challenges might be. We are so sad to be leaving them ready for school and honestly can't thank them enough on my son's nursery experience.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery/ preschool.
My son has been here from the beginning and transitioned from the old owners to Play 2 Learn Day Nursery, he continues to thrive and loves attending nursery, he has built great relationships with the staff, who are great and communicate well with parents. Having had such
a great experience with Play 2 Learn, I put my daughter's name down, she has been attending over a year now and runs into class without a goodbye to me, demonstrating she enjoys being there, settled well with the caring, very engaging staff.
I would definitely recommend Play 2 Learn to anyone local looking for a great, happy, caring place for their children.
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Review from Kevin B (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great facilities and fantastic staff. Our twins have settled in really well and we are so pleased we chose Play 2 Learn. Very engaged, friendly and qualified people.
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Review from Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with Play 2 Learn, Bedford. Being new to the area choosing a preschool for our son was so overwhelming but from my first communication with them I was sold. The staff are extremely nurturing and caring and the facilities are incredible. I cannot rate or recommend it high enough.
It’ll be a sad day when he moves on to big school.
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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Play 2 Learn Bedford is an outstanding nursery. My daughter has only been there a couple of months but absolutely loves it. She has developed so much and she also eats very well. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone worried about sending their child.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy at Play 2 Learn Nursery having been there for a year. The staff and team are great and always welcoming. My daughter loves coming every day. The toys and activities are really fun with lots for the children to do.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.950)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10 for Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.950 for Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford is calculated as follows: ( (230 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.95
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

What is the Age Range of Children that Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford accepts?

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford Open?

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford have capacity for?

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford to the centre of Bedford?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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