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Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford)

19 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford MK40 3QJ
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The varied menu is very impressive so their dietary needs are always catered forH D(Mother of Child)
Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford), Bedford
This nursery is exceptional and has been better than we could have hoped for.Emma L(Mother of Child)
Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford), Bedford
It is a wonderful environment for our son and all the childrenStuart F(Father of Child)
Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford), Bedford

Lavenders Day Nursery is set in a beautifully converted property retaining much of its original character. They have also obtained their Green Flag Award at distinction level by Eco-Schools.

The large, fully resourced garden offers year-round structured and free play activities designed to promote children's social, emotional and physical development.

A friendly and enthusiastic employee team work closely with the children and parents, building strong partnerships. Lavenders offers high-quality day care where every child is treated as an individual.

Funding & Fees

Our fees include all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared well-balanced meals throughout the day and all activities. Our full fee information is available to download on our website.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Dizzie Newberry (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 50

Total Places for Children

  • 108

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & 2 Inset Days

Parking

  • Pick up and drop off parking available.

Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) Reviews (169)

9.9

Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) has 169 reviews.

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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been going to Lavenders in the Caterpillar Room since January. I was really nervous about leaving him somewhere new, but the staff have been so accommodating, patient and genuinely caring - not just with my son, but with me too.
All of the team are so friendly, and after just a few weeks my son was reaching out for them to take him. He's now so happy and smiley at both drop-off and pick-up, and it's clear he has built a real connection with them all. I also love that it isn't just the key worker who builds a relationship with the children it really is a whole team approach.

We recently received a report from the nursery and it was brilliant to see how perfectly they captured my son's personality. It really shows they understand him and are getting the very best out of him. He's very active and doesn't tend to sit with one toy for long, but the Caterpillar Room is so stimulating for him, and they regularly change the activities to keep things engaging.

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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Positive - the team are exceptional - the level of care from early nursery to pre school has remained consistent - we have never had any worries or concerns for our daughter.

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Review from Mel S (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son attends pre-school and has had a significantly impactful educational journey. He is consistently sharing positive memories, new warning opportunities and achieving his developmental milestones with the specialised nursery staff. The room staff are experienced, warm and develop a personalised approach to the childcare they provide to each individual child. My child has been consistently happy, safe and looks forward to attending his provision. Any concerns raised around my son are managed appropriately, feedback around his days and the participation and parental engagement is effective at all times. I would highly recommend this nursery setting.

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Review from D W (Father of Child) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Caterpillar staff have been great at supporting our daughter with settling into nursery.

Great communication and a wonderful management team!

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our son has settled in extremely well at the nursery. The staff are warm, friendly and have built genuine bonds with kin, which gives us great peace of mind. He also enjoys the wide variety of food on offer each day. We love receiving photo updates, its wonderful to see what he's been up to and how happy he is there.

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has had a fantastic experience transitioning up to Bumblebees. The staff have made a real effort to get to know him on a personal level and tailor activities to his interesting and varied diet and loves all the facilities. Thank you, Bumblebees team!

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Review from Gina S (Foster Parent of Child) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would highly recommend Lavenders Day nursery all three of my children have attended the setting and each time I have been very impressed, my children all enjoyed their nursery experience and didn't want to leave. Im very sure that the next few years that my youngest child has left at Lavenders will be joyful, pleasant and outstanding.

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Review from Stuart M (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have always experienced a happy and friendly environment from Lavenders Nursery and staff have always been helpful and professional. My daughter always enjoys her time at the nursery and is always excited to arrive. We get regular updates on her day and development through the app and have had some really nice photos of her enjoying her day.

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Review from Summer M (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has excelled within Lavenders since he started and loves to come. We are very sad that he is leaving.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We had a great experience at this nursery. Our older child did very well here, and our younger one is still enjoying and growing in this caring and supportive place, which we are very grateful for. The staff are kind, friendly, and always make sure the children feel safe, happy, and included. The facilities are modern, well equipped, and are being upgraded regularly. This nursery feels like a second home for our little one, and we highly recommend it to any parents looking for a loving and supportive place for their child.

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Review from J E (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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What a wonderful place to bring our children. Always so friendly and welcoming to us parents and children.

Such an important part of our community and our daughter and her friends are very lucky to sped their time with these nursery practitioners!

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot be any happier with my decision of nursery. At the end of the day you hear all about your little one's day! They take time to explain how they get on and they make you feel like your the only one as they focus so much on your child and get to know them so well.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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When we looked around, we were impressed with the beautiful outside space and engaged children, who were busy in a range of activities. Both of my children attend Lavenders and after some unexpected circumstances, we have been blown away by the care and support that we received. The management team have been so supportive and the staff in the room really get to know and care for the children. Thank you so much - my children love nursery.

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Review from E M (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I've had children in all of their age-group rooms from 8 months to 4 years and have found the kevel of care and development amazing. The staff maticulously prepare them for their next steps and all our children have enjoyed it there.

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Review from I D (Grandmother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very happy place to learn and to play. Lovely to see the children all interacting together in such a caring and wonderful environment.

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Review from Lewis J (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely nursery, fabulous staff with wonderful energy and all very caring about our little ones development - including our eldest who left Lavenders Day Nursery over 3 years ago. Lots of great educational focus on culture, seasonal events and charity. Would recommend!

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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I can't express how grateful I am for the support from the Lavenders staff, they are amazing! My 9 month son has recently joined and they have been so patient and encouraging with his transition. He loves it and I was expecting huge emotions but it's been so smooth (for us being a first-time mum!)
It's a friendly, calm and positive environment and they really monitor and support each child's development which was one of the main things that made Lavenders my top choice.

My son is thriving there and I love knowing he's in that social setting. He also has an egg allergy and they have been so on it and considerate with all his weaning and he's trying so many delicious healthy foods. Thank you so much Lavenders, we are so grateful for everything!

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Review from Shamshir S (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Really like the place, both my kids went to same place and they really like the staff and enjoyed everything. Amazing place.

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Review from Oliver S (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We've been going to Lavenders for a little over one year now since moving to the area from London. We've been so happy with the Lavenders team with how welcoming and caring they have been to our son. It's been so nice to see him grow and develop in such a safe and stimulating environment. Lavenders Day Nursery feels like an extension of our family and we look forward to entrusting them with our children for a few more years to come! Thank you!

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Review from T n (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has recently moved from another nursery to the preschool section and the staff have been great through the transition. There do seem to be less updates and info given. Often lunches and dinners are not recorded and the menu is not shared. My daughter loves coming to nursery but I do wish there was more communication about the activities she's doing. And I'd love to see more nutritious snacks being given. Breadsticks lack nutrients and without knowing whatever she's eating, it is a concern. Otherwise, management are supportive and staff are friendly.

Reply from Dizzie Newberry, Nursery Manager at Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford)

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We place high importance on the role of nutrition at Lavenders and have been working with Nutritional Therapist and Early Years Consultant, the chef to re-design our menus, which launched on 18th November. The new menus have been carefully...  

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  • Posted: Thursday 29 May 2025Festivities were well underway at Lavenders Day Nursery in Bedford as children and colleagues marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a series of themed activities. Dressed in 40’s...
  • Posted: Tuesday 27 May 2025Childbase Partnership has been awarded a coveted ‘Top 10’ position in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025, ranking the company amongst the best employers in the...
  • Posted: Monday 03 Mar 2025Childbase Partnership has topped the league tables for the second year running, maintaining the No.1 spot for the quality of Early Years care and education throughout its 44 day nurseries....
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Dizzie Newberry Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008
Dizzie Newberry

Dizzie is the Manager of Lavenders Day Nursery in Bedford and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 19 years. Dizzie has been with Childbase Partnership for 14 of those years.

What is your favourite feature of Lavenders?

The large outdoor space provides lots of opportunities to explore and challenge.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?

The passion to maintain an outstanding everyday experience and the opportunities they give the children to make memories.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford)

What is the Age Range of Children that Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) accepts?

Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) Open?

Lavenders 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 Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) have capacity for?

Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) to the centre of Bedford?

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

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