
The varied menu is very impressive so their dietary needs are always catered forH D(Mother of Child)

This nursery is exceptional and has been better than we could have hoped for.Emma L(Mother of Child)

It is a wonderful environment for our son and all the childrenStuart F(Father of Child)

The varied menu is very impressive so their dietary needs are always catered forH D(Mother of Child)

This nursery is exceptional and has been better than we could have hoped for.Emma L(Mother of Child)

It is a wonderful environment for our son and all the childrenStuart F(Father of Child)

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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 0.5 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Childbase Partnership
- Private Owned
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
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 2 Inset Days
Parking
- Pick up and drop off parking available.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£509/ month
Meals & consumables (funded-only sessions): optional extras — food £9/day, non-food consumables (nappies, wipes, creams etc.) £1.20/day, extra-curricular activities £1.20/day — or parents can supply their own at no charge.
Meals & consumables (funded-only sessions): optional extras — food £9/day, non-food consumables (nappies, wipes, creams etc.) £1.20/day, extra-curricular activities £1.20/day — or parents can supply their own at no charge.
Non-funded session times: a full day runs 07.30–18.30 (£8.55/hour).
Funded-only session times: a full day runs 08.30–18.30, using up to 10 hours of funding per day, at £0.00 (funding-covered).
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
0.5 days per week
£33
3 days per week
£509
5 days per week
£1,201
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:30pm (11 hours)
- 22.8 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
Price without government funding: £1,222 / month (£94 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £713/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 50 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 50 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.8 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) Reviews (171)
Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) has 171 reviews.
Our daughter has always been cared for beautifully at Lavenders. All staff make the effort to get to know children and parents really well and show a great deal of affection and care. Our daughter has always enjoyed attending nursery, and has made lovely friendships with other children. The rooms...
In recent months with the COVID-19 lockdown, the nursery has really gone above and beyond in offering lots of support to children at home and keeping up frequent communication with parents about changes and updates. Our daughter's room staff kept in touch by sending messages and responding to photos we sent in which helped keep us in touch. I cannot recommend this nursery enough!
The manager and all the team in Bumblebees room have been amazing at helping the children settle back into the nursery after such a long absence and in such uncertain times. The literature the nursery sent out, the welcome booklets personalised for each child and the approachable nature of her to...
The manager and all the team in Bumblebees room have been amazing at helping the children settle back into the nursery after such a long absence and in such uncertain times. The literature the nursery sent out, the welcome booklets personalised for each child and the approachable nature of her to send questions and queries, meant that I felt reassured that there was so much in place to support the well being, development and safety of my child. In addition to this, the staff in her bubble have been fantastic. They have reassured and comforted whilst still providing exemplary learning opportunities. My daughter loves nursery even more than before, and that is an absolute credit to the staff. From our experience, I would recommend Lavenders without hesitation.
The Manager and her team have been so incredibly upbeat and friendly over the past 3 months and my child has been having the best time...
The Manager and her team have been so incredibly upbeat and friendly over the past 3 months and my child has been having the best time coming into nursery. All of the measures they’ve put in place have been really well communicated and from what I can see, the changes within the nursery have been well managed and continue to support the children’s development and well-being.
Having been through it all in the school I work in, I really can appreciate the time, care and effort that has gone into this from the team both within the nursery and at head office - a big thank you from us!
The care, facilities are outstanding, and they learn so much too; wouldn’t have her going anywhere else. Thank you Lavenders!
The care, facilities are outstanding, and they learn so much too; wouldn’t have her going anywhere else. Thank you Lavenders!
My son really enjoys his time here at the nursery. I am a key worker and they have kept an excellent service going in very difficult circumstances. I am confident my son is safe, well cared for and developing at the nursery. All of the staff are very friendly and well trained. The management team...
My son really enjoys his time here at the nursery. I am a key worker and they have kept an excellent service going in very difficult circumstances. I am confident my son is safe, well cared for and developing at the nursery. All of the staff are very friendly and well trained. The management team are also excellent and the nursery is well run. They communicate development milestones and show progress against the learning framework using an app which I personally find very helpful.
Fantastic nursery for my son, I genuinely am not worried when at work, I get regular updates via the app and know he is in safe hands. Most definitely recommend.
Fantastic nursery for my son, I genuinely am not worried when at work, I get regular updates via the app and know he is in safe hands. Most definitely recommend.
I would highly recommend Lavenders Day Nursery to all friends and family. It is so very clear that staff enjoy their job and the impact this has on the children is immeasurable. Our son looks forward to Nursery and has built some fantastic relationships with peers and staff. The quality of food has...
I would highly recommend Lavenders Day Nursery to all friends and family. It is so very clear that staff enjoy their job and the impact this has on the children is immeasurable. Our son looks forward to Nursery and has built some fantastic relationships with peers and staff. The quality of food has allowed us as parents to feel confident that he is receiving a well-balanced diet, full of goodness and flavour. Regardless of the distance from our family home, there is nowhere else we would choose for our childcare.
Excellent nursery and preschool - my daughter has been attending since she was 18 months and now turning 4. Every member of staff make you feel reassured and are genuinely happy to work at Lavenders. They are all great with the children and parents too! They are always to hand to answer any...
We’re sad to be leaving!
Thank you to everyone at Lavenders.
The level of care and attention given to children is 1st class!
Developmentally focused and really prepare children for school. Could not recommend
Lavenders!
The level of care and attention given to children is 1st class!
Developmentally focused and really prepare children for school. Could not recommend
Lavenders!
I am very happy with Lavenders. Staff, management and facilities are very good! Always extremely clean and smells of yummy food. The best nursery ever. Thank you, everyone.
I am very happy with Lavenders. Staff, management and facilities are very good! Always extremely clean and smells of yummy food. The best nursery ever. Thank you, everyone.
We are very happy with the progress our son is making. He really enjoys his time at nursery and all the staff are incredibly supportive and welcoming.
We are very happy with the progress our son is making. He really enjoys his time at nursery and all the staff are incredibly supportive and welcoming.
Our daughter has certainly become more and more confident during her time with Lavenders Day Nursery. I've found the staff very attentive and have provided very good feedback on our daughter's progress. As a parent, I've found the app very useful in being able to get an insight into what activities...
Our daughter has certainly become more and more confident during her time with Lavenders Day Nursery. I've found the staff very attentive and have provided very good feedback on our daughter's progress. As a parent, I've found the app very useful in being able to get an insight into what activities our daughter gets up to during her day at nursery. I'm certainly very impressed how well she has embraced phonics and also her numeracy is coming on superbly. In summary, this nursery has been incredible.
We think Lavenders Day Nursery is wonderful. The opportunities provided for our little boy are fantastic and are giving him the best start to his education. We recommend Lavenders Day Nursery to anyone looking for childcare.
We think Lavenders Day Nursery is wonderful. The opportunities provided for our little boy are fantastic and are giving him the best start to his education. We recommend Lavenders Day Nursery to anyone looking for childcare.
Lavenders Day Nursery has always shown excellent care towards our children. They always ensure they are happy and settled and will introduce bespoke/tailored incentives to make them happy when they have found something difficult/been unsettled. We will miss coming here when our youngest starts...
Lavenders Day Nursery has always shown excellent care towards our children. They always ensure they are happy and settled and will introduce bespoke/tailored incentives to make them happy when they have found something difficult/been unsettled. We will miss coming here when our youngest starts school.
You're all amazing, a big thank you!
Both my girls are attending Lavenders Day Nursery at the moment and I have always been pleased with the support and care they have been given. My eldest daughter will be starting school in September and I'm very happy that she has been given every opportunity that will enable her to have the best...
Both my girls are attending Lavenders Day Nursery at the moment and I have always been pleased with the support and care they have been given. My eldest daughter will be starting school in September and I'm very happy that she has been given every opportunity that will enable her to have the best start for her schooling journey. My youngest daughter is always happy when I pick her up and I know she will have the same support and care given to her. Thank you to all the lovely staff, management and office staff.
The care at Lavenders is of a very high standard. My daughter gets so much from her experience there, they are great at using her interests to move her development forward and she is blossoming. The food is very healthy and she always eats it so it must be delicious. I always collect a very happy...
The care at Lavenders is of a very high standard. My daughter gets so much from her experience there, they are great at using her interests to move her development forward and she is blossoming. The food is very healthy and she always eats it so it must be delicious. I always collect a very happy tired but content little girl.
My daughter is three now and attending this nursery from 10 months old. The under two care was excellent. After she moved to the next building, I didn't feel that she is receiving the same care as she had before but receiving satisfactory care. We had to consult with the management to sort out a...
My daughter loves Lavenders.
Clearly, some of your experiences at Lavenders have not met with the standards I’d expect and I’m pleased that I have been able to resolve some of these issues.
Our...
Thank you for your review and the suggestions made. We are pleased that your daughter enjoys her time at Lavenders.Clearly, some of your experiences at Lavenders have not met with the standards I’d expect and I’m pleased that I have been able to resolve some of these issues.
Our colleagues continually undertake training and have regular supervisions where their performance is monitored, to ensure they deliver high-quality care throughout the day.
I have now removed the table cloths and purchased some baskets for the fruit on the tables.
If you would like to discuss anything with me in person please feel free to see me.
As parents, it's our responsibility to ensure our child is safe and taken good care of. After viewing three local nurseries we came...
As parents, it's our responsibility to ensure our child is safe and taken good care of. After viewing three local nurseries we came across Lavenders and instantly felt comfortable.
The nursery is clean, their food menus are brilliant and the activities the children do are amazing. My son loves this nursery and has developed so much. It's the best decision we have made. We drop our son and we know he's in good hands.
The manager knows our child's name along with the other children. This shows she generally cares and meets all the needs of our children.
I recommended this nursery to my friends and they love it as much as we do!
So thank you to all the staff in Lavenders for making it the perfect nursery for us. We definitely recommend this nursery to parents!
We have been extremely pleased by the care and attention shown towards our daughter at Lavenders. Staff are courteous, considerate and kind and our daughter is very happy to go to nursery every day. The food is healthy and well prepared and the large garden is a real bonus.
We have been extremely pleased by the care and attention shown towards our daughter at Lavenders. Staff are courteous, considerate and kind and our daughter is very happy to go to nursery every day. The food is healthy and well prepared and the large garden is a real bonus.
My daughter loves attending Lavenders Day Nursery. It’s so exceptionally good, the staff are phenomenal and all so very kind and friendly. Her carer obviously looks after her very well and I can’t thank her enough.
I love the ParentZone app to keep me updated with my daughter's progress and it...
My daughter loves attending Lavenders Day Nursery. It’s so exceptionally good, the staff are phenomenal and all so very kind and friendly. Her carer obviously looks after her very well and I can’t thank her enough.
I love the ParentZone app to keep me updated with my daughter's progress and it helps me with the development of my daughter.
My daughter loves all the activities, creative play and the outdoor play area. She makes really interesting things which I love her bringing home at the end of her day.
Lavenders has encouraged her food palate, the standard and variety of food provided is exceptional.
I can’t recommend them highly enough, they are great people who we will miss very, very much.
Child Vacancies
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News (8) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2025
Festivities 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...
- 27 May 2025
Childbase 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...
- 03 Mar 2025
Childbase 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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Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Childbase Partnership
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford).
Meet the Team (1)

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 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.
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