
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.
The buildings and facilities are also of a very high standard.
The buildings and facilities are also of a very high standard.
Our little daughter seems very happy here and learning new things every day.
All the staff, especially the manager, are willing to listen to our concerns and help. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Our little daughter seems very happy here and learning new things every day.
All the staff, especially the manager, are willing to listen to our concerns and help. Very friendly and helpful staff.
We have been so happy with Lavenders. They are so flexible and we never have to worry about our two boys when they are there.
We have been so happy with Lavenders. They are so flexible and we never have to worry about our two boys when they are there.
My son learned English very quickly because of the way they teach, which involves a lot of playing.
Highly recommended.
My son learned English very quickly because of the way they teach, which involves a lot of playing.
Highly recommended.
The Lavenders staff make parents and children feel at ease. Our son enjoys and looks forward to nursery, which helps us relax and feel happy coming to nursery.
The Lavenders staff make parents and children feel at ease. Our son enjoys and looks forward to nursery, which helps us relax and feel happy coming to nursery.
Very happy with Lavenders, My son is happy to stay all day.
Very happy with Lavenders, My son is happy to stay all day.
Our little girl seems very happy here and always learning new things.
We will use it for our little boy too and would also highly recommended it to our friends and family. 10/10
The staff especially the manager are very willing to listen...
Our little girl seems very happy here and always learning new things.
We will use it for our little boy too and would also highly recommended it to our friends and family. 10/10
The staff especially the manager are very willing to listen and help.
Friendly, polite, helpful, organised, fun and clean.
We are happy with Lavenders Nursery.
My eldest daughter recently left the nursery and started in Reception class. Lavenders prepared her so well for the transition to school in terms of self-confidence, a developing passion to learn, and all round...
My eldest daughter recently left the nursery and started in Reception class. Lavenders prepared her so well for the transition to school in terms of self-confidence, a developing passion to learn, and all round strong social skills.
Her teacher in Reception even commented how well all of the children who moved up from Lavenders have done in their first few months at school.
The facilities are of an extremely high standard and the staff are incredibly passionate about what they do.I would strongly encourage those who are considering Lavenders for their children to go and visit.
Having looked around several other nurseries I was beginning to think I was being too fussy, however, the first time I visited Lavenders I found everything I was...
Having looked around several other nurseries I was beginning to think I was being too fussy, however, the first time I visited Lavenders I found everything I was looking for and realised I didn't have to compromise.
Lavenders offer my son fun, stimulating activities both indoor and out, encouragement, boundaries and independence in a caring environment that ensures his happiness, in which he is flourishing, as he was in his previous nursery.
My two children attend Lavenders (aged 2 and 4) and have done for the last year. The nursery has excellent facilities (especially the new garden!), kind staff and flexible and supportive management. I would highly recommend.
My two children attend Lavenders (aged 2 and 4) and have done for the last year. The nursery has excellent facilities (especially the new garden!), kind staff and flexible and supportive management. I would highly recommend.
My children have been attending Lavenders Day Nursery over the past five years and have absolutely loved it. The staff are very nurturing and warm providing a range of stimulating activities throughout the day. I feel very reassured that while I'm at work they are in excellent hands.
My children have been attending Lavenders Day Nursery over the past five years and have absolutely loved it. The staff are very nurturing and warm providing a range of stimulating activities throughout the day. I feel very reassured that while I'm at work they are in excellent hands.
From the very first time I visited Lavenders when looking at nurseries for my baby, I was impressed with the knowledgeable and friendly staff and loved how all the children there seemed happy and confident. I knew within 10 minutes that it was right for my son (and me) and was looking forward to...
From the very first time I visited Lavenders when looking at nurseries for my baby, I was impressed with the knowledgeable and friendly staff and loved how all the children there seemed happy and confident. I knew within 10 minutes that it was right for my son (and me) and was looking forward to him starting in January 2017.
My son didn't settle in as easily as I thought he would but Lavenders were great at reassuring me it was normal and suggesting ideas to help him. As he only goes for one day a week, the staff suggested we split it into two half days so that he wouldn't have a big gap between visits.
He has just finished his second full day and is much more settled. I believe that this is down to the expertise of the staff and the flexibility that they have offered to ensure that my son has the best experience.I love picking him up now and hearing about all the activities he has been doing - communication from the nursery is excellent.
I wholeheartedly recommend Lavenders.
I would definitely recommend Lavenders. My daughter is so settled there and likes all the staff. She's been going since she was 1 year old.
She loves going in and gets so much out of the activities they do.Everyone who works there seems to know who she is and are genuinely interested in the...
I would definitely recommend Lavenders. My daughter is so settled there and likes all the staff. She's been going since she was 1 year old.
She loves going in and gets so much out of the activities they do.Everyone who works there seems to know who she is and are genuinely interested in the children.
I would definitely recommend Lavenders as a warm, friendly and caring environment for children to be cared for in.
We are very happy with Lavenders Day Nursery. Our son has fantastic care and we feel the staff all genuinely love him. I feel very at ease leaving him to go to work. Thank you.
We are very happy with Lavenders Day Nursery. Our son has fantastic care and we feel the staff all genuinely love him. I feel very at ease leaving him to go to work. Thank you.
We love all the staff at Lavenders. My son enjoys his time at nursery.
We love all the staff at Lavenders. My son enjoys his time at nursery.
He loves the outdoor space and while he can be picky...
He loves the outdoor space and while he can be picky about food, they always cater for his dietary requirements and give him a good variety of foods.
Very happy with it all.
Very happy with it all.
A lovely, warm and friendly nursery. Very supportive and caring.
A lovely, warm and friendly nursery. Very supportive and caring.
Lavenders offers an amazing pre-school and my daughter thoroughly enjoys every aspect of attending. My daughter is making great progress in preparation for school. The staff are lovely and go over and above to reassure you as a parent and work with your child. I'm a happy mum with a happy...
Lavenders offers an amazing pre-school and my daughter thoroughly enjoys every aspect of attending. My daughter is making great progress in preparation for school. The staff are lovely and go over and above to reassure you as a parent and work with your child. I'm a happy mum with a happy pre-schooler! Thanks Lavenders!
Lavenders Nursery have helped my son a lot with his learning. He struggles most with his speech and they've helped bring it on.
Lavenders Nursery have helped my son a lot with his learning. He struggles most with his speech and they've helped bring it on.
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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....
There are no upcoming events for Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford).
Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Childbase Partnership
Accreditations
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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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