Aristotots Nursery School

57 Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3LH
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9.8 54 Reviews
  • Aristotots Nursery School, Bedford
Aristo-Tots Nursery is tucked away behind beautiful oak trees and lavender bushes, caring for children in a large Victorian house, close to Bedford town centre.

Aristo-Tots staff understand that your child is an individual and offers exciting surroundings to encourage play, fun and growth.

The outdoor play area offers an open space for bikes and cars, a large sandpit area, an enclosed digging and growing area as well as an expanse of soft surfaces for babies and toddlers and a beautiful tree house and slide hidden away beneath large oaky leaves.

Offering superb educational equipment both indoors and outdoors Aristo-Tots is sure to capture the imagination of each child.

The nursery offers additional activities each week to give the children the opportunity for an enriched and varied week.

Staff are qualified to Level 3 grade in childcare, all first aid trained and hold Enhanced CRB certificates.

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Care Provided by Aristotots Nursery School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Edith Morgan (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 76
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-19:00
    Tuesday 07:30-19:00
    Wednesday 07:30-19:00
    Thursday 07:30-19:00
    Friday 07:30-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Aristotots Nursery School

  • Their fees are given based on the sessions or days attended and range from £35 for a session to £68..50 for a full day place. These prices are from Birth to 5 years

  • Their fees are updated every April. Please call the nursery manager for an up to date fee sheet. Their fees are offered depending on the requested sessions: Weekly, Daily or Sessional.

Aristotots Nursery School Reviews (54)

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Aristotots Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Aristotots Nursery School has 54 reviews.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wouldn’t pick anywhere else. The staff are all super friendly and couldn’t do enough for you and the kids. They give a wide range of activities and always report on what the kids have eaten and how much. Really will be sad when my little one leaves.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has really thrived here. She comes home wanting to tell us about all the fun things she has been doing. She has made great friendships and really bonded with the staff. It is exactly what a nursery should be - a mix of learning, crafts, outdoor play, indoor play and fun.

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Review from Kerstin (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All three of our children have enjoyed attending Aristo-Tots nursery, with our youngest currently halfway through their time there. There are some really excellent members of staff whose loyalty to the nursery over the years has contributed to our trust in the nursery and management. We also appreciate
the nursery's role in training less experienced members of staff and helping them to flourish in new roles. We know Aristo-Tots as a creative, child-centred, gentle, and caring environment. Our children have always felt happy and safe there, and have equally grown into kind and caring individuals, which we certainly attribute in parts to their nursery experiences. COVID-19 has brought a few changes to processes and routines. We now gain slightly fewer insights into everyday happenings. However, we feel that Aristo-Tots has, on the whole, dealt well with the challenges and has sought to create some normality for the children in turbulent times. We've also been kept informed via the online learning portal.

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Review from Iulia P (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very satisfied with all in regards to the nursery. They are providing exceptional child care and education! My little one is so happy there! I can only see love and dedication from all staff! I can surely say that Aristotots is the best decision to make for your little one. As a mother, you are
always worried about your baby when you’re not with him, but with the staff from the nursery, I’ve never had any worries, it’s just like dropping off my little one to her grandma! Wonderful job Aristotots! Glad to be part of the family!

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Review from Jemma D (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would always sing Aristotots nursery praises for being an excellent provider. My son has allergies, asthma, and skin conditions and they have managed to support him (plus dad and I) during his time. They are very understanding of my son's individual needs, are equipped and trained to support him and
offer him the best care. The cook is also incredible in devising new recipes that are interesting and nutritional for my son. The nursery is always clean, staff are very attentive and the activities provided are superb for a child’s development. I only wish he could stay there and go to primary school there!

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Review from Ebba S (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loved going to Aristotots! The staff are so caring and attentive and I felt they really helped prepare my daughter for school. Although she is happy at school she still often talks about nursery.

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly could not praise the staff at this nursery enough, they are incredible and always have the children’s best interests at heart. The manager is really friendly and always has time for a chat and has an amazing listening ear whilst remaining professional. I am so grateful to everyone at this nursery
for the care they gave my child and for preparing her for school. Also, the children have an amazing menu with lots of different meals on to explore their likes and over family fun days and Christmas concerts I have had the pleasure of eating the cook's delicious food.

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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is excellent and very clean. That being said the entire management is absolutely amazing. I like it and I would recommend it. The school is accessible and not far from town, a very organised school. I really like it.

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Review from Adebisi (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great school, ethos, staff and facilities. My child has a great day and experience every day. The staff and management really care about the kids and put their safety, development, and happiness first. There is the capacity to provide additional tailored support in a variety of areas should your child
need that. There is a real partnership between school and parents.

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Review from Phillippa (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely thrives at Aristotots. They have so much outside time which he loves, they also have fun activities, stories, craft, singing. It’s a real community for children and parents. The staff are so caring and nurturing supporting the children and families alike. They support early years development
and milestones very clearly, but always in a fun way and they prepare children well for life experiences (such as going up a room, going to school). They go to so much effort to create fun and meaningful experiences for the children (such as themed weeks and parties) and they genuinely seem to enjoy being with the children and have proper connections with the children and are good at child-led activities.

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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has greatly benefited from going to nursery, she enjoys her visits there and loves the staff. I feel relieved knowing my child is safe, is being educated and stimulated whilst also socialising with children of her own age - something which was new to her since being born during the pandemic.

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Review from Fiona H (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The variety of hours the nursery could offer worked really well for us and for my son in the year before starting school.
My son felt safe and happy at nursery. The communication at the end of each day was reassuring, along with the app, giving us insight into what he did day to day. Very appreciative
for what Aristotots Nursery School did for my son.

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Review from S W (Father of Child) published on 26 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little man enjoys going each day and that's the main thing. He has a good bond with key workers and likes talking about them. Staff are friendly and talk about the day in detail at pick-up so we know what he has done throughout the day.

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Review from Su (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The wonderful, kind, and caring staff at Aristo Tots have made this nursery a home from home for our two sons over the past four years. They have nurtured our little ones' growth and development and have been by our side for any challenges we faced. I cannot recommend Aristo Tots highly enough. It will
be a sad day when we say farewell to them for the last time!

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Review from Claire C (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aristotots is like one big family and we were so sad to leave. All the staff are wonderful and so caring and nurturing. They really encourage each individual child’s interests and plan whole topics and events around what the children are interested in at the current time. The food is all cooked on-site
by a very talented chef and dietary requirements and allergies are well catered for. A really lovely nursery which my boys loved going to.

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Review from Debbie C (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aristotots Nursery has been a great place for my little boy to grow and learn he has been there since he was 11 months old. The staff are very professional and my son had some great bonds with the girls that work there. They have helped him become the happy, cheeky little boy he is. Can not praise them
all enough for what they do. Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my girls have attended or are attending this nursery, and we couldn't love it anymore. It is like taking the kids to another home. They have fun, are taken care of and loved - what more could you ask for?
Oh, and the food is great too - all homemade on site too!

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Review from Christine L (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aristotots has been a large part of our family for almost 10 years with all my boys being cared for full time here since they were 9 months. My youngest (nearly 3 years old) is currently with the nursery and loves every minute of it. He is always happy, and excited to push the big red door, walk through
and see what exciting events are coming up. The notice board is fabulous for sharing with them what to expect for food for the day. He has made some lovely friends and has grown and developed his independence, knowledge and confidence in so many ways. Although he has a named carer, all the staff and the team knows my son and us, just like an extended family. We work in partnership to care for my boys. I would highly recommend Aristotots to anyone looking for a professional yet friendly and homely nursery.

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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two daughters have been attending Aristotots for almost 3 years and we could not have asked for more from their time here. From day one, the Manager has been warm, welcoming, has time to listen and advise - to both us as parents and our children. Every member of the team is friendly, kind, approachable
and really cares for each child, getting to know them individually. Our girls have enjoyed so much - creative activities, dance classes, cooking, learning sign language, dress-up, writing and much more! They spend lots of time in the garden, weather permitting, and food is cooked onsite with an interesting and varied menu. We have really seen our girls grow in confidence as well as ability and feel we have all been welcomed into the Aristotots family.

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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Aristotots for over two years and in that time she has grown and flourished. The staff are amazing and welcoming and have always taken our requests into account and bent over backwards to meet our requirements. The atmosphere is fun and playful. The staff do so much to create
great activities and adventure for the kids. We wouldn’t hesitate recommending this nursery to anyone.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.805)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10 for Aristotots Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.805 for Aristotots Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (215 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 262 Ratings = 4.805

  • b) 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 Aristotots Nursery School is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

Amanda

Amanda Massey

Job Title: Nursery Owner

Joined: 2001

Amanda has been working with children for over 25 years. Qualifying in 1989 and working as a Nanny for a number of years before moving in to the nursery sector, where she progressed to nursery deputy before making a decision to open up her own nursery school.


Amanda has owned her own nurseries since 2001 and has seen many children thrive within this time.


Qualifications:
NNEB
ADCE


Continuous training in:
First Aid
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