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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Care Provided by Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cassie Holmes (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

  • £72 - full day.
    £42 - morning session.
    £41 - 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.

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford Reviews (24)

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Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford has a Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford has 24 reviews.

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Review from Chanel M (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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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Review from Sylwia F (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve moved our son over from our local nursery after having some concerns over his well-being there and I’m so pleased we did - he has loved every second, he settled in quickly thanks to the amazing staff! We never had any issues since he moved - not only does the staff keep in touch via regular updates
but you also get to speak to everyone face to face at a parent evening. The facilities are amazing with a newly refurbished garden. I couldn’t recommend Play2Learn enough!

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We love having you all here with us!


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Review from Jessica Y (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are so friendly and always take time with pick/drop-offs. The new refurb is so clean, modern and safe, the garden looks super fun! My son enjoys coming to nursery and doing various activities throughout the day. The app is great as it keeps you updated throughout the day and receives daily
pictures. Would definitely recommend this nursery. The staff do an amazing job.

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! It has been such a pleasure having your family here with us at Play 2 Learn!


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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here for nearly a year now, she absolutely loves it and all the staff, everyone is friendly. Communication is excellent. The whole refurb is amazing. Generally a lovely nursery and I would 100% recommend it.

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you so much! It is a pleasure to have you all here with us!


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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here since June 2023 and they were so good with her as she struggled to separate from us. Now she absolutely adores going to nursery and gets so excited each time. The staff are all so lovely, I’ve never had any issues. The facilities are great also! Her speech has come on
amazing too since starting. I highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you so much, we love having your family here with us!


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Review from Samantha M (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son here from a local nursery after hearing such wonderful things about Play 2 Learn. We were nervous at first, as we were worried about him settling in again into a new setting. The experience we had was exceptional. The team are highly qualified, the nursery is very clean with fantastic
facilities, and there is so much outdoor space for the children. Although my son only had 1 year with Play 2 Learn, he came on leaps and bounds in that time. I just wish I found the nursery sooner! It was worth every penny and my son thrived at school thanks to the care he received. I am pregnant with my second child, and cannot wait for her to have the same experience at Play 2 Learn.

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Review from Paula F (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is very sensitive and she struggled a lot in her previous setting so we were naturally nervous when she started at Play 2 Learn. She loves it here! She was completely settled in after a few days. I don’t even look at the app anymore during the day, because I know she is safe and happy and
getting lots of cuddles. All the staff are so friendly and easy to talk to, especially one staff member in particular. They have also been very accommodating with all our requests. I can’t recommend them enough!

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We love having your family here with us!


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Review from K P (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has absolutely loved his time at Play 2 Learn. The team are fantastic and they take the time to get to know you as a family, make you feel welcome and answer any and all questions you have! Feedback at collection times is thorough and never rushed, they are happy to talk to you and even invite
you in for a coffee if you need any advice (for me, it was potty training tips). They organise parent events where the manager talks in depth about the curriculum and what we can do as parents to support our child's learning at home. They offer lots of activities including Spanish classes. We receive lots of useful updates over the app. Thank you Play 2 Learn for taking such great care of my child.

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It is a pleasure to have you all here with us!


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Review from Mike H (Uncle of Child) published on 24 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery. The facilities are brilliant. The new garden looks amazing. The staff are great - always friendly and helpful. My nephew loves it. Can’t stop talking about it. Can barely drag him away. Would defo recommend.

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review!


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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a brilliant experience at this nursery. We needed to move quickly from our previous setting and since then, nothing has been too much trouble for them. We have felt supported and the difference in my little boy is amazing. The facilities are great and all staff members are helpful and engaging.

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! It has been such a pleasure having your family here with us at Play 2 Learn!


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When we found Play 2 Learn, we were delighted. The nursery is honestly amazing. After viewing five nurseries, we fell in love with Play 2 Learn. The team are warm, caring, and supportive. My daughter has thrived and come along so well. She is prepared well for her move to Big School. We cannot thank
the nursery enough for all they have done. We are sad to leave!

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! It has been such a pleasure having your family here with us at P2L!


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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is just amazing. We were waiting for a space here as they were having a refurbishment. The jungle gym is incredible. My son loves spending time in here and is always so happy. My son loves the new art studio and always brings home lovely paintings for us. The team are so welcoming and they
have so much to offer - Spanish classes, sensory classes and so much more. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new, state-of-the-art nursery for their child.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.956)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10 for Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.956 for Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford is calculated as follows: ( (219 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.956

  • 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 Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford is based on 19 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 19 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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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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