Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford)

19 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford MK40 3QJ
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9.9 157 Reviews
  • 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.

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Care Provided by Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford)

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

Good to Know

  • 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
  • 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 (157)

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Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) has 157 reviews.

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Review from Shona S (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of Lavenders Day Nursery has been outstanding. Having relocated from London, I was anxious about finding a suitable childcare setting for my son. From the moment my son got accepted, the staff have been incredibly welcoming and have offered my son a safe, loving environment. All of the
staff members are exceptional! Thank you to the manager and her team for all of your management, help and smiles.

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Review from David T (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team in the Caterpillar room were amazing at helping my son settle in, especially as he only goes in one day a week. We love getting the snapshot come through every week and it’s so nice to see him having fun in the different activities each week. He always comes home in a good mood!

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has thrived since joining Lavenders at the age of three. We wanted her to move from her childminder and into more of a preschool setting to prepare her for attending primary school as she will be one of the youngest in her year. They have fully supported her with all of her requirements
and she is thoroughly enjoying all elements of the care at the preschool. We'd highly recommend Lavenders to other prospective parents and we are hoping our second daughter will attend in October.

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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has now been attending Lavenders for just over a year and we have seen such a change in his development since he started. He is so happy to go into the nursery and runs off to find his key worker and friends. The weekly observations and pictures are a nice little insight into what he gets up
to during his time at nursery, and when I pick him up he is always excited to tell me what he has been doing during the day. My son enjoys his time at Lavenders and that's the most important thing.

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Review from Siena H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Lavenders Nursey since she was 6 months old, she is now 13 months and loves her days there. From the daily updates, I can see that she loves the food, activities and garden! The Caterpillar team are absolutely wonderful and so much care, attention and effort is put into
everything that they do. Lavenders is a fantastic nursery and I couldn't be happier.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has really enjoyed his time with the ladybirds team. Everyone has been really lovely and supportive in his development. He runs in and get a big hug from one of the ladies and when picking him up he’s usually happily sitting on their lap playing or playing independently or with a friend which
is lovely to see.

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Review from Jesica H (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very fortunate to have our daughter here whilst we have to work and we are very grateful for the Ladybirds team leader and her team. Her key worker is wonderful, my daughter really cares for her. They do so much to care for her, comfort her, it truly means the world to us.

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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby twins have been at Lavenders since they were 9 months old (now 1 years old). I was very pleased with the several settling-in sessions beforehand at no extra cost too! The varied menu is very impressive so their dietary needs are always catered for and has inspired me to try new foods at home.
It’s helping them so much with their social skills and they are very happy there. The staff are excellent and very engaging with us as parents. What has been invaluable is ad-hoc additional sessions (if the nursery has availability), which has been a lifesaver with a change in work commitments. Even though they have their own keyworker, it’s evident that all the staff know all of the babies in the room which is comforting as a parent and that in addition to the app means I always feel fully informed. I cannot rate this nursery enough as we know our babies are going to thrive at Lavenders!

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Review from Chandni J (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled in really well at Lavenders thanks to her key worker. They have an amazing bond and it's clear to see that her key worker has a real passion for what she does. The facilities are great and all the other staff are great too. I have always been informed when applicable and it's
great that Lavenders hold events to enjoy as a family too. I can't wait to see how my daughter learns/plays in the next class.

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Review from Romanii G (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to nursery since he was just 5 months old. I had my doubts as I thought he was too young but the girls in the room made me feel really comfortable about leaving him there. They know what they’re talking about and really make you feel like you’ve made the best choice. I couldn’t
fault the girls in his room at all. Management are always sending out information for the parents to read up on and if anything is changing we know in advance.
Overall the staff are lovely and you can always rely on them to give the perfect handover.

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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery enough! They are constantly doing exciting (and educational) things with the children. I feel like the children also have choice here, there are usually two rooms the children can flow between plus the garden.
The nursery is also very inclusive, teaching the children
about different cultures and celebrations/festivals. All the staff are really friendly and are honest about your child's day at nursery.
My daughter is very ready to start school, but I know she is going to miss nursery immensely! (So will I!) Thank you for everything you all do!

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Review from Anna F (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Lavenders since her first birthday and is now in pre-school. She has loved it throughout and has learnt so much. The staff are all outstanding and so caring and have become very important to her. We love how much time the kids spend outdoors, and the focus on building their
confidence and independence. We look forward to our younger daughter starting soon.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first son started attending Lavenders four years ago, my younger son started nearly two years ago. Both really enjoy it there and the staff know them well. The food is great, my kids eat better there than at home! The outdoor space is lovely, they go out everyday and they take part in such lovely
activities. My eldest has learnt lots this year ready to start school in September.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have recently registered our baby girl with the Lavenders team and they were amazingly accommodating and ensured they did their best to meet our needs. As soon as we registered we were given information about the baby room and offered an extra tour of the nursery which goes above and beyond any of
the other settings we looked around. Our first tour was exceptional; the nursery looked well resourced and the staff team were happy and welcoming, We are so excited for our daughter to start as they have given us the best first impressions!

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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We relocated to Bedford last summer and moved our 3 year old and 1 year old to Lavenders. This nursery is exceptional and has been better than we could have hoped for. The support that staff have given to both girls, but our 3 year old in particular, to handle the transition of moving to a new town,
a new house and a new nursery and having to make new friends has been phenomenal.


Both children absolutely love going to nursery every day and the staff are kind, compassionate and very knowledgeable about all procedures. The activities they undertake each day are interesting and varied and go above and beyond what we experienced in our previous nursery. The garden alone is such a wonderful experience day to day for children to explore. The nursery celebrates all cultures and celebrations which is really important to us, and our children feel very welcome and happy.
10/10 - no complaints whatsoever! Thank you to all the staff.


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Review from Naomi P (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. All the staff take such good care of the children and genuinely care. The children are supported to learn and be independent with the help of the staff and have fun doing it. Excellent care setting.

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Review from Eleanor B (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The love and care for my child over the last two years have been exceptional. It makes me so happy to drop her off each day knowing she will be in the best care.
Her learning has come on so much and with her confidence, I have no concerns with her starting school.

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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children always tell us what fun they've had at nursery, and the staff are all great and attentive. So happy that our children go to the best nursery around. They've always got smiles on there face.

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Review from Matthew R (Father of Child) published on 11 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff
Great facilities
Variety of activities
Good discipline
Feedback given and received
Good communications

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Review from Tracey T (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with the nursery for two years and I couldn't be happier with the care they have provided her in that time. She loves her time at nursery and has learned so much. The staff are so caring and my daughter has loved everyone that she comes into contact with, everyone knows their name
and we are always welcomed warmly at the door each day. The staff always take the time to tell me about how her day has been.. I couldn't be happier

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.926)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10 for Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.926 for Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) is calculated as follows: ( (381 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 408 Ratings = 4.926

  • 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 Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) is based on 34 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 108 number of registered child places is 21.6, which has been reached with 34 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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Dizzie

Dizzie Newberry

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2008

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 outstanding every day and the opportunities they give the children to make memories.


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