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 Tessa G (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault Lavenders Day Nursery. They have a sense of warmth between all the staff. My three year old cannot wait to attend each and everyday.


The team are friendly, upbeat and caring to all parents and children.


Feel very lucky that Lavenders have been part of mychildrens life.


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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff, resources, and atmosphere. Highly recommend it again and again.
Children build lovely relationships and bonds.

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Review from Louis H (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son is always happy to come into the nursery, and will specifically call out wanting to show his Key Worker things that he likes at home. He loves the garden and all the things to do out there and loves his groups of friends that he calls out for at home.

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Review from Leonor N (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son just absolutely loves to come to nursery. The staff is super thoughtful and kind to him. They also always make me feel welcomed and assured that my child is safe when I leave him. He also has recently changed class and the transition was very smooth. This is a great nursery and I would recommend
it everyday.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very pleased with the service Lavenders Day Nursery provides for my two sons. They have lots of fun with their friends, a good range of activities are provided, and they have good nutritious food.

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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My review is based on children ages 2.5 and up.
The nursery overall is phenomenal.
The staff are so utterly amazing - very calm, friendly, validating to the children, loving, caring, happy, reassuring, and welcoming.
All of the children I've seen are always calm, happy and exploring the surroundings.
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garden is amazing, with lots of opportunities for cycling, climbing, exercising, and running. It's very spacious with astroturf so the children don't get muddy. Lots of plants and trees outside too so the children find bugs and all sorts!
The inside is very clean, well organised, and spacious. Each room looks very homely but also very fun and inviting.
I don't think this nursery really compares to any other. It really is outstanding.
Also the food! A cooked meal for lunch and dinner/tea, always nutritious and varied - pies, fancy pastas, curry, rice, roast dinner, spag bowl, lamb etc.

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Review from K N (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lavenders is an amazing nursery and my daughter has thrived over the years she's been here. The staff are dedicated and truly care about the children. They plan activities around the children's interests and cook fresh food everyday.i couldn't recommend lavenders more!

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Review from P N (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve just transferred from another Childbase nursery and we couldn’t be happier with the transition. My son settled instantly and he happily spoke to us about his first day when we collected him. The staff team are friendly and approachable and his key person updates us with pictures and observations
weekly on the Parentzone app. We couldn’t ask for anything more from the nursery. They are truly amazing!

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Review from Sasha W (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy started at Lavenders in August 2021 he was just over a year old. From day one we have both been made to feel so welcome. The staff have been so helpful and caring to my son's needs. He absolutely loves going to nursery he goes in and comes out with a big smile every day. This is because of
the caring staff that provides a safe space. He has developed in all areas since going to nursery and continues to every day. The admin team are always easy to get hold of and answer any questions which make life easier. Thank you to all at Lavenders, I would 100% recommend it.

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Review from Tanya K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Lavenders when he was just seven months old and he is now three. When I went to look around (at this point I was expecting my son) I just knew that this nursery was the best place for him. The staff were just so amazing and so dedicated to the children and the various rooms for the different
age groups were wonderful. One thing I noticed which also really set my mind at ease was how happy all of the children were. Honestly without question Lavenders is the best nursery and the most amazing experience for your little ones. I will be so sad once my son leaves for school in a few months time! The staff and manager are all so understanding and caring and are highly professional. Everything is provided from baby formula to nappies and highly nutritious meals, and the children get simply the best care. Couldn't recommend this wonderful place enough to anyone.

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Review from Louis H (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The clear communication and culture the manager has built at Lavenders has made it an absolutely dream to send out little one to. We are always sure that he is in good hands and well looked after during his time there.

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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Lavenders enough. Both my son (who is now at school) and my daughter (who is currently at Lavenders) have attended on a full time basis and while it is costly (as is all childcare) it is worth every single penny. The staff have and do love my children and look after them as if they
are their own. My children have learnt so much and friends and family always comment on how well they speak, which I put down to everything they learn at Lavenders. The garden is amazing! When we drop my daughter, my son still says he wishes he still went to Lavenders and the staff will always greet him warmly.
The management has always been supportive and approachable and will do what they can to be flexible. I have no doubt that this is the best childcare in Bedford. It is clean, warm and the food is good. Plus the communication of my daughter through the day is excellent.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lavenders have provided a safe and happy place for my son. I was worried how he would settle after lockdown having limited opportunities to socialise with other children. The staff really supported him with developing social skills and confidence which is lovely to see. He has a close bond with his
key worker who completely understands him and is able to support him fully. He has learnt so much holistically and has made great progress in his development. Thank you to all the staff for all you do every day for the children.

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Review from Hena B (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We wanted to take this opportunity to thank Lavenders Day Nursery, and all the nursery staff for our sons care. Initially, when looking for a nursery, we were both nervous and hesitant on admitting the boys. However, all those concerns were dispelled by Lavenders Day Nursery your staff have made us
feel relaxed and confident that they would be looked after with the highest care. We are always provided with assurances that the boys were doing well which we truly appreciated. Thank you as you know leaving them at an early stage is always so difficult but the way you handled them showed us that love and tenderness can also be provided in a Nursery setting. Through Covid there were many constraints with visiting the nursery, but the girls made us confident that soon as they were going through that door, the twins were in the best of hands.
Thank you to you all for the amazing care you have provided.

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Review from Matthew D (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford) since he was 4.5 months old. He adores the nursery and the staff team in the Caterpillar room have been amazing with him from day one. Leaving your child at such a young age was quite daunting but I never doubted he was in safe hands. He is
always eager to go in every day and clearly has lots of fun. The updates we receive are great and really help you to see what they are doing at nursery.

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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had at least one child at Lavenders for the past 7 years, with my son starting at 9 months (now at school) and my daughter also joining as a baby and currently in preschool there. We feel so fortunate to have found Lavenders for our children, they have enjoyed their time there immensely. Finding
the right childcare is one of the most important and agonising decisions a parent will have to make, but we can honestly say that since our children have been at Lavenders we have never had to worry about that ever again, we always have full confidence they are happy and not once had any concerns. We don't have family near us and having the support of Lavenders and knowing their flexibility and willingness to assist should we ever need extra sessions has been invaluable. My daughter quite literally runs there each morning and barely turns to say goodbye! We will miss all the team hugely when our daughter starts school in September. We can't recommend Lavenders highly enough.

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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with Lavenders Nursery since my eldest child was 9 months old (March 2015) and we are now approaching the time when my youngest will be leaving and it fills me with sadness; Lavenders has been more than ‘just a nursery’ to us, the love and care they have shown our children went beyond all
expectations. They have supported and guided us through ‘terrible 2's’, potty training, help with sleep and preparing our son for the birth of his sister. Our children were/are ready for the next stages in their learning thanks to all the wonderful and creative activities that Lavenders has provided throughout. Over the pandemic, in particular, their systems have been fantastic and they have put the well-being of children at the heart of all their ‘covid measures’. I can never thank them enough for how well they have looked after our children and I will miss all the staff as we move onto the next stages.

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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lavenders has been a wonderful place for all four of my children over the last five years. My youngest two currently attend, and they love it. They are happy going in and happy coming out, they have made friends, and they are cared for wonderfully by all the staff. 2020 and 2021, so far, has been an
unprecedented time but Lavenders has been one of the only things we could rely on and let our younger children enjoy without any concerns. We are very grateful for everyone at Lavenders, it will be a sad day when my youngest leaves but thankfully that’s a few years away!

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Review from Katherine G (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children attend Lavenders and I cannot fault the nursery in any way. The care they provide is outstanding and each member of staff has gone above and beyond to look after our children in this extremely difficult period. They are always adapting their learning to support their current needs
and both of my children have formed close bonds with the staff.

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Review from Christine R (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When viewing Lavenders, we promptly cancelled all other nursery viewings that we had scheduled, knowing that Lavenders was the place. From day one, the team has always done their best to follow Covid rules, whilst keeping the atmosphere warm, loving, and most importantly putting the babies' safety,
development, and happiness first!
My son is a very fussy eater; Well, not at nursery! The chef is clearly better than me! He eats a very well balanced diet there! I live for their updates through the app. It's incredible, and my friends are always jealous of the wonderful activities they get up to, and the detailed report I get each day he's there. My encounter with the ladybirds and caterpillars team has always been incredible and I will forever be grateful to all, especially two staff members!
His development has come on so much since starting there, that I would wholeheartedly send him every day if I could! I would just miss him too much though!
It's the best, and feels like a family!

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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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