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 G S (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my girls are attending Lavenders Day Nursery at the moment and I have always been pleased with the support and care they have been given. My eldest daughter will be starting school in September and I'm very happy that she has been given every opportunity that will enable her to have the best start
for her schooling journey. My youngest daughter is always happy when I pick her up and I know she will have the same support and care given to her. Thank you to all the lovely staff, management and office staff.

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care at Lavenders is of a very high standard. My daughter gets so much from her experience there, they are great at using her interests to move her development forward and she is blossoming. The food is very healthy and she always eats it so it must be delicious. I always collect a very happy tired
but content little girl.

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Review from Jude S (Father of Child) published on 12 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My daughter is three now and attending this nursery from 10 months old. The under two care was excellent. After she moved to the next building, I didn't feel that she is receiving the same care as she had before but receiving satisfactory care. We had to consult with the management to sort out a
few minor issues and it was dealt with professionally. But my point is it shouldn't have happened in the first place. Some staff are really good and some of them don't even get up from their chair to welcome the child when you drop off in the morning. Tablecloth on the breakfast table is the one I hate, can be more decorative, perhaps a bit cleaner. So, my views are mixed. This is the highly paid day-care in Bedford, so I expected more. No alternative food is given when the child doesn't like the one the menu. This is not a complaint. My suggestion may help you to improve the way you operate.
My daughter loves Lavenders.

Reply from Juliana Di Niro at Lavenders Day Nursery (Bedford)

Thank you for your review and the suggestions made. We are pleased that your daughter enjoys her time at Lavenders.

Clearly, some of your experiences at Lavenders have not met with the standards I’d expect and I’m pleased that I have been able to resolve some of these issues.

Our colleagues continually undertake training and have regular supervisions where their performance is monitored, to ensure they deliver high-quality care throughout the day.

I have now removed the table cloths and purchased some baskets for the fruit on the tables.

If you would like to discuss anything with me in person please feel free to see me.


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Review from Rumena (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been going to this nursery since he was 10 months, he's been in that nursery now a year and six months. The staff are great and the care is great.
As parents, it's our responsibility to ensure our child is safe and taken good care of. After viewing three local nurseries we came
across Lavenders and instantly felt comfortable.
The nursery is clean, their food menus are brilliant and the activities the children do are amazing. My son loves this nursery and has developed so much. It's the best decision we have made. We drop our son and we know he's in good hands.
The manager knows our child's name along with the other children. This shows she generally cares and meets all the needs of our children.
I recommended this nursery to my friends and they love it as much as we do!
So thank you to all the staff in Lavenders for making it the perfect nursery for us. We definitely recommend this nursery to parents!

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Review from Kirsty W (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely pleased by the care and attention shown towards our daughter at Lavenders. Staff are courteous, considerate and kind and our daughter is very happy to go to nursery every day. The food is healthy and well prepared and the large garden is a real bonus.

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Review from Rachael J (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending Lavenders Day Nursery. It’s so exceptionally good, the staff are phenomenal and all so very kind and friendly. Her carer obviously looks after her very well and I can’t thank her enough.


I love the ParentZone app to keep me updated with my daughter's progress and it helps

me with the development of my daughter.


My daughter loves all the activities, creative play and the outdoor play area. She makes really interesting things which I love her bringing home at the end of her day.


Lavenders has encouraged her food palate, the standard and variety of food provided is exceptional.


I can’t recommend them highly enough, they are great people who we will miss very, very much.


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Review from Karin (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been in Lavenders since he was one and he is now nearly three. He seems to have a great time at nursery and is learning lots. He has made close relationships with staff and peers and talks about them all the time at home. The nursery was excellent when I requested that he shouldn't wear shoes
inside and it never seemed like a problem that I wanted 'special treatment' for him. In fact, I get the impression that they know each child and their needs very well. They were also so supportive when we started potty training and made my son feel confident and secure and handle it in no time. The staff also communicates really well with parents.

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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Lavenders on a full-time basis since he was 9 months old (now 2 and a half). Picking a nursery felt like a monumental decision, the thought of trusting people to care for our child was a hugely scary one. We looked at several nurseries and knew from our first visit that Lavenders
was the place for us. The level of care is absolutely exceptional, the biggest compliment I can give the manager is that her staff live and breathe their jobs, they are highly skilled in childcare and development and they are also really lovely people. My son is treated as an individual, his development is tailored to him and they not only care for him, they very much care about him. I feel very informed about his development through staff interaction and the online system.
He eats like a king and takes part in so many activities which challenge him physically and mentally - it's a surprise he actually wants to come home at the end of the day! Go and see them, it will blow you away.

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Review from Nsisong V (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a genuinely fantastic nursery. I moved my son from a previous nursery to be enrolled because he found it quite difficult at the previous nursery. He immediately took to this nursery and I put it down to the genuine care of the whole staff at the nursery. There was no crying or tantrums on dropping
him off in the mornings which I thought I would have a problem with. I felt he was very safe with them. We have been supported with the speech difficulty he encountered and we are very pleased.

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Review from Matt G (Father of Child) published on 12 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lavenders opened their doors for 2 hours on a Saturday, all families were invited and it was a fantastic day. They put on games, food and entertainment. The children loved it and it was a lovely way to spend time with other Mums and Dads. Carry on what you are doing guys, it is a great job and I cannot
rate you highly enough, the foundations you have laid for my son have been amazing.

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Review from James P (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very well-run nursery with an extremely dedicated, professional and friendly team. My son will be leaving soon to start school and we feel that he has benefited greatly from the foundation laid down by the Lavenders team.

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Review from Dominique M (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just wanted to say how pleased I am with daughters new key worker.


The observations she makes are detailed and genuinely describe her. They are not generic and I have noticed she has picked up on some behaviours my daughter does at home, which is comforting to know for two reasons;


1. My daughter

appears to be comfortable and
2. her key worker is aware and alert to her personality/behaviours


At collection, the key worker also gave me a lovely handover which accompanied by her observations are really lovely to have. I get a real sense of my daughter’s day or significant moments in it.


I would recommend this nursery to other parents.


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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lavenders have looked after our son since he was 10 months old. They have always offered a very high level of care in all rooms he has attended. The transition between rooms has been very easy and we have always been given good support over potty training and other milestones. They offer a wide variety
of activities each day and their facilities are excellent.

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Review from Ali C (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would happily recommend Lavenders to any parent in the Bedford area.


The staff are all very engaged with the kids and readily know all of their names and what they've been doing with their day.
They have a planned series of varied activities every week including group songs and messy play (things

I certainly couldn't replicate at home to the same standard) and a dizzying array of toys to keep them interested.


Mealtimes are very civilised with the kids all sitting down at a table, and the nutritional contents of their meals are made available to parents.


Every session you receive a full detailed report of what they've eaten, nappy changes, naps etc as well as any out-of-character behaviour or possible signs of illness.
On that note, the nursery is also very proactive in warning parents of any germs going around.


There is a good standard of security for checking who is entering and leaving the buildings and my wife and I feel completely safe leaving our child in Lavenders care.


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Review from Andrew M (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Lavenders for almost 2 years now and is very happy there. The manager and her team provide fantastic care and we know he is in safe hands. He has developed so well and the staff are always helpful and honest when discussing any issues (he can be a boundary-pusher at times). He is
always happy to tell us what he has been doing that day with a big smile on his face. The staff manage to look after a group of children whilst also meeting their individual development needs. There are lots of fun and educational activities to keep the children occupied, in a lovely building and garden. Our oldest son was also at Lavenders right up until starting school in 2014 and loved his time there. I would happily recommend the nursery to anyone.

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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with our choice of nursery for our 2nd child. Our son took a while to settle but has formed lovely bonds with the staff and other children. We have no concerns regarding his care. I appreciate being updated in the weekly email memo which outlines the focus and activities for the week
ahead. I also love 'parent zone' to view images of our son and see what he has been up to.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy is 2 years old. He has been attending Lavenders since January 2017. He has changed so much in a positive way. He interacts so well with other adults and children since attending here. Every well he comes home with a new word or even a sentence. I feel so comfortable leaving him with the
staff here and receive excellent feedback whenever I come to pick him up.

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Review from Julie W (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is so happy at Lavenders, she loves coming and is happy here. She is clearly at ease with the staff who look after her.


The care, food, activities and overall atmosphere at Lavenders are excellent.


Thank you all!


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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my sons have attended Lavenders Day Nursery and we cannot recommend it highly enough. We have total peace of mind entrusting the care of our children into the highly experienced staff and stimulating environment. My son in pre-school thoroughly enjoys the activities tailor-made to suit his needs
and cannot wait to tell us about his day.
The variety of environment activities provided ensure the children are never bored. The staff are professional, nurturing and proactive.

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Review from Julia T (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. I am so glad that I chose Lavenders for my girls. All staff are amazing and both my girls settled in well. I feel that my little girl is confident and has really grown into her personality from being at Lavenders. She walks into the nursery with excitement and is always happy to attend.
Staff are always helpful. Thank you for all your hard work.

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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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