Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JH
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9.9 63 Reviews
  • Mead Open Farm Day Nursery, Leighton Buzzard
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery and Pre-school is part of the Farm Day Nurseries group and sits within a farm environment. It has two self-contained, nursery and pre-school buildings, a fantastic garden and the opportunity for children to visit the farm and play attractions daily.

It has modern facilities in a rural setting and provides nurturing care for children and babies from the age of six weeks to five years, with funded pre-school places available. The nursery ensures that the children have a well-balanced diet, and can cater for any special dietary requirements that may be needed.

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Care Provided by Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Vikki Bosworthick-Bass (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 47
  • Total Places for Children
  • 114
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

  • Early collection: 7:30 am - 8:00 am
    Full-day session: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Morning session: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Afternoon session: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Late collection: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  • Each situation is different and bespoke to your childcare needs. To find out more about our fees, please do get in touch so we are able to build a profile and give you a breakdown of what we believe best suits your child’s needs.
  • Parking

  • There is adequate parking on-site at the Nursery & Pre-School, for use when dropping-off/collecting your child.


Mead Open Farm Day Nursery Reviews (63)

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Mead Open Farm Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mead Open Farm Day Nursery has 63 reviews.

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Review from Nikola M (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves the activity day camps. Every half term he is excited to visit the farm for an action-packed week, full of amazing activities. That being the soft play, or the playground and interacting with the animals.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are glad to hear that your son enjoys his time at our Activity Day Camps and look forward to seeing you again soon.


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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Mead Open Farm Day Nursery since September 2021. We couldn’t ask for a more loving, nurturing environment for her and we can really see how much she learns while at nursery. All the staff are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable about the children and they build great relationships
with parents too. They value outdoor play and the daily trips to the farm are fantastic. We can’t fault them and now we’re looking forward to our youngest daughter starting this September too!

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We love being a part of your daughter's journey.


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Review from Alexandra E (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with this nursery and the ladies that take care of my 3-year-old daughter. The environment is safe and fun with a great variety of activities. The nursery also does a lot of outside activities with them such as taking them to the farm. The ladies are all lovely and also support us on anything
that we are trying to improve at home in the nursery which is so important. For example, learning to express feelings. Thank you everyone for taking such good care of my daughter.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review. We pride ourselves on giving great experiences to our children.


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Review from Toni H (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends mini farmers 4 days a week.
There are brilliant activities daily, a balanced and nutritional meal and plenty of educational tools.
The team are approachable and amazing with the children.
10 out of 10!

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review. We pride ourselves on giving great experiences to our children.


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Review from Christy T (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about their key children, my son absolutely loves the staff and the nursery. I can already notice the difference in his learning new skills! There are lots of things for the kids to do, and lots of different areas of interest! Thank you all!

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your positive review. We are so happy to hear that your son has settled in well.


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Review from Sean D (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to the nursery for 14 months and he absolutely loves it. The staff are caring, hardworking and passionate. Always go above and beyond.
They recently held a sparkler night for families.
Great place.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your positive review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our family event.


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Review from Arun K (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great place and setting. My child has really settled in well and we can see the difference each week. Our child has also learned to use a spoon for eating and has enjoyed the farm and outdoor time. The indoor space is also quite big and feels natural with a lot of light coming in. The staff identified
his likes and used them to ease his settling in. All the staff in the toddler room easily recognise the name of my child and they remember the parents as well from day 1. It really shows they care for the child and makes us feel comfortable leaving our child with them.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review, we are so pleased that your child is settling well at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School we pride ourselves on giving great experiences for our children as well as maintaining great relationships with our parents.


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Review from Alison F (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been wonderful at settling my very nervous toddler. They worked with us and treated him as an individual. All the staff are very kind and caring whilst coming across as very professional. The admin/finance is streamlined and has good processes, with dedicated office staff.
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is impressive for preschool and is always clean and tidy. They have a lovely garden and have access to Mead Farm which they visit most days.
I was very nervous about choosing the right setting for my son, but I have no doubt that I absolutely did.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review, we are so pleased that your son is settling well at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School we pride ourselves on giving great experiences for our children as well as maintaining great relationships with our parents. The farm visits are such a hit with the children and we are so happy that we are able to offer that unique adventure every day.


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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had children attending Mead Open Farm Day Nursery since 2019 and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the setting to other parents.
Recently, we attended a parent’s evening to meet our child’s key worker, which was a fantastic opportunity to discuss their development. We also attended an evening
event for Bonfire Night, which was great fun for all of the family. The different craft activities were clever and enjoyable, and it was lovely to get to chat with staff and other parents.
Overall, the staff are all very welcoming and friendly and seem to genuinely care about my children.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review. We pride ourselves on giving great experiences for our children as well as maintaining great relationships with our parents.


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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at nursery here for just over a year and loves it. The staff have all taken the time to get to know him and his individual needs, and he loves going to nursery and always has such a fun day. We knew as soon as we viewed it was the place for us.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your positive review. We are so pleased to hear that your son is enjoying his time here at Mead.


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Review from Fatima K (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child started in May 2023. Everyone working at Mead Farm have been so welcoming and so warm, my son usually finds it hard to be around a lot of noise and kids but they made him settle in so well, he’s now part of that noise and plays with all the kids. Compared to when I first admitted him, he kept
to himself. I want to shout out a certain staff member who is absolutely amazing. Thank you all for the warmth and playfulness you provide, we really appreciate it when our kids come smiling and happy while leaving Mead Open Farm Nursery. They do so many brilliant activities including visiting the farm and tractor rides, it’s just a lovely place to be. Amazing events as well.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review; we are so pleased that your son is settling well at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School we pride ourselves on giving great experiences for our children as well as maintaining great relationships with our parents. The farm visits are such a hit with the children and we are so happy that we are able to offer that unique adventure every day.


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

Our son has come on leaps and bounds since starting five-day full attendance at Open Mead in September. A significant improvement from when he was with a local childminder before. He no longer cries at drop-off and happily walks in and goes to play. Two particular ladies are great key workers, as are
the rest, who facilitate pickup handovers.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this review; we appreciate your lovely feedback. We're glad to hear that your son is enjoying his time here at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery and Pre-School.


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

Our son is almost four years old and has been attending Mead Open Farm Day Nursery since February 2023.
He enjoys his time at Mead, and we're pleased with the variety of activities he participates in. The opportunity to visit Mead Farm is definitely a bonus and was the deciding factor for us when choosing
a preschool.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your positive review; we are so pleased that your son is enjoying his time here at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery and Pre-School.


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

I have been consistently impressed with the level of care, enthusiasm and support of the staff and the learning opportunities/activities at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery. The setting and natural learning style has made for a wonderful experience that my child would not have gotten in a more ‘standard’
setting. She has absolutely loved every day there.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review; we are so pleased that your daughter is enjoying her time here at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery and Pre-School. We pride ourselves on giving great experiences to our children, as well as maintaining great relationships with our parents. The farm visits are such a hit with the children, and we are so happy that we are able to offer that unique adventure every day.


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Review from Laura E (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely setting that makes every child feel welcome. We really loved the Bonfire celebrations, where the nursery invited families in for sparklers, hot dogs, hot chocolate and fun activities. Also, love that they take the children to the farm every day.

Reply from Amie Barker, Nursery Manager at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Thank you for your positive review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our family event.


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Review from Andrew H (Father of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using Mead Holiday Club for a few years now. The kids have always enjoyed themselves. Easy drop off and collect. Staff are all really good. Yes they are a bit dearer than other holiday clubs but with all food included. Great activities, ease of booking online, early bird discount and 2nd
child discount and Childcare Vouchers accepted.

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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter always has the best time at Mead, such a fun-filled day.
So much to do, loads of fun activities and plenty of options for all kids, and is always different from term to term!
I always feel my daughter is very well looked after.

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Review from Sylvia S (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Holiday Camp at Mead Open Farm, May half term: My son (age 7) was very happy with the activities and the staff. He came home with stories about animal feeding, climbing the sky trail, dancing with dinos, and making good friends. He was excited to go the next day. The timetable was engaging and varied.
The staff was friendly. I’m glad my son had a great time. He will be there again soon.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to holiday club, always has an amazing time. He always comes home with lots of things he made ranging from food to crafts. They cater to my son's food allergy with no problems. My son loves all the staff and gets on so well with them all. I would recommend it to everyone.

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

My son and daughter both had a great time at the half term activity day camp! There is a great range of activities for them to do and they even got to feed the animals and play on the climbing wall and outside activities. It can be tough being a working parent in the holidays but camps like this make
it a whole lot easier, knowing they are being well looked after. Thank you Mead Open Farm Day Nursery, we will be back!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.895)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10 for Mead Open Farm Day Nursery 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.895 for Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (258 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.895

  • 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 Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is based on 24 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 114 number of registered child places is 22.8, which has been reached with 24 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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Vikki

Vikki Bosworthick-Bass

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I’m Vikki Bosworthick-Bass, Nursery Manager here at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School! With daily visits to the farmyard, children LOVE meeting the goats, counting the piglets and bottle feeding the lambs. There is plenty of animal interaction and learning opportunities here.


We are situated within a farm environment on the edge of Leighton Buzzard and provide children with the very best early year’s education, following the EYFS structure of learning like all our other farm-based Day Nursery sites.
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery & Pre-school has its own dedicated nursery garden and boasts modern
facilities in a rural setting.


Frequently Asked Questions about Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Mead Open Farm Day Nursery accepts?

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Mead Open Farm Day Nursery Open?

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery 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 Mead Open Farm Day Nursery have capacity for?

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 114 Children.

How far is Mead Open Farm Day Nursery to the centre of Leighton Buzzard?

2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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