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 Oriel P (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every single member of staff takes the time to understand our son's needs and requirements. The staff are always approachable to discuss changes with our son. Every day he asks to go to nursery, even the days he isn't scheduled. As soon as we came for our open day I knew this was the setting for our
family. I'm sure the food is good although he won't eat it!

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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves nursery at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery. From day one it has been great seeing her learn new skills through the nursery (walking, basic problem solving and more) She has always been fond of the staff and we have never had issues dropping her off in the mornings. As a parent, the nursery
is a great help during the week we don't have to worry about meals, nappies or creams as this is all covered. The staff always know what she has been up to each day showing their attention to detail this also reflects in the daily updates on the app.

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Review from Andrew B (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to nursery at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery. he is so happy, the staff care deeply about all the children. he loves feeding the animals at the farm as well as going to soft play.

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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to nursery. She feels safe and happy. The staff have a fantastic relationship with the children, they provide great care whilst supporting the children to grow and develop. My daughter has grown in confidence and her social skills have rapidly improved.

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter graduated from preschool in August 2022 after being at the nursery since January 2019. Now my youngest has started in the baby room and I could not be happier at the level of care she has received so far. She eats well and naps so must be happy and all the staff are fantastic and
have done everything they can to support her in becoming settled and happy during her time here. Thank you.

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Review from Sean B (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased.

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Review from S J (Father of Child) published on 8 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery, great staff who are truly engaged with the children. Love the daily farm visits. I wouldn't send my daughter anywhere else.

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Review from A L (Father of Child) published on 12 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my child has attended the nursery, they have always come back with a smile on their face, and the mention of the staff always makes them happy. The different range of activities they do is brilliant, along with the means that are provided.
I would easily recommend this nursery to anyone looking.

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Review from Aukje (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves attending this nursery. They have a lot of variety in their activities and are spending a lot of time outside and on the farm. They also have a good variety in their meal plans and have been able to accommodate my child's dietary requirements. The staff always seem friendly and helpful.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Mead Open Farm Day Nursery on the full time basis since she was about nine months old. The care and support we have received has always been amazing, including but not limited to comprehensive handovers, frequent focus child sheets, updates and general support we received
over the past three years. The team are amazing, very friendly, dedicated and loved by all kids and parents. Our baby loves the animals and she has always enjoyed the far visits and close contact with animals there as well as use of the soft play facilities. We are actually very sad that in a few short months she will have to leave the nursery and go to the big school. I wish she could stay here a little bit longer. It's an amazing place that we could not recommend strongly enough.

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Review from Leanne O (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter really enjoys attending the nursery at Mead Open Farm. All of the staff are warm and welcoming and encourage the children’s natural interests. The added benefit of this nursery is that they also get to regularly visit the farm to see the animals and play in the on-site park and soft play
areas which our daughter really enjoys. With access to the farm and the large outdoor enclosed garden areas, there are endless opportunities for fun outside which we’re particularly pleased with it but also the nursery works hard to create a natural learning environment inside too.

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are lovely and always helpful. Will do their best for all the children and will always tell you what has happened in the day of being at nursery. I have told my friend about the nursery, and it has even got a farm next door to make it so much more fun for the kids. I would be lost without
the nursery. So happy with everything.

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Review from Jenny M (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two kids at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery, and they both absolutely love it. Lots of outdoor play and trips to the farm. The staff are amazing and have formed great bonds with the kids. The nursery also responded so professionally to the challenges to Covid and the kids settled back quickly - we
can’t fault them.

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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are extremely helpful, and I am always happy to leave my son in the kind and caring hands of such capable and professional people. My son really enjoys nursery and has the opportunity to complete lots of wonderful activities that I probably wouldn't do at home. Access to the farm and its
faculties is a huge added bonus!

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Review from Heather R (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We decided to look at this nursery because of the outdoor space and the trips to the farm. When we visited, the staff were so welcoming, professional and really put us at ease, and we could imagine sending our little one here and nowhere else. Our little one loves coming here, and the staff really know
her well. I am always so impressed with the level of care and handovers received. I have recommended this nursery to a few friends already. The food is great, the purpose-built buildings are great with loads of space for activities, and the outdoor space is great as well. The children go to the farm often, and our little one has really progressed well here. We are really happy and couldn’t imagine her going anywhere else!

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Review from Dagmara C (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter absolutely loves going to nursery (pre-school). She says every morning that she is excited when we are queueing up, and she sees her friends waiting in the line. She always tells me about her day when I pick her up, and she has a lot to say each time, so I know she has had an amazing day.

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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have 2 children currently attending the nursery, and they both started when they were respectively 10 months old. Our eldest has now been attending for over 3 years and very much enjoys his time at the nursery. We have seen him grow into a thoughtful, caring and sensitive child, and this has been
nurtured by the wonderful staff at the setting. Due to start school in September next year, we feel that the activities and educational content of his day are making him ready for this next stage. Our youngest has been attending now for 4 months, and the nursery has been supporting us with his development. They regularly ask what areas of learning and development we would like them to focus on with both children. Weather permitting (!) there are the well developed and beautiful gardens for the children to enjoy as well as the daily visits to the on-site farm. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff for their caring nature with our children.

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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery in September. This was our first experience of leaving our son with anyone other than family since he was born in February 2019. With everything going on, it made it even harder to leave him. The staff made us feel reassured and welcome and our son
warmed to them all instantly. Although due to covid, we haven’t been inside the nursery, we have been told all about what he gets up to, the layout of the rooms, what he enjoys playing with etc and it makes us feel part of it. The staff remembered and recognised us from our very first meeting, again making us feel comfortable and at ease. It’s a very personalised touch and we know how much our son loves it. We have seen our son blossom and grow in the 2 months he’s been at nursery. His confidence has grown so much and his learning is coming on so quickly. We cannot thank everyone enough for the experiences and opportunities he’s getting to enjoy every day that he’s there.

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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is fantastic, the staff are lovely and really get to know your child. My daughter has been at the nursery for just over a year and I have nothing but praise for the staff. She enjoys every minute and gets to do so much every day, including wonderful trips to the farm! The
nursery has been extremely flexible throughout the Covid pandemic and we are extremely grateful for everything they have done to ensure our daughter is safe and well cared for. The administration side of things is also so efficient!

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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Mead Open Farm have been outstanding, my little boy was very unsettled for quite a few weeks when he started in September but he has now settled in really well and looks forward to going twice a week.

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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.


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