The Marston Day Nursery

Marston Business Park, Lower Hazeldines, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0TF
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9.3 33 Reviews
  • The Marston Day Nursery, Bedford
The Marston Day Nursery is a beautiful, modern Nursery setting for children aged three months to five years, providing a stimulating environment full of hand-picked resources, where curiosity and imaginations can grow.

Ideal for local residents and those commuting to and from Bedford/Milton Keynes, the Nursery also provides ample garden space for fun in the fresh air and is close to local country parks for even more adventures.

Led by a passionate and caring team of professionals, the Nursery offers a ‘home from home’ where children can thrive at their own pace.

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Care Provided by The Marston Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kirsty Colley (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 101
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Marston Day Nursery

  • Day rates:
    0-3 years: £63.75
    3+ years: £58.65


    AM/PM rates:
    0-3 years: £35.70
    3+ years: £32.65


    School rate:
    0-3 years: £49.50
    3+ years £45.50

  • Fees are subject to change. Please contact the Nursery directly for tailored fees information.

The Marston Day Nursery Reviews (33)

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The Marston Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.346) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Marston Day Nursery has 33 reviews.

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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3 kids attend Marston Day Nursery and they have been amazing, fully supportive of my circumstances and super helpful. My 3 are still adjusting but I can tell already they love it so much especially my preschooler as has lots to tell me about when back home. I've felt really secure and happy that
I've managed to get all 3 a spot and will enjoy each journey together.

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Review from Anna W (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love sending our son to The Marston Day Nursery. He has been there for almost a year now and is thriving! He goes in every day with the biggest smile on his face. The staff are all wonderful and he adores his key worker. The food is brilliant too. Thank you so much for the hard work you
all do.

Reply from Paige Tough, Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, we will definitely share with your son's room and key person your lovely words!


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Review from Jessamy C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have a son who is 22 months old and he is starting settles to move from the baby room to the toddler room.
The staff are excellent. Unfortunately, there has been a high turnover of staff in the last year (which I think is indicative of the industry). However, the staff have been incredible at putting
the children first during what could be an unsettling time. They have continued to plan excellent sensory-driven activities for the children. The facilities are amazing and the staff genuinely know my son.
During his transitions, they have been very considerate of his needs. His first settle was during half term when all rooms were quieter. His key worker has gone with him to his settles.
Everything this nursery does is for the best of the children and I can’t fault them for that.
The food and meals are also incredible. Varied, healthy and always smell delicious.
Nursery fees are extortionate everywhere. Considering, I think this nursery is fair, especially considering the facilities.

Reply from Lydia G, Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. Providing all our children with the best outcomes is always our number 1 priority and I will share your lovely feedback with our wonderful team.


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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so worried about putting my son into nursery. From our first visit, I felt comfortable in the setting and couldn't imagine sending him anywhere else. So pleased we were able to secure a space. Staff are kind and caring and I feel like I'm almost part of a family. The app updates are brilliant
and the outdoor space is great. The food is brilliant, my boy loves the menu!

Reply from Lydia G, Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. It means a lot to our hard working team.


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Review from Stephanie D (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two daughters attend the Marston Day Nursery and they have both been so happy here. Wide range of activities throughout the week, good communication with parents. The staff work extremely hard. The teacher in preschool is adored by all the children which is so obvious as soon as you walk in.
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lady teacher has been amazing with our youngest as have all the staff. The staff working here deserve to be treated extremely well as they work so hard to take care of many kids throughout the day. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone searching for the perfect place for their child.

Reply from Lydia G, Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind review. I am sure this will help other families with their nursery selection. I will ensure this feedback is passed down to our nursery team.


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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Marston Day Nursery enough!
My son has been going here since January 2023 and he absolutely loves it. The staff and team are very friendly and kind. They organise many different activities for the kids to participate in and frequently go on outings around the village, which he loves.
The app is great giving daily updates and pictures of what my son has been up to that day.

Reply from Lydia G, Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank yo so much for your review. I will ensure this is fed back to our team of teachers.


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Review from Melissa M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Marston Day Nursery has been amazing, cannot recommend it enough. The staff have been supportive of helping us get our little boy potty trained, he has learnt so much since being there. We receive daily updates and photos of what our child has done and it’s always something different. The staff
are so lovely, give us updates at the end of every day and send regular updates of news things our child has learnt.

Reply from Lydia G, Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback. I will share this with the team.


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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son currently goes to Marston Day Nursery, and I couldn’t recommend it enough - it is fab! He was very shy to start with but has come out of his shell loads, always seems to complete great activities and loves the outdoor area. Staff are incredible, all very friendly and welcoming!

Reply from Lydia G, Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you very much for your review. It is so nice for our teams to have this feedback.


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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy that my child got a place in this nursery. I know how popular it is and we have waited a few months for a place to open. The staff here are very friendly and the smell of home-cooked food when you enter gives it a homely feel (the kitchen door being open also shows me how clean the place
is, it is immaculate!) The new Manager is lovely and approachable and I am confident she will be good for the nursery. I love the daily updates on the app, it helps me feel at ease if my mind is wandering at work, and I know I can message my child's key worker directly if I need to. The activities on offer are great, these are shared on the app too. I like how they go on walks in the giant buggies with lots of seats! And how my child comes home with different paintings and pictures they have made during their day. The gardens are lovely and big and it seems outdoor, natural, messy play is very much the norm here.

Reply from Lydia, Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are delighted that you are happy with your experience to date. I will pass on your comments to the team.


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Review from Nina M (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Marston day nursery is a warm, caring and stimulating environment for my daughter. I am confident she is getting opportunities throughout the day to challenge and engage her. I have the comfort she is safe and well cared for and that I'll be contacted and informed on my daughter's well-being and health
when necessary, but also updated on how she is progressing and developing. The facilities are excellent. Staff are capable, friendly and professional and the food nutritious and adventurous. I'm confident my daughter is learning in an environment which is set up for her to thrive, have fun and learn.

Reply from Lisa Hack, Nursery Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you for your warm words, Nina. It is a pleasure to offer the open-ended experiences we do, at The Marston. We have a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic team who are passionate about giving the children the best opportunities for them to grow and learn, it is heart-warming to hear your comments.


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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery embodies how to balance professionalism with a good sense of morale. The staff members conduct themselves in a polite manner and go out of their way to ensure my child's needs are met. I appreciate all their effort and cannot thank them enough.

Reply from Lisa Hack, Acting Nursery Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you for your comments. The team are proud to work in such an enriching environment and offer the children as many experiences to enhance their learning and development.


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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children are very happy there. The nursery building and facilities themselves are really wonderful, with lots of open-ended and creative activities for the children to enjoy. The staff take care each day to set up interesting and thoughtful play provocations for the children. I haven't always seen
this level of creativity at other settings. The staff are really wonderful and I feel like they genuinely care about my children. The nursery as a whole is really open to working with parents and have always been open to any feedback and concerns I have about my child. We really enjoy the parent app and the information on it. The nursery does a summary post each day with a few photos of what each room has been up to, which I think sets them apart from some other settings. We are really happy with the care and are glad we picked them for our preschool experience. Oh, and the food provided for the children cooked by the on-site chef is brilliant.

Reply from Lynzi Pond, Marketing Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are glad that you are enjoying your time at our setting and that both you and your children are enjoying such a positive experience. This feedback will be invaluable to other parents and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful review.


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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves his days with Marston day nursery. He has come on so much since being there. It’s a lovely place, the staff are brilliant. I love the app and pics they share. Definitely would recommend it. One member of staff, in particular, is fantastic. My little one adores her.

Reply from Clare Eggelton, Nursery Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

We are delighted to hear your wonderful comments about our team and are so pleased that your son has settled so well and is enjoying his time with us at The Marston Day Nursery.


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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined The Marston Day Nursery back in September and from the very first settling in session, I knew she was going to have a great time! All the staff were very welcoming and friendly and supported both my daughter and myself with transitioning into our new routine of the nursery. The setting
has been very well thought out and allows the children to develop their curiosity and a love for learning! The nursery offers amazing meals which are cooked on-site and are always so nutritionally balanced and very child friendly. It’s lovely being able to drop my daughter off and know she is in the best possible care. Thank you to all the team and The Marston Day Nursery!

Reply from Clare Eggelton, Nursery Manager at The Marston Day Nursery

We are delighted to read your comments about The Marston Day Nursery. We are so proud of our team and the dedication they give to each and every day, to ensure each child’s day is as unique as they are. It's very rewarding for us to hear how confident you feel when you drop your daughter off at Nursery, knowing that she is going to get quality care from such a passionate team.


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Review from Alexandra L (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery and all of the team highly enough!
From the initial meeting I knew that it was the nursery I wanted my son to go to. The staff are friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and caring and the environment is fun, unique and brilliantly designed for the children.
During our
settling sessions we had some tears, but the staff were flexible and altered their approach to relax him so that he would enjoy the experience and after that first settling session he was able to stay without me.
Ten months on and he is still thriving and loving being at The Marston; even moving from the baby room to the toddler room was smooth and without stress or tears. He loves the team and all the friends he’s made and is genuinely excited to go to nursery every day.
It gives us such peace of mind to know he’s happy there.
The updates via the app throughout the day give you peace of mind. It’s so nice to know they are settled and cared for.

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Review from Charlie S (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at The Marston in January 2021, and if I’m being honest, I was a bit apprehensive about how he would get on after a year at home with me due to Covid, but I really shouldn’t have worried! The Marston has been great with him, and he has really come out of his shell. His development is
monitored regularly, and we are really impressed with his learning and development. On top of this, the staff are really friendly and go above and beyond to ensure the little ones are happy! I’d highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from Margarida G (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this nursery, and the whole team are excellent! They are soo busy all the time, going out doing so many different activities, very creative with the activities and celebration days. They update very often about their development as well as what they eat. The food variety is excellent,
loads of fruits and healthy variety. Good communication within the whole setting, they act quickly and is never an issue. They are always there for whatever you need. I feel, in general, staff are very professional - definitely recommend it! My only regret is not starting earlier in this setting. Cannot recommend enough. Well done to the whole management and having such a great team.

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Review from Antonina (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 year old boy absolutely loves the nursery. The management organises a lot of different activities for children every single day, so children get various experiences. Kids get fed regularly with healthy meals. It is just such a lovely place for children!

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Review from Sian E (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled in really well at the nursery and seems to really enjoy it. The staff are polite, and I love the app that keeps me regularly updated with what she’s been doing throughout the day.

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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Marston Day Nursery has been amazing with my little boy! He has come out of his shell so much! I’d highly recommend it! The staff in the baby room have been great with supporting his transition from being at home with me to attending nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.346)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.346) out of 10 for The Marston Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 9 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 5.000 for The Marston Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (108 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 5

  • 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 4.346 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Marston Day Nursery is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 101 number of registered child places is 20.2. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.446

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Marston Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Marston Day Nursery accepts?

The Marston Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Marston Day Nursery Open?

The Marston Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does The Marston Day Nursery have capacity for?

The Marston Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 101 Children.

How far is The Marston Day Nursery to the centre of Bedford?

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

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