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Quality Childcare Provider in Bedford

Play 2 Learn Day
Nursery in Bedford

A beautiful 19th century building located on Clapham road, Play 2 Learn Day Nursery in Bedford is a state-of-the-art nursery with learning environments like no other, providing care and education that is second-to-none in a home-from-home environment. 

Holistic Child Development

The great thing about nursery is that the possibilities for learning are endless. Your child’s experiences through free play, physical activity and guided learning combine to shape their development as a whole person having a positive lifelong impact. 

Our classrooms are arranged by age group from babies to pre-schoolers (0-5 years). 

Each classroom is kitted out to the highest standard with fantastic learning resources and is supported by our experienced and passionate team. 

Unstructured play enables your child to nurture their curiosity and encourages creative and inventive thought. By observing what your child likes to do, we can tailor activities to suit their interests. We want to really understand your child as an individual.

We support play by setting the stage and following your child’s interests. Our enhanced curriculum and extra-curricular activities then allow us to introduce your child to new concepts and experiences. We provide the framework from which your child can grow and explore. 

Outdoor play helps develop healthy minds and bodies. Being outside and expending energy provides endless opportunities for creativity and improves fitness and physical development.

We believe children should learn from a young age the importance of helping their fellow citizens. We participate in charitable events that raise awareness through fun and creative activities. We do our best to support the causes that are close to your hearts and those of our team. 

A child’s diet in the early years builds the foundations for their ability to grow, learn and thrive. Healthy eating habits in the years before school influence a range of health and development outcomes in later life. We provide healthy meals that are perfectly balanced to ensure your child obtains the right amount of energy, nutrients, and variety of food. We cater for vegetarians, vegans and children with allergies or religious and cultural requirements. 

We believe uniforms build a sense of community and help children prepare for school. Your child will arrive looking forward to their day, ready to interact, have fun and learn. You will love how the uniform helps speed up your morning routine, giving you one less thing to worry about! Uniforms are compulsory for our pre-schoolers and optional for toddlers. 

Children love Play 2 Learn because they explore, get messy and have fun whilst learning in a supportive and loving environment.

Our Curriculum

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) forms the foundation of our curriculum. We enhance the EYFS by adding our magical mix of love, care and attentiveness to everything we do. Our Programme provides exceptional care, support and structure, while also being adaptable to suit the individual needs of each child. Your child will develop a sense of self, making them a well-rounded individual who is ready to step into the wider world.

Communication and language

Physical development

Personal, social and emotional development
Maths and Literacy
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design

Communication and language

Physical development

Personal, social and emotional development

Maths and Literacy

Understanding the world

Expressive arts and design

As part of our enhanced curriculum, we offer an exciting range of extra-curricular clubs and events that play an important part in helping children to develop practical life skills. We believe all children should have equal learning opportunities, so we incorporate these activities as part of our fees:  

Our Team

Our nursery manager, Tia, is passionate about developing our curriculum in innovative ways using the latest techniques. She leads a dynamic team who look after each other like family and go above and beyond to look after you and your child.

“Our role is so important in a child’s path to future success. I believe this path needs to be filled with love, care and lots of fun!”

Tia, Nursery Manager

Bedford - Fees-(2026)

Childcare Fees & Funding

Download Fees

Submit the form below to download our latest 2026 Nursery Fees Guide and view our current nursery charges.

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery - Bedford

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Opening Hours

We are open Monday to Friday, 52 weeks of the year. We are closed on all public and bank holidays. We close at 1pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Normal hours

8am to 6pm

Early birds

7.30am start

Night owls

6.30pm collect

Minimum attendance: Our minimum attendance depends on your child’s age and eligibility for Government funding. 

Please get in touch for our latest fees and Government funding options.

Fees include 

  • Meals and snacks
  • Cow’s milk
  • Nappies, wipes and sun cream 
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Early Childhood Platform

 

Please provide 

  • Creams 
  • Appropriate clothing for your child to learn, play and get messy in! 
  • Uniform (for pre-schoolers) [purchase here]

We would love to welcome you and your child for a nursery tour and answer any questions you may have about enrolment. Get in touch to arrange a visit and discover our nurturing environment and friendly atmosphere.

Get in Touch

How to find us

The nursery is situated on Clapham Road

Closest station: Bedford

Parking and buggy store available.

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