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Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill
Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD
Forest School Capacity 43 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Ampthill
Compare nurseries in Ampthill by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Ampthill is covered by Central Bedfordshire Council, where eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for 38 weeks.
Childcare numbers for Ampthill
Daily fees range
£40
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
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£70/day*
Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd
23 Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Ampthill
£120/week
· £6240/year
Based on the area average of £40/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Ampthill?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Central Bedfordshire Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Central Bedfordshire CouncilPostcodes: MK45
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Nursery questions in Ampthill
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Ampthill?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Ampthill get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 570 funded hours a year, usually 15 hours a week for 38 weeks.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare?
Yes. Some 2 year olds qualify through family income, an EHC plan, Disability Living Allowance or care status.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. Providers can spread the entitlement across more weeks by offering fewer funded hours each week.
Can I split funded hours between childcare providers?
Yes. Central Bedfordshire allows funded hours across up to 3 providers, but no more than 2 sites in 1 day.
Can Ampthill nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals and extra childcare can cost extra, but parents cannot be required to buy additional hours to receive funded childcare.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Central Bedfordshire provides additional early years funding to help eligible children with SEND access childcare.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Ampthill?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can receive £975 a year for their nominated childcare provider.
Where can I find SEND support for my child?
Central Bedfordshire's SEND Local Offer covers early years support, assessments, specialist services and suitable childcare for children with SEND.
Is a Family Hub planned near Ampthill?
Yes. Flitwick is one of 6 approved Central Bedfordshire Family Hub locations, providing support from pregnancy through to starting school.
Where can families find local activities in Ampthill?
Ampthill Library is at 1 Dunstable Street, MK45 2NL and provides local library services and children's activities.
What postcode covers Ampthill nurseries?
Ampthill mainly uses the MK45 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby nursery places.