Area avg from
£70/day*
Warren Childcare Centre
Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7NR
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 32 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Kempston
Compare nurseries in Kempston by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Families also have local early years and SEND services at Daisy Hill Family Hub and the Child Development Centre in Kempston.
Childcare numbers for Kempston
Daily fees range
£77
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
3
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
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Banana Moon Day Nursery
The Old Vicarage, 132 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8BQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 70 Spaces available
Area avg from
£39/day*
Keep Guard Day Nursery Ltd
The West Wing, The Keep, Walcourt Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8SJ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 78 Spaces available
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£231/week
· £12012/year
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Kempston?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Bedford Borough Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Bedford Borough CouncilPostcodes: MK42
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Nursery questions in Kempston
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Kempston?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months until school age.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Kempston get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks each year.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare?
Yes. Some 2 year olds get 15 funded hours based on benefits, an EHC plan, Disability Living Allowance or care status.
When does funded childcare start?
Funding normally starts in April, September or January after your child reaches the eligible age.
Can I use funded hours at 2 childcare providers?
Yes. Bedford Borough allows a maximum of 2 funded childcare providers in 1 day.
What SEND support is available in Kempston?
Bedford's Early Years Support Team has specialist teachers and nursery nurses who provide home teaching and advice to early years settings.
Where is the Early Years SEND team based?
The team is based at the Child Development Centre, Hill Rise, Kempston, MK42 7EB.
Is there a Family Hub in Kempston?
Yes. Daisy Hill Family Hub is on Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8QH.
What help can Bedford Family Hubs provide?
Families can access baby activities, parenting support, baby massage, breastfeeding help and SEND sessions.
What postcode covers Kempston nurseries?
Kempston mainly uses the MK42 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby nursery places.