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£39/day
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)
Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1LQ, United Kingdom
Forest School Capacity 62 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Sharnbrook
Compare nurseries in Sharnbrook by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Sharnbrook has local preschool and full day nursery provision, including early years provision at Sharnbrook Primary and Acorn Day Nursery.
Childcare numbers for Sharnbrook
Daily fees range
£39
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £39 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 1 nursery with prices on Toddle in Sharnbrook
You'd pay about
£475a month
£5,694 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £845
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£370
- You pay
- £475
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £78/wk 14 weeks full fee: £195/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Sharnbrook?
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: MK44
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Nursery questions in Sharnbrook
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Sharnbrook?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get 30 funded hours a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Sharnbrook 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 income, an EHC plan, Disability Living Allowance or care status.
When should I apply for 30 funded hours?
Apply by 31 March, 31 August or 31 December depending on when your child turns 9 months.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. You can use fewer funded hours each week over more than 38 weeks if your provider offers this.
Can I use funded childcare at 2 providers?
Yes. Bedford Borough allows a maximum of 2 funded childcare providers in 1 day.
Is there a nursery in Sharnbrook itself?
Yes. Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook is registered for full day childcare and remains open on the Ofsted register.
Does Sharnbrook Primary have early years provision?
Yes. Sharnbrook Primary takes children from age 3 and its early years provision was rated Good at its 2024 Ofsted inspection.
What SEND support is available for young children?
Bedford's Early Years Support Team has specialist teachers and nursery nurses who can provide home teaching and advice to nurseries.
Can Sharnbrook families use Bedford Family Hubs?
Yes. Bedford Borough Family Hubs support families across the borough. Oakley also has a Pop Up Family Hub at Oakley Village Hall.
What postcode covers Sharnbrook nurseries?
Sharnbrook mainly uses the MK44 postcode area. Sharnbrook Primary is at MK44 1PF and Acorn Day Nursery is at MK44 1LQ.