Area avg from
£70/day*
Lavenders Day Nursery
19 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3QJ, United Kingdom
7.9 miles · ~32 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 108 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Forest School
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
Yes
Opening hours
07:15 - 18:15
Max capacity
62 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)
Daycare from £39 a day, with meals, nappies and wipes included, makes Acorn at Colworth Science Park in Sharnbrook worth a look. It's part of Acorn Early Years Foundation and has 62 places for children aged 6 months to 5.
The nursery takes a forest school approach, adding music lessons and trips out. It's open 7:15am until 6:15pm every week of the year, takes funded hours (15 and 30), and has SEND support and parking. Its latest Ofsted grade is Good.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support On-site parking Forest school Music lessons Field trips Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Day rate (from)£39/day
- Deposit£100
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodIncluded
- NappiesIncluded
- ExtracurricularIncluded
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Not Applicable
Location
Sharnbrook, MK44 1LQ
Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1LQ, United Kingdom
Get directionsFrequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is located at Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1LQ, United Kingdom.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is usually open from 07:15 to 18:15. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Meals are included at Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook). Ask the nursery for the latest menu and any allergy or dietary arrangements.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Nappies and wipes are included at Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook). It is still worth confirming what is provided for your child's room before they start.
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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. Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)'s 'from' price. Ask the nursery for the price for your child's age.
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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