From
£40/day
Ladybird Forest Pre-School Ampthill
Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD
3.5 miles · ~14 min drive
Forest School Capacity 43 Limited spaces
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
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00
Max capacity
101 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About The Marston Day Nursery
Forest school is the approach at The Marston Day Nursery, an independent nursery at Marston Business Park in Marston Moretaine. With 101 places, it's a large setting for babies and pre-schoolers up to 5.
Children spend time in forest school and outdoor space and go on trips out. Meals are included, 15 and 30 funded hours can be used, and there's SEND support, parking and CCTV. The nursery is open 8am to 6pm through the year, and Ofsted judged it Good at its most recent visit.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support On-site parking Forest school CCTV security Field trips Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£70/day*
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- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularEnquire
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
Marston Moretaine, MK43 0TF
Marston Business Park, Lower Hazeldines, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TF, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
The Marston Day Nursery is located at Marston Business Park, Lower Hazeldines, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TF, United Kingdom.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
The Marston Day Nursery accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
The Marston Day Nursery 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?+
The Marston Day Nursery is usually open from 08:00 to 18:00. 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 The Marston Day Nursery. Ask the nursery for the latest menu and any allergy or dietary arrangements.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact The Marston Day Nursery directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
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Get a quick estimate of what childcare could cost your family each week and month in The Marston Day Nursery.
Defaults to 10 hours, but you can adjust it to match the nursery day you need.
Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in The Marston Day Nursery
£224/week
· £11622/year
Based on the area average of £70/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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