11 nurseries in MK45 (Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay, Clophill)
Every day nursery with a MK45 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in MK45 (Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay, Clophill), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordfield Nursery Ltd Ruxox House MK45 5BN | Outstanding | 28 June 2024 | 75 |
| 2 | Gravenhurst and Villages Pre-School MK45 4JF | Outstanding | 3 March 2022 | 27 |
| 3 | Flitwick Day Nursery MK45 1AJ | Good | 9 September 2025 | 84 |
| 4 | Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd MK45 2TD | Good | 2 September 2025 | 60 |
| 5 | Fordfield House Nursery & After School Club MK45 2HZ | Good | 20 June 2023 | 80 |
| 6 | Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd MK45 1BP | Good | 7 March 2023 | 65 |
| 7 | Little Squirts Pre School MK45 1HN | Good | 6 January 2023 | 50 |
| 8 | Puddleducks Nursery MK45 4HS | Good | 29 November 2021 | 42 |
| 9 | Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd MK45 5AA | Good | 27 October 2021 | 83 |
| 10 | Little Toes Nursery MK45 3HN | Not yet graded | Not yet | 29 |
| 11 | Orchard School & Nursery MK45 4LT | Not yet graded | Not yet | 100 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
MK45 is in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.
Nursery fees in MK45
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in MK45 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £192no funded hours | £155after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £176no funded hours | £141after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £67after the free 15 hours | £135after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in MK45
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in MK45 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.