Clophill Pre School
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A pre-school in Clophill for children from birth to 8+, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2023. Open since 2013, with 46 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Central Bedfordshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Central Bedfordshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
MK45 4DAWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 24 April 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive and make rapid progress in this vibrant setting. They settle quickly and become confident learners, exploring and determining their play. For example, children decide to 'cook' outside. They describe how they make 'woodchip cupcakes', making a written record of the recipe. They delight in new discoveries, such as lichen, eagerly learning how this grows. Children's behaviour is exemplary and they demonstrate a mature understanding of their feelings. For instance, they join in with simple sessions, such as 'eagle flying', where they are aware of their breathing and movement, helping them to feel calm. Children gain an excellent awareness of their local community and are fully involved in community life, helping them develop a strong sense of belonging. For example, they help stock the food hub and tend an allotment, where they grow produce to sell in their shop.
Wherever children choose to play, they are excited and challenged. For instance, children play in the culture garden, examining and discussing artefacts from around the world. They competently use balance bars, developing their core strength and coordination. Children demonstrate a deep sense of security and are fully involved in daily routines and decisions. For example, they help prepare snacks, such as carrot bread, for the following day. Children are gaining an excellent awareness of how to keep themselves healthy. They examine illustrations and decide which teeth are 'good' and which are decayed, discussing healthy food options.
- 24 April 2023Outstanding
- 27 September 2017Outstanding
- 29 April 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Clophill Pre School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.