Child care in Bedford

House of Handsome Bedford is a unique, child-focused barbershop located on Bedford Road in Kempston. The shop is specially designed to make the haircutting experience fun and memorable for children of all ages. Features include a dedicated children's area with themed car seats and a variety of toys to keep little ones entertained. The team specializes in first haircuts and provides a patient, gentle approach for children with sensory or additional needs. Beyond children's services, the shop also offers professional haircuts and grooming for men in a stylish environment.

“We love the facilities here and can't wait for our son to enjoy what there is to offer as he gets bigger! Staff are all very polite and friendly.”

“Have worked closely with both Jo and Mark for over a year now and find them both to be a pleasure to work with a fine eye to detail etc. If I lived in that area and required their services wouldn't hesitate to use them and from what i have seen of the nursery and what they do will happily recommend them. Keep up the good work!!!”

“Very good nice little place for my grandson , he enjoyed thoroughly during stay for nearly a year before moving to school.”

“I love all the friendly staff working in this centre.”

“Our little one goes to Play2Learn, started off in baby room and now transitioned to pre-school. It’s a great setting with incredible staff. His key worker is brilliant! I would highly recommend it to parents looking for a nurturing setting for their little ones.”

“B&M home Store is located out the centre of town on the london road. set on the old st johns goods station yard there is good parking. spaces can be on the tight side with a few disabaled parking spaces by the Store. If you use b&m you will know what they sell with the aisles being a bit tight getting around when the staff are restocking the shelfs the carpark is shared by other nearby stores”

“Friendly, outgoing staff that do a fantastic job. They work very hard to achieve the best standards. This nursery is perfect for engaging the children with the environment. Lots of outdoor play and learning.”

“Great nursery my daughter had a good time. She will surely miss everyone at peter pan”

Queens Park Neighbourhood Centre is a vibrant community hub located in the Queens Park area of Bedford. This center serves as a vital resource for local families, offering a variety of programs designed to support early childhood development. The facility hosts regular stay and play sessions where children can explore a safe and well-maintained environment. Visitors can also participate in messy play activities and enjoy the peaceful community garden on-site. The center provides a welcoming space for parents to connect and share experiences while their children engage with a variety of toys.

“My little girl has been attending little houghton day nursery for a year now. She happily goes off every morning and waves bye to us. We get updates at the end of every day on what she has done and explored. The staff are always welcoming and offer a calm yet stimulating environment for my little girl to develop and thrive. I have absolute confidence in the setting, the staff have a clear passion for childcare with each individual child's needs at the centre of all activities they plan and implement.”

Childhood Communication Consultancy is a specialist speech and language practice located in the Sharnbrook area of Bedford. The consultancy is dedicated to helping children overcome communication barriers and develop essential linguistic skills. Services include comprehensive assessments and tailored therapy for children with delayed speech and language development. Specialized support is available for stammering, providing both children and parents with effective tools for improvement. The practice offers expert guidance and resources to help families support their child's progress at home.

“Friendly and engaged staff, great facilities and activities.”

“I was rather anxious leaving my daughter at nursery, this soon changed. The staff are always very friendly and supportive . My daughter always loves going to nursery and my husband always comments when she gets out of the car she kicks her feet with excitement of the start of her nursery day.”