Children's Care at Home in Kempston: 17 Agencies (Oct 2026)

Providers offering children's care

Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered

Rank	Agency	CQC rating	Date rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	Your TL Homecare	Good	Aug 2026	under 0.5 miles	5
2	Dial4Care Recruitment Ltd	Good	Apr 2025	2.2 miles	6
3	Francis House Home Care	Good	Dec 2021	under 0.5 miles	7
4	LightBulb Bespoke Care	Good	Nov 2022	2.1 miles	7
5	Mega Resources Nursing & Care - Bedford	Good	Aug 2023	2.2 miles	2
6	L & F Care Services	Good	Oct 2022	2.6 miles	7
7	Maia Specialist Injury Rehabilitation Services	Good	Nov 2022	2.6 miles	3
8	Edmar Recruitment Services Ltd	Good	Jun 2023	3.9 miles	7
9	Destiny Intergrated Care Limited	Good	May 2021	2.6 miles	6
10	KS Care	Requires improvement	Nov 2023	0.8 miles	6
11	Careville Ltd.	Requires improvement	Jun 2021	2.6 miles	7
12	Brooks Health and Care Limited	Not yet rated	–	0.5 miles	6
13	Cordial Support Limited	Not yet rated	–	0.7 miles	6
14	Lakesyde Care Limited	Not yet rated	–	0.7 miles	7
15	Brighter Stays Ltd	Not yet rated	–	0.8 miles	3
16	Baobab Social Care Ltd	Not yet rated	–	3.9 miles	7
17	AI Case Management	Not yet rated	–	6.6 miles	5

All agencies covering Kempston with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

Children's care in Kempston by the numbers

CQC lists children's care for 17 of the 82 agencies covering Kempston, or 21%. England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for children's care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 82% (below England, 4 points below the 86% for all agencies in the town).

For children's care, the top rated agencies are Your TL Homecare, Dial4Care Recruitment Ltd and Francis House Home Care. Ratings run from May 2021 to August 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Kempston centre: 7 offices. 6 still await a first CQC rating.

Across Bedford, 20% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 21% here.

In the East of England, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.

Children's care: what it means

At home, a carer can look after a child with a disability or complex health needs: helping with personal care and health routines, and giving parents a short break. Support is for the young person and the whole family.

What to ask about children's care

Can we have the same carers each time?
How do you plan for the move to adult services?
How much notice do you need for short breaks?
How do you work with school and health professionals?
What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?

Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Ask Bedford for a care needs assessment.

Nearby towns: children's care

Town	Miles	Number of agencies	Good or Outstanding
Kempston	–	17	9
Bedford	2.4 mi	16	9
Marston Moretaine	4.2 mi	28	12
Cranfield	5.5 mi	43	18
Ampthill	6.3 mi	12	3
Flitwick	7.7 mi	6	1
Sandy	8.8 mi	6	2

Council support

Bedford

Savings under £23,250? Bedford council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.

How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Bedford

Free · by email

Free care cost report for Kempston

Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register

What families want to know about children's care in Kempston

Which agencies in Kempston provide children's care?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 17 of the 82 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Kempston list children's care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Your TL Homecare, Dial4Care Recruitment Ltd and Francis House Home Care.

How are home care agencies in Kempston rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 11. Of those, 9 (82%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 6. That is common for services registered recently.

How much should I expect to pay for home care in Kempston?

Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.

Can Bedford council help pay for home care?

It may. Bedford council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Bedford council.

How can I pick between agencies in Kempston?

Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 17 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 9 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.

What about children's care in towns near Kempston?

Kempston has 17, with 9 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Bedford (2.4 miles): 16, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Marston Moretaine (4.2 miles): 28, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Cranfield (5.5 miles): 43, 18 rated Good or Outstanding.