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4.5★ average from 568 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 51 day nurseries in Luton, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 9 rated Outstanding, 33 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 95% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 6 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 568 Google reviews across 38 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 37 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 16 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Luton at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Luton.

51
Ofsted-registered nurseries
95%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
568 parent reviews
37
Accept funded hours
16
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding9
  • Good33
  • Requires improvement2

7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 6 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Luton?
We list 51 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Luton, 50 of which have a Luton address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Luton are rated Outstanding?
9 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Luton, including Seabrook Day Nursery, Foxcubs Nursery, Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Luton?
Across 38 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Luton have left 568 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Luton?
37 of the 51 nurseries in Luton (73%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Luton take babies?
16 settings in Luton are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.