12 nurseries in LU1 (Luton)
Every day nursery with a LU1 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in East of England after the free hours.
Day nurseries in LU1 (Luton), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foxcubs Nursery LU1 1TZ | Outstanding | 13 February 2024 | 70 |
| 2 | Fun To Learn Nursery & Pre-School LU1 1LZ | Expected standard in all 6 | 27 November 2025 | 42 |
| 3 | Mini Stars Childcare LTD LU1 3JA | Good | 30 January 2025 | 33 |
| 4 | Mini Steps Daycare Nursery LU1 1RX | Good | 6 June 2024 | 45 |
| 5 | Clever Munchkins Nursery LU1 1DJ | Good | 5 October 2023 | 40 |
| 6 | Wonderland Daycare Nursery LU1 3PD | Good | 9 May 2023 | 42 |
| 7 | Childcare @ Stepping Stones LU1 2BW | Good | 24 April 2023 | 15 |
| 8 | Home2home Nursery LU1 5BB | Good | 11 October 2022 | 47 |
| 9 | Whipperley Nursery LU1 5QY | Good | 28 June 2022 | 84 |
| 10 | The Mall Nursery and Creche LU1 2TW | Good | 10 November 2021 | 80 |
| 11 | Hillborough Before and After School Club LU1 5EZ | Not yet graded | Not yet | |
| 12 | Pumpkin Lane Day Nursery Limited LU1 5BJ | Not yet graded | Not yet | 60 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
LU1 is in Luton.
Nursery fees in LU1
What day nurseries in East of England charge on average. Fees in LU1 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 LU1
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in LU1 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.