Childcare in Luton
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
196
Providers
123
Nurseries
13.3%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Luton
- Chaul End Children's NurseryLuton · Outstanding
- Little Peoples NurseryLUTON · Outstanding
- Downside Pre-SchoolLuton · Outstanding
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- Putteridge Community NurseryLuton · Outstanding
- Crawley Green & Wenlock Pre-SchoolLuton · Outstanding
- Seabrook Day NurseryLuton · Outstanding
- Foxcubs NurseryLuton · Outstanding
- Grasmere Nursery and Tadpoles Baby and Toddler UnitLuton · Outstanding
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Luton
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Luton?
Luton has 196 registered childcare providers: 123 nurseries and 73 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Luton?
13.3% of rated providers in Luton hold an Outstanding grade (15 Outstanding, 97 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Luton?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Luton. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.