Junior Activity Scheme
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Luton for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2023. Open since 2014, with 20 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Luton
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Luton from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
LU2 7JLWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 25 July 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children shine at this incredible scheme. As soon as they arrive, they are greeted by attentive staff who have a deep understanding of their needs. Very quickly, children explore the environment. Their assigned one-to-one carers provide an unobtrusive yet highly supportive distance. This provides children with independence and freedom to explore and become familiar with the layout. A wide range of activities support children's interests and talents. Staff have carefully considered children's next steps in learning and considered how to take learning to the children. Staff encourage and support children to make confident choices.
Children access a variety of exciting experiences. For many children, these are new. For example, they show delight as they use the bouncy castle, laughing and smiling infectiously. The extensive grounds provide opportunities for children to climb, run and swing. Children scream out with joy as they glide along the zip line.
They build confidence and courage, repeating the activity with great excitement. All the while, staff support, guide and encourage children.
- 25 July 2023Outstanding
- 25 July 2017Outstanding
- 29 July 2016Needs improvement
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Junior Activity Scheme
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.