# Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 79 Lucas Gardens, Bramingham Park, Luton, LU3 4BG, in Bramingham Park, Luton. It is registered for 120 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bramingham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey291389  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 79 Lucas Gardens, Bramingham Park, Luton, LU3 4BG
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01582 343714
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/bramingham-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY291389

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 7 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 7 January 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 17 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291389

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2004 (Reference EY291389). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291389)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 7 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291389)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291389)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/449547)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 79 Lucas Gardens, Bramingham Park, Luton, LU3 4BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.918025,-0.435395

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grasmere Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bramingham Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Luton there are about 4.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bramingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Warden Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Icknield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Whitefield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Learning Land Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-land-pre-school-ey546270) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Grasmere Nursery and Tadpoles Baby and Toddler Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasmere-nursery-and-tadpoles-baby-and-toddler-unit-ey241136) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-105213) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Peoples Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peoples-nursery-ey418500) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Owls Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-pre-school-ey413535) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Marsh Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marsh-bears-nursery-ey496935) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool was inspected on 7 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool?

Leagrave is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01582 343714 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291389)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Bramingham+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJbw7wkXNJdkgR8VrWW3w7N4c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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