# Foxcubs Nursery

Foxcubs Nursery is a full-day nursery at 30a Runley Road, Luton, LU1 1TZ, in Bury Park, Luton. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxcubs-nursery-ey374847  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 30a Runley Road, Luton, LU1 1TZ
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01582 731945
- Website: https://nursery.eyalliance.org.uk/nursery/foxcubs-nursery/
- Run by: [Pre-School Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pre-school-learning-alliance)
- Ofsted URN: EY374847

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374847

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY374847). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374847)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374847)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374847)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/741152)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 30a Runley Road, Luton, LU1 1TZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.882697,-0.445603

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dallow Downs, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Bluebell Woods Childrens Play Area, 0.4 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: 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Whipperley Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mehria Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Maidenhall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dallow Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dallow-stars-2674680) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Learning Corner Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-corner-nursery-ey497081) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whipperley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whipperley-nursery-ey449724) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Treetop Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetop-nursery-limited-2818209) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Farley Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farley-bears-nursery-2574445) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kiddies Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-kingdom-ey553772) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Foxcubs Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Foxcubs Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 13 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Foxcubs Nursery take?

Foxcubs Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Foxcubs Nursery?

Foxcubs Nursery is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance, which runs 28 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Foxcubs Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Foxcubs Nursery?

You can call 01582 731945 and visit nursery.eyalliance.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374847)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Foxcubs+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJGdrccVhIdkgRtr40DbmyrN0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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