# Grasmere Nursery and Tadpoles Baby and Toddler Unit

Grasmere Nursery and Tadpoles Baby and Toddler Unit is a full-day nursery at Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT, in Warden Hill, Luton. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasmere-nursery-and-tadpoles-baby-and-toddler-unit-ey241136  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT
- Registered places: 63
- Ofsted URN: EY241136

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 January 2025, 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/EY241136

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY241136). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241136)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241136)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241136)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.919823,-0.429952

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grasmere Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bramingham Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## 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 | 0.1 miles |
| Bramingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.3 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 |
| Icknield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bushmead Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bramingham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey291389) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Learning Land Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-land-pre-school-ey546270) | Good |  |  | 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 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Marsh Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marsh-bears-nursery-ey496935) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grasmere Nursery and Tadpoles Baby and Toddler Unit's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grasmere Nursery and Tadpoles Baby and Toddler Unit Outstanding at its inspection on 27 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Grasmere Nursery and Tadpoles Baby and Toddler Unit take?

Grasmere Nursery and Tadpoles Baby and Toddler Unit is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Grasmere Nursery and Tadpoles Baby and Toddler Unit?

Leagrave is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY241136)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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