# Little Buttons Day Nursery

Little Buttons Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cockernhoe Farm Barn, Brick Kiln Lane, NR Luton, LU2 8PX, in Cockernhoe, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-buttons-day-nursery-ey375493  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cockernhoe Farm Barn, Brick Kiln Lane, NR Luton, LU2 8PX
- Registered places: 66
- Ofsted URN: EY375493

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375493

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY375493). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375493)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375493)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375493)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/961870)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cockernhoe Farm Barn, Brick Kiln Lane, NR Luton, LU2 8PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.896816,-0.356460

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wigmore Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Someries Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Putteridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Ramridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Lady Zia Wernher School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wigmore Church and Community Under Fives Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wigmore-church-and-community-under-fives-pre-school-105233) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-ey547634) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Eaton Green Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eaton-green-pre-school-2727538) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Applecroft Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applecroft-pre-school-ey477000) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Putteridge Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/putteridge-community-nursery-ey312393) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Breachwood Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/breachwood-green-pre-school-146743) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Buttons Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Buttons Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Buttons Day Nursery take?

Little Buttons Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375493)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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