# The Mall Nursery and Creche

The Mall Nursery and Creche is a full-day nursery at Unit 35, The Mall Shopping Centre, LUTON, LU1 2TW, in Luton. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 34 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mall-nursery-and-creche-105261  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 35, The Mall Shopping Centre, LUTON, LU1 2TW
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01582 458545
- Ofsted URN: 105261

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 November 2021, 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/16/105261

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1998 (Reference 105261). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105261)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105261)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105261)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 35, The Mall Shopping Centre, LUTON, LU1 2TW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.879253,-0.412583

- Station: Luton, 0.2 miles
- Station: Luton Airport Parkway, 0.9 miles
- 37 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hat Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Manor Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Manor Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Manor Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Moor, 0.5 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

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 34 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rothesay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tennyson Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Linden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oakwood Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hillborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini Stars Childcare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-stars-childcare-ltd-ey396927) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Childcare @ Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-stepping-stones-ey435517) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pumpkin Lane Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-lane-day-nursery-limited-2864306) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Blooming Wild ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-wild-ltd-2652342) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hightown Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hightown-pre-school-ey478827) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Home2home Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home2home-nursery-2515535) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Mall Nursery and Creche's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Mall Nursery and Creche Good at its inspection on 10 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Mall Nursery and Creche take?

The Mall Nursery and Creche is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Mall Nursery and Creche?

Luton is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Mall Nursery and Creche?

You can call 01582 458545.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/105261)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Mall+Nursery+%26+Cr%C3%A8che&query_place_id=ChIJpcqoIkRIdkgR3kE7hWhTJaY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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