Best nurseries in Dunstable
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Central Bedfordshire, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linden House Nursery Full day care · 36 places · LU6 1SE | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Downside Pre-School Sessional day care · 44 places · LU5 4AS | Good (2024) |
| 3 | AJJ'S Nurseries T/A Bizzie Bees Full day care · 50 places · LU6 3QF | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Little Steps at St Georges School Full day care · 60 places · LU5 4HR | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Diamond Days Nursery Full day care · 24 places · LU6 1LN | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Red Bird Tutoring Sessional day care · LU6 1EW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Dunstable?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East of England, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Dunstable?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Dunstable; listed first: Linden House Nursery, Downside Pre-School, AJJ'S Nurseries T/A Bizzie Bees.
How much does nursery cost in Dunstable?
In East of England, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £192 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Dunstable?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Biggleswade · Leighton Buzzard · Arlesey · Stotfold · Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) · Houghton
Neighbourhoods
Dunstable Central · Dunstable Manshead · Dunstable South · Dunstable West
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.