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Why choose Partou Prospect House Day Nursery & Pre-School in Luton?
Located in a purpose-built building with free parking next to London Luton Airport, Prospect House Day Nursery & Pre-School provides children with a flying start to their Early Years development. This nursery welcomes all local families and employment at the airport is not mandatory reserving a place.
We recognise that every family’s childcare needs are different and it can be difficult to access childcare around varying work shifts. We are delighted to offer flexible childcare sessions designed to support families with varying and shift-based working patterns, our team will be happy to help you through this process.
We have four separate rooms with their own changing facilities to accommodate all age groups and allow us to tailor the early years nursery experience to the developmental needs of these groups. All age groups have access to outdoor space, and the older children have a separate outdoor area so that everyone can play safely and explore. Outdoor play is great for supporting children with physical and social skills development, as well as being a great way for them to have fun and learn with other children.
Our well-established team have a wealth of experience caring for children here at Partou Prospect House and build strong family partnerships to support children to develop confidently. Please take a look at our reviews which consistently praise the nurturing and attentive team who create a home-from-home environment and make early years learning fun for children by tailoring activities to their interests.
Books are an important part of our early years learning and we encourage this at home with our “lending library.” Families can borrow books and donate also which is a sustainable way to keep up with children’s changing interests and develop their social and reading skills.
If you are looking for a nursery in Luton which prioritises strong family and engaging child-led activities to aid all aspects of children’s development – we think you’d love Partou Prospect House Day Nursery & Pre-School!
Facilities
Flexible sessions available to support families with varying and shift-based working patterns
An exciting curriculum that reflects the specific needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Exciting outdoor environment with climbing frames, soft play areas, planting areas, and more to explore
A ‘home away from home’ atmosphere that helps your children to instantly feel safe and secure
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early start session | Morning session | Afternoon session | Late finish session | |
| Session time | 8.00am – 6.00pm |
8.00am – 6.00pm daily |
7.30am – 8.00am |
8.00am – 1.00pm |
1.00pm – 6.00pm |
6.00pm – 6.30pm |
| Care | £66.25 | £298.75 | £5.00 | £39.75 | £39.75 | £5.00 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.60 | £4.25 | ||
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.80 | £1.35 | ||
| Total | £79.25 | £363.75 | £47.15 | £45.35 |
Fee information updated July 2026.
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes and sun cream.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for Luton Airport team members
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- Flexible sessions available to support families with varying and shift-based working patterns.
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Luton Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Luton Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Luton Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Luton will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2026/2027 terms dates set by Luton for Partou Prospect House Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 7th Sept – 23rd Oct | 4th Jan – 12th Feb | 12th April – 28th May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 2nd Nov – 18th Dec | 22nd Feb – 26th March | 7th June – 16th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Prospect House
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01582 456382
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.30pm (excl. bank holidays)
140 Prospect Way, Luton Airport, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9QH
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What do families say about Partou Prospect House Day Nursery & Pre-School in Luton Airport?
Overall rating
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R R
10 August 2026
The nursery team here are amazing and really care for each child that attends. The range of activities is brilliant and we can really see how much our children have developed and thrived in their time here. The kids are always happy here in such a fun, supportive and nurturing environment. Would tota...
N J
07 August 2026
Prospect House has been amazing for my son. He started at 10 months and has loved every minutes of it! He has enjoyed preschool the most with his 'learning', He had a great time and has learnt so much. We are so grateful! Thank you all for all your have taught him, ready for big school.
C E
07 August 2026
Overall great experience with the nursery. Each staff member has genuine care for the children.
Stephanie M
07 August 2026
My daughter has been with Partou Prospect House for 9 months - 4-5 years. She has had an amazing time from start to finish.The staff are great, supportive and always listen.
Laura J
07 August 2026
Fantastic nursery. My daughter ha been attending here since she was one and I cannot fault the team or nursery at all. The staff are all kind and caring and my daughter has thrived in confidence.
H G
07 August 2026
My child has loved it. The key workers have helped him feel safe and bring out his confidence.My child has learnt about lots and loves talking about it.
A A
07 August 2026
Love the experience, my daughter loves to come here.
Jordan B
07 August 2026
Daughter has attended for 4 years. Great staff, daughter has loved being here.
D M
07 August 2026
Both our children have come through Partou (formerly Prospect House Day Nursery). Our girls have made lasting connection with their piers as well as the staff whom have all treated us like friends. There is a great sense of community spirit in the nursery, and it has been a pleasure to watch our chil...
Lauryn F
18 May 2026
Prospect House has been brilliant with my child so far. She loves her days at nursery and has developed good relationships with the staff. The food has been excellent and activities are well thought out.
K B
30 April 2026
The ladies at Prospect House are so lovely and really make the effort to connect with my son. He had a shaky start getting used to a new environment and they really made sure to keep us updated with his progress and made sure he and myself felt comfortable with the separation. They give a range of fo...
Onute G
21 April 2026
The new management has been absolutely brilliant, keep up the good work!
Elizabeth S
27 January 2026
Prospect House is a fantastic nursery where all of the staff support and care for my daughter. The activities she does in the day have really supported her development and she has thrived under the staff's care.
Olivia M
24 January 2026
Staff are wonderful, my daughter has been coming since she turned 1. I worried about leaving her long hours while I was working but she loves coming and always wants to play longer so I have no problems. On-site staff are super friendly and my daughter learns so much! A few billing issues but always ...
Emma M
24 January 2026
Excellent nursery. My son enjoys it here and has great relationships with staff and children which makes him excited to come in. They always let us know what they are learning so we can mirror this at home. Although food options are healthy some of the choices are unusual. If I have any issues, membe...
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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