Foxcubs Nursery

Foxdell Children's Centre, 30a Runley Road, Luton LU1 1TZ
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  • Foxcubs Nursery, Luton
Foxcubs Nursery based in Luton, Bedfordshire, is managed by the Early Years Alliance.

The nursery offers 70 places to children aged between two- and five-years-old and was assessed as 'outstanding' by Ofsted in May 2018.

A committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for all children.

Staff follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on learning through play and actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of the nursery.

The nursery is open from 8 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday, term time only, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Shaheena Khatun (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Registered Charity Number

  • 1096526

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • 8.45am-11.45am - £22
    11.45am-2.45pm - £22
    8.45am-2.45pm - £44

  • Offering funded places for 2 and 3/4 years old

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:45-15:30
    Tuesday 08:45-15:30
    Wednesday 08:45-15:30
    Thursday 08:45-15:30
    Friday 08:45-15:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Foxcubs Nursery Reviews (38)

9.8

Foxcubs Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Foxcubs Nursery has 38 reviews.

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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery recently and has settled in so well. The staff are so caring and kind and the environment is amazing. Her key worker is an excellent practitioners and my daughter has formed a good bond with her. Definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We appreciate your feed back. Kind regards
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Review from Imran K (Father of Child) published on 13 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent, no other words to describe it. My child is very happy and she has learnt a lot within a few weeks. Teachers and staff are friendly, supportive & polite. Well done & keep it up Foxcubs.
Reply from Shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you for your response. We will take all your feedback on board. Kind regards
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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Foxcubs Nursery school is excellent in learning and facilities. Overall, the management and staff are all very nice and brilliant. I am so happy with this school.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff team are fantastic. My son settled in very well, and I can't thank all the team for all their support.
Reply from Shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. Regards.
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Review from S R (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves nursery. His speech has come along as he had a speech delay and has learnt lots of new vocabulary. He loves his teachers and constantly talks about them at home. The staff are friendly and caring. The management team always informs parents of new changes, updates on our children
and progress my son is making. The activities provided are age-appropriate, challenging and fun! Well done to the Foxclubs team for being outstanding, you truly live up to your rating!
Reply from Shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Foxcubs Nursery has been a lovely experience for my child as well as for me. Lots of reassurance from the staff made me happy when I dropped off my son. Staff make you and the child feel very comfortable! Every day the children are doing different activities and having different snacks. Also, with the
latest app the nursery has, you get to see what your child has been doing!
Reply from Shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We always aim to provide the children with wonderful experiences and learning.

Kind regards.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy I have chosen this nursery. This nursery is near to my home and is a very good service. The staff are very helpful and good. My daughter loves to go to this nursery. She is excited every day to spend more time over there. I am very happy for my child. Well looked after and she learns
lots of new things everyday, progressing every day.
Reply from shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you for taking the time out to complete this lovely review. We appreciate all your feedback.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves to go to school and she loves all her teachers so much. Seeing her smiling face every time returning from school makes my day. I would like to thank all her teachers for looking after her well. She is more confident every day.
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Review from Rasa J (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where do I begin, so my son had started going to the nursery of Foxcubs. We, at first, were unsure as he had speech problems and had only ever been with us due to Covid. I, of course, in the beginning, knew it wouldn't go so well (a lot of tantrums), but this nursery has done an amazing job with my
boy. He has learnt so many new words together and forms sentences. He also loves to go to nursery now and is the first one out the door. The nursery is also very interactive with us parents. All my praises go to you. Thank you so much.
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Review from Attiyyah K (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Foxcubs Nursery are amazing. The centre is managed very well as well. During Covid they carried on as normally as possible and at the same time, they took all the necessary precautions. They have also done some very fun activities and have kept the children engaged. there is also a brilliant
manager, her approach is very professional but she understands the children very well. The nursery is always looking at ways to
improve its offering as well. My child has thoroughly enjoyed his time there.
Reply from shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We very much appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards
Shaheena Khatun
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience was awesome. My daughter learnt lots from the staff and their nice attentions towards her and every child. Such a helpful staff here, I would like to thank everyone here who helped my doll a lot. She started her toilet training here, their staff encouraged her a lot she knows a bit more
about sorroundings and safeguarding.
Reply from Shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review. We really appreciate your kind words. Kind regards.
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Review from Bano P (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, very approachable and they really do their best to develop children’s learning.
The garden transformation is very nice. My children really enjoy going to the nursery.
Reply from Shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate it.

kind regards
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Review from D R (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and son have been to this nursery. All the staff are very helpful and always have been. If you have a problem or need help in any way, they are always willing to help. There are always different activities out for the children to do, and if something happens at nursery, they will always
inform you.
Reply from shaheena Khatun, Manager at Foxcubs Nursery
Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to complete a review.

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Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Foxcubs Nursery is one of the nurseries I would recommend to friends and family. It is one of a kind when it comes to caring for their pupils and parents. Staff at the nursery respect every individual and gives them the best quality of care they needed in order to meet their needs. Also, every bit of
information we needed as parents are always updated on the famly app which is amazing. They are really doing a great job for kids and family.
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Review from Rubina A Q (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy going to nursery. I like the way they are safeguarding the children and updating me about my child's progress. I find it easy to communicate with teachers, they are very warm-hearted and always there to help. They arranged a parents coffee morning, and stay and play, which
is the best way to interact with parents, and spend quality time with our child. Very happy with them.
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Review from Sofia B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves nursery she enjoys coming to nursery every day.
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Review from Shaheena K (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Foxcubs Mon to Fri for 30 hours a week. She has settled in so well, the staff are warming and friendly and the education and care are excellent. Staff inform me of my daughter's progress and what she is learning towards. My daughter is always happy to go to the nursery and comes
home with amazing artwork and the things she has made.
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Review from Samina B (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loved it there and loved the teachers even more. Learnt a lot of new skills and made lots of friends. Happy and positive experience.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.826)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10 for Foxcubs Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.897 for Foxcubs Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.897
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.929 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Foxcubs Nursery is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 number of registered child places is 14. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.929
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (10)

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Shaheena Khatun

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

I am a qualified Early Years Teacher and have been a manager at Foxcubs since January 2017. I have completed LSCB Safeguarding Level 1, Prevent, Food allergy and Food Awareness training.


My favourite children's book is "The Gruffalo" and my favourite song is "I had a little turtle"

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Safina Ali

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2008

I am a qualified Early Years Teacher, Wrap trained, and I have worked at Foxcubs since April 2008. From becoming a Room Leader of the foundation room I now support Shaheena as a Deputy Manager.


My favourite children's book is "Whatever Next" and my favourite song is "Miss Polly had a dolly"

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Arooj Aslam

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2008

I am level 3 qualified in Early Years and work in the Foundation Room, supporting the team and children's learning. I have completed Food Hygiene and Food Allergy Awareness training. I have worked at Foxcubs since April 2008.


My favourite children's book is "We're going on a bear hunt" and my favourite song is "5 Little Monkeys"

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Tina Ewer

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2020

I am qualified in NNEB Diploma in nursery nursing and NVQ L4 in childcare. I have completed Food Hygiene, food allergy awareness and Prevent course. I started at Foxcubs June 2020 and my favourite nursery rhyme is "zoom zoom zoom"

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Zathon Bibi

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2008

I am Level 3 qualified in Early Years and work in the Foundation Room. I have worked at Foxcubs Nursery since May 2008.


My favourite children's book is "We're going on a bear hunt" and my favourite song is "5 Jelly Fish".

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Samarah Hussain

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2017

I am qualified in Cache Level 3 childcare and education. I have worked at Foxcubs since 2017. I have completed my First aid training and Level 2 in food hygiene. My favourite story is "we're going on bear hunt"

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Rabeeah Shazad

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2021

I support the team in the Toddler Room.

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Refa Khatun

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Joined: 2014

I have been working at Foxcubs for 8 years. I prepare the children snacks.

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Nicole Hagiu

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2018

I have been working with the Alliance for a few years and love working at Foxcubs Nursery.

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Fatima Ansar

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2020

I have been working at Foxcubs Nursery since 2020. I am currently working in the Toddler Room

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