Welcome to Arc Nursery Queen Elizabeth
Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life
Bespoke Modern Educational Spaces
Designed to meet the unique needs of every learning environment.
Learning in the Heart of Luton
Situated in a prime Luton location, our bright spaces create the perfect setting
Outdoor Learning and Play Space
A vibrant outdoor space where children can explore, play, and learn every day.
Dedicated and Supportive Team
A team so loving, caring, and true, Always here to support and guide you!
Our Nursery
Inspiring Bright Futures
ARC Nursery is a family-run nursery established in 2003, located in Stopsley, Luton, providing outstanding childcare in a safe, nurturing, and home-from-home environment. Our passionate and dedicated team is committed to giving every child the very best start in life through fun, engaging learning experiences that encourage confidence, creativity, and development.
Our nursery is carefully designed to support each stage of early childhood development. The Babies Room offers a warm and cosy setting where little ones feel safe, settled, and cared for. Our 2–3 Year Old Room is full of exciting opportunities for children to explore, play, and learn through hands-on activities each day. In our 3–5 Year Old Room, children enjoy a stimulating environment that helps develop key skills and prepares them for a confident transition into school life.
Year-round care is provided, excluding bank holidays, two weeks during the summer, and two weeks over Christmas.
Arc Nursery, Queen Elizabeth School, Crawley Green Road, Luton, LU29AG
01582 402812
info@arcnurseryqueenelizabeth.co.uk
Monday - Friday open 7:30am - 6pm
Managers: Ann McMaster and Lyndsey McMaster
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Your childcare questions answered
Got questions? We’re here to help! Check out our FAQs for answers to common inquiries about our nursery services, curriculum, enrollment process.
What is taught in the nursery?
At Arc Nursery Queen Elizabeth, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which is the government’s framework for learning and development for children from birth to five years old.
Children learn best through play, so we offer a play-based curriculum where they explore, discover, and develop at their own pace. Our staff carefully plan activities based on each child’s interests and needs, helping them grow in all areas of learning.
The EYFS includes seven key areas of learning:
1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development – Learning to build friendships, manage
feelings, and become confident.
2. Physical Development – Developing movement, coordination, and healthy habits.
3. Communication and Language – Listening, understanding, and speaking clearly.
4. Literacy – Enjoying stories and starting to read and write.
5. Mathematics – Exploring numbers, shapes, and patterns.
6. Understanding the World – Learning about people, places, nature, and technology.
7. Expressive Arts and Design – Being creative through art, music, role play, and dance.
Each child has a Key Person who supports their learning and development. We also work closely
with parents to make sure children feel safe, happy, and ready for school and beyond.
What happens during the nursery tour?
When you come for a tour at Arc Nursery Queen Elizabeth, we’ll give you a warm welcome and show you around our setting. You’ll get to see each of our rooms, including our specially designed areas for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.
A member of the management team will explain how we care for and support the children, how our day is structured, and how we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to help each child learn and develop. You’ll see the play spaces, outdoor areas, and where children eat, rest, and learn.
We’ll also answer any questions you may have and talk through our policies, fees, and the settling-in process. The tour is a great chance for you to get a feel for the nursery and ask anything that’s
important to you.
If you’d like to take the next step, we can guide you through registration and what happens next.
How much does the nursery cost?
Our fees depend on the sessions your child attends and their age. We offer both full-day and part-day sessions, and we also provide funded hours for eligible 9 months, 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
To see our full fee schedule, including what’s included in the price (meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes), please click here.
If you have any questions or need help understanding the options, feel free to contact us—we’re happy to help.
Do you take on children with special educational needs (SEN)?
Yes, we welcome children with special educational needs (SEN) and are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all children.
We have a dedicated SEND Lead who works closely with families and other professionals to ensure each child’s individual needs are met. Our team is trained to support a wide range of needs, and we adapt activities and routines to help every child learn, grow, and feel confident.
If you would like to talk to us about your child’s specific needs, please get in touch—we’ll be happy to support you.
What meals and snacks are provided?
We provide a healthy breakfast, nutritious snacks and a light tea throughout the day.
Children should bring a packed lunch from home.
We operate a strict nut-free and egg-free policy due to severe allergies within our setting.
We kindly ask parents and carers to ensure that no products containing nuts or eggs are included in their child’s lunchbox. The safety of our children is our highest priority and we thank everyone for adhering to this.
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