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4.6★ average from 1,316 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 84 day nurseries in Leicester, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 8 rated Outstanding, 63 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement, 3 judged Inadequate — 93% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 7 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 1,316 Google reviews across 60 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 55 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 37 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Leicester at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Leicester.

84
Ofsted-registered nurseries
93%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
1,316 parent reviews
55
Accept funded hours
37
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding8
  • Good63
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate3

8 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 7 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Leicester?
We list 84 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Leicester. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Leicester are rated Outstanding?
8 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Leicester, including Bright Bees Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Leicester?
Across 60 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Leicester have left 1,316 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Leicester?
55 of the 84 nurseries in Leicester (65%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Leicester take babies?
37 settings in Leicester are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.