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4.8★ average from 1,399 parent reviews on Google

There are 193 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Leicestershire on our register. At their latest inspection: 15 rated Outstanding, 157 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement, 2 judged Inadequate — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 12 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 1,402 Google reviews across 100 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 134 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 103 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Leicestershire at a glance

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

193
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.8★
1,402 parent reviews
134
Accept funded hours
103
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding15
  • Good157
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate2

18 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 12 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Leicestershire?
We list 193 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Leicestershire, 192 of which have a Leicestershire address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Leicestershire are rated Outstanding?
15 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Leicestershire, including Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School, Bilingual Day Nursery & Pre-school Ravenstone. 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 Leicestershire?
Across 100 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Leicestershire have left 1,402 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. 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 Leicestershire?
134 of the 193 nurseries in Leicestershire (69%) 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 Leicestershire take babies?
103 settings in Leicestershire 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.