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Allexton Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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4.8(18 parent reviews)
·West End SureStart Children's Centre, Catesby Street, Leicester, LE3 5PB · Leicester
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

Allexton Day Nursery Ltd in Leicester provides a safe, educational, and enjoyable childcare service for children aged 6 weeks to 8 years. Established in 2001 and operating from the West End Children's Centre since 2006, the nursery has an outstanding Ofsted rating.

The nursery fosters a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through a variety of engaging activities. Emphasising a strong partnership with parents, the nursery utilises a key person system to ensure individualised attention and support tailored to each child's unique needs and developmental stage.

They adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on positive relationships, enabling environments, and a comprehensive approach to learning and development across six key areas. The nursery is committed to inclusivity, addressing the needs of every child, including those with special needs, and operates under various acts to ensure equal opportunities.

Fees are payable monthly, with an annual increase in September, and a 50% charge for bank holidays and nursery closures, with a two-week holiday period also charged at 50% for fee-paying clients. While funding information is currently under development on their website, the nursery is equipped to provide further details upon direct contact.

The facility includes a spacious, enclosed garden area for outdoor play and exploration.

Our ethos

To provide high quality childcare and education. To create an environment that is secure, safe and homely. To work in partnership with you in your child's development. To promote progress through positive praise and encouragement. To offer a service that promotes equality and diversity.

What it's like

Children are eager to start learning, arrive excited and engage confidently with staff. They have formed strong attachments with their key person, feel safe and secure, behave well and receive good levels of support that boost their confidence and emotional well-being.

Ofsted OutstandingEstablished 2001Key Person SystemSpacious GardenEYFS Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Fees are billed monthly and are due on either the first or last working day of each month. Prices are subject to an annual review every September. Charge discounts of fifty percent apply during bank holidays, the Christmas closure week, and up to two weeks of pre-booked holiday.

  • Full Week Rate£270.00 / week
  • Full Day Rate£62.00 / day
  • Half Day 8am – 1pm or 1pm – 6pm£40.00 / session
  • Half Day 9am – 1pm or 1pm – 5pm£38.00 / session
  • 5 Mornings£185.00 / week

Good to know

  • Fees must be paid on the 1st or the last working day of each month.
  • Late payments incur an additional charge, and credit cards carry a £2.50 fee.
  • Fees are subject to an annual increase every September.
  • Bank holidays and general nursery closures are charged at 50%.
  • The one-week Christmas closure period is charged at 50%.
  • Fee-paying clients are entitled to two weeks of holiday charged at 50%.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round; sessions 8am to 6pm.

Age range

6 weeks to 8 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Allexton Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 February 2022 · Tracy Hopkins

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are eager to start learning, arrive excited and engage confidently with staff. They have formed strong attachments with their key person, feel safe and secure, behave well and receive good levels of support that boost their confidence and emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are eager to learn and engage confidently with staff.
  • Strong attachments between children and key persons help children feel safe and secure.
  • Staff plan a challenging curriculum that supports individual needs and good progress.
  • Children take part in a wide range of activities to support physical development.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to make the most of spontaneous opportunities to further challenge the children's thinking skills.
Inspection #10138418 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may need extra help in their learning and development are exceptionally well supported. There is strong support for children who speak English as an additional language: staff use facial expressions, signs and symbols and key words in the child's home language to enhance their communication.

Outdoor space

Children take part in a wide range of activities to encourage their physical development, and they go outdoors for play; staff support independence by showing children how to put on coats and shoes for outdoor play.

EAL / language support

There is strong support for children who speak English as an additional language; staff use facial expressions, signs and symbols and key words in the child's home language to enhance their communication.

Parent Reviews of Allexton Day Nursery

4.8
(18)
K M
4 years ago

I just realised i didn't left an feedback for Allexton Nursery. My daughter been in 3 Nursery. I would like to say Allexton is best. Facilities can be good in every nursey but you can't find passionate staff like in Allexton. We are too lucky find Allexton.Thank you for all staff and member in Allexton.

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Nazira Shaikh
5 years ago

Ever since Arhaan has joined he absolutely loves attending his nursery, his key worker supports him so well and a the staff are so welcoming. It's like being part of a family ❤ Thanks to Alexton ❤

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Dayna Harkins
6 years ago

Fantastic nursery with brilliant staff. They care for your children like they are their own. They also cater to my multi-allergy child impeccably. I couldn't recommend them enough.

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Warren Fraser Mason
5 years ago

This setting is amazing! Can't really put anything else. Staff = Amazing, Facilities = Amazing, Care = Amazing. Simply put Allexton is the place to go for Child Care. The staff and management are great and are really helpful.

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Danielle Martin
3 years ago

Best nursery i have found the staff are lovely any problems the deal with it i couldn't ask for a better nursery my oldest loves it can't wait until next year when my youngest joins you guys 😀 Friendly, kind, caring, amazing staff

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Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • February 2022Good
  • January 2015Outstanding
  • February 2012Good

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