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Allexton Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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4.8(18 Google 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 is located in Leicester and provides care for children from birth to ten years old. It is open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. The day nursery was inspected by Ofsted in February 2022 and received an overall rating of Good. The inspector reported that children are eager to learn, feel safe and secure, and form strong attachments with their key person.

Staff plan a curriculum designed to support individual needs and help children make good progress. Children take part in a range of activities for their physical development and have outdoor play. According to Ofsted, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported. The report also noted there is strong support for children who speak English as an additional language, with staff using signs, symbols, and key words from the child's home language to aid communication.

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

Registered with Ofsted

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.

Google Reviews of Allexton Day Nursery

4.8
(18 Google reviews)
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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