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Blossoms Day Nursery in Leicester

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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3.8(12 parent reviews) ·3-5 Stoneygate Road, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 2AB · Leicester
Number of places
125 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

Blossoms Day Nursery, a family-operated institution since 1994, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from 6 months to 4 years old can thrive. Dedicated to fostering a sense of security, value, and love, the nursery collaborates closely with parents to unlock each child's full potential.

The facility operates Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm, ensuring comprehensive care. They offer various funding options, including universal 15-hour funding for all 3 and 4-year-olds and specific provisions for eligible 2-year-olds, as well as HMRC-supported childcare for working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years.

Additionally, they participate in the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, further assisting families with childcare costs. Located in Leicester, Blossoms Day Nursery is committed to supporting families through the complexities of childcare funding, with an emphasis on transparency regarding charges not covered by funded hours, such as meals and sundries.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled at this welcoming and friendly nursery. Staff happily greet the children on arrival. Children confidently separate from their parents and eagerly settle to their chosen play with their friends.

Family-owned and run since 1994Accepts children aged 6 months to 4 yearsDiverse funding options accepted

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

M-F: 8am – 6pm

Age range

6 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blossoms Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 August 2024 · Ali Lancaster

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 happy and settled at this welcoming and friendly nursery. Staff happily greet the children on arrival. Children confidently separate from their parents and eagerly settle to their chosen play with their friends.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff have a robust settling-in procedure for children.
  • The management team show the highest regard for staff, ensuring they feel genuinely appreciated.
  • Staff implement a broad curriculum, which is designed to provide children with a range of experiences to support their development.
  • Staff give children many opportunities to develop their physical skills.
  • Staff celebrate the diversity in the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the support for quieter children to allow them to respond in group activities and discussions to build on their confidence and to enable them to contribute to conversations
  • 2develop strategies for staff to ensure children have time to lead their own play to help them develop their own ideas and build on their own interests.
Inspection #10351828 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery.

They comment on the warm and nurturing relationships between staff and children.

They say the nursery is an extension of their own family.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. They form close bonds with their key person and leaders ensure they receive the appropriate support from outside agencies. As a result, children with SEND make good progress.

Outdoor space

Staff give children many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they place furniture purposefully for babies to have places to pull themselves up to standing and to cruise around. Staff support younger children to use the pedals on the tricycles and older children negotiate space well as they ride bicycles. This helps them build their large-muscle strength.

Parent Reviews of Blossoms Day Nursery

3.8
(12)
Amy
4 months ago

My son came here from the age of 11 months. The settling process was remarkably smooth, and although he wasn't best pleased at first, he quickly settled in within days. I had the constant reassurance of the staff in the room. As his time went on throughout Blossoms, I felt the service was constantly improving. If I ever had any concerns, they were always addressed promptly. Blossoms holds a yearly festive event, which is fantastic! Parents can come in and enjoy the time with the children, get to know the staff and see all the rooms that the children are in. Blossoms offers great communication skills and always ensures that you feel heard as a parent. Blossoms have always been so welcoming to us, and we will absolutely send our second child to this nursery. In fact, it is the ONLY nursery I would consider. It is a great comfort to send your child somewhere you know they will truly be cared for and have their needs met! A true home from home environment!

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Eira
8 months ago

Went to view the nursery and not impressed. Told the manger my child eats well and she said that's usually the first thing that changes they stop eating as well as it's the only thing they can control. I have had two other kids in nursery that didn't do that. My child is going to another nursery now and he is eating fine as I expected. Also said they have their own nap schedule and would do it their way instead of following our home routine. She came across cold and unwelcoming not considerate. Also nursery felt quite overcrowded as the lay out feels quite narrow with small rooms and not very open spaces.

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FJ
6 years ago

I was sooo nervous about sending my son to nursery before returning to work. However I had heard several positive reviews about Blossoms nursery and after visiting the nursery myself decided it was perfect for my little angel. The staff in the nursery room are friendly and caring, you just know your child is in safe hands. Management is great! During my weekly drop-offs and pick-ups Mrs M and all the staff including the cook always put me at ease as I was one of those anxious mums who would need constant reassurance that my son was happy. I would definitely recommend the nursery as my son picked up soo much during his time there. Thank you Blossoms.

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beautyfeind7
a year ago

Went to visit and owner put me off. She was so condescending rude arrogant and unwelcoming

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Inspection history

Date: January 2008

  • September 2024Good
  • August 2024Good
  • November 2018Good
  • January 2016Good
  • December 2015Good
  • September 2013Requires improvement
  • August 2013Requires improvement
  • February 2009Requires improvement
  • January 2008Requires improvement

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