Opening hours
51 weeks a year
Harlequins Private Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
Number of places
20 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Leicestershire
About this day nursery
Harlequins Private Day Nursery, located in Enderby, Leicester, is a family-run establishment operating from a characterful, converted listed building dating back to the 1860s. The nursery has been providing childcare for over 30 years, catering to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.
5 to 5 years). The Butterfly Room, scheduled for expansion in mid-2025, will provide a free-flow indoor-outdoor play experience for 3 and 4-year-olds.
Harlequins focuses on comprehensive child development, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum through engaging play, games, and interactions. The nursery prides itself on its secure, all-weather outdoor playground, designed to encourage physical activity, exploration, and imaginative play, featuring climbing frames, mud kitchens, and a "miscellaneous area" with various natural and recycled materials.
Unique to Harlequins are the regular off-site trips, including visits to the zoo, strawberry picking, bluebell woods, and the theatre, as well as swimming sessions, providing diverse learning experiences beyond the nursery grounds.
Our ethos
Harlequins Private Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on comprehensive child development through engaging play, games, and interactions. They provide a stimulating environment with a strong emphasis on outdoor, physical activity, exploration, and imaginative play, incorporating unique off-site trips and swimming sessions for diverse learning experiences.
What it's like
Children happily come into the nursery and are confident to talk to visitors, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Young children practise their small-muscle skills and learn balancing skills and to think for themselves. Staff plan activities and provide resources that the children are interested in, resulting in concentration and engagement in purposeful play.
Family-run nurseryHistoric buildingExtensive outdoor play areaRegular off-site tripsEYFS curriculum
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
6 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
full day
Established
1999
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Harlequins Private Day Nursery
Last inspected 29 March 2023
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 happily come into the nursery and are confident to talk to visitors, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Young children practise their small-muscle skills and learn balancing skills and to think for themselves. Staff plan activities and provide resources that the children are interested in, resulting in concentration and engagement in purposeful play.
Inspector highlights
- The enthusiastic staff encourage children to develop a love of books.
- Staff teach children early mathematical language and support them as they test new ideas.
- Staff support children to behave well and understand how to walk safely on the stairs.
- Staff support children to be healthy by encouraging handwashing and talking about healthy food choices.
- The manager reflects on staff practice encourages discussions and provides training for ongoing improvement.
Areas to develop
- 1review transition times for younger children so that they are not kept waiting for prolonged periods and their learning is not interrupted.
Inspection #223216 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents state they feel supported, involved and informed.
Parents speak highly of the swift support to involve other professionals, such as speech and language therapists.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Parents speak highly of the swift support to involve other professionals, such as speech and language therapists.
Outdoor space
Children practise their physical skills outside in the fresh air. They push scooters and wheelbarrows with staff support and climb the steps to the slide. Staff encourage children to strengthen their small hand muscles, as they draw shapes with chalk on the ground.
Parent Reviews of Harlequins Private Day Nursery
4.4
(7)
Natalia Ireland
6 months ago
My son is currently at Harlequins-private-day-nursery, and the staff have been so wonderful with him. They've spent lots of time making sure he's comfortable and have the time to discuss concerns if needed Its a lovely place, full of the nicest people, it really feels welcoming and like a family. I couldn't recommend it more, we're sending our newest little one there soon too Thank you to all the staff ❤️
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Ben Hunt
5 years ago
My daughter went to Harlequins from just before she turned 1 until she left for school (4 1/2). During that time she developed a fantastic foundation that has helped her to this very day. I can't remember a day when she wasn't happy to be dropped off there. It helped that the staff were always very welcoming and obviously made it a fun, safe and enjoyable environment. They were always there to discuss any problems and offered good advise if I, or my daughter were struggling with anything. My daughter has made friends for the future there, and her best friend, was a girl who was also there for a similar amount of time. Harlequins maybe a small nursery, but the amount of effort and love that goes into the care and well being of the children, is brilliant. I would totally recommend Harlequins to give your little ones the perfect start in life.
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Martin Cawston
5 years ago
Both our daughter and son went to Harlequins nursery for several years from when they were babies and until we moved to Scotland in 2016. It was a nice small nursery and the staff there were amazing. Very professional and gave our children so much love and affection. We will always be grateful to Harlequins for helping to give our kids the best start in life.
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Claire Wilson
2 years ago
Absolutely outstanding. My little has been at Harlequins for 7 months now, and I cannot recommend them enough. The owner and staff are very attentive and are so helpful with the children’s development. Extremely clean and safe environment with lovely food options. It’s so comforting knowing my little boy is happy and well looked after, whilst I work. If I could take Sami home, I would. Such a caring lady. Thank you Harlequins’s. The best in the area. Xx
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Carrie Short
11 years ago
Really unhappy with the quality of care my child received. When putting in a formal complaint the manager did not take it seriously and laughed accusing me of making this up. The meeting was recorded and this can be proven. When asking for answers and an apology for the poor treatment the nursery refused to speak with me except through a solicitor . The complaint investigation was concluded within 24 hours with no apology for the manager's poor reaction to my complaint, despite them admitting that a staff member swore on premises during working hours. Instead they proceeded to wrongly accuse me of things and demanding fees from me because their contracts state you must give a months' notice despite me not feeling that my child would be safe in their care. I would not recommend them at all and advise people to really do their research before choosing a nursery because there is a lot of nurseries in the area
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Inspection history
Date: September 2013
- March 2023Good
- August 2017Good
- June 2014Good
- September 2013Good
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