--- title: "Kidspace Nursery, Leicester | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidspace-nursery-markfield-le67-9uh-2777852 description: "Kidspace Nursery in Leicester — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus fees, opening hours, contact details. Compare nearby nurseries and early years settings." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Kidspace Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 27 Church Drive, Markfield, Leicester, LE67 9UH · Leicestershire Number of places 51 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Leicestershire ## About this day nursery Kidspace Nursery Markfield, registered in February 2024, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years located in Leicester. The day nursery is open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00, all year round. The setting provides a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive environment where children thrive and develop rapidly in their independence skills. The dedicated staff team implements a high-quality curriculum, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, achieve well from their individual starting points. Children benefit from a rich language environment, fostering articulate communication and complex conversations. The atmosphere is consistently calm, respectful, and productive, with strong, supportive relationships between staff and children. Leaders work closely with parents to promote regular attendance and ensure individual needs are met through targeted support and regular reviews. The day nursery prides itself on its inclusive practices and effective partnerships with parents and agencies to promote well-being and development for every child. Our ethos Kidspace Nursery Markfield is committed to the Curiosity Approach, integrating Steiner, Reggio Emilia, and Montessori philosophies to foster child-led learning, independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within an inquiry-based, play-focused environment. They follow the EYFS framework and prioritise exceptional care and early education. What it's like Children arrive happily at this friendly, welcoming and inclusive nursery. They are confident to say goodbye to their parents and eagerly go inside to greet their friends. Leaders work effectively with parents to promote children's regular attendance at nursery. All staff demonstrate high quality teaching and supportive interactions with children, who flourish in their development. Strong Standard Highly Inclusive Rapid Independence Rich Language Supportive Staff Effective Partnerships ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges a daily consumables contribution for children attending. This fee covers snacks, tea, and extracurricular activities like cooking, which are not covered by government funding. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A daily consumables charge is applied to bookings. - Consumables charge covers snacks, tea, and extracurricular cooking activities. - Government funding does not cover the cost of consumables, meals, or extra hours. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Age range 12 months to 5 years old Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2024 Waitlist We operate a waiting list Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Kidspace Nursery Last inspected 23 March 2026 What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children rapidly develop independence skills, with babies cleaning their faces and hands after mealtimes and toddlers knowing where to find their coats. - Pre-school children expertly serve their own lunch and eagerly help sweep the floor. - Children benefit from a rich language environment, with babies confident to be vocal, toddlers learning new words like "spider" and "wobbly", and pre-school children engaging in complex conversations. - The nursery atmosphere is consistently friendly, calm, respectful, and productive, with highly supportive relationships between staff and children. - Staff listen to children's ideas and base planning on their interests, leading to motivated and excited participation in activities. - Individual plans are in place for any specific needs children have, which are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain up to date. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302508) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well from their individual starting points. Staff make very effective use of picture cards to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities know what is happening now and next in daily routines. Leaders and staff work closely with parents and other agencies to make appropriate plans and reviews, ensuring targeted support is effective in meeting individual needs and promoting well-being. EAL / language support All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, achieve well from their individual starting points. Staff make thoughtful adaptations and adjustments to ensure all children benefit from a wide range of activities and experiences. Inspection history Most recent inspection 23 March 2026 Strong standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302508) ## Frequently asked about Kidspace Nursery ### Does Kidspace Nursery take babies? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Is Kidspace Nursery a private nursery? ### Which funded hours does Kidspace Nursery accept? ### What hours is Kidspace Nursery open? ### What is the address of Kidspace Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leicester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kidspace Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Markfield Day Nursery Markfield · LE67 9RF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/markfield-day-nursery-le67-9rf-223241 - Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Toddlers Nursery School Leicester · LE6 0DQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-nursery-school-le6-0dq-2540622 - Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Bluebells of Ratby Leicester · LE6 0JF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-of-ratby-limited-le6-0jf-2649491 - Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Mes Enfants Leicester · LE6 0DT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mes-enfants-le6-0dt-ey227489 - Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Forest Rock Day Nursery. Loughborough · LE12 8RT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/forest-rock-day-nursery-le12-8rt-ey261598 - Ofsted rating unavailable 3.9 mi ### Nurture and Grow Nursery Leicester · LE3 8DG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nurture-and-grow-nursery-limited-le3-8dg-2800145 See all nurseries in Leicester →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Leicester ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. Claim listing (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim?nursery=kidspace-nursery-markfield-le67-9uh-2777852) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. 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