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Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school # Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · 559 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6FN · Leicester Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Leicester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Knighton Day Nursery, established in 1993, operates as an independent, family-run childcare facility in Knighton, Leicestershire. Located on Welford Road, a primary commuter route into Leicester, the nursery benefits from excellent accessibility via both private and public transport. Catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years, the nursery is open 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, observing closures only for Bank Holidays and during the Christmas period. The nursery premises, a converted bungalow, house three dedicated group rooms for children up to three years old, each supported by its own staff team. Knighton Day Nursery is accredited by The Curiosity Approach™, an educational philosophy that integrates elements from Reggio, Steiner, Te Whariki, and Montessori approaches, fostering an environment that stimulates curiosity, wonder, confidence, and independence in young children. Their ethos is centred on providing high-quality care, engaging learning opportunities, and varied experiences in a supportive and relaxed setting. The nursery prides itself on its long-serving, qualified team, which works closely with parents to facilitate individual learning and development. They have a strong reputation within the community, often receiving new enrolments through word-of-mouth recommendations, with some current parents having attended the nursery themselves as children. They maintain an open-door policy for visitors, allowing prospective parents to observe the nursery環境 firsthand. The establishment also holds a 5-star Food Hygiene rating. What it's like Staff support babies with cuddles and reassurance at this homely nursery, and babies quickly settle into their play, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Children are eager to explore the inspiring activities on offer, learning how to use small tools safely and to understand the world. Staff continuously adapt activities to meet children's interests, resulting in children being extremely motivated and demonstrating positive attitudes to learning. Family-run Curiosity Approach Accredited™ Long-serving staff 5-star Food Hygiene rating ## 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 →](https://www.knightondaynursery.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks of the year Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Food 5-star Food Hygiene rating Established 1993 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10289523 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227509)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226971) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.knightondaynursery.co.uk/) 559 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6FN [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.12119/52.60641/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leicester - [Day nurseries in Leicester](/search?q=Leicester) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=knighton-day-nursery-pre-school-le2-6fn-226971) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school Last inspected 19 July 2023 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 Staff support babies with cuddles and reassurance at this homely nursery, and babies quickly settle into their play, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Children are eager to explore the inspiring activities on offer, learning how to use small tools safely and to understand the world. Staff continuously adapt activities to meet children's interests, resulting in children being extremely motivated and demonstrating positive attitudes to learning. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is planned to build on what children know and can do. - Staff provide a language-rich environment to support babies with their communication and understanding skills. - Staff focus on teaching children to play together and take turns. - Staff support children's confidence and encourage them to take manageable risks during play. - Leaders and managers reflect on the quality of the provision and work hard to enhance the environment. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff skills in supporting younger children to develop their independence skills - 2 strengthen existing arrangements for coaching staff, to provide them with clear individual training targets to help raise the quality of education to an even higher level. Inspection #10289523 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227509) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXMCZCASTeMPOle0DVih4SVnWmD7-Kvp-BgoO8ClPZKXbtny-s=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Reece FGT 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNLNWFhTWx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487766ce0b0d550f:0xa8bcd62b8199419b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIkoCgjTha37tNS6motbOzjs0Ev5_iJXQxGDe5-H0Vw_qxFOg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Lalitha a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnaHFxZzdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487766ce0b0d550f:0xa8bcd62b8199419b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLbzYiZTkNrJOCLEEqGNnhn-koQsFH-HN_81KSDN7cD6uN0Ag=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Roisin Connor 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNDeWFlNjR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487766ce0b0d550f:0xa8bcd62b8199419b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXHDJmS9Ha69TwRP0_6pWDLSxQ-zYtyqlQO9PxrjHHPWZv7axGF=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Andy Ryan 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNdmRUU01nEAE!2m1!1s0x487766ce0b0d550f:0xa8bcd62b8199419b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLgbSMTaHZt3Hmj8ewLdn_l8oNxNFb-BafXJbM4iN7AE54qQg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Drew van Koutrik 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNReTRMTmtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487766ce0b0d550f:0xa8bcd62b8199419b) Reviews from Google for Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school. 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