Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm
Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Anstey
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
Number of places
79 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Leicestershire
About this day nursery
Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery in Anstey is part of an employee-owned group with over 30 years of experience in providing childcare in Leicester. They offer premium day care for children aged 0 to 5 years, focusing on creating a happy and settled environment where children can develop a positive self-image and a love for learning.
The nursery follows Montessori principles and materials, as well as the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, supported by a strong commitment to staff training and development. They also incorporate a Forest School programme, offering outdoor learning opportunities to build confidence and self-esteem.
To keep parents informed, Lilliput Montessori utilises the Tapestry app, allowing for daily updates on a child's progress and activities. Healthy eating is also a priority, with an emphasis on educating children to make informed food choices for their future wellbeing.
Our ethos
We believe that children come first, and we clearly promote this as part of our ethos, starting with staff recruitment. Our philosophy is to help all children feel settled and happy within our nursery, as these feelings are essential for a child of any age to develop positive self image, and to learn how to learn in a fun and supported manner. We want your child to feel loved, welcome and secure in our environment, and the first step in developing these secure foundations is to assign a key-carer for your child who will be your primary daily contact.
What it's like
Children are happy and settle quickly at nursery, engaging in activities that reflect their interests and showing enthusiasm towards learning. They behave well and are aware of nursery rules, developing good bonds with staff and friends. Children of all ages enjoy being outside, with toddlers and pre-school children excitedly jumping around and popping bubbles.
Montessori ApproachForest SchoolEmployee-OwnedTapestry App for ParentsHealthy Eating Focus
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (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
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1994
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Anstey
Last inspected 24 February 2022 · Natalie Vaughan Prosser
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 settle quickly at nursery, engaging in activities that reflect their interests and showing enthusiasm towards learning. They behave well and are aware of nursery rules, developing good bonds with staff and friends. Children of all ages enjoy being outside, with toddlers and pre-school children excitedly jumping around and popping bubbles.
Inspector highlights
- Staff know children well and use their existing knowledge to plan activities that support their progress.
- Gaps in learning are identified, with managers and staff working with parents and other professionals where needed.
- Additional funding is used appropriately to support children's individual learning needs.
- Staff have established strong links with the local school to help support children as they move onto their next stage in learning.
- Children's individual care routines are met well by staff, who encourage children to learn to do things for themselves.
Areas to develop
- 1use explanations more effectively to help all children to understand and remain interested during activities
- 2review the planning of group times so that all children remain engaged and their learning is not interrupted.
Inspection #10064422 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report they are happy with the service they receive.
their children's social skills have improved since starting at nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Gaps in learning are identified, with managers and staff working with parents and other professionals where needed. Additional funding is used appropriately to support children's individual learning needs.
Outdoor space
Children of all ages enjoy being outside. Toddlers and pre-school children excitedly jump around, popping bubbles that staff blow to them. They shout 'wow' as they stretch out their arms to catch them. Pre-school children confidently find and put on their coats before going outside.
Parent Reviews of Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Anstey
5.0
(3)
Drabbas Shahid
3 months ago
Very friendly place for kids. Staff are well trained, involve kids in a lot of activities
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2 years ago
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4 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: November 2012
- February 2022Good
- August 2015Good
- August 2014Requires improvement
- November 2012Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Anstey
About the setting
Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery (Anstey) registered in 1994 and follows a Montessori philosophy. The nursery employs 26 members of staff, of whom two hold a level 6 early years qualifications and 16 hold a level 2 or above early years qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, closing on bank holidays and for a week at Christmas, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 223229
- Registered person
- Lilliput Day Nursery Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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