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Longfield Kindergarten # Longfield Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2022) · Longfield House, Kilby Road, Leicester, LE8 8BQ · Leicestershire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Longfield Kindergarten, established in 1990, is a nursery located on a farm between the villages of Kilby and Fleckney. Housed in a purpose-built extension to the main farmhouse, the kindergarten provides a happy, safe, and stimulating environment for children to engage in play and learning. The curriculum is tailored to each child's individual needs and abilities, offering diverse indoor and outdoor experiences to foster their social, intellectual, physical, and creative development. The kindergarten also focuses on enhancing literacy, numeracy, and general knowledge, preparing children for their transition to full-time school. The staff are all qualified and experienced, undergoing regular DBS security checks to ensure child safety. Longfield Kindergarten is committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and prioritises outdoor activities as much as indoor ones, promoting independence and essential life skills. Our ethos Longfield Kindergarten is committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and prioritises outdoor activities as much as indoor ones, promoting independence and essential life skills. The curriculum is tailored to each child's individual needs and abilities, offering diverse indoor and outdoor experiences to foster their social, intellectual, physical, and creative development. What it's like Children cannot wait to come to the vibrant and inspiring environment created by staff. Children developing a love of learning is at the centre of every decision staff make. Children radiate independence from a young age and adhere to all of the high expectations that staff have for behaviour. Farm-based setting Emphasis on outdoor learning Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Charges are applied for additional hours attended beyond funded sessions. These extra hours are billed at a flat rate in three-hour blocks. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Extra hours above funded sessions are billed in three-hour blocks. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1990 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Longfield Kindergarten Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10138453 Lead inspector Lora Teague Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187575)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226436) 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 [ Visit website ](https://longfield-kindergarten.co.uk/) Longfield House, Kilby Road, Leicester, LE8 8BQ [© 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#/-1.06715/52.54064/14) [](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=longfield-kindergarten-le8-8bq-226436) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Longfield Kindergarten Last inspected 17 May 2022 · Lora Teague Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children cannot wait to come to the vibrant and inspiring environment created by staff. Children developing a love of learning is at the centre of every decision staff make. Children radiate independence from a young age and adhere to all of the high expectations that staff have for behaviour. Inspector highlights - Children cannot wait to come to the vibrant and inspiring environment created by staff. - Children become engrossed in activities, showing extensive attention skills. - Staff are inspirational educators and have an extensive knowledge of all the children and their families. - Staff plan a wide range of learning opportunities for children, which expands on their interests and captures their imagination. - Leaders are passionate and place great importance on children's and staff well-being. Inspection #10138453 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187575) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > the setting gives children the 'best possible start in life' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All staff provide purposeful, targeted support for those children who may need it, and support all children to make rapid progress. Outdoor space Children collect their named hat and explain they need them for 'protection because it is sunny'. They patiently wait for the countdown to start. Children are determined and persevere as they race against the clock to fill their tubs, developing strength in their hands as they push the triggers on the bottles. Inspection history Date: November 2009 - May 2022 Outstanding - June 2015 Outstanding - November 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Longfield Kindergarten ### What do parents value about Longfield Kindergarten? ### Which funded hours does Longfield Kindergarten accept? ### What are the opening hours at Longfield Kindergarten? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leicester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Longfield Kindergarten. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Hunny Jar Day Nursery Leicester · LE8 8BP 4.5(10 reviews) ](/nursery/the-hunny-jar-day-nursery-le8-8bp-ey501507) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 1.0 mi ### Peter Pan Pre-school Playgroup Leicester · LE8 8AY ](/nursery/peter-pan-pre-school-playgroup-le8-8ay-ey358316) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Fleckney Baptist Pre-School Leicester · LE8 8AJ ](/nursery/fleckney-baptist-pre-school-le8-8aj-ey474890) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.0 mi ### The Hunny Hive Kibworth Day Nursery Leicester · LE8 0LG 5.0(23 reviews) ](/nursery/the-hunny-hive-kibworth-day-nursery-le8-0lg-2511185) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.0 mi ### The Hunny Bee Day Nursery Leicester · LE8 0HW 4.8(18 reviews) ](/nursery/the-hunny-bee-day-nursery-le8-0hw-ey461733) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.0 mi ### Kids Planet Countesthorpe Leicester · LE8 5QP ](/nursery/the-hunny-comb-countesthorpe-day-nursery-le8-5qp-2788168) [See all nurseries in Leicester →](/search?q=Leicester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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