Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm
Marlborough Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
Number of places
130 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Leicestershire
About this day nursery
Marlborough Day Nursery, located in Coalville, Leicestershire, was established in 2012 and operates from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, all year round, accommodating children from birth to four years old. The nursery employs a dedicated team of 28 childcare staff, with 21 holding Level 3 or above qualifications, including two with early years teacher status.
The nursery prides itself on its nurturing environment where children form strong attachments with staff, fostering a sense of safety and security. Marlborough Day Nursery celebrates diversity, encouraging children to share their cultural festivals and learn about different traditions, creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on promoting children's overall health, confidence, and well-being through activities that teach about their bodies, exercise, and healthy eating habits. The setting also offers universal funded early education for children from nine months old, supports children who speak English as an additional language, and provides provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring all children receive targeted support for their development.
What it's like
Children arrive happy at the nursery and form strong attachments with the nurturing and kind staff, which makes children feel safe and secure. All children make good progress in their learning, and staff provide clear boundaries. Staff also teach older children about how their bodies work, promoting physical skills and overall well-being.
Nurturing environmentGood progressCultural celebrationPromotes healthy livingStrong teamEffective safeguarding
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Marlborough Day Nursery
Last inspected 28 July 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happy at the nursery and form strong attachments with the nurturing and kind staff, which makes children feel safe and secure. All children make good progress in their learning, and staff provide clear boundaries. Staff also teach older children about how their bodies work, promoting physical skills and overall well-being.
Inspector highlights
- Children arrive happy at the nursery and form strong attachments with the nurturing and kind staff.
- All children make good progress in their learning.
- Staff teach older children about how their bodies work, and children begin to understand the effects of exercise.
- Diversity is celebrated at the nursery, with children sharing their cultural festivals with their friends.
- Staff provide a commentary for children's play and engage in conversations with them.
- Staff encourage children's self-care skills from a young age.
- Parents speak highly of staff and say they are very supportive and caring of their children.
- A long-standing staff team works well together, with high levels of morale and access to training.
Areas to develop
- 1Support staff to ensure learning intentions for planned activities are clearly defined and tailored to individual children, so that they can more effectively support each child's next steps in learning.
- 2Reinforce new words that are introduced to children to increase children's vocabulary and enhance their communication and language skills.
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Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders are knowledgeable about supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They advocate strongly for the most vulnerable children and use regular observations and assessments to plan targeted support to help all children make good progress. Staff work closely with other agencies to make sure that children get the appropriate support, and additional funding is used well to support learning.
EAL / language support
The nursery supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language.
Parent Reviews of Marlborough Day Nursery
5.0
(24)
Chelsea Bowden
4 months ago
We moved to an area near the nursery, i couldnt find a nursery i liked and i was also skeptical at first to put him in a nursey, but i thought id try it and hope my son would enjoy it. It was just before Easter term and they got him enrolled surprisingly quickly i was very happy and i appreciated how fast they could accommodate him. He absolutely loves it here. He fit in so well and quickly, I've never experienced any troubles at this nursery. We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. It is such a fun, welcoming, and engaging environment, and it’s clear how much care and thought goes into everything they do. The staff are always polite, professional, and genuinely interested in each child as an individual. One thing we truly appreciate is how respectful and inclusive the nursery is of all religions, cultures, and backgrounds. They always check with us first before involving him in activities that aren’t Islamic, such as Christmas celebrations, and they happily provide alternative options so he never feels left out. The same care is shown with food choices—if there is anything we prefer him not to have, they accommodate this without any issue. It really feels like a partnership with the parents, and we are always listened to and respected. Knowing our son is in such safe, caring hands gives us complete peace of mind. I would recommend this nursery to any family looking for a nurturing, inclusive, and joyful place for their child to grow and learn.
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Kerry Barrs
3 months ago
Lovely nursery with great facilities. Since starting here, my daughters speech has grown massively. Shes excited to go to nursery to be with her friends and the ladies taking care of her are so patient and kind. Her learning is thoughtful and creative, they keep her focused and excited to learn. The meals they provide are healthy and there is a good variety of meal options. Highly recommend
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Charlotte Smith
4 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. The staff are absolutely wonderful—kind, patient, and genuinely caring toward every child. It’s clear how much effort they put into creating a safe, nurturing, and happy environment. Our child has settled so well, and it’s incredibly reassuring to see how supported and encouraged they are each day. Communication with parents is excellent, and the team always goes above and beyond. We feel very lucky to have such a fantastic group of people looking after our child and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
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Seena Rachelgeorge
3 months ago
Every single morning my daughter wakes up and asks, “Am I going to nursery today?” — even on weekends! That alone says everything. She adores her nursery. She loves the environment, the activities, her friends, and especially the incredible staff who make her feel so loved, safe, and happy. It truly feels like her second home. Seeing how excited she is to go every day gives me complete peace of mind as a parent. Choosing this nursery was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made, and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Thank you for making my child so happy! 🌟❤️
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Ana-Maria Zota
4 months ago
When my children first started at Marlborough Day Nursery, neither of them could speak English. As a parent, this was very scary and emotional for me. I was worried they would feel lost, lonely, or misunderstood. But from the very beginning, the staff made us feel safe, welcome, and supported. They showed so much patience, kindness, and understanding. Step by step, my children gained confidence, learned to communicate, and started to feel happy and secure. Today, I can see how much my son enjoys coming here. He smiles, talks more, and feels confident — and that means everything to me as a mother. This nursery is not just a place where children are looked after. It is a place where they are truly cared for, encouraged, and helped to grow. I will always be grateful for everything you have done for my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤️💙
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Inspection history
Date: May 2013
- July 2025Good
- August 2019Good
- March 2019Inadequate
- May 2013Outstanding
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