Mindful Me Nursery in Leicester (LE3 6NP)

About this day nursery

Mindful Me Nursery, located in Leicester (LE3 6NP), opened in 2023 and provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Operating Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 18:00 all year round, the nursery implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

The setting is committed to fostering children's independence and offers a rich learning environment where younger children explore sensory activities like yogurt and food colouring to practice large muscle skills and language development. Older children enjoy imaginative outdoor play, including forest school sessions where they learn about nature and develop empathy towards living things.

Leaders have targeted plans in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring well-trained staff provide effective small group work and one-to-one support. The nursery maintains an open and positive safeguarding culture, with leaders taking responsibility for identifying and managing any concerns to ensure children feel safe and secure.

Mindful Me Nursery focuses on preparing children for their future educational journeys by supporting their holistic development and ensuring robust progress, particularly for those with barriers to learning.

Our ethos

Mindful Me Nursery is committed to fostering children's learning and development by integrating daily mindfulness practices like affirmation, gratitude, and relaxation. They aim to empower children to be passionate and creative through play, cultivating an environment where children learn kindness and compassion, enabling them to express their authentic selves. The nursery values providing a "home from home" setting inspired by various educational theories and outstanding practices.

What it's like

Children are immersed in learning through delightful activities. Younger children enjoy exploring yogurt and food colouring, practicing large muscle skills and copying new language. Older children enjoy outdoor learning, using their imaginations and thriving in forest school sessions. Children forge close relationships with staff, feel safe, and make secure progress, preparing them well for their future educational journeys.

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers standard rates for non-funded or additional hours, including full day, morning, afternoon, and hourly booking options. For funded children, optional packages are available to cover the cost of meals and consumables on both full and half-day bases.