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Mini Adventures Preschool # Mini Adventures Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Urgent improvement · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Unit 6, Three Manors Retail Park, Market Harborough, LE16 7QE · Leicestershire Number of places 39 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Leicestershire 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 Mini Adventures Preschool Ltd, located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children aged 2-3 years. 30pm, with a "Good" Ofsted rating from their latest inspection on 13 September 2022. The setting accommodates up to 30 children, with 17 currently on roll, ensuring a focused and nurturing experience. Though without its own outdoor space, children at Mini Adventures embark on daily trips to local parks. These excursions are pivotal in fostering confidence and teaching calculated risk-taking, as children delight in climbing trees and navigating wobbly rope bridges. The preschool places a strong emphasis on independence and language development, encouraging self-help skills during mealtimes and enriching vocabulary through engaging activities. Staff are committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with families to help every child reach their full potential. This setting provides a vibrant foundation for early years learning, where children are encouraged to explore, communicate, and grow in a supportive community. Our ethos Mini Adventures Preschool Ltd fosters learning through play in a safe and joyful environment. They focus on developing resilient, capable, confident, and self-assured children, valuing each child's unique journey. The preschool also emphasises parental involvement and supports development through a key worker system. What it's like Children immerse themselves in physical play and are greeted by friendly and caring staff, which helps them settle quickly and feel safe. They demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning, explore activities, and behave well by sharing toys and regulating their own behaviour. Staff provide an environment that encourages creativity and imagination, allowing children to engage in role-play scenarios and develop their ideas. Good Ofsted rating Daily outdoor trips Language-rich environment Strong SEND support Encourages independence ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated on an hourly basis for childcare. An additional daily charge is applied to cover meals and snacks. Government funded hours are accepted. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Government funded hours are accepted. - Meals and snacks are charged as a separate daily fee. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mini Adventures Preschool Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10239420 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304628)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2570210) 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.miniadventures.co.uk/) Unit 6, Three Manors Retail Park, Market Harborough, LE16 7QE [© 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#/-0.90534/52.47951/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Market Harborough - [Day nurseries in Market Harborough](/search?q=Market+Harborough) - [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=mini-adventures-preschool-ltd-le16-7qe-2570210) ## Key facts Food Healthy snacks and a home-cooked two-course lunch are provided, with children encouraged to get involved in meal preparation. Opening hours 8am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2020 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Urgent improvement Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Urgent improvement Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Urgent improvement Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Urgent improvement Children's welfare and wellbeing Urgent improvement Curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement Inclusion Urgent improvement Leadership and governance Urgent improvement Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mini Adventures Preschool Last inspected 30 April 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children immerse themselves in physical play and are greeted by friendly and caring staff, which helps them settle quickly and feel safe. They demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning, explore activities, and behave well by sharing toys and regulating their own behaviour. Staff provide an environment that encourages creativity and imagination, allowing children to engage in role-play scenarios and develop their ideas. Inspector highlights - Children are encouraged to be independent and improve their self-help skills, developing independence at mealtimes as they serve themselves food and pour their own drinks. - Children benefit from a language-rich environment that supports their communication skills, with staff introducing new vocabulary during play. - Children gain an understanding of healthy lifestyles through discussions and games about food choices and dental care. - Staff effectively promote children's safety and physical skills, taking them on daily trips to local parks to develop confidence and learn to take calculated risks. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by key persons who work closely with them and parents to ensure good progress. - Parents speak highly of the nursery, commending the provider and staff's commitment to their children and families. - Children have wonderful relationships with the staff and explore the environment with ease and confidence. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to raise the quality of teaching during child-initiated play to a consistently high level. - 2 Strengthen the organisation of transitions throughout the day so that all children's well-being is fully supported. Inspection #10239420 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304628) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. They are helped to reach their full potential as they are assisted in their day-to-day learning. Key persons work closely with these children and speak regularly with parents about their development. This helps to ensure all children are included and receive the support they need to make good progress. Outdoor space Despite not having their own outdoor space, children relish the opportunity to go out on daily trips. During these outings, children develop confidence and learn to take calculated risks. They refine their skills as they climb trees and balance across the wobbly rope bridge at the local park. Children learn to stay safe as they are reminded not to touch stinging nettles or to pick mushrooms. ## Parent Reviews of Mini Adventures Preschool 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI6rMjFYncZO-Iec0p9cER2gLh_NZi2v6mWC5G66Hqt1kk9uQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kelly McClymont a year ago Two of my children have been attended - both have loved it. My daughter currently goes 4 days a week and asks to go on the days that she doesn't attend! Staff are lovely, supportive, friendly and helpful. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBaExEdVpBEAE!2m1!1s0x487771766b642597:0x1bc90634fc4945e1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUSQEAUiZBaSd1OOkv6X1z7z2LD0SBixcYqgwUZMdVUriojxAaJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Gayle Thomas 2 years ago A pre school based at a soft play centre. What else could your child want? They are taken out exploring, picnics, walks, visits to the train station and more. End of term trip is to a farm park. The staff are phenomenal, and remain the same, which shows how happy they are too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKaE9tNWJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487771766b642597:0x1bc90634fc4945e1) Reviews from Google for Mini Adventures Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2002138333983622625&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2022 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - October 2022 Good - September 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Mini Adventures Preschool ### From what age does Mini Adventures Preschool accept children? ### What stands out about Mini Adventures Preschool? ### How can Mini Adventures Preschool be contacted? ### Which funded childcare options does Mini Adventures Preschool accept? ### What outdoor learning does Mini Adventures Preschool offer? ## Nearby day nurseries in Market Harborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mini Adventures Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Castle Lane Day Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 7DE ](/nursery/castle-lane-day-nursery-le16-7de-ey372240) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Angels Day Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 9QG 4.7(15 reviews) ](/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-le16-9qg-223235) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Market Harborough Montessori Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 9BZ ](/nursery/market-harborough-montessori-nursery-le16-9bz-ey339004) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Caterpillar Day Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 9HF 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/caterpillar-day-nursery-ltd-le16-9hf-ey411010) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School Market Harborough · LE16 9HF 4.9(21 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-progress-house-day-nursery-pre-school-le16-9hf-2685399) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough Market Harborough · LE16 9HL 4.2(10 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-market-harborough-le16-9hl-ey486944) [See all nurseries in Market Harborough →](/search?q=Market+Harborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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