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Nursery Rhymes - Leicester

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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4.8(53 parent reviews)
·13 Knighton Grange Road, LEICESTER, LE2 2LF · Leicestershire
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Nursery Rhymes - Leicester Ltd, registered in 2014, provides full day care for up to 70 children aged 0-4. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm, closing only for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

With a dedicated team of 22 childcare staff, including two with early years degrees, the nursery focuses on creating a homely and diverse environment. Children are encouraged to be respectful and curious, engaging in activities such as exploring the mud kitchen, identifying bugs in the garden, and developing early mark-making skills to "write" recipes.

The management team is ambitious, with a clear vision that has fostered consistency and stability, with many staff members working there for several years. Parents commend the staff for going "above and beyond" to understand each child and family.

The nursery provides funded early education for three and four-year-old children and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed at this homely and diverse nursery. They are respectful and curious learners, supported by experienced and warm staff. Children are polite and kind to their friends, investigating the natural world and going on adventures in the pretend bus. Staff members actively encourage children's input and help them develop their talents, from creating potions to confidently exploring their environment.

Homely and diverseRespectful, curious learnersStrong leadershipDedicated staff teamExceptional SEND supportHealthy eating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nursery Rhymes - Leicester

Last inspected 5 July 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are warmly welcomed at this homely and diverse nursery. They are respectful and curious learners, supported by experienced and warm staff. Children are polite and kind to their friends, investigating the natural world and going on adventures in the pretend bus. Staff members actively encourage children's input and help them develop their talents, from creating potions to confidently exploring their environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly welcomed at this homely and diverse nursery and are respectful and curious learners.
  • Children are polite and kind to their friends, learning from each other and playing independently.
  • The management team is ambitious and devoted to improving children's lives, with a clear vision for success.
  • Parents feel the nursery is homely and staff go 'above and beyond' to understand each family and individual child.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well and make rapid progress.
  • Children benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities, both inside and outdoors.
  • Exceptional menus result in children enjoying a wide range of healthy, home-cooked food that reflects their diverse community.
  • Babies thrive as they interact with adults and are transfixed by stories told enthusiastically.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with all staff having secure knowledge of keeping children safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1Further establish effective ways to support staff practice, to help them build on their already good skills and knowledge and ensure the highest standards of education at all times.
  • 2Continue to support staff to provide children with enough time to connect their ideas and think about how to respond to questions.
Inspection #10219898 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well and make rapid progress in their development.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities, both inside and outdoors. Staff continuously help children to take managed risks in the environment, with children demonstrating growing confidence as they successfully climb trees in the garden.

EAL / language support

Staff support children who speak English as an additional language to an outstanding level. They ensure that they pronounce the words of each child's home language correctly and encourage parents to send in video clips of them talking in their home language.

Parent Reviews of Nursery Rhymes - Leicester

4.8
(53)
Sonam Dayah
3 months ago

Our experience with this nursery has been truly wonderful. My son started at 2.5 years old and initially found the transition challenging, but the staff have been nothing short of exceptional in supporting him every step of the way. Their patience, understanding, and genuine care made a huge difference to his confidence and happiness. We always received thoughtful, lovely updates during his time in the toddler room, which was very reassuring as a parent. He absolutely loved the food, and it was clear how much care goes into the daily routine. Every member of staff is consistently happy, approachable, and a pleasure to speak to, creating a warm and welcoming environment. A special mention must go to Evie, who is an absolute superstar. She went above and beyond to support my son, including helping with the start of his potty training at a time when I had my hands full with newborn twins. Her kindness, initiative, and support meant so much to us. We are incredibly grateful to the team and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing, attentive, and supportive setting for their child.

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Sara Jenkins
4 months ago

Our daughter has absolutely loved every minute at this nursery and has truly thrived during her time here. From the moment she started, she has been so happy. She skips in each day, regularly asks to go even when it isn’t a nursery day, and comes home full of excitement about what she’s been doing. Her confidence, social skills, and overall development have grown so much and it’s been a joy to watch. The team are exceptional. Every member of staff is warm, attentive and genuinely cares about the children. Communication has always been excellent, and we’ve always felt informed, reassured, and supported as parents. The activities are engaging, well thought out, and clearly designed to help the children learn while having fun. At one point, we moved her to a nursery closer to home to avoid the long commute, which can sometimes be up to an hour. However, she missed this nursery so much that it was clear it was the right place for her, and we decided to return. That experience really highlighted just how special this nursery is. We are so grateful to the entire team for creating such a nurturing, positive environment, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to any parent looking for outstanding care.

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musa ali
5 months ago

Such a warm loving welcoming. Staff are amazing and really deserve the credit for what they do. Cute little adorable children and babies all are so happy. Visited today with my 1 year old daughter and I was super impressed. What a lovely nursery and staff. Would give it 10 stars if google allowed me to.

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Safia Mukaddam
a year ago

Our daughter has been attending Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate since she was 10 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The staff are exceptionally caring and have created a nurturing environment where she feels safe and loved. We’ve noticed significant advancements in her social skills and language development. The nursery maintains excellent communication with parents, keeping us well-informed about her daily experiences and progress. We highly recommend Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate to any parent seeking a supportive and enriching setting for their child.

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Stacey Peabody
a year ago

We can’t recommend nursery rhymes enough! Both of our girls have attended this nursery, one has now moved on to school. The nursery provides a ‘home from home’ setting with areas of calm, a beautiful garden to play in & also more stimulating environments including messy play! Choosing the right nursery was a huge deal for us & finding somewhere with staff we trust to care & look after our children was never going to be easy, however Nursery Rhymes made this decision so much easier. The nursery & the staff have consistently lived up to our very high expectations & show genuine interest & care. Seeing the excitement on our daughters face every time we take her to nursery confirms everything I’ve said about this wonderful nursery & my older daughter, who’s now in school, still insists on coming with me to take our youngest daughter every time just so she can give everyone a wave, which just shows how incredible the staff all are!

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Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • July 2022Good
  • August 2016Good

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