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This allows for continuity of care and development during these crucial early years, ensuring a supportive environment as children grow and learn." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the environment like at Paint Pots Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Paint Pots Day Nursery & Preschool focuses on creating \"a home-from-home atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their surroundings with the guidance of experienced practitioners.\" They have a large garden overlooking fields, providing ample opportunities for \"nature-based learning and discovery.\"" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Paint Pots Day Nursery support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Paint Pots Day Nursery & Preschool is committed to supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The staff \"meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)\" and are proactive in working with other professionals to ensure children receive prompt and effective support." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Paint Pots Day Nursery provide meals?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Paint Pots Day Nursery & Preschool includes all snacks and meals in their full day and school day session fees for children not accessing EEF. For children receiving EEF, meals are available for an additional charge, for example, \u0016’6.00 for breakfast, lunch, and tea on a full day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I contact Paint Pots Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can contact Paint Pots Day Nursery & Preschool directly by phone at 01455 285868. 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Paint Pots # Paint Pots Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 3 Riverside Court, Croft, Leicester, LE9 3HG · Leicestershire Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 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 Paint Pots Day Nursery & Preschool, part of the Little Chiefs Nursery Group, provides comprehensive childcare and education in Leicester. The nursery focuses on creating a home-from-home atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their surroundings with the guidance of experienced practitioners. With a large garden overlooking fields, children have ample opportunities for nature-based learning and discovery. The nursery is dedicated to ensuring children receive the best start to their educational journey, emphasising individualised attention and development. They strive for an inclusive environment that recognises the diverse needs of children, families, and staff, and boast positive parent testimonials highlighting the caring staff, varied activities, and excellent communication. Operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Paint Pots Day Nursery & Preschool is committed to supporting children in feeling valued, building resilience, making healthy choices, developing empathy, and preparing for their next steps in learning, all while fostering secure relationships with adults. What it's like Children of all ages and abilities are confident, settled and happy in this stimulating and motivating setting. Staff create a well-organised and stimulating environment, where children flourish and grow. Children build affectionate and caring bonds with staff, who are responsive to their needs. Home-from-home environment Large garden for nature exploration Experienced practitioners Focus on individualised development EYFS curriculum Strong parent communication ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around full week, full day, school day, and half-day sessions, alongside an hourly rate, effective from April 2025. Standard rates include all meals and snacks, while funded children accessing early education funding pay separate meal fees. Parents are required to provide their own consumable items. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Fees are effective from April 1st, 2025. - Standard session fees include all meals and snacks. - Funded (EEF) children pay separate meal charges, or parents can provide their own meals at no extra charge. - Parents must provide consumable items such as nappies, wipes, suncream, and nappy cream. ## Key facts Opening hours Mon to Fri from 7:30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Paint Pots Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10368515 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272596)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699641) 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://littlechiefsdaynurseries.com/paint-pots-day-nursery-and-preschool/) 3 Riverside Court, Croft, Leicester, LE9 3HG Opening hours Mon to Fri from 7:30am to 6pm [© 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#/-1.24606/52.55779/14) [](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=paint-pots-le9-3hg-2699641) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Paint Pots Last inspected 19 February 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children of all ages and abilities are confident, settled and happy in this stimulating and motivating setting. Staff create a well-organised and stimulating environment, where children flourish and grow. Children build affectionate and caring bonds with staff, who are responsive to their needs. Inspector highlights - Children of all ages and abilities are confident, settled and happy. - Staff create a well-organised and stimulating environment, where children flourish and grow. - Children are physically active in their play, both indoors and outdoors. - Staff support children's communication and language development well. - Staff meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's understanding of the intent of planned group activities, so that their teaching is consistently focused on what they want children to learn. Inspection #10368515 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272596) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are proactive in forging partnerships with other professionals and ensuring that children receive prompt support. This helps children with SEND to make good progress across all seven areas of learning. Outdoor space Children are physically active in their play, both indoors and outdoors. Out in the garden area, children learn to become confident problem solvers. Inspection history Most recent inspection 19 February 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272596) ## Frequently asked about Paint Pots ### What is Paint Pots Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Paint Pots Day Nursery? ### Does Paint Pots Day Nursery offer funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Paint Pots Day Nursery? ### What age range does Paint Pots Day Nursery cater for? ### What is the environment like at Paint Pots Day Nursery? ### How does Paint Pots Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Does Paint Pots Day Nursery provide meals? ### How can I contact Paint Pots Day Nursery? ## About the setting Paint Pots registered in 2022 and is located in Croft, Leicestershire. The nursery is open from 7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays. The nursery employs 13 members of staff, 11 of whom hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3. One member of staff holds early years teacher status. The nursery offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN 2699641 Registered person Little Chiefs Day Nurseries Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Leicester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Paint Pots. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool Leicester · LE19 3WY ](/nursery/the-old-barn-day-nursery-and-preschool-le19-3wy-2637839) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Teapots Day Nursery Broughton Astley · LE9 6RE ](/nursery/teapots-day-nursery-le9-6re-223277) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Teapots Nursery Leicester · LE9 1SE ](/nursery/teapots-nursery-le9-1se-2701221) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Smiles Nurseries Leicester · LE9 4FS 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/smiles-nurseries-ltd-le9-4fs-2523553) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Little Gems Preschool Leicester · LE9 7TF ](/nursery/little-gems-preschool-le9-7tf-2532766) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### St. George's Nursery School Leicester · LE19 2DF 4.5(13 reviews) ](/nursery/st-george-s-nursery-school-le19-2df-2546087) [See all nurseries in Leicester →](/search?q=Leicester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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