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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Parkside Nursery School # Parkside Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 25 Charnwood Road, Loughborough, LE11 2BN · Leicestershire Number of places 35 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 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 Parkside Nursery School, established over 35 years ago and led by Mrs. Elizabeth Locke, is a welcoming and intimate 28-place nursery. Situated in a converted Victorian coach house, the nursery provides a secure and safe garden environment for children to explore and learn. The dedicated and qualified staff focus on nurturing every child's emotional, intellectual, and physical development through stimulating activities and hands-on learning experiences. The nursery aims to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where children can naturally reach their social, emotional, and physical milestones through cooperative play and creative engagement. Parkside offers various session types, including morning, afternoon, and full-day options, with the flexibility of term-time attendance. They also provide school pick-up and drop-off services for Mountfields, alongside holiday clubs. What it's like Children arrive happy and excited at this friendly nursery, choosing engaging activities. They develop fine motor skills by threading and mark-making, and explore senses through barefoot play. Older children enhance literacy skills by listening to stories and build muscles with a "Dough disco." Small, friendly 28-place nursery Long-established (35+ years) Converted Victorian coach house setting Experienced, qualified staff Flexible session options ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.parksidenurseryschool.com/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays Session types morning, afternoon, all day short, all day long, term time attendance Staff qualified staff Established 1989 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Parkside Nursery School Last inspected 22 November 2022 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 arrive happy and excited at this friendly nursery, choosing engaging activities. They develop fine motor skills by threading and mark-making, and explore senses through barefoot play. Older children enhance literacy skills by listening to stories and build muscles with a "Dough disco." Inspector highlights - Staff provide an ambitious programme of learning that builds on what children already know. - Children's additional needs are quickly identified, and targeted support is provided. - The manager is ambitious and devoted to improving the lives of the children at the nursery. - Children learn about the local community and the natural world, exploring parks and farms and caring for animals. - Children's emotional needs are met well, with staff consistently praising efforts and positive behaviour. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen teaching, particularly outdoors, to maximise children's learning across all areas of the curriculum - 2 improve the consistency of staff interactions with younger children, to encourage the development of early language skills. Inspection #10234379 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203351) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Parkside Nursery School Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10234379 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203351)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223253) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=parkside-nursery-school-le11-2bn-223253) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They praise the staff and say they receive regular updates about what children are learning. > Parents also comment on how the staff support children's home learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children's additional needs are quickly identified, and targeted support is provided. The nursery manager works closely with other agencies and parents to ensure that the needs of the children are met. This results in all children making good developmental progress while at the nursery. Outdoor space Children benefit from exploring a large, inviting garden where they develop large-muscle skills on tricycles and practise coordination climbing tree stumps. They also learn about caring for animals by looking after rabbits and chickens in the nursery garden. Inspection history Date: April 2006 - December 2022 Good - November 2022 Good - February 2017 Good - January 2017 Good - August 2016 Inadequate - July 2016 Inadequate - December 2013 Good - October 2013 Good - October 2009 Good - October 2009 Good - April 2006 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Parkside Nursery School ### Is Parkside Nursery School a private nursery? ### How can Parkside Nursery School be contacted? ### How does Parkside Nursery School support children with SEND? ### What are the fees at Parkside Nursery School? ### What is Parkside Nursery School working to improve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Loughborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Parkside Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Westwards Nursery Loughborough · LE11 2DT ](/nursery/westwards-nursery-le11-2dt-ey553923) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Lime Tree Loughborough Loughborough · LE11 1RW 4.6(7 reviews) ](/nursery/lime-tree-loughborough-le11-1rw-2743156) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Radmoor Day Nursery & Annexe Loughborough · LE11 3BT 4.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/radmoor-day-nursery-annexe-le11-3bt-223262) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Loughborough Loughborough · LE11 5EQ 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-loughborough-le11-5eq-ey486991) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Early Years Academy Loughborough Loughborough · LE11 1PE 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-early-years-academy-loughborough-le11-1pe-ey466142) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Loughborough University Nursery Loughborough · LE11 3TE 4.7(24 reviews) ](/nursery/loughborough-university-nursery-le11-3te-2573700) [See all nurseries in Loughborough →](/search?q=Loughborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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