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South Leicestershire College Nursery # South Leicestershire College Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · Bobbin Factory, Canal Street, Wigston, LE18 4PL · Leicestershire Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 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 South Leicestershire College Nursery, located in Wigston, Leicestershire, is a "Childcare on non-domestic premises" setting that has consistently achieved a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with its latest inspection on May 24, 2023, reaffirming this positive assessment across all areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Established in 2010, the nursery is a vibrant and caring environment where children from 0 to 4 years thrive. The dedicated staff, all appropriately qualified, put children at the heart of their practice, focusing on emotional well-being through yoga and mindfulness sessions, and teaching kindness from an early age. The nursery offers a varied and engaging curriculum that encourages imaginative play, scientific exploration, and the development of early mathematical language. They provide a nurturing space where children feel safe and secure, supported in their learning journeys from their first words to preparing for their next stage in education. What it's like Children are at the centre of everything that the staff at this nursery do. Staff are extremely focused on supporting children's emotional well-being. Staff provide yoga, mindfulness sessions and a calm environment, where children thrive. Staff teach children about feelings and how to be kind to each other from a young age. Emotional well-being Varied curriculum Supportive staff Good behaviour Imaginative play Strong parental links ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5pm and Friday from 8am until 3pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for South Leicestershire College Nursery Last inspected 24 May 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are at the centre of everything that the staff at this nursery do. Staff are extremely focused on supporting children's emotional well-being. Staff provide yoga, mindfulness sessions and a calm environment, where children thrive. Staff teach children about feelings and how to be kind to each other from a young age. Inspector highlights - Children are at the centre of everything that the staff at this nursery do. - Staff are extremely focused on supporting children's emotional well-being, providing yoga, mindfulness sessions and a calm environment. - The staff plan a varied and exciting curriculum, resulting in children making good progress and behaving well. - Children are highly engaged in activities, using their imagination and exploring concepts like size and weight. - Staff provide familiar stories throughout the nursery, supporting back-and-forth conversations and a love of books. - Staff focus on promoting speaking and understanding for babies and encourage older children to be confident in group discussions. - Leaders are passionate about staff well-being and are trained as mental health first aiders, ensuring staff feel valued and supported. - Leaders plan visits in the local community, such as to the train station, canal and parks, to enhance children's learning experiences. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to provide further opportunities for children to solve problems and to think of their own ideas during spontaneous play. Inspection #10285917 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223627) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of South Leicestershire College Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285917 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223627)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY410558) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=south-leicestershire-college-nursery-le18-4pl-ey410558) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are well supervised in both the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure they remain safe. Staff read books in the garden to younger children about animals. Inspection history Date: February 2014 - May 2023 Good - October 2017 Good - February 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about South Leicestershire College Nursery ### What is South Leicestershire College Nursery working on improving? ### What do parents value about South Leicestershire College Nursery? ### Does South Leicestershire College Nursery accept funded childcare hours? ### When is South Leicestershire College Nursery open? ### Is South Leicestershire College Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wigston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to South Leicestershire College Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston Wigston · LE18 4WS ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-leicester-south-wigston-le18-4ws-ey443589) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Daisy Chain Children's Nursery Wigston · LE18 2DJ ](/nursery/daisy-chain-children-s-nursery-le18-2dj-ey442266) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Play Days Academy Leicester · LE2 9TL 4.7(18 reviews) ](/nursery/play-days-academy-le2-9tl-ey537182) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Play Days Nursery Leicester · LE2 9PT ](/nursery/play-days-nursery-limited-le2-9pt-ey346270) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### The Hunny Pot Day Nursery Leicester · LE18 2GZ 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/the-hunny-pot-day-nursery-le18-2gz-ey300863) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Busy Bees at Leicester Wigston Magna Wigston · LE18 2AJ 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-leicester-wigston-magna-le18-2aj-223213) [See all nurseries in Wigston →](/search?q=Wigston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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