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The City Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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4.6(8 parent reviews) ·18 Northampton Square, Leicester, LE1 1PA · Leicester
Number of places
160 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

The City Nursery, located in Leicester City Centre, has been a trusted provider of childcare for four decades, catering to children from birth up to school age. The nursery is dedicated to fostering an environment where young children can take their initial steps toward education through premium learning opportunities.

With a team of qualified and dedicated staff, the nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating setting, complete with thoughtfully designed learning zones, innovative facilities, and a spacious rooftop garden for outdoor exploration. Emphasising the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, The City Nursery believes in the uniqueness of each child and supports their individual learning journeys.

The daily programme, running from 7:45 to 18:00, is rich with playful, fun, and varied activities that encourage children to express ideas, make connections, and develop into independent thinkers and problem-solvers.

Our ethos

The City Nursery Ltd emphasises the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, believing in the uniqueness of each child and supporting their individual learning journeys. They aim to foster an environment where children can take their initial steps toward education through premium learning opportunities, encouraging them to express ideas, make connections, and develop into independent thinkers and problem-solvers through their varied activities.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in this welcoming nursery. They arrive with beaming smiles and enthusiasm for the day as staff warmly greet them. Staff care for the children attentively, which supports their emotional well-being and helps them to feel safe and secure.

Established for 40 yearsEYFS curriculumRooftop garden

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a daily basis for full-day or part-time sessions. Part-time options are split into morning and afternoon sessions, while the full-day session runs from 8:00am to 5:30pm.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8:00 - 17:30 Monday - Thursday; 7:45 - 18:00 daily program

Age range

Birth to school age

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The City Nursery

Last inspected 28 October 2024

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 are happy and settled in this welcoming nursery. They arrive with beaming smiles and enthusiasm for the day as staff warmly greet them. Staff care for the children attentively, which supports their emotional well-being and helps them to feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled, developing strong relationships with staff.
  • Staff plan exciting activities that support children's communication, language and literacy skills.
  • Staff are positive role models, teaching children about emotions and promoting respect.
  • Strong partnerships with parents are highly valued, with regular communication and involvement.
  • Targeted support is provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring good progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to include quieter children in discussions so they can build confidence and have their voices heard.
  • 2Help children to develop independence skills and complete tasks for themselves.
Inspection #10369358 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that they feel involved and appreciate the suggestions that staff make about how best to support children at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure that additional funding is used effectively to benefit the children who receive it. This helps children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress.

Outdoor space

The report mentions observation of the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, but does not specify details about outdoor space or physical play activities in an outdoor setting.

Parent Reviews of The City Nursery

4.6
(8)
Miss Mistry
2 years ago

This nursery is 10/5 goes above and beyond. My child has been going there since they were a baby. And they absolutely love it. Now only two, they can now communicate clearly which helps improve parent child relationship. One thing I will advise parents who are looking at nursery, never compromise on your child's development, well being and educational environment. It will be worth every penny spent and more. I can't tell you how greatful I am for this nursery.

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Robert Pierucki
6 years ago

I were looking for nursery for my one year old son. During pandemia time it was hard to find and lots of nurseries couldn't be flexible as I need only for a short period of time except City Nursery which were very happy to cover my need. Very nice, friendly people which looking for delivering a help.

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Football Clips
5 years ago

I have been using City Nursery since 2013 and honestly I cannot fault them! The best nursery ever!!!

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Nicola Marie
5 years ago

My daughter went to this nursery and she loved it staff are lovely helpful people would definitely recommend this nursery to other

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Sher
3 years ago

Not a very nice nursery. Very rude, condescending and judgemental staff.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2004

  • November 2024Good
  • October 2024Good
  • November 2018Good
  • April 2015Good
  • April 2015Good
  • July 2011Good
  • June 2011Good
  • January 2008Good
  • September 2004Good

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