--- title: "The Hunny Comb Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "The Hunny Comb Day Nursery in Leicester — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Staff are very cold and put on an act. For parents. Care was sub-standard, my child was hurt during their first week at the nursery due to carelessness. My child couldn’t wait to leave. Thankfully our old nursery took us back.", "datePublished": "2025-03-14T10:43:29.297278Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kaitlan Sutherns" }, "reviewBody": "I really enjoy working at the hunny comb day nursery all the staff are lovely. My daughter also goes to this nursery and since her starting here she has learnt so much and her development is coming along amazingly. The girls in her room are so amazing with her and teaching her lots of new skills that she then will come and do at home on the weekend.", "datePublished": "2023-03-06T12:09:10.554117Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Riahn Wills" }, "reviewBody": "An absolutely wonderful nursery. The staff are amazingly caring and diligent and clearly love their jobs. Would recommend to anyone!", "datePublished": "2024-10-27T09:24:05.692483Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Roxanne Scarfe" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing nursery my son always arrives with a smile and leaves with a smile. He absolutely loves it here and loves all the staff who work in his room. 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The Hunny Comb Day Nursery # The Hunny Comb Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · Brocks Hill Primary School, Howdon Road, Leicester, LE2 5WP · Leicestershire Number of places 63 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Hunny Comb Day Nursery is part of the Hunny Nurseries group, which provides childcare across Leicestershire with a focus on nurturing each child's individual potential. Located in Oadby, Leicester, the nursery is situated on Howdon Road, accessible from Briar Meads and Ridge Way. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and offers care for babies aged 3-24 months, toddlers aged 2-3 years, and preschoolers aged 3-5 years. The curriculum is guided by the Development Matters framework, ensuring children are well-prepared for school through a language-rich, STEM-based environment. The group prides itself on having a dedicated management team that fosters continuous improvement and a strong safeguarding culture, prioritising the welfare and well-being of the children. They aim to create a "home from home" atmosphere, allowing children to form secure attachments and develop independence through various activities and routines. Multilingual staff and cultural inclusion are also key aspects of their approach to providing comprehensive care. Our ethos The Hunny Comb Day Nursery's curriculum is guided by the Development Matters framework, focusing on a language-rich, STEM-based environment to prepare children for school. They aim to create a "home from home" atmosphere that fosters secure attachments and independence. Multilingual staff and cultural inclusion are central to their approach. What it's like Children in this setting are enthusiastic about their learning, enjoying and exploring a range of activities to become independent and confident learners. They behave well, learn to manage their own safety, and develop strong relationships with staff, fostering their confidence to ask questions. STEM-based curriculum Family-run business Holiday Club Multilingual staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 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.hunny-nurseries.co.uk/celebrate-safely) ## Key facts Age range Babies: 3-24 months, Toddlers: 2-3 years, Pre-school: 3-5 years Opening hours Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Unknown ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Hunny Comb Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10205567 Lead inspector Donna Edwards Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172947)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550213) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.hunny-nurseries.co.uk/) Brocks Hill Primary School, Howdon Road, Leicester, LE2 5WP [© 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#/-1.07664/52.58794/14) [](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=the-hunny-comb-day-nursery-le2-5wp-2550213) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Hunny Comb Day Nursery Last inspected 28 October 2021 · Donna Edwards 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 in this setting are enthusiastic about their learning, enjoying and exploring a range of activities to become independent and confident learners. They behave well, learn to manage their own safety, and develop strong relationships with staff, fostering their confidence to ask questions. Inspector highlights - Children are enthusiastic about their learning and explore a range of activities. - Children behave well and learn to manage their own safety during play. - Children develop strong relationships with staff, building their confidence to ask questions. - The mathematics curriculum for all ages is delivered well. - Children are encouraged to be independent, and parents report seeing this progress at home. - Staff support parents by offering courses, including a "potty academy" scheme. - Staff support children whose development is not at the expected level by working with parents and other agencies. Areas to develop - 1 simplify activities to ensure staff are clear on the learning intention to enable them to support children to make more progress. Inspection #10205567 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172947) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report they see this progress at home, showing skills are being learned. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children whose development is not at the expected level for their age are supported well. Staff understand the children and their capabilities, working alongside parents and other agencies to assess children in their development and set appropriate targets. Outdoor space Children learn to manage their own safety by working with staff to take part in daily safety checks of the outdoors. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of The Hunny Comb Day Nursery 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI_1Wi9w2-JZ6u-1Se0D5GBw9pdyMk7bBW-G_lmTRSRQgFHiw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) S K a year ago Terrible nursery. Staff are very cold and put on an act. For parents. Care was sub-standard, my child was hurt during their first week at the nursery due to carelessness. My child couldn’t wait to leave. Thankfully our old nursery took us back. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRcThmdUtREAE!2m1!1s0x48776594ae9a7c07:0xa8c9dad6a705b693) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocINotfT9x06_j7M0a9U3QKCaQl3HAs7AKjtrhFEUMm-997YQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kaitlan Sutherns 3 years ago I really enjoy working at the hunny comb day nursery all the staff are lovely. My daughter also goes to this nursery and since her starting here she has learnt so much and her development is coming along amazingly. The girls in her room are so amazing with her and teaching her lots of new skills that she then will come and do at home on the weekend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoNnB5Rk1REAE!2m1!1s0x48776594ae9a7c07:0xa8c9dad6a705b693) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIBdhdVVzPtw4utaXn96NH9st-_aSTQlCmFXCgYu-FjCrM4qw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Riahn Wills a year ago An absolutely wonderful nursery. The staff are amazingly caring and diligent and clearly love their jobs. Would recommend to anyone! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYanV2THZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48776594ae9a7c07:0xa8c9dad6a705b693) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJUbLqoNEiIy4aayjLu7selpMCOM9fRiGdNqWuN1inuyb_XAg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Roxanne Scarfe 4 years ago Amazing nursery my son always arrives with a smile and leaves with a smile. He absolutely loves it here and loves all the staff who work in his room. Xx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhME83QWxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48776594ae9a7c07:0xa8c9dad6a705b693) Reviews from Google for The Hunny Comb Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12162492884150761107&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 28 October 2021 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/50172947) ## Frequently asked about The Hunny Comb Day Nursery ### How many children are on roll at The Hunny Comb Day Nursery? ### What stands out about The Hunny Comb Day Nursery? ### From what age does The Hunny Comb Day Nursery accept children? ### What outdoor learning does The Hunny Comb Day Nursery offer? ### How can The Hunny Comb Day Nursery be contacted? ### Is The Hunny Comb Day Nursery a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leicester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Hunny Comb Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### St George's Nursery School Leicester · LE2 5QF 3.7(21 reviews) ](/nursery/st-george-s-nursery-school-le2-5qf-2546247) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Busy Bees (Oadby) Leicester · LE2 5DH 4.3(10 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-oadby-le2-5dh-223195) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kiddy Kapers Daycare Wigston · LE18 3RD 4.9(61 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddy-kapers-daycare-le18-3rd-ey355784) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Gingerbread 2 Nursery Leicester · LE2 4LE 4.3(18 reviews) ](/nursery/gingerbread-2-nursery-le2-4le-ey440555) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Moat Street Pre school Wigston · LE18 2HE ](/nursery/moat-street-pre-school-le18-2he-ey478311) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 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 Leicester →](/search?q=Leicester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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