Nurseries in Leicester
50 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Leicester centre — 4 Outstanding, 42 Good
Ofsted ratings in Leicester
50
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
42
Good
2
Requires Improvement
1
Inadequate
1
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Leicester
The Old School Room, Leicester
Stonebow Primary School, LOUGHBOROUGH
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Leicester
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Leicester?
We found 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Leicester centre, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 42 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Leicester are Outstanding or Good?
92% of nurseries near Leicester centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Leicester?
This page lists nurseries near Leicester centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Leicester for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Leicester?
Yes — many nurseries in Leicester offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.