Nurseries in Leicester
250 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Leicester centre — 14 Outstanding, 136 Good
Ofsted ratings in Leicester
250
Total nurseries
14
Outstanding
136
Good
4
Requires Improvement
1
Inadequate
95
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Leicester
West End SureStart Children's Centre, Leicester
Taylor Road Primary School, Leicester
Inglehurst Infant School, LEICESTER
Inglehurst Infant School, LEICESTER
Freemen's Park Campus, Leicester
Early Years Support Centre, LEICESTER
Highfields Community Association, Leicester
Uplands Junior L E A D Academy, Leicester
Highfields Adventure Playground, Leicester
Wolsey House Primary School, Leicester
Braunstone Leisure Centre, Leicester
Former Aylestone Library Day Care, Leicester
St John the Baptist Church Rooms, Leicester
Brice Memorial Hall, Leicester
New Parks Community Centre, Leicester
New Parks Adventure Playground, Leicester
Trinity Methodist Church, Leicester
Wyvern Primary School, Leicester
Uppingham Road Methodist Church, Leicester
Co-op Sports and Social Grounds Birstall Road, Leicester
Knighton Parish Centre, LEICESTER
Braunstone Frith Primary School, Leicester
Ravenhurst County Primary School, Leicester
13 Knighton Grange Road, LEICESTER
Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester
53rd Leicester (Birstall St James) Scout Group, Birstall Leicester
Sandfield Close Primary School, Leicester
Glenfield Memorial Hall, Leicester
Glenfield Methodist Church, LEICESTER
United Reformed Church, LEICESTER
Highcliffe Primary School, LEICESTER
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Leicester
Latimer Street, Anstey
The Mobile, Leicester
Beacon LiFE Church home to Promise Childcare, Leicester Forest East
22-26 Lonsdale Road, LEICESTER
Hope Hamilton C of E Aided Primary School, LEICESTER
St. Josephs Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leicester
Eyres Monsell and Gilmorton Children's Centre, Leicester
c/o Launde Primary School, Leicester
Forest House Lane, Leicester
84 Station Road, Wigston
45 Barwell Road, LEICESTER
Manor High School, Leicester
Brocks Hill Primary School, Leicester
Harlequins Private Day Nursery, Leicester
Stokes C Of E Primary School, Leicester
Rothley C Of E Primary School, Leicester
Carlton Park, Narborough
Thythorn Field Community Primary School, Wigston
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Individual Nursery Pages
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 250 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Leicester centre, of which 14 are rated Outstanding and 136 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Leicester are Outstanding or Good?
60% 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.