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The City Nursery Ltd

18 Northampton Square, Leicester, LE1 1PA
0 – 8 yearsRegistered range, check with the nurseryOpening hours to confirm
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Ofsted rating

What the official inspectors found, in plain words.

What Ofsted says

Rated Good

Ofsted found this nursery gives children good care and helps them learn well. Most nurseries in England are rated Good.

  1. Inadequate
  2. Needs improving
  3. Good
  4. Outstanding
  • Last inspected October 2024Read the report for the details
  • Room for 160 childrenA larger nursery
  • Full day careOpen long enough to cover a working day
More official details
Type of provider
Childcare on non-domestic premises · Full day care
Run by
The City Nursery Limited
Registered with Ofsted
04/08/1980
Local council
Leicester
Region
East Midlands
Ofsted reference (URN)
226965

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About The City Nursery Ltd

Get a feel for the place before you visit.

A full day care nursery in Leicester, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 160 places and run by The City Nursery Limited.

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Hours & visiting

Opening times, and the questions worth asking when you go.

Opening hours

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Hours to confirm. Confirm holidays, closures and current availability.

Good questions to bring

  • Places & sessionsWhich days and sessions are free for your child's age?
  • Food & daily routinesMeals, allergies, naps and how the team keep you in the loop.
  • Inspection & registrationRead the latest Ofsted report and ask what's changed since.
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Fees & funding

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Funding & help with costs

What you can claim depends on your child's age and your circumstances. Check the official guidance, then ask the team:

  • Which funded sessions can you book?
  • What costs sit outside a funded place?
  • Do you work term-time or year-round?
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Location

18 Northampton Square, Leicester, LE1 1PA

The City Nursery Ltd

18 Northampton Square, Leicester
LE1 1PA

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Parent reviews

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