Nurseries in Leicester
50 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Leicester centre — 4 Outstanding, 42 Good
50
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
42
Good
92%
% Outstanding/Good
Top nurseries in Leicester



Torch Way, Market Harborough




Early Years Support Centre, LEICESTER

Stonebow Primary School, LOUGHBOROUGH

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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.