# Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central is a full-day nursery at 17 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN, in Leicester. It is registered for 84 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leicester-central-2727416  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 17 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 0800 699 0044
- Website: https://ashbournedaynurseries.com/locations/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leicester-central-leicester/
- Run by: [Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ashbourne-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2727416

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727416

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2727416). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727416)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727416)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727416)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 17 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.632591,-1.136164

- Station: Leicester, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Town Hall Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castle Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Staff Secret Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Museum Square Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bede Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicester there are about 4.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hazel Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Shaftesbury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Leicester Therapeutic School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Slater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beanstalk Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beanstalk-day-nursery-2500056) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Dolls House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-dolls-house-ey273915) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The City Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-city-nursery-ltd-226965) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Angelz Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angelz-day-nursery-ey463996) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Leicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-leicester-ey315827) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Allexton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allexton-day-nursery-ey347961) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central Good at its inspection on 30 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central take?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central is run by Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 38 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central?

You can call 0800 699 0044 and visit ashbournedaynurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727416)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashbourne+Day+Nurseries+at+Leicester+Central&query_place_id=ChIJ28y9dHxhd0gR-sLOIPj74BM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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