# Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool

Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 120 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9NP, in Shepshed, Leicestershire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637884  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 120 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9NP
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01509 508012
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/shepshed/charnwood-nursery-shepshed/
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2637884

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 August 2023, 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/16/2637884

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2637884). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637884)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637884)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637884)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/90088)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 120 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.767765,-1.293919

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Glenmore Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Little Haw Lane Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxley Primary School Shepshed | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Newcroft Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bowman Academy |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oakfield School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Iveshead School | Secondary | 11–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Winefrides Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-winefrides-playgroup-ey222062) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Shepshed](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-shepshed-ey406765) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hind Leys Pre-school and Natural Play Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hind-leys-pre-school-and-natural-play-centre-ey221912) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Playfit @ Stonebow Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playfit-stonebow-primary-school-ey442996) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Belton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belton-playgroup-226194) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Nanpantan Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanpantan-nursery-school-ey354437) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool?

Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited, which runs 56 nurseries.

### How do I contact Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01509 508012 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637884)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charnwood%2C+Shepshed%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJlxpARuLjeUgR8vNvEUY6DYs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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