# Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School

Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 22-26 Lonsdale Road, Thurmaston, LEICESTER, LE4 8JF, in Thurmaston, Leicestershire. It is registered for 114 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 94 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Beaver Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-nursery-and-pre-school-ey373022  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22-26 Lonsdale Road, Thurmaston, LEICESTER, LE4 8JF
- Registered places: 114
- Phone: 0116 269 6162
- Website: http://www.cnpg.uk/
- Run by: [Beaver Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/beaver-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY373022

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373022

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY373022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373022)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373022)
- Registered places: 114 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373022)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/99762)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 22-26 Lonsdale Road, Thurmaston, LEICESTER, LE4 8JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.674600,-1.096610

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elizabeth Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Watermead Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jesse Jackson Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 94 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sandfield Close Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Eastfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Herrick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wyvern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Charnwood Pre-school & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2598042) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tangent House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tangent-house-day-nursery-ey267618) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Thurmaston Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurmaston-village-pre-school-ey349077) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sandfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandfield-pre-school-2546902) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-day-nursery-ey346422) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-2576968) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 23 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School take?

Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 114 children at any one time.

### Who runs Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School?

Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School is run by Beaver Childcare Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School?

Syston is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 0116 269 6162 and visit www.cnpg.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373022)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charnwood+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJv_uO5Yxhd0gR-sOfsc1HYzY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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