# Children 1st @ Leicester

Children 1st @ Leicester is a full-day nursery at Tarragon Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7ET, in Westcotes, Leicester. It is registered for 123 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 24 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-leicester-ey315827  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tarragon Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7ET
- Registered places: 123
- Phone: 0116 255 4666
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-leicester-nursery-school
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY315827

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 June 2024, 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/EY315827

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY315827). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315827)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315827)
- Registered places: 123 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315827)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1904663)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tarragon Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.627872,-1.144944

- Station: Leicester, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bede Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Thirlmere Street Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Castle Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Staff Secret Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Westcotes Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Children's Hospital School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hazel Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Fields Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Leicester Therapeutic School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Dovelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (September 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Corner Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-corner-nursery-ltd-ey452452) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Allexton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allexton-day-nursery-ey347961) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Gingerbread Mews](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gingerbread-mews-2529348) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Westleigh Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westleigh-nursery-ltd-226996) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leicester-central-2727416) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mindful Me Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mindful-me-nursery-2713215) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Children 1st @ Leicester's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Children 1st @ Leicester Outstanding at its inspection on 20 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Children 1st @ Leicester take?

Children 1st @ Leicester is registered with Ofsted for up to 123 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Leicester?

Children 1st @ Leicester is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited, which runs 23 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Children 1st @ Leicester?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Children 1st @ Leicester?

You can call 0116 255 4666 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315827)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Leicester+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJPf14dNxgd0gRHO2ErK9Gq74)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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