# Daisy Chain Children's Nursery

Daisy Chain Children's Nursery is a full-day nursery at Units 8-9, Swan Yard, Whetstone, LE8 6LQ, in Whetstone, Leicestershire. It is registered for 42 children. It is run by Mrs Amanda Donkin & Mr Ian Donkin Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childrens-nursery-2835341  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Units 8-9, Swan Yard, Whetstone, LE8 6LQ
- Registered places: 42
- Run by: [Mrs Amanda Donkin & Mr Ian Donkin Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/mrs-amanda-donkin-and-mr-ian-donkin-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: 2835341

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2835341). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835341)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835341)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835341)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1800722)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Units 8-9, Swan Yard, Whetstone, LE8 6LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.570671,-1.179549

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Badgerbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Greystoke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Foxfields Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Cosby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Glen Hills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Hunny Bear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hunny-bear-day-nursery-ey473466) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Badgers Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-playgroup-ey410320) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Blaby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-blaby-ey388572) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Springwell Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springwell-pre-school-2671542) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childrens-nursery-ey391861) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Steps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-preschool-2637065) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Daisy Chain Children's Nursery take?

Daisy Chain Children's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Daisy Chain Children's Nursery?

Daisy Chain Children's Nursery is run by Mrs Amanda Donkin & Mr Ian Donkin Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Daisy Chain Children's Nursery?

Narborough is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835341)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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