# Dots & Tots Nursery

Dots & Tots Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Nursery Mobile, Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School, Avebury Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0FQ, in Frog Island, Leicester. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dots & Tots Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dots-and-tots-nursery-2523725  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Nursery Mobile, Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School, Avebury Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0FQ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0116 467 0288
- Website: https://dotsandtots-nursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Dots & Tots Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dots-and-tots-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2523725

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2022, 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/16/2523725

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2523725). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2523725)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2523725)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2523725)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1214055)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Nursery Mobile, Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School, Avebury Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0FQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.651885,-1.152415

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (September 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Barley Croft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stokes Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Inglehurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wolsey House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Slater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Inglehurst Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Barley Croft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-barley-croft-ey539583) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bushra Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bushra-daycare-ey556300) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Pindar Nursery (Specialist Nursery for Children Aged 2-5 Years)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pindar-nursery-specialist-nursery-for-children-aged-2-5-years-ey363226) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Woodgate Adventure Playground Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodgate-adventure-playground-nursery-ey410683) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Milky Way Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-milky-way-day-nursery-2579620) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Newfoundpool Neighbourhood Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newfoundpool-neighbourhood-centre-ey542824) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dots & Tots Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dots & Tots Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dots & Tots Nursery take?

Dots & Tots Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dots & Tots Nursery?

Dots & Tots Nursery is run by Dots & Tots Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dots & Tots Nursery?

Leicester North (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dots & Tots Nursery?

You can call 0116 467 0288 and visit dotsandtots-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2523725)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DOTS+%26+TOTS+NURSERY+LIMITED&query_place_id=ChIJzQ9bDkhhd0gRPmE2k11-5nY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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