# Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre)

Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre) is a sessional pre-school at Braunstone Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise, LEICESTER, LE3 1QA, in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Leicester. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hand-in-hand-preschool-oak-centre-ey501733  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Braunstone Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise, LEICESTER, LE3 1QA
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: EY501733

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 September 2024, 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/EY501733

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY501733). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501733)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501733)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501733)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Braunstone Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise, LEICESTER, LE3 1QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.624564,-1.183109

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Braunstone Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Peters Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Shakespeare Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Braunstone Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Queensmead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Caldecote Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Folville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Fossebrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [United Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/united-play-2546980) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-neighbourhood-nursery-ey295699) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Cherubs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-preschool-2530255) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Trinity Methodist Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-methodist-playgroup-226920) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-ey477732) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mindful Me Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mindful-me-nursery-2742771) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre) Good at its inspection on 10 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre) take?

Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre) is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501733)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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