# Handkerchief Day Nursery

Handkerchief Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at High Street, Kegworth, DE74 2DA, in Kegworth, Leicestershire. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Child's Time Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handkerchief-day-nursery-ey347142  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: High Street, Kegworth, DE74 2DA
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://handkerchiefnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Child's Time Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childs-time-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY347142

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 May 2025, 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/EY347142

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2007 (Reference EY347142). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347142)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347142)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347142)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/5252)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: High Street, Kegworth, DE74 2DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.835984,-1.281414

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kegworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sutton Bonington Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutton-bonington-pre-school-playgroup-253433) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Hopscotch Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-pre-school-ey263357) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Grasshopper Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshopper-club-ey360499) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Station House Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/station-house-childrens-day-nursery-2885802) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Nightingale Nursery Sawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingale-nursery-sawley-206284) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Hathern](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-hathern-ey561772) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Handkerchief Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Handkerchief Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Handkerchief Day Nursery take?

Handkerchief Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Who runs Handkerchief Day Nursery?

Handkerchief Day Nursery is run by Child's Time Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Handkerchief Day Nursery?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit handkerchiefnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347142)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Handkerchief+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwQq0k2_meUgRKFpXCogxvz0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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