# Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School

Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School is a full-day nursery at 10 Station Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7GA, in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 26 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handprints-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2528623  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Station Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7GA
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07787 228000
- Website: https://handprintsnurseries.com/nurseries/earl-shilton/
- Ofsted URN: 2528623

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 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/16/2528623

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2528623). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2528623)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2528623)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2528623)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 February 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1230120)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 Station Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7GA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.573845,-1.317087

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townlands Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Newlands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Meadow View Farm School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Barwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Barwell Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Heath Lane Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ey398536) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pelican Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelican-preschool-ltd-2712766) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Honeypots Townlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeypots-townlands-2852462) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Earl Shilton Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earl-shilton-childrens-day-nursery-2576050) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lynton Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lynton-childcare-ey257288) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-rectory-nursery-barwell-ltd-ey302880) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School Good at its inspection on 15 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School take?

Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School?

You can call 07787 228000 and visit handprintsnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2528623)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Handprints+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ3dUtc5dbd0gR1exnDe4HL0A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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