# Hind Leys Pre-school and Natural Play Centre

Hind Leys Pre-school and Natural Play Centre is a full-day nursery at Mobile No 2, Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DB, in Shepshed, Leicestershire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hind-leys-pre-school-and-natural-play-centre-ey221912  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mobile No 2, Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DB
- Registered places: 60
- Ofsted URN: EY221912

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY221912

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2002 (Reference EY221912). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY221912)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY221912)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY221912)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mobile No 2, Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.774090,-1.282936

- Park: Glenmore Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bowman Academy |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Newcroft Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oxley Primary School Shepshed | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Stonebow Primary School Loughborough | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Booth Wood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Children 1st @ Shepshed](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-shepshed-ey406765) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Winefrides Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-winefrides-playgroup-ey222062) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Charnwood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637884) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Playfit @ Stonebow Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playfit-stonebow-primary-school-ey442996) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Hathern](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-hathern-ey561772) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Charnwood Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-forest-nursery-ey496442) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hind Leys Pre-school and Natural Play Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hind Leys Pre-school and Natural Play Centre Good at its inspection on 5 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hind Leys Pre-school and Natural Play Centre take?

Hind Leys Pre-school and Natural Play Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY221912)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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