# Kiddycare Little Willows

Kiddycare Little Willows is a full-day nursery at Willowbrook Primary School, Roborough Green, LEICESTER, LE5 2NA, in Thurnby Lodge, Leicester. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Kiddycare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddycare-little-willows-ey419439  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Willowbrook Primary School, Roborough Green, LEICESTER, LE5 2NA
- Registered places: 45
- Run by: [Kiddycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kiddycare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY419439

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 October 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/EY419439

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2011 (Reference EY419439). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419439)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419439)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419439)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Willowbrook Primary School, Roborough Green, LEICESTER, LE5 2NA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.635428,-1.049885

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Willowbrook Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ocean Road Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Manor Field, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Fernvale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Elmbrook School |  | 5–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddy Kapers Daycare Thurnby Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddy-kapers-daycare-thurnby-ltd-2887103) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bobblewood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobblewood-nursery-2901354) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Thurnby & Bushby Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurnby-and-bushby-playgroup-226497) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Scraptoft Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-scraptoft-day-nursery-ey560907) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-bees-netherhall-preschool-ey464993) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Footprints Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footprints-nursery-limited-ey365635) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kiddycare Little Willows's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kiddycare Little Willows Good at its inspection on 30 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kiddycare Little Willows take?

Kiddycare Little Willows is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kiddycare Little Willows?

Kiddycare Little Willows is run by Kiddycare Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419439)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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