# Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school

Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school is a full-day nursery at 559 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6FN, in West Knighton, Leicester. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knighton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-226971  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 559 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6FN
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0116 288 3030
- Website: http://knightondaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 226971

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 July 2023, 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/16/226971

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1993 (Reference 226971). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226971)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226971)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226971)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/98345)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 559 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6FN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.605387,-1.120738

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church Lane Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chiltern Green Play Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Knighton Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Overdale Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Marriott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Water Leys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chatterbox Pre-School Knighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-pre-school-knighton-2880953) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637832) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Linwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linwood-day-nursery-2886032) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Poplars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplars-preschool-ey340388) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Cradle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cradle-nursery-ey438085) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nursery Rhymes - Knighton Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-rhymes-knighton-limited-2775221) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school Good at its inspection on 19 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school take?

Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school?

South Wigston is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school?

You can call 0116 288 3030 and visit knightondaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226971)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Knighton+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJD1UNC85md0gRm0GZgSvWvKg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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