# Leicester College Day Nursery

Leicester College Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Freemen's Park Campus, 145 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 7LW, in Southfields, Leicester. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Leicester College.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leicester-college-day-nursery-226967  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Freemen's Park Campus, 145 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 7LW
- Registered places: 28
- Run by: [Leicester College](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/leicester-college)
- Ofsted URN: 226967

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 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/16/226967

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 226967). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226967)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226967)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226967)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Freemen's Park Campus, 145 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 7LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.622526,-1.132920

- Station: Leicester, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Nelson Mandela Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Thirlmere Street Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Staff Secret Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Museum Square Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Children's Hospital School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Leicester Therapeutic School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Crispin's School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stanhope Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanhope-day-nursery-ltd-ey284247) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Dolls House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-dolls-house-ey273915) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Leicester City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-leicester-city-ey259769) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Leicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-leicester-ey315827) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leicester-central-2727416) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Corner Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-corner-nursery-ltd-ey452452) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Leicester College Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Leicester College Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Leicester College Day Nursery take?

Leicester College Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Leicester College Day Nursery?

Leicester College Day Nursery is run by Leicester College, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Leicester College Day Nursery?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226967)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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