# Little Companions Leicester

Little Companions Leicester is a full-day nursery at 28 Saxby Street, LEICESTER, LE2 0NE, in Highfields, Leicester. It is registered for 96 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-companions-leicester-ey498117  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 28 Saxby Street, LEICESTER, LE2 0NE
- Registered places: 96
- Phone: 0116 319 3580
- Website: http://www.little-companions.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY498117

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 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/EY498117

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2016 (Reference EY498117). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498117)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498117)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498117)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/874518)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 28 Saxby Street, LEICESTER, LE2 0NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.629951,-1.119476

- Station: Leicester, 0.3 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Prebend Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Museum Square Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Spinney Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Garendon Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Medway Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Highfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Leicester Therapeutic School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Uplands Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Charnwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shama Women's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shama-womens-centre-ey456314) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Al-Islamia Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-islamia-pre-school-ey373416) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Leicester City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-leicester-city-ey259769) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stanhope Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanhope-day-nursery-ltd-ey284247) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Daisies Child Care Ltd High Field Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisies-child-care-ltd-high-field-centre-ey499638) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Smiley Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-kidz-nursery-2686317) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Companions Leicester's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Companions Leicester Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Companions Leicester take?

Little Companions Leicester is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Companions Leicester?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Companions Leicester?

You can call 0116 319 3580 and visit www.little-companions.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498117)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Companions&query_place_id=ChIJd_hHWzxhd0gRkn9PiCbd2_4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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