# Little Gems Preschool

Little Gems Preschool is a full-day nursery at Huncote Sports & Social Club, Enderby Road, Thurlaston, Leicester, LE9 7TF, in Thurlaston, Leicestershire. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-preschool-2532766  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Huncote Sports & Social Club, Enderby Road, Thurlaston, Leicester, LE9 7TF
- Registered places: 29
- Ofsted URN: 2532766

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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/16/2532766

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2532766). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532766)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532766)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532766)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1515045)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Huncote Sports & Social Club, Enderby Road, Thurlaston, Leicester, LE9 7TF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.588860,-1.254696

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurlaston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Huncote Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| The Pastures Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Next Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-nursery-ey467309) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Harlequins Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequins-day-nursery-ltd-2885242) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [St George's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-nursery-school-2546478) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-barn-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637839) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Honey Bees Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-pavilion-ey340714) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Carlton Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-leicester-carlton-park-ey241078) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Gems Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Gems Preschool Good at its inspection on 7 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Gems Preschool take?

Little Gems Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532766)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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