# Mini Explorers Play School Ltd

Mini Explorers Play School Ltd is a full-day nursery at Sence Valley Forest Park, IBSTOCK, LE67 6NW, in Ibstock, Leicestershire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-play-school-ltd-ey486615  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sence Valley Forest Park, IBSTOCK, LE67 6NW
- Registered places: 42
- Ofsted URN: EY486615

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486615

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY486615). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486615)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486615)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486615)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1101730)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sence Valley Forest Park, IBSTOCK, LE67 6NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.696962,-1.403879

- Park: Sence Valley Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Leicester Road Play Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibstock Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Heather Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Woodstone Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Hugglescote Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ellistown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Ibstock School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ibstock Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ibstock-nursery-2674402) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Early Years Academy Ibstock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-ibstock-2771383) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Heather Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heather-pre-school-226208) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Holmsdale Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holmsdale-manor-nursery-2640134) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-way-forest-kindergarten-2636719) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Bilingual Day Nursery & Pre-school Ravenstone Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bilingual-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ravenstone-limited-2654583) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mini Explorers Play School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mini Explorers Play School Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 23 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mini Explorers Play School Ltd take?

Mini Explorers Play School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486615)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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