# Paint Pots

Paint Pots is a full-day nursery at 3 Riverside Court, Croft, Leicester, LE9 3HG, in Croft, Leicestershire. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Chiefs Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-2699641  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Riverside Court, Croft, Leicester, LE9 3HG
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01455 285868
- Website: https://littlechiefsdaynurseries.com/paint-pots-day-nursery-and-preschool/
- Run by: [Little Chiefs Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-chiefs-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2699641

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 February 2025, 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/16/2699641

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2699641). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699641)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699641)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699641)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1552185)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Riverside Court, Croft, Leicester, LE9 3HG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.557852,-1.245987

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Huncote Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Manorfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Red Hill Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poplar Tot's Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplar-tots-childcare-ltd-2895528) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Achievers Preschools (Stoney Stanton) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-preschools-stoney-stanton-ltd-2695375) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Old Barn Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-barn-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637839) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Teapots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teapots-day-nursery-223277) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-226466) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Robjohn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robjohn-nursery-school-2789662) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Paint Pots's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Paint Pots Good at its inspection on 19 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Paint Pots take?

Paint Pots is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Paint Pots?

Paint Pots is run by Little Chiefs Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Paint Pots?

You can call 01455 285868 and visit littlechiefsdaynurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699641)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Chiefs+-+Paint+Pots+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJVTp3CohEd0gREcsPMgAdGWA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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