# Shells Daycare Ltd

Shells Daycare Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Thorpe Astley Community Centre, Lakin Drive, LEICESTER, LE3 3RU, in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire. It is registered for 65 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shells-daycare-ltd-2866707  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Thorpe Astley Community Centre, Lakin Drive, LEICESTER, LE3 3RU
- Registered places: 65
- Ofsted URN: 2866707

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2866707). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866707)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866707)
- 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/16/2866707)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thorpe Astley Community Centre, Lakin Drive, LEICESTER, LE3 3RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.618751,-1.200780

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thorpe Astley Park & Playing Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Holmfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossebrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stafford Leys Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Emmanuel Christian School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| New Lubbesthorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Braunstone Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ravenhurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-ey477732) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St George's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-nursery-2710193) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-leicester-meridian-park-ey289581) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Promise Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/promise-childcare-226487) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Cherubs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-preschool-2530255) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hand-in-hand-preschool-oak-centre-ey501733) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Shells Daycare Ltd take?

Shells Daycare Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2866707)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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