# Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road)

Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road) is a sessional pre-school at Uppingham Road Methodist Church, 178 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 0QG, in Humberstone, Leicester. It is registered for 25 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 4.4 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Smiley Kidz Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-kidz-nursery-uppingham-road-2698418  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Uppingham Road Methodist Church, 178 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 0QG
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 0116 319 2174
- Website: https://www.smileykidznursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Smiley Kidz Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smiley-kidz-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2698418

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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/16/2698418

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2698418). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698418)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698418)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698418)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1610076)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Uppingham Road Methodist Church, 178 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 0QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.642416,-1.089640

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Humberstone Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Rally Bank Nature Reserve, 0.2 miles
- Park: Towers Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrydale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Merrydale Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Falcons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Humberstone Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Humberstone Park Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humberstone-park-day-nursery-ltd-ey495169) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kiddisafe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddisafe-day-nursery-ey402808) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-gems-nursery-226992) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hine Park Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hine-park-day-nursery-ltd-2649052) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ltd-2726215) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Den Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-den-nursery-ltd-ey489742) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road) Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road) take?

Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road) is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road)?

Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road) is run by Smiley Kidz Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road)?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road)?

You can call 0116 319 2174 and visit www.smileykidznursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698418)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smiley+Kidz+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJsRwTxc1hd0gRar1OFE4AyVs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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