# The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool

The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 1514 Melton Road, Queniborough, LEICESTER, LE7 3FN, in Queniborough, Leicestershire. It is registered for 84 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-laurels-nursery-school-and-preschool-2637847  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1514 Melton Road, Queniborough, LEICESTER, LE7 3FN
- Registered places: 84
- Run by: [The Childcare Corporation Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-childcare-corporation-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2637847

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 May 2023, 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/16/2637847

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2637847). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637847)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637847)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637847)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/85218)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1514 Melton Road, Queniborough, LEICESTER, LE7 3FN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.705574,-1.059465

- 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queniborough Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Broomfield Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Merton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Michael & All Angels Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Pochin School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Ratcliffe College |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Wreake Valley Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bodies Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bodies-childcare-limited-2721997) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Queniborough Pre-School Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queniborough-pre-school-partnership-226290) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Syston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-syston-ey561773) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Peter & St Paul Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peter-and-st-paul-preschool-ey250953) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bizzy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-bees-pre-school-ey558811) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Syston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-syston-day-nursery-ey499967) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool Good at its inspection on 22 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool take?

The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool?

The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool is run by The Childcare Corporation Limited, which runs 56 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool?

Syston is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637847)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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