# The Milky Way Day Nursery

The Milky Way Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 68 Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PW, in Belgrave, Leicester. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 74 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Russell Nursery School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-milky-way-day-nursery-2579620  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 68 Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PW
- Registered places: 31
- Phone: 0116 224 3584
- Website: https://www.milkywaydaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Russell Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/russell-nursery-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2579620

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 July 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/16/2579620

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2579620). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579620)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579620)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579620)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1487705)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 68 Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.656172,-1.132433

- Station: Leicester North (Great Central Railway), 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Loughborough Road Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Park: Abbey Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 74 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsey House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mellor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woodstock Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Catherine Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rushey Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [My Playroom Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-playroom-nursery-2818571) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Windsor House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windsor-house-nursery-ey477264) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kiddycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddycare-nursery-226969) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Lambs Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-pre-school-ey550930) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Belgrave Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belgrave-playgroup-226861) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Co-operative Play and Learn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/co-operative-play-and-learn-ey472097) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Milky Way Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Milky Way Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Milky Way Day Nursery take?

The Milky Way Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Milky Way Day Nursery?

The Milky Way Day Nursery is run by Russell Nursery School Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Milky Way Day Nursery?

Leicester North (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Milky Way Day Nursery?

You can call 0116 224 3584 and visit www.milkywaydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579620)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Milkyway+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_-UHP6phd0gRj5Saq0sNawk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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