Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate

13 Knighton Grange Road, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2LF
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9.9 185 Reviews
  • Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate, Leicester
Nursery Rhymes – Stoneygate, Day nursery and Pre-school, is an award-winning Nursery providing outstanding childcare where your child will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities in a unique family run home from home setting.

Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate opened under the group name of Nursery Rhymes - Leicester in 2009 and provides quality day care for babies and children from 6 months – 6 years of age in a safe & secure setting, complemented by the nursery's state-of-the-art authorised door entry system and CCTV.

The unique property, on the exclusive leafy Knighton Grange Road bordering Stoneygate and Oadby, is only a 5-10 minute drive from Leicester City Centre along the main (A6) London Road.

Provisions include ICT, quiet room, art and craft, cooking and gardening, music and movement, French, forest schools, singing and stories, water and sand activities and role play.

Your child will be lovingly cared for by qualified, enthusiastic & dedicated staff in a stimulating environment led by the manager who is NNEB qualified and has 14 years' experience in childcare working with children in day nurseries, family centres and schools.

The majority of the great team have been with the setting for well over 5 years, with many being a part of the "Rhymes team" for over 10 years!
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Claire (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day £83.00 (8am-6pm)

  • 5% Full week discount
    5% sibling discount
    Childcare Funding available for ages 9 months plus
    Tax Free Childcare accepted
    Our Fees are reviewed annually and notice of at least 1 month is given to any fee changes

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking available on site or on the street with no restrictions.

Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate Reviews (185)

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Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate has 185 reviews.

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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery Rhymes is such a lovely nursery with an amazing environment. My little girl absolutely loves it and has gained so much from going. It has such a family feel and would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from Tina C (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery Rhymes is a great nursery and I highly recommend it. My little boy started in the baby room and is currently in preschool. He absolutely loves it there and every morning he has a smile knowing that he will enjoy his day. My twin girls started last year and they have settled in so well. They
love going there and I know they are well looked after. The staff are so professional and always going above and beyond to help us with carrying the twins in and out of the car. I also never feel rushed with the handovers and I can see they genuinely love having the kids there. So glad my kids go to this nursery and I honestly couldn't recommend it enough.
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Review from Sunil A (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Nursery Rhymes when she was 9 months old. Previously we were on their waiting list whilst she attended another nursery. We removed her from the previous nursery as Nursery Rhymes was always our first choice. Nursery Rhymes reputation is impeccable and the only place we wanted our
daughter to attend knowing she would be safe, looked after and educated. Our family and friends' children have all attended Nursery Rhymes. Being in education myself it is crucial for me to know how my daughter is progressing and if she is meeting her targets. The Nursery keeps us regularly updated on its policies and procedures, daily updates, observations, and areas of development in the early year's framework and pictures via their app. The app is a great tool to share information quickly and puts parents' minds at rest during the day. During collection at the end of each day, staff updates us on our daughter's day. We have also had a progress meeting where we discuss progress.
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Review from I M (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Nursery Rhymes when she was 9 months old. Previously we were on their waiting list whilst she attended another nursery. We removed her from the previous nursery as Nursery Rhymes was always our first choice.
Nursery Rhymes’ reputation is impeccable and the only place we wanted
our daughter to attend knowing she would be safe, looked after, and educated. Our family and friends’ children have all attended Nursery Rhymes.
Being in education myself it is crucial for me to know how my daughter is progressing and if she is meeting her targets. The Nursery keeps us regularly updated on their policies and procedures, daily updates, observations, and areas of development in the early year's framework and pictures via their app. The app is a great tool to share information quickly and puts parents' minds at rest during the day.
During collection at the end of each day, staff updates us on our daughter’s day. We have also had a progress meeting where we discuss progress and targets.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Nursery Rhymes after he turned one and he is currently in the toddler room. The staff settled him really well with their nurturing abilities. My son has additional needs, which the nursery have supported brilliantly, especially his current key person. The environment is warm and welcoming
with lots of space for the many activities created for the learning and development of the children. I’m kept well informed of my son's day via the app and I’m always provided with a verbal update upon pick up. My two older children also attended Nursery Rhymes and loved every single moment there!
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Review from G C (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Our son has been with Nursery Rhymes since the baby room and is now in pre-school and the support, time, and care every member of staff has given him has been exceptional. Lovely setting, highly recommend.
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Review from Hannah K (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We only have praise for Nursery Rhymes. It has a loving, nurturing, playful environment with confident staff who have a genuine fondness for the children. The variety of educational activities is exceptional and the communication of my child’s development is really very good indeed.


Both our children

have loved attending Nursery Rhymes and we continue to be extremely happy with all aspects of the setting.
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Review from Nikhil G (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have attended here since the age of one and I can say that we couldn't be happier. So much so that we will also be putting my newly born son in their care next year. They update us throughout the day via the parents' app on what our children have been up to, what activities they have
taken part in, what they have eaten, how much they have slept, how many nappy changes they have had. The updates give us complete peace of mind knowing what they have been doing all day and help us prepare for the evenings when we collect them. The meals my children get are very varied, nutritious and they really enjoy them. My daughters love the daily activities and in particular Forest School that pre-school has on a Tuesday. Every member of staff at the nursery is fantastic as they all play a part in their care even when they have their own key workers who have been fantastic in my children's development. We would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Zahraa I (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Nursery Rhymes as a baby and I can now see why the staff are so highly spoken of. As a first time parent, I was nervous as we approached her settling in sessions, but as soon as we stepped into the baby room I felt at ease and confident in the staff that she would be in the best
possible hands. From keeping me updated over the Famly app to our conversations at pick up time, I am so pleased with my decision to send my daughter to Nursery Rhymes as I can see how much of an impact the amazing practice has had on her confidence and her social skills.
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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent both of our boys to the nursery and feel very grateful for the experience they’ve both had. From the moment both boys have entered the nursery, they’re welcomed with the warmth, smiles and reassurance if their met keyworkers. Communications through the parents' app have made it easier to
stay in touch and see what our children have been up to during the day. We are so fortunate to have a nursery which has felt like a ‘home away from home’. The facilities are modern, clean and age appropriate in each room to help encourage skills and development across each stage. The garden space has always been our boys’ favourite and the nursery has done exceptionally well to enhance all the outdoor facilities to create such an inviting space for the children to play and explore. We have always loved how all meals are cooked fresh on site and include a range of nutrition daily, to help encourage different flavours in our children's diet - the chef does a great job!
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Review from V K (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery, we are so pleased we chose this nursery as we were torn between two. Exceptional level of care. My little girl keeps asking everyday 'is it school day' makes us feel so peaceful leaving her in safe hands and being cared for. Lastly, you can't forget the chef who makes amazing
fresh food every day in the building. You can smell it from the door. My little girl waves bye to him too. It's just such a family environment.
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Review from Anisha P (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We highly recommend Nursery Rhymes, the care and communication from the staff is exceptional. The nursery has a lovely, homely feel to it and our son has thrived learning key skills and gaining confidence in social interactions with other children and forming wonderful bonds with staff and children
alike. The nursery is well equipped to allow the children to explore their imagination and their potential.
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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended Nursery Rhymes since he was 9 months old (he started in the Baby Room) and his dad and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all so much for all of your hard work and dedication.


Our intention, in starting with you, was for our son to be simply happy and well cared

for and you have exceeded our expectations in every possible way.


Our son has been supported with kindness and professionalism through every single one of his developmental milestones. At every stage you have consulted with and communicated with us to ensure he received the best, most tailored, care possible. I believe this is why he is such a happy, chatty boy.


Thank you so much for your hard work, care and professionalism in supporting Harry through his early years.

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Review from Stephenie T (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son moved into the toddler room in March 2022. The staff helped him adjust to life in a new home and new city. They read his file from the previous nursery and all helped to make the settling-in process very easy for him. Within a day, he felt at home. They also took into account his intolerance
to gluten and have a special menu for him. My son says Hi to the chef and clearly appreciate the food. He has formed strong bonds with the carers particularly, his key worker, and often talks about her at home. I'm very impressed that she has made us a place to go guide and has helped him make cards for special occasions such as daddy's birthday, father's day etc. The management team are always present and the team are always available for a chat and to check in with me to see how he is doing. I appreciate the family atmosphere of the nursery where it is a home away from home and would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for making it a pleasant experience for us.
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Review from Gaurav M (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is superb and we are so pleased we chose this environment. The attention to detail is exceptional. The love, care and education is like home from home. My children are so happy and content, and so are we as parents, knowing that they are being looked after so incredibly well. Also as a
gold star - they love the meals at Nursery Rhymes which is a relief as they can be fussy eaters.
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Review from Jess C (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Nursery Rhymes and I couldn’t be happier with the care, learning and development opportunities that this nursery provides. So much so I travel 30-40 mins to ensure my youngest can continue at Nursery Rhymes now that my eldest has started at his local school. Great environment,
staff are great and communication is outstanding. Would recommend to anybody!
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As soon as I stepped in and met the friendly team I knew this was the nursery for us, a lovely family feel to the nursery. I’ve seen my son’s development grow from strength to strength. The team tailor activities to his interests and ensure all areas of development are covered. He loves going everyday
and I can rest assured knowing he’s in safe hands - Thank you Nursery Rhymes!
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with Nursery Rhymes, our daughter loves going to nursery and thoroughly enjoys playing and learning with the children and staff. We feel she is developing very well and that nursery has certainly encouraged her growth. We really like that the children go in the garden daily. We are
also pleased that tastebuds are encouraged with flavour.
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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Nursery Rhymes since around 13 months and she has really flourished during this time. She’s always happy when I drop her off and seems to have really bonded with her carers. I’m updated throughout the day with pictures of what she’s been up to and what she’s eaten etc which puts
my mind at ease. Thanks for all your care Nursery Rhymes!
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Review from A Y (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started Nursery Rhymes, I have seen amazing progress in her speech, sharing, eating habits and also toilet training. My daughter settled so quickly into the toddler room, thanks to all the staff. Daily observations I receive are in so much depth, which I love! And the photos that come
with it are just heart-warming and reassuring. Communication between myself and the staff, especially the key working, has been amazing from day one. Thank you, Nursery Rhymes.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.938)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10 for Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.938 for Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate is calculated as follows: ( (317 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.938
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (10)

Meet the Team (12)

Karen

Karen Marks

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2009

NNEB Diploma in Childcare
10 years experience in Social Services,
Day Care and Foundation Stage in Primary Schools

Claire

Claire

Job Title: Assistant Manager Joined: 2016

Claire – Assistant Manager / Toddler Room Leader

Preena

Preena Mistry

Job Title: Toddler Room Leader Joined: 2010

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Amberley

Amberley Vassey

Job Title: Baby Room Leader Joined: 2014

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Jasmine

Jasmine

Job Title: Pre-School Leader Joined: 2016

Pre-School Leader Level 6 - Early Years Teacher

Sabrina

Sabrina

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2010

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Sian

Sian

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2017

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Iain

Iain

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2016

Head Chef at Nursery Rhymes - Leicester

Phoebe

Phoebe

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2017

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Klaudia

Klaudia

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2018

Nursery Practitioner Level 5

Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2018

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Emma

Emma

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2019

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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