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 Sona (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at nursery rhymes in July. She has settled in quickly. The staff are all brilliant and so friendly. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a small, homely nursery!
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Nursery Rhymes at the age of 3 after I was concerned about his progress at his previous setting. It was the best decision I have ever made and am so glad I made the change. He has flourished and progressed beyond his years! I know this is down to the setting at Nursery Rhymes and the
dedication of the teaching staff. I cannot thank them enough for their hard work and can say I have always been greeted with a smile at 8am or 6pm! Keep up the good work girls!
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Review from D P (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery Rhymes is an outstanding nursery for your little ones. Everyone is so friendly caring and looking after/caring for your child as number one rather than a business.
Just after a few months, I can already see our little one has developed in all areas, knowing he is in a safe environment. Everyone
is accommodating helping out when personal circumstances change.
Send your little ones here trust me! there is no one more difficult to impress than me, due to the nature of my job.
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Review from Janki B (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son took some time to settle but the girls were very accommodating and patient in helping him feel comfortable and reassuring myself. Really happy so far.
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Review from Andrea S (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at the nursery and have seen great developments with both. My oldest son started in the baby room and is now in pre-school. He has shown so much progress and is such a confident young boy thanks to Nursery Rhymes. The way the staff have helped him with numbers, the alphabet, months
of the year and days of the week is commendable.


My youngest son has just started in the baby room and the staff made him feel very welcome from the start. He has now settled very well into nursery life, always smiling and happy.

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Review from Baxo D (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at 12 months in the baby room, I have no problem with this nursery. My son is happy and smiling away. Staff are friendly. Moved to the toddler room, learning a lot, lots of toys, the garden is a bonus.
My son loves the pre-school he was so happy to move over, they have a projector board
which he loves and lots of toys. He knows his ABC's, 123's and days of the week etc. I see the difference and I am so glad he is learning a lot, getting ready for school.
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Review from Jaspreet D (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery Rhymes is a great nursery! My daughter has been coming here since she was 10 months old and is now ready to leave for school. She has loved her time at nursery and I would recommend the nursery to anyone wanting their child to really blossom. It is a lovely home from home environment with great
staff, they are lovely and very friendly which makes it all the better for parents leaving their children.
We will miss Nursery Rhymes very much and have loved seeing my daughter grow from a young girl to miss confident. They are amazing at what they do.
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Review from Z M (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff, very pleased.
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Review from Monica T (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Nursery Rhymes since she was 8 months old and will stay here until she attends school. She has loved her experience since the start, the nursery has a 'family feel' and I feel my daughter is safe, stimulated educationally and most importantly, is happy.
I would recommend this
nursery to anyone thinking about starting their child at nursery. There are so many positive things to say about the nursery.
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery Rhymes is a fantastic environment for any child. Our daughter has settled so well and is getting on fantastic with all of the staff and children. Very welcoming and a kind, calm environment.
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Review from Patricia H (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Nursery Rhymes a few months ago and we are delighted by the care she receives. The staff in the baby room are wonderful and have helped her settle in really well. Our daughter is very happy there. We are very pleased to have found such a caring nursery to look after her.
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Review from Tina N (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant experience, our daughter has been nearly 2 years and she has developed efficiently. Her cognitive and behaviour is really good and outstanding for her age. Thank you for the brilliant work.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery Rhymes - Leicester is an outstanding nursery for children and I am so glad to have chosen it for my daughter, the setting in process was quite difficult for her at first by the carers were extremely supportive and caring. All the staff genuinely love and care for the children are enthusiastic
and encouraging and always welcome the children with a smile. The manager of this nursery has done a fantastic job in making the nursery and it's staff a pleasure to be around. Overall superb and I have no hesitation in recommending Nursery Rhymes - Leicester highly to friends and family. Well done Nursery Rhymes - Leicester.
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Review from Rehana A (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with Nursery Rhymes has been excellent, my daughter has been cared for excellently in every aspect, I have no concerns whatsoever.
My daughter looks forward to nursery every morning, and when I pick her up she's always happy and full of energy. She has made excellent progress throughout
her learning journey and with full support from home too. We like to work together to meet my daughters individual needs.
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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery Rhymes is a fantastic place. Our little boy loves it! The food is healthy and of an excellent quality. The manager and staff are all friendly and highly skilled. The range of play time activities is very varied, innovative and good fun for the kids! My partner and I are highly impressed with
the service we have received so far.
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Review from Adrian S (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant nursery and staff. So helpful and very informative on child's development, already recommended to family and friends.
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Review from Colleen R (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel the staff are very caring and that my son is in a happy, healthy and safe environment.
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Review from S K (Father of Child) published on 18 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely pleased with the nursery from top to bottom. My daughter has developed into a very good girl knowing many things already, like saying please and thank you, brushing her teeth which is down to the staff taking their time and teaching in a very fun way. Overall I couldn't be happier and
my daughter is very happy too so carry on the good work.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! Well trained staff who have built a great bond with my little one. It's obvious why they are voted No1. Fully deserved. I would recommend this nursery 100%!
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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two daughters at the nursery who are very happy and developing well. The nursery has a very homely feel to it, which is lacking in most of the neighbouring ones. The staff are really friendly, experienced and you can see the genuine care that they have for the children.
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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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