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The Laurels Nursery School

1514 Melton Road, Queniborough, Leicester LE7 3FN
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The Laurels Nursery School, Leicester
The Laurels Nursery School, Leicester
The Laurels Nursery School, Leicester

Rated Good by Ofsted (May 2023), The Laurels Nursery and Preschool in Queniborough, Leicester, provides a calm, caring, and enriching environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

With five well-equipped playrooms and a large garden featuring a mud kitchen, growing space, and climbing area, the nursery supports all areas of Early Years development. The curriculum embraces the Hygge and Curiosity Approaches, with activities such as yoga, Make and...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Natasha Miller (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

The Laurels Nursery School Reviews (107)

9.2

The Laurels Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.217) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Laurels Nursery School has 107 reviews.

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Review from Lauren C (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic care. We could not be more pleased with the all-around care. Our child started at only 5 months and staff were brilliant at tailoring her care to her needs.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team are incredibly open and attentive to the individual needs of our children and their families, providing the right support they need to thrive.

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Review from Sophie F (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little girl has been attending The Laurels for 6 months now and we have been thrilled with her progress so far. She loves coming to nursery and we struggle to get her home sometimes in the evenings! The staff have been wonderful with her and we love seeing the relationships she has formed with her key workers. We are so happy we found The Laurels - thank you for everything!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team provide a variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day in conjunction with our education programmes. This allows children to develop important skills whilst having plenty of fun.

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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to the preschool for just under a year, we moved to The Laurels Nursery School after having problems at a different preschool. My daughter loves going to 'school' and has made some lovely friends. She enjoys taking part in all the activities available and loves bringing home all her artwork. My daughter has come on a lot while at The Laurels Nursery School and is even trying lots of new foods thanks to the meals provided. The staff are great and very approachable. We have also enjoyed being able to participate in the little party afternoons that the preschool has put on for the parents to join their children and see what they get up to at preschool.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to hear that your little one is loving her time here! Our team works hard to create a supportive, nurturing enviroment where all children can learn, grow and thrive. Children can enjoy plenty of fun, engaging activities alongside...  

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Review from V L (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery, my little boy is so excited every time it's time to go into nursery. Very professional and informative about what he's getting up to and eating at the nursery. All staff are very friendly and welcoming each and every time we arrive.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, it's so great to hear that you and your family have had such a fantastic experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from Chelsea W (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has settled into nursery and absolutely loves it. He loves the different activities and the different experiences but mostly he loves the staff! The home-from-home feel and the amazing care and attention shown by all staff really make The Laurels stand out for us.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, we are so pleased to hear that your little one is enjoying his time at our nursery! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from Sophie A (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our child has been attending this nursery since January and we would highly recommend it, she is happy and settled. She is always happy to see the staff who all fuss her and know her by name. The staff are extremely friendly, supportive and caring. They do a range of fun activities with the children and keep us well-updated throughout the day. Our little one has developed a lot since attending nursery. She often comes home having learnt new skills in a safe, fun and friendly environment.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, we are delighted to hear that you and your family have had such a fantastic experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from Leanne D (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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The Laurels Nursery School is a wonderful place! They are so accommodating and caring. Always happy to help and nothing is too much trouble.
Real care is taken to ensure our child's needs are met and he thoroughly enjoys attending.
We have watched his skills develop and improve and his confidence grow.

It's wonderful to know he truly is cared for by the team!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, we are delighted to hear that you and your family have had such a fantastic experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Well-managed nursery. Outdoor activities are poor. Had a few issues with communication. My daughter is happy here and enjoys going. Have attended two parents' evenings both pointless, with no extra details or structure.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for providing us with feedback. Your concerns raised are being taken seriously and if you would like to discuss anything further, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer services team.

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Review from Dorothy J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery really friendly staff always kept well informed. Son now loves going there and has great relationships with the staff. Does a range of activities and always comes home with different crafts.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hello, we are so delighted to hear that you are pleased with the communication from the nursery and that your son loves coming to the nursery. We will pass your comments on to the nursery team. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is truly appreciated.

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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My review stems from my daughter's start date in September 2021 to date, our experience has been nothing but good, the staff are super friendly and approachable, you can ask for support or advice from them on any issue and they will give you some good information that you can use, or not, but everything we have had has been nothing but useful. Our daughter has been thriving since starting nursery and we wouldn’t place her anywhere else. The actual building is a lovely, clean and warm environment and the entire establishment takes child rearing seriously with activities that will not only be fun for the kids but also educational in one fashion or another. We wouldn't be without The Laurels Nursery School. The only feedback I have is the choice of breakfasts it does feel like the same meal every day, weetabix and toast I’d love to see more variation but otherwise absolutely amazing place.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hello, thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your little one has had a great time at our nursery and that you are happy with your experience. We will pass your feedback on to the nursery team.

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Review from Aimi B (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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I have nothing but good things to say about this nursery. My son attended here since he was 1 year old and started school this September. He loved coming to nursery. He knew all of the staff by name and was always happy when arriving and being collected. My daughter is also attending currently and loves to go to nursery. She has been here since she was 9 months old and will continue here till she leaves for big school. She also is happy to go and knows all the staff too. The staff are absolutely brilliant and the different things they do with the children are great. The food has improved 100% and there is so much variety throughout the week on the menu which has helped my daughter, especially as she was always a very fussy eater but now will try anything. I would recommend the Laurels to anyone - they are friendly, professional and approachable. I know I can leave my children in their capable hands and they will be well looked after. Thank you for being amazing!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team works incredibly hard to provide a variety of engaging and educational activities. We take great pride in serving up tasty, wholesome meals which help to give children the opportunity to experience new flavours. We wish your little one the very best of luck at school!

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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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The Laurels is a wonderful nursery and I would definitely recommend it! Our son attended since he was one and had the most amazing time there, the staff are so caring and supportive and always have time to tell you about their day. We always felt welcome and our little one was always excited to go to nursery. He left very ready for school, thanks to all of the hard work of the staff! Overall, a lovely nursery with great communication and lots of fun and learning for little ones.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one had such an amazing time with us! Our team works incredibly hard to provide a friendly, supportive and educational environment with a great variety of activities and our specially designed education programmes.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff are exceptional in making sure the children settle and feel happy. Their safeguarding awareness is very good. I was always informed and aware of everything going on at the nursery and with my children.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that our team were so brilliant in helping your children to settle in. They work incredibly hard to ensure that each child has a fantastic nursery experience.

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Review from Ruth A (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff in the Coach House that looked after my son were some of the kindest people I have met. They have shown nothing but care, compassion and understanding for my son and his development because of these staff, has been amazing. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who wants their children to be cared for as if they are family.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words about our team. They work incredibly hard to provide a supportive, nurturing enviroment and to help children develop a variety of important skills.

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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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The Laurels have been amazing with my son and brought him on leaps and bounds. My son loves going to nursery and I never worry about leaving him and he loves all the staff there they cannot do enough.

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at The Laurels Nursery School

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.

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Review from Dave J (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff are absolutely superb, couldn’t be any nicer or do any more for our son who loves going to nursery and seeing everybody. Every week he is learning and developing so much!

Very highly recommended.

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at The Laurels Nursery School

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.

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Review from Rebecca R (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My 1-year-old started 3 days a week at the Laurels in February 2022. Quite frankly she absolutely loves it! The crying of not wanting to go lasted about a week and now we put her coat on and she is bouncing at the door waiting to leave the house to go. The staff are great with her and have made her feel right at home and comfortable being with them. Would definitely recommend it to a new mum/dad.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My child has settled in extremely well, he loves going and always comes out happy. There is great communication between the staff and myself and I feel I am kept up to date all of the time. Couldn’t ask for anymore I’m extremely happy that we made the decision to send my child to The Laurels and want to thank every single one of the staff for their help, support and communication. Amazing!

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.

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Review from James K (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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The Laurels Nursery provides my daughter with an excellent environment to learn and play and the staff are fantastic at nurturing her and looking after all her needs. I can recommend the nursery to any parent considering where to send their child.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.

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Review from Rosie K (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has recently started here after many recommendations from friends. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. This is our first nursery experience and we feel no question is a stupid question and feel so involved in our daughter's care. Very impressed with the activities offered, space available, variety of food choices and extra events held for families to attend.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at The Laurels Nursery School

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed onto the nursery management team.

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  • Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

Natasha Miller Job Title: Nursery Manager
Natasha Miller

Natasha has enjoyed working within a nursery setting since 2008, starting her career as a student and progressing up the ranks to Nursery Manager. She is Level 3 qualified, the Designated Safeguarding Officer and Paediatric First Aid trained.

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