The Laurels Nursery School

1514 Melton Road, Queniborough, Leicester LE7 3FN
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9.8 103 Reviews
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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 Bake, Sing and Sign, and Sow and Grow.

An on-site chef prepares healthy, balanced meals that cater to all dietary needs. Families stay connected through the nursery app, parents’ evenings, and stay-and-play events. The experienced team, including trained SENCo staff, ensures every child feels safe, supported, and celebrated.
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Type of Service

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

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

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 (103)

9.8

The Laurels Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Laurels Nursery School has 103 reviews.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our daughters have attended this nursery and we could not have asked for better care. Our youngest has just begun her last year at The Laurels before she starts school and she loves her days at nursery. The staff are fantastic and provide high standards of care. Our youngest has been supported
through serious food allergies from being diagnosed at seven months old to recently growing out of her allergies, and we will be forever grateful for the practical and emotional support the staff gave us.
The food is home-cooked and wide-ranging to help encourage a balanced diet and the range of activities is fantastic - our daughter has enjoyed her days with wild animals, Cheery Tots, baking, arts, reading, outdoor play and Forest Schools.
The online journal helps us to understand how she is getting on and to share in her nursery fun, and her key workers/team have always known her really well and supported her to thrive.
We wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Review from Danielle T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has been attending The Laurels Nursery School, he has grown so much in confidence and has learnt so much. The best decision I have made. All members of staff are so approachable and friendly, they also do so many different activities with the children. My son loves it.
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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled really well in the 4 months she has bee coming here. She loves the staff who always greet her with a smile. The food is brilliant - she eats every meal. The resources and activities are good. I love bringing home her artwork.
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started when he was just 9 months old. As a first-time mum, I was very scared about sending him to a nursery and going back to work. The staff at The Laurels Nursery School were fantastic and made the transition very easy. 6 months on and my son loves going to nursery, he is happy and learning
new skills with each visit. The staff are very caring and make drop offs and pick ups easy informing me all about his day. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from B G (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is 16 months and has attended the nursery since July last year. The staff are brilliant! My daughter was so unsettled at first but the staff and managers were fantastic they went that extra mile to settle my daughter in. She is so settled. I love the different activities the staff implement
each day and how fun they make the day. I can't thank the staff enough.
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Review from Anna F (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Laurels Nursery School was the perfect choice for my children. The team are absolutely fabulous, the love, support and guidance they provide for my son is second to none. He absolutely loves going to nursery and it's down to the fun he has while he is there. All of the team are friendly, welcoming
and nothing is too much for them. I would definitely recommend them!
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Review from Rhea S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started in July 2018, I cannot thank each and every staff member enough for there continuous love, support and encouragement with my child's development, she loves coming to nursery and having fun and is always happy when I collect her. All the staff team are lovely and welcoming and
have gone above and beyond to make my daughters time at nursery extra special and made her feel comfortable, confident and happy.
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Review from Laura K (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff! Love the level of care they've given both my boys. Lovely food! Highly recommended!
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Review from Suki (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves The Laurels nursery, he joined when he was 1 year old and is now a very chatty 2-year-old! He has made so much progress over the last year. His speech is great and he talks about his days and activities when he comes home. He loves the staff and has lots of fun with his little friends,
I would highly recommend The Laurels. The staff are very friendly and never seem to mind when I call up to ask how my boy is doing. It’s always reassuring to know you’ve left your child with caring and highly capable people who have your child’s best interests at heart.
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Review from Rebekah M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always feel secure and safe sending my little one to The Laurels. The staff are amazing and are always on hand to support with any concerns or questions I have relating to my little one's time there.
Although my little one is often anxious heading in at first he always tells me what 'great fun'
he's had when I collect him at the end of a day.
Thank you The Laurels for being so wonderful.
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Review from Julia (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has a milk allergy and the staff have been amazing in ensuring his allergy is catered for he is always included in making cakes and always has cakes of his own to bring home dairy free. They go above and beyond for him and he is always so happy to go to nursery and I believe it’s the staff all
the staff including management know the children’s names. He is also always bringing pictures and food home which he helped make.
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Review from Julia L (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My kids love every minute!!! They run to the door and can’t wait to tell me all about what they have been doing at the end of the day. Staff are all lovely and always happy to work with parents to provide the best care.
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Review from Christian N (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are brilliant, my son is very happy there and my daughter loved attending the nursery.


Very happy with the service and care.

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Review from Ayledean V (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Laurels is a wonderful place for kids. My daughter is very happy there and I have seen very positive changes in her since we moved here.
I couldn't be happier to see my baby so happy. The staff are all lovely and very friendly and reliable. We love The Laurels and are happy to recommend to all
our family and friends.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy about the care my child receives here at The Laurels. I couldn't recommend the nursery enough. The quality of the care and learning she receives is outstanding and she loves coming. She is currently transitioning to The Coach House and she loves it that much, she can't wait to come in
the morning. The management team are very welcoming and are friendly to talk with, always going out of their way to help!
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since placing our son in The Laurels back in Feb this year we have been delighted with the care he has received and the progress he is making. The staff are professional, attentive and have genuine care for the children. Our son has formed lovely bonds with both staff and other children. The food is
well varied and of a high standard. It is great to observe my child's progress and see regular updates vis the Tapestry app. Parts of the nursery are looking a little tired due to natural wear and tear. Would be good to see this addressed.
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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used the Laurels Nursery School since my daughter was only 12 months old and they have been fantastic. She learns so much and the love and attention they show my daughter is wonderful. She has some difficulties which are consistently monitored and I look forward to the pictures and updates I
receive. She has become a loving, playful child who shares and plays alongside others. She has a fantastic nutritional diet that is homecooked every day and she loves it. She does a lot of biscuit and cake making most weeks which she thinks is great and loves tasting her homemade pizzas! The staff of caring, kind and most of all patient and knowledgeable which makes me leaving my daughter that little bit easier. If your looking for a great nursery......this one is fab!
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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Returning to work leaving your new baby is one of the hardest things. The Laurels made this transition more comfortable for us and our daughter. With a milk protein allergy the Laurels managed amazingly (fair to say better than us!) creating food always fresh, homemade and delicious, nothing is ever
too much trouble. Staff have nurtured and educated our daughter to a high standard. She has also made lovely friends who she talks of often. The setting itself is a great space. The variety of activities, toys and outside play fantastic with 'messy play' and baking firm favourites! The nursery acknowledges, teaches and celebrates a diverse range of cultures and festivals, our daughter often teaches us many new things! With potty training, the nursery was fabulous and definitely helped to get us through this stage without too much drama! So supportive, really knowing our daughter and playing a significant role in making her into the fun, loving, happy, clever little lady she is. Thank you!
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Review from Jenny S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the laurels for one day a week from 9 months old. From day one I have had no concerns as he settled so well. All staff members know him and staff working in his room have been nothing but wonderful... classroom activities are fun, varied and educational. The food is great, nutritional
and relevant for my son's age. I have no problems with dropping him off, sometimes I don't even get a goodbye. My son is very happy, settled and well looked after by all staff at the laurels and I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Jo C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had both of my children attend the Laurels over the last 7 years. One is currently still there. The staff are fantastic, they can't do enough to ensure that your child is well cared for and happy.
The food on offer is of a great variety and my little one is always wanting seconds. The wide
range of activities on offer makes for a very successful experience.
Nothing ever seems like too much for the staff and there is always somebody on hand should there be any concerns. I have always found the communication excellent.
The rooms are nicely decorated with lots of children's artwork on display and the outdoor space is a big bonus.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend based on my experience and when my little one leaves to go to school this summer it will be a sad farewell to The Laurels.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.843)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10 for The Laurels Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.843 for The Laurels Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (186 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.843
  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 The Laurels Nursery School is based on 18 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 18 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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Natasha

Natasha Miller

Job Title: Nursery Manager

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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