Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School

559 Welford Road, Leicester LE2 6FN
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8.9 13 Reviews
  • Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School, Leicester
Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School is a Curiosity Approach Accredited setting, promoting awe and wonder for their children.

The nursery environment is calm and has been created to inspire the children's curiosity and creativity through the use of real, authentic and natural resources.

Children's individual interests are followed and nurtured through a wide range of activities and experiences.

All children have a key person.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Elizabeth Garner
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Kay Garner (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Our Daily is £82.00

  • Please call for information about how we offer funded hours

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 / New Year

Parking

  • They have a car park

Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (13)

8.9

Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.875) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School has 13 reviews.

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Review from Rachel D (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been fortunate to attend Knighton Day for the last 10 years with 2 children. I cannot emphasise enough how wonderful this nursery is. They have been a wonderful support and a big part of our village. I am so very sad to say goodbye.
Reply from Kay Garner, Manager at Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for trusting us with both of your children over the last 10 years. It's been such a privilege to be part of their journeys and to share so many special…read more
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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most incredible nursery with the most incredible staff! Knighton Day Nursery is a really special place, their approach, ethos and commitment is second to none! I would recommend this nursery without a doubt!
Reply from Kay Garner, Manager at Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words - we're thrilled to hear how highly you rate your experience with Knighton Day Nursery. Our team is passionate about creating a nurturing, engaging environment…read more
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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin girls have attended Knighton Day Nursery since they were 10 months old. From the settling in sessions alone I knew it was the perfect choice.
It is a home from home, with all the added extra learning opportunities.
The areas are so spacious including a lovely garden area, with separate section
for the young ones.
We loved the natural approach the nursery uses with natural resources only, really benefits the children.
My children are particularly fussy with their food at home, however at nursery the variety of home cooked food that is offered has helped them with new foods, and allowed us to have new items on the menu at home too!
The staff are so knowledgeable, caring and fully invested in the children's care and development.
We will be so upset when they leave in September to start school.
The best start for any child's eduction and care.
Reply from Kay Garner, Manager at Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's been a joy to care for the girls and watch them grow since they started with us. We're so glad you felt at home from the very beginning and that our…read more
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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent! Have looked after our son very well and we are looking to send our second next year.
Reply from Kay Garner, Manager at Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means a lot!
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting our child has loved nursery and seems to really relish it and look forward to it. She has a great rapport with the staff who are approachable, professional and well versed in their field.
Lovely surroundings and facilities to encourage independence and growth in the little ones too.
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Knighton Day Nursery has been outstanding in all aspects of care for our son who has additional medical needs. They embraced the challenges of his needs with great care and kindness. We have never worried about leaving him in their capable hands. All the staff are highly trained, caring and loving towards
all the children.
Our son has experienced some wonderful, creative projects through the nursery and has thrived in the curiosity approach. I would highly recommend Knighton Day Nursery.
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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery! The staff are amazing, always providing support and anything that the children need, they are always willing to give 100% to the children and are there when I have anything I want to talk about. The nursery has been a home from home for my children since 2016 and I wouldn't send them
anywhere else.
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Review from Linda A (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to Knighton Day Nursery for the past year and a half. During her time there we have felt the staff have gone above and beyond in their care, providing engaging, creative and fun activities as well as a loving environment where our daughter has flourished, seeing improvements
in her communication and motor skills each week. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Helen F (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the nursery have been absolutely amazing and I can’t thank them enough for the care given to both of my daughters. My first daughter has SEN and the nursery have fully supported her with all her needs and worked well with her external agencies. My second daughter took a while to get used
to being in nursery and she is so happy and content now thanks to the supportive staff. I highly recommend the nursery!
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Review from Sukhi S (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Knighton Day Nursery in my opinion is the very best place, both of my children have attended full time. It has a wonderful, nurturing environment that has allowed my children from 9 months to flourish. All staff are warm, welcoming and committed to ensure that children have the very best day. Each day
is different, enabling to explore and discover new things. My children have enjoyed a variety of activities throughout their time there and given that they both went fulltime that is quite an accomplishment.
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Review from Karen (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the past seven years, two of my children have attended Knighton Day Nursery from age 1 up until they started school. The nursery is a wonderful, caring and fun setting and both my children had such a brilliant time. The staff are amazing. Caring, loving and cannot do enough for you. The facilities
and activities are fantastic. I cannot recommend Knighton Day Nursery enough.
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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant preschool, the staff are so friendly and are great with the kids. Great opportunities like learning French. Imaginative things to play with like the water play area and mud kitchen. Big fun garden with lots to do. We couldn't have chosen anywhere better.
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Review from Vicky P (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoys her time spent at nursery and is well cared for by the same staff each week.


They have a great range of activities and she gets lots of access to the garden and outdoor toys too.


The staff have got to know her likes and dislikes very quickly and provide activities which they

know she will enjoy.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.875) out of 10 for Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 4 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 5.000 for Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 5
  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 3.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 40 number of registered child places is 8. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 8 = 0.5
  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.

Child Vacancies

No Child Vacancies

Posted: 17 Nov 2025

Please get in touch with us to find out about available places in our 9-12 month group from January 2027. Unfortunately, we don't have any availability at all for children aged 13 months to 5 years old

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School is open: 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.

How many Children does Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Leicester?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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