Little Explorers Day Nursery

205 Knighton Road, Knighton, Leicester LE2 3TT
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Little Explorers in Knighton, Leicester, is a warm, intimate nursery offering high-quality Early Years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With a 'Good' Ofsted rating (July 2023), the setting provides a tailored curriculum supported by long-standing, experienced staff.

Refreshed interiors create a bright, welcoming space, while the outdoor area includes a growing patch, sandpit, and imaginative loose parts play.

The nursery app keeps families connected with updates and milestones. Children enjoy Make & Bake sessions, Sing and Sign, and local outings to shops and parks. This nurturing setting fosters creativity, independence, and a love for learning in a close-knit, supportive environment.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kerry (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 28

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 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

Little Explorers Day Nursery Reviews (35)

9.9

Little Explorers Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Explorers Day Nursery has 35 reviews.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 10 month old son started on January 25 and struggled to settle at first. He had difficulty with napping and settling to an activity. Being tired made him upset and unable to join in with the activities. However the staff, in particular his key worker, were all so positive, enthusiastic and determined
to make it a good experience for him. My son's key worker is so great at keeping us up to date and was very reassuring when I expressed concerned about him settling. All the staff have shown care and positivity and they were right - my son is really starting to enjoy his time at Little Explorers.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Thank you for your review of Little Explorers Day Nursery. We are so glad to hear that the team, especially your key person, has been so supportive during the transition and have done all they can to…read more
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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a fantastic experience at this nursery. The staff are incredibly kind and attentive, making my child feel safe and valued. The manager is very understanding and always willing to listen and help with any concerns. It's clear that they genuinely care about the children, and it shows in how
happy and engaged my child is every day. Highly recommend this warm, welcoming nursery to any parent looking for a supportive and nurturing environment.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Thank you for your review of Little Explorers Day Nursery. We are so glad to hear that you feel so positively about our nursery! Our amazing team truly is dedicated to the well-being, education and…read more
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the second son my nursery has attended and I can't believe how different the experience has been, the settling in period has gone amazingly as the staff have worked alongside both me and my son. As it is a smaller a nursery we've been able to interact and get to know a lot of the staff and they
have communicated with us regularly at handover and using the app, which has made us feel really at ease.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Thank you for your review of Little Explorers Day Nursery. We're so glad we could assist you and your son in this next transition and that it has gone so well. Our wonderful team is really invested in…read more
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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves attending Little Explorers since he joined 3 years ago, and we're really glad to have found it! We always feel welcomed and engaged with. The staff are warm, friendly and professional, and we always feel at ease talking to them. The nursery has a homely feeling and the team always provides
engaging educational play activities. Our son has thrived in the environment and the carers have been supporting us through key steps in his development. We get regular updates and the staff arrange welcoming afternoons and days for family to come into the nursery to share in their activities. Would definitely recommend the nursery.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Thank you for your review of Little Explorers Day Nursery. We are so pleased that you have seen a difference in your son's development and that you have felt supported through each transition and next…read more
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can highly recommend Little Explorers Day Nursery. They took care of our eldest from 9 months until school age and she came away with many happy memories, some life long friends and close relationships with carers. Our youngest now attends and there was no question of considering another nursery
for her. The team at Little Explorers are like family and we have complete trust in them to provide the best possible care for our children whilst we're at work. The team are professional, friendly, supportive, kind and most importantly, the children love them.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Thank you for your review on Little Explorers Day Nursery. We are so happy hearing how fondly your first child remembers her time with us. Thank you for entrusting us with both of your children's…read more
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are having the best experience with our little one attending Little Explorers Day Nursery. He has been attending since July 24 and has been so well cared for.
His dietary requirements are excellently catered for and we have such peace of mind with that.
He is happy and developing so well with
the teaching and caring environment.
The use of the App means we are well informed, it is easy to pass messages and offers excellent safeguarding.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Thank you for you review on Little Explorers Day Nursery. We are so glad you have peace of mind with his dietary requirements, we know it can be worrying leaving them in the care of others when it…read more
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Explorers is a lovely home from home. My son really enjoyed his time there. Spending lots of time exploring in the garden and doing some lovely engaging activities. He had good bonds with the staff and really enjoyed the delicious meals on offer.
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely warm home-from-home nursery. Kind and friendly staff. Lots of interesting activities and plenty of new things to do each day. I liked the way parents were invited to events for special occasions, it was great to see all the children so happy, we were always made to feel very welcome.
Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. We are so glad that your little one is enjoying the Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool. We do our very best to create…read more
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Review from J R (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery exactly what you would expect from a nursery and very friendly and engaging staff.
Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for the Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool, we are so glad that you are enjoying the nursery and love the staff. We do our very…read more
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Explorers is wonderful, and I’m so glad we discovered this little gem of a nursery. The staff plan exciting activities for the children and are great at knowing and following their interests. My son loves attending, and we never get tears at drop-off, which is such a relief!
The staff are genuinely
caring and supportive, and the nursery has been really flexible with booking additional days when needed. They have long hours available, which is really helpful with work. Their food is great, and my son enjoys a really varied diet there. They also have open evenings when you get to engage with other parents and see example activities they have.
We’ve had some challenges lately, and the staff at Little Explorers have gone above and beyond to support us and our child through this time. We are so grateful to them and cannot recommend this nursery enough to any parents looking for somewhere to entrust their child.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with our children and combine…read more
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Review from Nick T (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just exceptional in every way. When I drop my daughter off it feels like I'm leaving her with family. Feedback is excellent and I know I can have time to chat if needed. My daughter loves it here and has grown in confidence since joining the nursery, staff have really taken their time to nurture friendships
with her peers. Utterly brilliant.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving her time here! Providing a supportive, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment is so…read more
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with the provision provided by this nursery. The staff are lovely and genuinely care about the well-being and happiness of our son. His day is full of educational and stimulating activities which we can see benefit him at home as well (baby sign language and playing skills, to
name a few). We are impressed with the food offer as well.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Explorers Day Nursery
We are so pleased to hear that your little one is benefitting from the variety of engaging and educational activities our team provides! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very…read more
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Review from Faye P (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Explorers is a lovely, small nursery with very good, kind, loving and friendly staff. I have never had one issue or worry in the five years across both of my children attending. They always have both loved going.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Explorers Day Nursery
It's so lovely to read that our team have given your family such a fantastic nursery experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Olivia S (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children love nursery and have a great time there. I have been really impressed with my daughter's progress as she moves towards school, and how Little Explorers Day Nursery have helped her social skills especially. Her ability to play with and build friendships with other children has come
on leaps and bounds in her time here. My son, too, has made so much progress and looks forward to nursery days.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Little Explorers Day Nursery
We are so pleased to hear that both of your little ones are enjoying their time at nursery and have benefited from their experiences here. We will pass your comments on to the nursery team.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always been very impressed with the care my daughter got from Little Explorers. The facilities and activities on offer were always impressive, the staff caring and knowledgeable, and the nursery was always clean and everything was in good condition. My daughter always enjoyed her time there
without reservation and made good friends. She was very sorry to leave and we are both grateful for what a great experience the staff gave her there. I didn't always feel like the food was great value for money, as this had a supplementary cost, but this may have been down to my child having food allergies and requiring a special diet, and I am aware that the supplement also covers the cost of external education providers and resources. Overall I was extremely happy with Little Explorers and so was my daughter - she has so many good memories and made friends she will remain in touch with long afterwards. Thank you for taking such good care of her.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Explorers Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your daughter enjoyed her time with us. Our team works hard to provide a fantastic nursery experience with a great variety…read more
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Review from Lisa W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely and special place, my little boy loves it. I feel very confident that he is well cared for and he is always happy to go. The staff are lovely and friendly, and they are always doing interesting and fun things with the activities.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Little Explorers Day Nursery
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 Katy S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery with such loving, kind, and patient staff. We feel truly grateful to be able to leave our child somewhere where we know he is completely safe, happy, and cared for. He always comes home worn out and happy having had a lovely day. All the staff are fantastic and make so much effort
for the children. The nursery puts in a lot of work to make sure the kids are learning daily as well as socialising and playing, and this really shows. My son has noticeably grown in confidence and loves going to the nursery; he even picks up his own backpack ready and runs to the door to leave on nursery mornings.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Little Explorers Day Nursery
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 Elizabeth E (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just fantastic! I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough as a place for your little one! They made myself and my son so comfy from the start. They are just amazing with him and so accepting and inclusive. I have seen my little one grow and evolve so much. Not to mention the amazing natural learning
experience he gets daily. Honestly, I am so happy!
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Little Explorers Day Nursery
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 Y C (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Explorers Day Nursery has very caring staff here. I wish I could give more than five stars to them. My daughter has allergy problems but the nursery looks after her very carefully. She also learnt English whilst here, her mother tongue is not English. They offer many opportunities for her to
build many life skills. Highly recommended.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Little Explorers Day Nursery
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 Sian S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t have chosen a better nursery for our two boys. We looked around a few and instantly loved the home from home feel we got from Little Explorers compared to some of the bigger ones nearby. The boys are so excited in the mornings and love all the different activities that are always so well
thought out by the staff.
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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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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Little Explorers Day Nursery 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.917 for Little Explorers Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (110 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.917
  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 Little Explorers Day Nursery is based on 10 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 28 number of registered child places is 5.6, which has been reached with 10 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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Kerry

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Job Title: Nursery Manager

Kerry brings over 20 years of experience in childcare, all gained within local nurseries. As a Level 3 qualified professional, she takes pride in managing this exceptional nursery, dedicated to providing outstanding education and care for every child. As a mother of three, all of whom have attended the nursery, Kerry has a deep personal connection and understanding of the care and education families seek for their children.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Explorers Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Explorers Day Nursery accepts?

Little Explorers Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Explorers Day Nursery Open?

Little Explorers Day Nursery 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 Little Explorers Day Nursery have capacity for?

Little Explorers Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 28 Children.

How far is Little Explorers Day Nursery to the centre of Leicester?

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

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