Little Explorers Day Nursery

205 Knighton Road, Knighton, Leicester LE2 3TT
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9.9 35 Reviews
  • Little Explorers Day Nursery, Leicester
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)

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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 Amandeep N (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, I’m really glad we decided to go with Little Explorers, I feel very comfortable leaving my child at the nursery knowing full well that she will be treated exactly how I want her to be. My little one has made a lot of friends since joining the nursery and comes home every week putting
more and more sentences together with what she has learned from other kids/staff.
The wide range of food available for kids is great and they take great care with making sure your child gets what preferences you have chosen for them and even log all the food they have eaten throughout the day.
They have a huge range of activities for the kids every week and even have an app where you can view pictures of your child participating in the activities daily.
Would highly recommend to anyone! The staff are very professional and friendly.
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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are lovely and very accommodating to all of our needs/requirements.
My daughter absolutely loves it here and adores all of the staff.
They are very professional but are also warm and caring which is a perfect combination to make little ones feel at home away from home.
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Review from Caroline M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one is having the time of his life at nursery with Little Explorers. The staff really care and collaborate with parents to provide the best experience possible. Getting online updates each day is invaluable. They’ve handled COVID restrictions really well and made us feel safe. I can’t recommend
them enough!
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Review from Rebecca K (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent both of my boys to Little Explorers and they have loved their time there. A small, family vibe, setting which staff who really get to know the children. Communication with parents is great, and the activities that they do are really varied and fun.
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Review from Priya D (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery with caring and friendly staff! Our son (1year old at the time) had instantly felt at ease with the staff and the environment of the nursery as soon as we came to view it, which is something he had not shown at any other nursery viewings. This put our mind at ease about leaving
our baby for the first time and we have not regretted our choice since! The staff are engaging and attentive and really put effort into supporting each individual child's development. They even managed to get my son to start eating and finishing his plate at lunchtimes after being a poor eater both at nursery and at home!
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Review from Marketa P (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started with Little Explorers Day Nursery in March 2020. Unfortunately, we all went into lockdown the next month. The nursery team were very supportive and helpful when the children returned. Our daughter loves playing with her friends there and always comes back with lots of new ideas.
She also enjoys the food. The cook makes nice and tasty food. My daughter always feels safe and well looked after. I would one hundred percent recommend this lovely nursery.
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Review from Reema C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Little Explorers for 2 years now. Picking a nursery is one of the hardest things ever as we all want the very best.
From the minute I walked into this nursery for the show around I knew this was the one for us. The warm, friendly, homely atmosphere, as well as the
experienced fantastic staff, makes this the perfect nursery. My little girl has gone through so many milestones and nursery has played a massive part in supporting this development. When my little girl first started she went through a very bad stage of separation anxiety I will never be able to thank the staff enough with the way they comforted her through this they would give her hugs comfort her and give her what she needed to feel secure. Including holding her just so she rested and napped as she didn’t want to be put down. More recently the way the nursery has managed and adapted through covid has exceeded my expectations.
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Review from David (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Little Explorers for around nine months and her development has come on leaps and bounds in this time. The staff at Little Explorers, particularly in the Sweet Pea room (0-2 years) are amazing. You can really tell that they have a passion for their job and care about your
child's progression and development. I think it also helps that the nursery is small and they can really get to know your child. The curiosity approach which the nursery has adopted really gets the children involved and they always look to be having so much fun. The food provided is very good and cooked fresh every day. The amount of varied meals given (I've not even tried some of the dishes) is brilliant and enjoyed by the children. We receive constant observations via the online system which is reassuring and always has detailed reports. I would highly recommend Little Explorers day nursery.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing they have not only been great to my son, but my family as well and are always understanding. Good outside space and host lots of activities for the kids to get involved in.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely lovely nursery, my daughter loves attending here. She has learnt a lot since starting here in September and has grown in confidence. She is always full of stories and different exciting things she has learnt. The staff in her room are amazing and cannot do enough for her. The nursery is well
organised and everyone is approachable and friendly. Management is amazing, always there if we need anything and always happy to help.
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Review from Storm H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little Explorers for over three months now and he has settled in really well and loves going and seeing his carers and friends. He enjoys all the different activities they do every day. His speech has come on profoundly since attending the nursery. The staff and management
are so lovely and professional and always have time for you.
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Review from Katharine R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our son has started here he has started talking more and seems a lot more engaged. The staff throughout the nursery are all so friendly and smiley. They are also very encouraging with child development and always do fun seasonal activities across the year. I can’t fault Little Explorers and look
forward to our son spending a few more years here.
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Review from Leah R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is in the baby room at little explorers. The love and care she receives is so heartwarming for us to see. She thrives so much at nursery and has a wide range of activities to explore throughout the day. All of the baby room staff are welcoming and warm and always greet her with open arms
and a big smile.
Lovely little nursery, we would highly recommend
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Review from Cathy (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are friendly and attentive, my little boy settled in so easily and has learnt a lot since joining. The staff are incredibly enthusiastic about his development and it's nice as a first-time parent to have their support and guidance. He also loves the food too and they do a good variety.
We feel really lucky to go to such a great nursery.
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Review from Michelle L (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Explorers gives my daughter the confidence to investigate the world around her through a variety of interactive activities using everyday objects.
The staff are so welcoming and professional, my daughter normally starts her day with a big smile and cuddle.
I can go to work safe in the knowledge
that she is very well looked after and is developing day by day.
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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

Kerry

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.

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