St George's Nursery (Aylestone)

Grace House, 2 Grace Road, Leicester LE2 8AD
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9.8 84 Reviews
  • St George's Nursery (Aylestone), Leicester
St. George’s Nursery is a family-run, award-winning setting with over 30 years of experience offering quality childcare and early education. The nursery continues to reflect the strong values of care, trust and community that St. George’s has upheld over the decades.

Located in Aylestone, the nursery provides a calm and engaging space where children can explore, play and learn.

The nursery welcomes children aged 3 months to 5 years, creating a warm, nurturing environment that encourages every child to flourish. The Aylestone team works closely with parents and enjoys being part of the wider local community.

Children take part in a variety of enjoyable activities, from sports and yoga to creative arts and outdoor learning. The long-standing, experienced staff help support each child’s learning and development. Fresh home-cooked meals are served daily, and the nursery offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

St. George’s Nursery - Nurturing and Inspiring Young Minds since 1994.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sian Hickey (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 94

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full-day: £72
    Half-day: £45

  • We offer part-time and full-time sessions. We accept government funding, vouchers and more, and we also have a range of discounts available, such as sibling discounts, Emergency Services: Armed Forces And NHS Frontline Discount, & recommend a friend discount

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

Parking

  • There is plenty of parking on site for parents at the front of the nursery.

St George's Nursery (Aylestone) Reviews (84)

9.8

St George's Nursery (Aylestone) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St George's Nursery (Aylestone) has 84 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love it here. We attended the baby groups and it made the transition so smooth. We can tell that he is happy to go in every day. Any worries we have are addressed quickly and resolved well.
Reply from S, Manager at St George's Nursery (Aylestone)Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the baby groups helped make the transition smooth and that your little one enjoys coming in each day. It's wonderful to know that our team has been able to address any concerns quickly and effectively. We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to continuing to support your child's development and happiness.
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Review from Ellen P (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our daughter has been attending St George's, she has really come on. She is growing into a lovely, caring and confident young girl. The nursery have been supportive in every aspect of her development. Any questions asked, the staff are always happy to help, no problem is too long for them. I would
recommend other children to come to St George's.
Reply from S, Manager at St George's Nursery (Aylestone)Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear how well your daughter is progressing and to know that she is growing into a confident, caring young girl. Our team works hard to support every aspect of each child's development, so it means a great deal to hear that you have felt well supported and that our staff have been helpful whenever you needed them.

We truly appreciate your recommendation and your trust in St. George's. It is a pleasure to be part of your daughter's journey.
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Review from Bethany T (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled so well into the nursery environment, and has made great progress the staff are so supportive and have a good understanding of my son's needs and development.
Reply from S, Manager at St George's Nursery (Aylestone)Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your son has settled so well into the nursery environment and that you've seen such positive progress.

Our team is committed to understanding each child's individual needs and supporting their development with care and consistency, so it's wonderful to know this has made a difference for your family.

We truly appreciate your kind words and are so pleased to have your son as part of our St George's community.
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Review from Devin M (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great Nursery the attention to detail and care is next to nothing. Really happy with the nursery.
Reply from S, Manager at St George's Nursery (Aylestone)Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you're happy with the nursery and that our attention to detail and care have stood out to you.

Our team works incredibly hard to create a nurturing, high-quality environment for every child, so your kind words truly mean a lot. Thank you for being part of our St George's family.
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Review from Georgiana D (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I bring my oldest son to St George nursery since he was 1 years old. Since then my son develop amazing, he learn and play, always all staff was very kind to us, I always know what happened with him. I always recommend that nursery to my friends and family that have a new child. I also bring my youngest
son of the same age. They love coming here and they are upset when they need to leave the nursery. I'm so happy with St George nursery.
Reply from S, Manager at St George's Nursery (Aylestone)Thank you so much for your lovely review and for trusting St George's Nursery with both of your boys. It means the world to us to have supported your eldest from such a young age, and we're delighted to hear how beautifully he has developed and grown during his time with us.

We're equally thrilled that your youngest is settling in so happily too. Knowing that they both enjoy coming in each day-and even don't want to leave-is the best feedback we could ask for.

Our team works hard to create a caring, engaging, and supportive environment for every child, so your kind words about our staff and communication truly mean a lot. Thank you also for recommending us to your friends and family; it's a wonderful compliment.

We're so grateful to have your family as part of our St George's community.
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Review from Millicent M (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending st Georges Nursery for just under a year and in September he is off to school. He had a wonderful time here and the staff are really amazing. I never had an issues while my son was here. Would definitely recommend to other parents
Reply from S, Manager at St George's Nursery (Aylestone)Your lovely feedback means so much to our whole team - thank you for sharing it!
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Review from Evelyne M (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son who is now 4, has been attending St George's Nursery since late last year, and I can't express enough how grateful we are for the care and support he has received. When he first joined, he had some developmental delays and challenges with speech and language. As parents, we were naturally concerned,
but from the very beginning, the team at St George's made us feel welcome, reassured, and supported.
The staff have shown incredible patience, warmth, and dedication. They took the time to truly understand our sons needs and worked closely with him, helping him grow in communication, and social skills. The progress he has made over the past few months has been remarkable - he has improved in leaps and bounds, not just in his understanding, but also in his behaviour and overall development.
It's clear that the ladies at the nursery genuinely care about the children and are passionate about what they do. They've created a nurturing environment
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son (2 years) started nursery here a little over a month ago and at the beginning he was very anxious and he cried a lot. But after the first 2 weeks he's settled right in and enjoying it a lot more. I believe it's because of how caring and attentive the staff members are. He's talking a lot more
and overall he's a lot more confident now.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One of the best nursery's I have visited whilst looking for a placement for my son. He attends 3 days a week and always asks to come back! Constant updates and photos of my son playing and enjoying his time with his friends! A lovely friendly environment and the staff are absolutely fantastic they made
me feel so much at ease on his first week there! Couldn't ask for a better nursery for him to attend, will certainly be sending my second born too!
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Review from D H (Father of Child) published on 2 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery he enjoys all the activities they do.
He also has brilliant friend groups and has really come out of his shell since being here.
The staff are so amazing with my son as wells
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Review from Kym M (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended St George's and seeing there development over the time has been fantastic. All the staff are great and show great care amd love to all the children. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first-time mum returning to work, I was really nervous about finding the right childcare but something about St George's Nursery just stood out to me. I knew this was the kind of environment where my child, even as a little one unaware of his surroundings, would feel comfortable and safe.
From
that moment on, I have been nothing but impressed. St George's Nursery deserves all 5-star reviews. The way they care for your child's development, the interactions between staff and children, and the constant updates they provide for parents are all exceptional. As a working parent, it's so important to me to stay informed about my child's milestones, and at St George's, I never feel like I'm missing out.
For any parent, especially those feeling unsure about childcare options, I highly recommend St George's Nursery. The staff, from the office management to the team in the 'Bunnies' room, are fantastic. St George's will always have my highest recommendation.
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Review from Solace D (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child's speech was a bit delayed and they had put plans in place for my son and also involved me in his journey. He used to not play with the kids much but the staff always assured me he was going to and he did. My son was happy to go to the nursery every day. Thanks for the support
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Review from F Y (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Overall the staff are very friendly and very helpful. I definitely recommend it to my friends and family members who would love to hear anything from St George's Nursery about everything they would like to know because everything works for me perfectly.
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Review from S C (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Daughters development is thriving with her time at St George's Nursery. She loves attending and adores her Teachers.
She learns new things every day, and her manners and politeness are great. She has made some fantastic friends at the Nursery. It will be sad when she leaves for School.
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Review from Brogan M (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We enrolled our daughter in this nursery in September when she was just 14 months old. Initially, we were very apprehensive about sending her to nursery at such a young age, but the experience has been nothing short of amazing.
The staff have been incredibly supportive and attentive, making her transition
smooth and enjoyable. She has shown significant developmental progress since starting and always gets excited to attend nursery. It's a joy to see her so happy when we pick her up at the end of the day.
The team keeps us well-informed about our daughter's day, including updates on her meals, nappy changes, and the activities she participates in. It's so reassuring to know she's in such caring hands.
Our daughter is part of the baby group, where three members of staff in particular do a wonderful job of creating a nurturing and engaging environment. We would highly recommend this nursery to any parents considering childcare for their little ones.
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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Pros: Clean facility, friendly staff.
Cons: Poor transparency with fees and policies, inflexible childcare hours. Despite the past issues and current promotions offering better terms, my experience was less favourable. Charged a non-refundable deposit and additional fees without proper prior disclosure,
leading to a decision to find other childcare provider.
For those considering this nursery, secure all terms in writing and verify financial obligations thoroughly to avoid similar issues. Be cautious of policy inconsistencies and ensure that the service terms meet your family's needs before committing and before sending the deposit.
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Review from Hana P (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery in September, it was the first time him being away from me since he was born so it has been quite scary for him. Since he started coming to this nursery he has become so much more confident. He loves! His teachers and always comes home speaking about them and looking at their
photos, his vocabulary has become so much wider and I can't thank his class teachers enough. I am so pleased I chose this nursery, I was nervous at first but seeing his photos every day honestly makes me think I made the best choice for him. If you are worried or unsure please please have a look around this nursery is more than just a place for kids to play the staff are amazing! And it's a really lovely atmosphere!
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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since attending St George's Aylestone, our son has made amazing progress in communication and interaction. He loves all the staff and enjoys all his meals. It has been a huge relief being able to send him somewhere so nurturing and safe since returning to work. A lovely team behind a lovely nursery.
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Review from Joanna K (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nice event, well organised. Good engagement chance for children. A lot of activities.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.771)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10 for St George's Nursery (Aylestone) 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.796 for St George's Nursery (Aylestone) is calculated as follows: ( (210 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 250 Ratings = 4.796
  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 4.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St George's Nursery (Aylestone) is based on 19 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    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 94 number of registered child places is 18.8, which has been reached with 19 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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Meet the Team (1)

Sian

Sian Hickey

Job Title: Nursery Business Manager Joined: 2024

Working with children is all I have ever known and done since leaving school at 16. I love to see the children progress throughout their time at nursery, and experience all of the milestones with them and their families.


I started working in childcare in 2012 and have worked my way up from an apprentice role, which has allowed me to experience.


I chose St. George’s because I feel like my passion and beliefs align with what theirs, and I always know that if I would be happy to leave my child in the setting I am at that I am working in the right place and that’s the way I feel about St. George’s.

Frequently Asked Questions about St George's Nursery (Aylestone)

What is the Age Range of Children that St George's Nursery (Aylestone) accepts?

St George's Nursery (Aylestone) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is St George's Nursery (Aylestone) Open?

St George's Nursery (Aylestone) 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 St George's Nursery (Aylestone) have capacity for?

St George's Nursery (Aylestone) has capacity for a total of 94 Children.

How far is St George's Nursery (Aylestone) to the centre of Leicester?

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

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