Berties Nursery has been part of Leicester Preparatory School for more than 20 years, providing high-quality childcare for children aged 2 to 5. The nursery is open 52 weeks a year, with some term-time-only sessions available.
A Warm, Welcoming Environment
The nursery prides itself on creating a “home from home” atmosphere where every child feels safe, valued and ready to learn. Berties offers a welcoming learning environment and a personal experience for...
Berties Nursery has been part of Leicester Preparatory School for more than 20 years, providing high-quality childcare for children aged 2 to 5. The nursery is open 52 weeks a year, with some term-time-only sessions available.
A Warm, Welcoming Environment
The nursery prides itself on creating a “home from home” atmosphere where every child feels safe, valued and ready to learn. Berties offers a welcoming learning environment and a personal experience for children and their families.
Experienced and Dedicated Staff
The highly skilled team has been carefully chosen to support the nursery’s ethos and give each child the best possible start. Passionate, enthusiastic and professional, staff work closely with parents while planning stimulating play and learning experiences.
Learning Through Play
Each day includes a range of focused academic activities, games, songs and learning opportunities designed to inspire curiosity and confidence.
• Reading and early literacy
• Math activities
• Music lessons
• Cooking experiences
• Events and trips within the local community
• Sport sessions
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Type of Service
Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all year
Full days available
Yes
Half day sessions offered
Yes
Owner
Leicester Preparatory School Nursery
Private Owned
Person in charge
Charlotte Saunders (Head of Early Years)
Number of Childcare Staff
8
Total Places for Children
34
Age Range
from 2 years 0 months
to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
Monday07:30-18:00
Tuesday07:30-18:00
Wednesday07:30-18:00
Thursday07:30-18:00
Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
Bank Holidays & 1 week between Christmas & New Year
Parking
There is free parking on the street.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Berties Nursery at LPS has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.525) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Berties Nursery at LPS has 55 reviews.
Review from Safwaan P (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Great school, love the individual attention the children have.
The teachers really know my child.
Great school, love the individual attention the children have.
The teachers really know my child.
↩Reply from Monica Vig, Admissions at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Lovely to see how well your son has settled.
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Review from Neil P (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My son has had a great experience at Leicester Preparatory School. He has been made to feel very welcome and is developing very well.
My son has had a great experience at Leicester Preparatory School. He has been made to feel very welcome and is developing very well.
↩Reply from Monica Vig, Admissions at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you for your review Neil. We are really pleased to see how well your son has settled into the early years environment.
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Review from Risha J (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has settled well. When I have any concerns teachers and staff are always willing to listen and help. My daughter learnt to write and spell her name within the first few months and is progressing well.
Leicester Preparatory School has started to get my daughter ready for school, by...
My daughter has settled well. When I have any concerns teachers and staff are always willing to listen and help. My daughter learnt to write and spell her name within the first few months and is progressing well.
Leicester Preparatory School has started to get my daughter ready for school, by having to wear a uniform and getting to school before 9. The school also accommodates our dietary requirements, and the chef has spoken to me and I have given suggestion and alternatives.
↩Reply from Monica Vig, Admissions at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you for your review. It is lovely to see how well your daughter has settled and is progressing well.
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Review from Mahjabeen M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website•
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My children have been at Leicester Preparatory School since September 2017. I am extremely pleased with the school and seen a huge progression in my children's development. The care and individual needs of my children have been excellent.
My children have been at Leicester Preparatory School since September 2017. I am extremely pleased with the school and seen a huge progression in my children's development. The care and individual needs of my children have been excellent.
↩Reply from Monica Vig, Admissions at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you for your review. The children have made immense progress and settled extremely well. Always a pleasure to see them around school.
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Review from Pamela M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Excellent school. Very happy with my son's social and academic progress. He has a fantastic teacher.
Excellent school. Very happy with my son's social and academic progress. He has a fantastic teacher.
↩Reply from Monica Vig, Admissions at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you for your review Pamela. Your son has made great progress and we sure he will continue to excel.
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Review from Jaspreet A (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website•
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I would highly recommend Leicester Preparatory School as both my children currently attend. I could not praise the early years team enough for their hard work and commitment to ensure all children receive the best start in education.
I would highly recommend Leicester Preparatory School as both my children currently attend. I could not praise the early years team enough for their hard work and commitment to ensure all children receive the best start in education.
↩Reply from Monica Vig, Admissions at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you for your review Jaspreet. It’s been lovely to see the children grow in confidence. A pleasure to have them at Leicester Prep School.
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Review from P V (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Amazing nursery, fantastic teachers, activities and learning for children. My daughter has become so much more independent, confident and happy going to the nursery. I would recommend this establishment to parents.
Amazing nursery, fantastic teachers, activities and learning for children. My daughter has become so much more independent, confident and happy going to the nursery. I would recommend this establishment to parents.
↩Reply from Monica Vig, Admissions at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you for your kind words. Lovely to hear your daughter is flourishing at LPS.
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Review from Mandeep Kaur S (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Website•
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Both kids enjoy going to Leicester Pre-Prep school and the staff are always excellent in looking after the children in class. Kids have a variety of activities to get involved with and it's nice, friendly environment for both children and parents.
Both kids enjoy going to Leicester Pre-Prep school and the staff are always excellent in looking after the children in class. Kids have a variety of activities to get involved with and it's nice, friendly environment for both children and parents.
↩Reply from Monica Vig, Admissions at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thankyou, a pleasure having the children at LPS.
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Review from T T (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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We moved our child from another nursery. He loved it from the first day. The staff members are very professional. They can find a "key" for every child. We also noticed progress in reading and counting. Our child is always happy to do his homework. Every day he is coming home with a smile on his...
We moved our child from another nursery. He loved it from the first day. The staff members are very professional. They can find a "key" for every child. We also noticed progress in reading and counting. Our child is always happy to do his homework. Every day he is coming home with a smile on his face, ready to share his day experience with us.
↩Reply from Paul Hitchcock, Headmaster at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you. I am very pleased that you have already noted the progress of your child so soon after moving. All the staff work hard to maintain the academic progress of all the children.
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Review from Komal P (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Leicester Prep School has been amazing for both my kids. They have been so accommodating with my 3 yeard old, who at first cried at every drop-off. She now goes in smiling and high fives me. So pleased! They have also gone out of their way to help support so much and have made some lovely friends!...
Leicester Prep School has been amazing for both my kids. They have been so accommodating with my 3 yeard old, who at first cried at every drop-off. She now goes in smiling and high fives me. So pleased! They have also gone out of their way to help support so much and have made some lovely friends! Would definitely recommend it.
↩Reply from Paul Hitchcock, Headmaster at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you for your kind comments. You are right. It is so often the smiles and the laughter that confirm that you have made the correct decision to place your child at a school.
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Review from Dharmesh G (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Having already put our oldest son through nursery pre-prep and prep school we are reassuringly versed in what makes a good environment the growth and learning of a child.
We are delighted to have decided and chosen Leicester Preparatory School for our little hero. The level of commitment shown by...
Having already put our oldest son through nursery pre-prep and prep school we are reassuringly versed in what makes a good environment the growth and learning of a child.
We are delighted to have decided and chosen Leicester Preparatory School for our little hero. The level of commitment shown by his key staff has been fantastic for the growth and learning of a child, feedback is precise and to the point with no grey areas.
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Review from Yvonne D (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2015 Submitted via Website•
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I have had an extremely pleasant experience over the years with my daughters at the school. The teachers are great, very approachable, creating the right atmosphere for studies and growth.
My girls love it there and I will recommend any parent anytime.
I have had an extremely pleasant experience over the years with my daughters at the school. The teachers are great, very approachable, creating the right atmosphere for studies and growth.
My girls love it there and I will recommend any parent anytime.
↩Reply from Paul Hitchcock, Headmaster at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank-you very much for your review. The staff have worked hard to create an environment where children can be happy and purposeful in their play and learning.
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Review from Mrs Z (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2015 Submitted via Website•
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I am very delighted with Leicester Preparatory School Early Years. The staff are so friendly and caring to all the children. My son is very happy here, he enjoys his everyday learning and has already made a big progress. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!
I am very delighted with Leicester Preparatory School Early Years. The staff are so friendly and caring to all the children. My son is very happy here, he enjoys his everyday learning and has already made a big progress. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!
↩Reply from Paul Hitchcock, Headmaster at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank-you very much for your review. I am very pleased that your son is thriving at the school.
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Review from Djibril D (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2015 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Leicester Preparatory School Early Years is an excellent school, I think it is because its a private one. The teachers and the staff are very polite. They always help us with any new issues. I am extremely happy with the work system of this school.
Leicester Preparatory School Early Years is an excellent school, I think it is because its a private one. The teachers and the staff are very polite. They always help us with any new issues. I am extremely happy with the work system of this school.
↩Reply from Paul Hitchcock, Headmaster at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank-you very much for your review. I am very grateful for your thoughts concerning the school.
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2015 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Leicester Preparatory School is an excellent school. I think it is because it is a private one. The teachers and the staff are very polite. They always help us with any new issues. I am extremely happy with the work and system of this school
Leicester Preparatory School is an excellent school. I think it is because it is a private one. The teachers and the staff are very polite. They always help us with any new issues. I am extremely happy with the work and system of this school
↩Reply from Paul Hitchcock, Headmaster at Berties Nursery at LPS
Thank you for your review. The staff work hard to maintain these standards and it is very rewarding to receive such comments.
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Meet the Team (10)
Charlotte SaundersJob Title Head of Early YearsJoined 2024
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies and Qualified Teacher Status.
Laura NealeJob Title Associate Assistant Head TeacherJoined 2016
BA (Hons) Education; Qualified teacher with leadership responsibility for KS1
Kassie JiwuakuJob TitleJoined 2024
Level 3 childcare
Fatima PatelJob TitleJoined 2024
Level 3 childcare
Mina PatelJob Title Whole School Co-ordinator; Teaching SupportJoined 2007
Works across the school, providing valuable support to the team on may aspects of school operations.
Alison SamuelsJob Title ChefJoined 2024
Qualified chef
Zoey LucasJob Title Nursery Manager and Early Years TeacherJoined 2025
BA Early Childhood Studies and Professional Status
Sophie LloydJob Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2025
Level 3 Childcare
Alison OnyelekereJob Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2017
Early Childcare Studies and Professional Status
Kayley ScatchardJob Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2024
Level 3 Childcare
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