Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central is situated on Millstone Lane in the heart of Leicester city centre, offering a cosy and welcoming environment where children are able to learn, play, and grow. The nursery includes dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children, with spacious indoor areas designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and independence.
The rooms follow a curiosity-inspired approach, using natural resources and thoughtfully arranged spaces to stimulate children's...
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central is situated on Millstone Lane in the heart of Leicester city centre, offering a cosy and welcoming environment where children are able to learn, play, and grow. The nursery includes dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children, with spacious indoor areas designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and independence.
The rooms follow a curiosity-inspired approach, using natural resources and thoughtfully arranged spaces to stimulate children's imaginations and support individual interests.
A standout feature of the setting is its spacious, enclosed garden, which provides a valuable outdoor learning environment in the city centre. Children have the opportunity to enjoy fresh air, participate in active play, and explore the world around them. A dedicated sensory area further encourages discovery through different sights, sounds, and textures.
The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, with experienced practitioners supporting each child's development through engaging, play-based learning experiences. From early sensory exploration to the development of social skills and building confidence in preparation for school, children are encouraged to become curious, independent learners within a nurturing environment.
Large on-site car park available for convenient drop-off and pick-up.
Funding & Fees
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£390/ month
A 10% discount is available for NHS, Emergency Services, and Armed Forces workers, as well as for the eldest sibling. One discount is applicable per family. This offer is valid for paid sessions only.
A 10% discount is available for NHS, Emergency Services, and Armed Forces workers, as well as for the eldest sibling. One discount is applicable per family. This offer is valid for paid sessions only.
Per full-day funded session, a voluntary £10 food charge and a £5 personal hygiene and health charge apply.
A School Day session (9:00am–3:00pm) is available for £61.25, with a voluntary consumables charge of £9.00 when funded hours are used.
An early start from 7:30am is available for £3.75.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.
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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£70
3 days per week
£390
5 days per week
£1,003
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What this price covers
Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £920 / month (£71 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
£530/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central Reviews (10)
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.427) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central has 10 reviews.
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Review from Mahboobeh S (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter is so happy here - she settled in so quickly and looks forward to going every day. The staff are amazing: warm, caring, and really attentive to the kids. We're really grateful to have found such a lovely place!
My daughter is so happy here - she settled in so quickly and looks forward to going every day. The staff are amazing: warm, caring, and really attentive to the kids. We're really grateful to have found such a lovely place!
↩Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and enjoys her time with us. It's lovely to know that our team's care and dedication have made such a positive difference. We really appreciate your kind words and continued support.
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Review from Poornima R (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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I love the atmosphere of the nursery school as the people are very friendly and welcoming. I can see a lot of progress in my child after joining the school. My child started potty training late, but the nursery teachers encouraged the idea and helped me also follow some tips on potty training at...
I love the atmosphere of the nursery school as the people are very friendly and welcoming. I can see a lot of progress in my child after joining the school. My child started potty training late, but the nursery teachers encouraged the idea and helped me also follow some tips on potty training at home, and it really helped. Overall, I feel more satisfied with the whole experience.
↩Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that you and your child feel supported and welcomed at our nursery. It's wonderful to know that our team's encouragement has helped with your child's progress and potty training journey. We really appreciate your kind words and trust in us.
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Review from K H (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My son has been coming for nearly a year and we have seen a lot of progress from him. His speech has improved, he has made friendships and the staff have helped us with our toilet training journey. The staff are AMAZING and my son has a lovely bond with them all. Brilliant nursey would 10/10...
My son has been coming for nearly a year and we have seen a lot of progress from him. His speech has improved, he has made friendships and the staff have helped us with our toilet training journey. The staff are AMAZING and my son has a lovely bond with them all. Brilliant nursey would 10/10 recommend.
↩Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations Team at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central
Thank you so much for your kind words. It's wonderful to hear how much progress your son has made over the past year, from his speech development to building friendships. Supporting families through milestones like toilet training is so important to us, and we're so pleased to have been part of...
Thank you so much for your kind words. It's wonderful to hear how much progress your son has made over the past year, from his speech development to building friendships. Supporting families through milestones like toilet training is so important to us, and we're so pleased to have been part of that journey with you.Knowing that he has formed such lovely bonds with our team means the world. Your recommendation and trust in us are truly appreciated. Thank you for being part of our nursery family!
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Review from Esther H (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My 10-month-old has been at Ashbourne Day Nurseries for nearly 2 months now and has settled in so well. All the staff are friendly and my daughter is happy with all staff and never moans when I drop her off. I feel this is because she is cared for and content in their company. Sometimes when I pick...
My 10-month-old has been at Ashbourne Day Nurseries for nearly 2 months now and has settled in so well. All the staff are friendly and my daughter is happy with all staff and never moans when I drop her off. I feel this is because she is cared for and content in their company. Sometimes when I pick her up I manage to sneak a look before she sees me and she is always playing just like she does at home which is so comforting knowing she feels safe and happy in her environment.
↩Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations Team at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has settled in so well with us and feels comfortable and happy in her surroundings, it means the world to our team to know she feels safe and content. We're so grateful for the trust you've placed in us, and we're committed to making every day with us a positive experience for her!
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Review from Kirsty F (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My son has thrived since being at Ashbourne. The staff are truly amazing especially three members of staff in particular who were extra attentive to my son's wants and needs as he goes through life learning to live with autism, I really can't thank these ladies enough for all of their hard work and...
My son has thrived since being at Ashbourne. The staff are truly amazing especially three members of staff in particular who were extra attentive to my son's wants and needs as he goes through life learning to live with autism, I really can't thank these ladies enough for all of their hard work and dedication! We will most definitely miss you all!
↩Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations Team at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central
Thank you so much for sharing such a meaningful review. It's incredibly rewarding to hear how much your son has thrived here at Ashbourne and we feel so grateful to have been part of his journey. Our team is truly dedicated to understanding and supporting each child's unique needs and it's...
Thank you so much for sharing such a meaningful review. It's incredibly rewarding to hear how much your son has thrived here at Ashbourne and we feel so grateful to have been part of his journey. Our team is truly dedicated to understanding and supporting each child's unique needs and it's wonderful to know that those special connections have made a difference for him as he learns and grows. We'll certainly miss him and your family, too!
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Staff are amazing, the company used to support and care for both my children, the staff are supportive with good knowledge of child care experience.
I would recommend.
Staff are amazing, the company used to support and care for both my children, the staff are supportive with good knowledge of child care experience.
I would recommend.
↩Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your kind words about our amazing staff. It's rewarding to know we've been able to support and care for both your children. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch childcare, and we're glad it shows. Highly recommending us means a lot thank you for choosing us!
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Review from Ella B (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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I think Ashbourne Nursery provides excellent care for babies and toddlers. Wish they could be slightly more flexible when it comes to swapping days if given long notice in case of emergency as a one-off occasion but apart from that I'm very satisfied with the nursery. Proud to see how much my son...
I think Ashbourne Nursery provides excellent care for babies and toddlers. Wish they could be slightly more flexible when it comes to swapping days if given long notice in case of emergency as a one-off occasion but apart from that I'm very satisfied with the nursery. Proud to see how much my son is learning while there and how far he developed the skills.
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Review from Bilal A (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
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We got admission in September, my daughter is 2 years old and is shy and it took a couple of weeks to settle into a new environment with new people. I was very stressed initially but the staff made a great effort to make her comfortable in a new place which worked. And now after a few months, she...
We got admission in September, my daughter is 2 years old and is shy and it took a couple of weeks to settle into a new environment with new people. I was very stressed initially but the staff made a great effort to make her comfortable in a new place which worked. And now after a few months, she is very happy and made many friends. I would really recommend this nursery as found it very effective in all things that were of my concern.
↩Reply from Marketing Team, at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are happy to hear your daughter has settled in well!
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Review from Shannon A (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Amazing staff, they are so friendly, kind and understanding. My 2-year-old son has learnt so much since being at this nursery. They supported with his speech which has made a massive improvement since joining last year. Prior to my son being at Ashbourne Day Nursery he was at another nursery and my...
Amazing staff, they are so friendly, kind and understanding. My 2-year-old son has learnt so much since being at this nursery. They supported with his speech which has made a massive improvement since joining last year. Prior to my son being at Ashbourne Day Nursery he was at another nursery and my experience with them was a bad experience and I lost trust in leaving my son to go back to work, but Ashbourne staff have shown me not all nurseries are bad, they understand your child as an individual and what support they require.
I would definitely recommend
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Review from Selina D (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2023 Submitted via Website•
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The staff offer a friendly, caring approach to looking after my children. My children are aged 7 and 4 now and have been attending from the age of 9 months.
My children never want to leave when I collect them, which tells me they are in a good place; they are currently with the after-school club...
The staff offer a friendly, caring approach to looking after my children. My children are aged 7 and 4 now and have been attending from the age of 9 months.
My children never want to leave when I collect them, which tells me they are in a good place; they are currently with the after-school club as the nursery offers a collection service from selected schools, which is a great addition when you have children of different ages and played a big part in our decision making.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central
How much does Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central cost?
Typical fees at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central are £71 / day (without govt. funding), calculated from data given to us by the nursery. Your final quote may vary.
What is the Age Range of Children that Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central accepts?
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central Open?
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central 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 Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central have capacity for?
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central has capacity for a total of 175 Children.
How far is Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leicester Central to the centre of Leicester?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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