Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth

5 Petworth Drive, Leicester LE3 9RF
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9.5 6 Reviews
  • Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth, Leicester
Dots & Tots Petworth are a home from home nursery based setting. The Nursery is based in the West End/Western Park area of Leicester. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025.

The team understand that each child is unique and ensure that the education and care they receive will support them to reach their potential as an individual.

They plan activities to teach transferable skills that support each child to meet developmental milestones. Children are also supported to explore their own interests in a carefully designed learning environment.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Janine Gibson (Director )

Total Places for Children

  • 34

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-17:30
    Tuesday 08:00-17:30
    Wednesday 08:00-17:30
    Thursday 08:00-17:30
    Friday 08:00-16:30

When Closed

  • Christmas & Bank Holidays

Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth Reviews (6)

9.5

Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.468) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth has 6 reviews.

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Review from Iveta L (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery at Petworth Drive. Leah is amazing with her, we get a lot of updates on what babies learn that week, pictures and feedback on collection. All the team working in the nursery are so nice and friendly, and supportive with my baby's development
Reply from Janine Gibson, Director at Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at Petworth Drive. The whole team work hard to create a nurturing, engaging environment, and it…read more
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dots and Tots has been an incredible nursery for my son, who has attended since he was 9 months old. The care, attention, and nurturing environment they provide has supported his development beautifully - he's now a confident, happy, and curious 3-year-old. The staff go above and beyond every day, and
it's clear how much they care for each child. The setting offers a perfect balance of play-based learning and structured activities, helping children thrive socially, emotionally, and intellectually. A special thank you to 5 staff members in particular, who have all made such a positive impact on my son's journey. I'm so grateful for the love and support he's received over the years, and I truly couldn't have asked for a better start to his early years. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dots and Tots to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and inspiring nursery setting.
Reply from Janine Gibson, Director at Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth
Many thanks for such a lovely review, we are so glad to be able to take care of your son. We can see how much he enjoys nursery everyday.
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Review from M U (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Dots & Tots. Our 2-year-old son absolutely loves going there every day, and as parents, that gives us such peace of mind. The staff is incredibly warm, patient, and caring - they treat every child as an individual and create such a nurturing environment.
The activities are both fun and educational, helping him grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually. We've noticed such a positive change in his speech, confidence, and curiosity since he started. The space is always clean, safe, and filled with age-appropriate toys and learning materials.


Communication with the nursery is excellent - we always feel informed and involved in his progress. We're so grateful to have found a place where our child feels happy, supported, and excited to learn. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a loving and professional early years setting!

Reply from Janine Gibson, Director at Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your little one enjoys coming to Dots & Tots-it truly means the world to us. Creating a nurturing,…read more
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Review from Ellie G (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves her time at nursery; she looks forward to going in the morning and has a wonderful relationship with the staff. Staff have been very supportive with milestones such as walking and potty training.
Reply from Janine Gibson, Director at Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth
Many thanks for taking the time to review our nursery. We are very fortunate that you have chosen us to take care of your daughter and look forward to continuing to support further milestones.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Dots & Tots for the last couple of years, and he absolutely loves attending. He loves it that much he wants to attend on his days off, and he's thriving, coming on leaps and bounds, including his social skills. All the staff are amazing; the learning and the care, love and support
they give to the children is always 100%. They keep you updated with everything, and I know each day my son is in safe hands. I couldn't ask for better people or a better place for him.
Reply from Janine Gibson, Director at Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth
Many thanks for your kind words, we are so glad you chose us to take care of your son and it is a real pleasure to do so.
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Review from Rozmin W (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Dots and Tots enough! My children have attended this wonderful nursery, and one still does. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, always making sure the kids feel safe and happy. The learning environment is both fun and educational, helping them grow in every way. From creative
activities to personalised attention, it's clear the team goes above and beyond. I'm so grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on my children's early years. It's truly a special place and look forward to sending my 5th child!
Reply from Janine Gibson, Director at Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth
Many thanks for your lovely review, we have been so fortunate to be able to care for all of your children.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.468)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.468) out of 10 for Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 6 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 4.986 for Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.986
  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 4.482 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 34 number of registered child places is 6.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.8 = 0.882
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth

What is the Age Range of Children that Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth accepts?

Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth Open?

Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth is open: Monday 08:00-17:30, Tuesday 08:00-17:30, Wednesday 08:00-17:30, Thursday 08:00-17:30, Friday 08:00-16:30.

How many Children does Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth have capacity for?

Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth has capacity for a total of 34 Children.

How far is Dots & Tots Nursery Petworth to the centre of Leicester?

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

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