Best nurseries in Thorpe Astley
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Blaby, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St George's Nursery Full day care · 80 places · LE19 1RP | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Little Cherubs Preschool Sessional day care · 24 places · LE3 3BD | Good (2023) |
| 3 | St Mary's Playgroup Full day care · 26 places · LE3 3FT | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Clubzone CZ Limited Full day care · LE3 3BD | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Shells Daycare Ltd Sessional day care · 65 places · LE3 3RU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Thorpe Astley?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Thorpe Astley?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Thorpe Astley; listed first: St George's Nursery, Little Cherubs Preschool, St Mary's Playgroup.
How much does nursery cost in Thorpe Astley?
In East Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £165 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Thorpe Astley?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Blaby and Whetstone · Enderby and Narborough · Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe · Leicester · Enderby · Glenfield · Kirby Muxloe
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.