Best nurseries in Wigston
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Oadby and Wigston, 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 | The Hunny Pot Day Nursery Full day care · 103 places · LE18 2GZ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Daisy Chain Children's Nursery Full day care · 95 places · LE18 2DJ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Kiddy Kapers Daycare Full day care · 50 places · LE18 3RD | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston Full day care · 75 places · LE18 4WS | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Busy Bees at Leicester Wigston Magna Full day care · 54 places · LE18 2AJ | Good (2023) |
| 6 | South Leicestershire College Nursery Full day care · 30 places · LE18 4PL | Good (2023) |
| 7 | The Cradle Nursery Full day care · 72 places · LE18 1JX | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Little Fishes Pre School Sessional day care · 32 places · LE18 2HR | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Poplars Preschool Full day care · 75 places · LE18 1HG | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Moat Street Pre school Full day care · 24 places · LE18 2HE | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Busy Bugs Pre School Sessional day care · 46 places · LE18 4PB | Good (2022) |
| 12 | CEL Sports After School Club Full day care · LE18 4PE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Wigston?
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 Wigston?
Of 12 nurseries and pre-schools in Wigston, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: The Hunny Pot Day Nursery, Daisy Chain Children's Nursery, Kiddy Kapers Daycare.
How much does nursery cost in Wigston?
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 Wigston?
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 11 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
South Wigston · Wigston Harcourt & Little Hill · Wigston North · Wigston Town
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.