Daisy Chain Children's Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Wigston for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2022. Open since 2012, with 95 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Leicestershire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Leicestershire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
LE18 2DJWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 4 August 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive in this exceptional and inspiring nursery. Children proudly lead visitors on a tour around the nursery. They use their creativity and imagination as they play with their friends and are excited and keen to learn while leading their own play. For example, children create volcanoes using self-made play dough and excitedly shout, 'wow, look at mine', as they erupt. Children have gained extensive knowledge about birdlife through using the internet to view hatching eggs in bird's nests. They create their own birds' nests and eggs to go inside. Children have a wealth of vocabulary as they discuss the osprey and sizes of the different nests.
They reflect on previous learning about dinosaurs, and staff willingly support children to make the link from bird's eggs to dinosaur eggs. As a result, children remain highly engaged and joyful in their learning when they make dinosaur eggs and watch them 'hatch' as the ice melts.
Children develop a clear understanding of their own emotional well-being. When an activity is finished, children are content and move on with their play. They are inquisitive and independent learners. Children are cared for by passionate and knowledgeable staff who support their learning and development to an exceptionally high level. As a result, children make significant progress in all areas of learning. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. As a result, behaviour is exceptional across all age groups. Staff are positive role models and empower children to learn with enthusiasm and grow as individuals. The curriculum is well considered and understood by staff. It successfully builds on children's prior knowledge, allowing them to flourish in the nursery. Children are incredibly well prepared for their transition to the next stage of their education.
- 4 August 2022Outstanding
- 4 April 2016Outstanding
- 14 August 2012Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Daisy Chain Children's Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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