Stanhope House Day Nursery Leicester, is open for 50 weeks of the year.

Childcare is provided at our Leicester day nursery for full days only, from 1 day to 5 consecutive days per week – details of our nursery fees and terms and conditions of the nursery are available through our website.

Nursery Opening Times

Monday – Friday 8.15am – 5.45 pm.

3 and 4 year olds are entitled to a funded nursery education place from the term following their 3rd birthday. Our staff can inform you of the entitlement which we can automatically arrange via the local authority. Further information can be found at www.leicester.gov.uk/nursery-education-grant-for-3-4-yr-olds

We also accept child care vouchers.

We are registered to take 37 children for each session. A waiting list is operated using clear criteria for allocation of places.

Situated in a Victorian Villa Stanhope House Day Nursery has been operating for over 30 years, so we have had plenty of opportunity to adapt the building to our needs.

Prospectus & Applications

If you are interested in a place at the nursery please download our prospectus and our application form to complete an application to join and contact the nursery manager to visit.

Situated in a converted Victorian villa, Stanhope House Day Nursery has been operating as a nursery for over 30 years, so we've had plenty of opportunity to adapt the building to our needs.

Our four nursery rooms have been specially adapted to suit the needs and requirements for each age group.

With our extensive, enclosed gardens, our children have plenty of opportunity to play outside.

Nursery Rooms

We have 4 fully equipped nursery rooms. They are: (click on an image for more information)

Play

Stanhope House Day Nursery is also situated in its own secure grounds. The high fenced garden provides a secluded part lawn and part paved playground so that children can play outside throughout the year (click on an image for more information).

 Outside our children can:

• Ride on bikes and toys.
• Play in the garden on the permanent play equipment

Safety

At Stanhope Nursery safety is always our first prioirty. We have the following safety and security devices in operation:

• A biometric door entry system

• When children are playing in the garden both the front and back gate are bolted.

• Off road parking

• All staff are Health and Safety trained

• All staff are enhanced CRB checked

• All visitors have to sign in. 

Nutrition

All meals are cooked in our own kitchen and make full use of fresh fruit and vegetables.

We consistently achieve the highest standard in the Food Hygiene Rating award which can be viewed online at http://ratings.food.gov.uk/Welcome.aspx

Our menu (sample) is devised on a four week basis and we cater for all dietary requirements.

We provide for example, a vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal every day. We offer milk and water to drink. Sugary drinks are avoided.

Prospectus & Applications

If you are interested in a place at the nursery please download our prospectus and our application form to complete an application to join and contact the nursery manager to visit.

The aim of Stanhope House Day Nursery Leicester is to provide a happy and secure environment for the children in our care, with the help of a curriculum which is stimulating physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

We pride ourselves on our capacity to respond to each child individually, according to his or her own needs and rate of development.

Read more: Our Aim

Our nursery staff are trained and qualified to the highest standards.This high level of training reflects the commitment of Stanhope House Day Nursery to staff development.  Our excellent record in retaining staff indicates that our staff consider Stanhope House Day Nursery to be a good place to work and to advance their careers. It also provides continuity and coherence of care of our children.

Your child will receive support from an experienced member of staff responsible for your child’s individual needs known as the key person. Although the key person will be your main point of contact, all nursery staff will be happy to feedback on your child’s development progress on a daily basis or discuss any concerns with you.  We have key nursery staff trained in safeguarding children – managing child behaviour – health and safety - paediatric first aid – adult first aid – special needs co ordinator. 

Staff are trained to level 3 status in childcare and in the EYFS - click link to view EYFS –Early Years Foundation Stage.

We also have a staff member completing their Early Years Professional status graduate course.

You can view our Ofsted report by clicking here – www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/

Recruitment and volunteering

Stanhope House Day Nursery job opportunities are advertised on our website, in the local press and via jobcentre plus.

If you have any special requirements to assist you in making an application and / or attending an interview if short listed please contact us by e mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on 0116 2554277

Current vacancies

Please download our job application pack, which include details on criminal disclosures checks and our equality and diversity policy.