History

Little Companions Leicester first opened its doors in 2016. The site, located on 28 Saxby Street, is situated in South Highfields which has been a rich and multicultural part of Leicester for the past 100 years. The nursery is located in one of the main Victorian buildings in the area and much of its structure remains as it was during the early 1900s.   

Ethos

We are a Montessori-inspired nursery which follows the EYFS framework closely to provide children with a holistic, safe and memorable education. Our aim is to provide the best possible care for children within a fun, stimulating and loving environment, offering outstanding opportunities for all children to learn through play and develop to their highest individual potential.

Education

Little Companions Leicester provides children with a Montessori-inspired curriculum which encourages independence. We view children as naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a sufficiently supportive and well-prepared learning environment.

Staff

Little Companions Leicester is staffed by a dedicated team of qualified practitioners who are carefully selected and trained in order to provide children and parents with a friendly, professional and memorable experience.

MANAGER: Miss Afifa Khan

DEPUTY MANAGER: Miss Shammi Sumaiya

Ofsted

Little Companions Leicester is a registered nursery with Ofsted. Our unique reference number (URN) is EY498117. Please click here to view our latest inspection report.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When are you open?

We are open from Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3pm during term-times only. If you wish to contact us outside of these times, please use the online contact form.

Do you currently have spaces for children?

Spaces are currently limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact us for more information.

What ages do you take up to?

Currently, we only cater for 2, 3 and 4 year-olds. We are registered to provide childcare for babies but currently, our baby room is closed until further notice.

Can my child(ren) get free childcare?

All three-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours free childcare per week. The entitlement starts from the term following their 3rd birthday. Some parents may also be eligible for 30 hours. Please contact us to find out how you can check for eligibility. We also offer free places for two-year-olds provided they are eligible; if you as a parent are in receipt of benefits please contact us to find out if your child is entitled to a free placement. Under two-year-olds are not currently entitled to funding.

What are your prices for childcare?

Please visit our Prices pages on the menu above to view our full price table.

Are you currently recruiting for staff/apprentices?

We are always interested in hearing from qualified talented practitioners. We also accept apprentices and volunteers based on availability of space. Please contact us for more information and an application form.