Saffron Pre-school

Unit A, The Linwood Centre, Linwood Lane, Leicester LE2 6QJ
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8.5 33 Reviews
  • Saffron Pre-school, Leicester
Saffron Pre-school is located in Leicester.

Within a safe, friendly and fun environment, with indoor and outdoor play areas, children are supported by qualified staff to develop a wide range of skills and interests.

The setting's committed, friendly and well-qualified pre-school team provides high quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between two to five years-old.

The setting is a fun and stimulating environment for children who can benefit from child-initiated play as well as adult-led activities.

Care Provided by Saffron Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Zoey Lucas (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 55
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 09:00-15:30
    Tuesday 09:00-15:30
    Wednesday 09:00-15:30
    Thursday 09:00-15:30
    Friday 09:00-15:30
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Saffron Pre-school

  • 2 year olds £20 per session
    3 year olds £19 per session


  • Parking
  • Limited car parking facilities available.


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Saffron Pre-school has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.544) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Saffron Pre-school has 33 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have never had any major problems with this nursery, and my son looks forward to going to school every day!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good pre-school my son loves it. Great teachers, he loves going to school every afternoon and loves playing with his friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had a wonderful experience with this lovely nursery used the services for my daughter a few years ago and gone on to big school and now my 2-year-old son has not long started and he is doing brilliantly. The staff are helpful and very caring towards the children my boy was very poor in his speech
when first went and already he is coming home saying new words which is nice to see in such a short time and I just know that this place will give him their best in learning and developing as he grows with them over the next year or so preparing him for the next stage of school life. I would absolutely recommend to others for their little ones.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant pre-school, my 5-year-old went here as well which made me want to send my 2-year-old, the staff are very friendly and helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Saffron preschool is such a good nursery they have a sensory area, free flow play where the children can explore different activities in different rooms, role play, imaginative play, story corner. All the staff are so lovely and have the child's best interests at heart.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent preschool with lots of activities to assist with a child's learning and development. The staff are excellent, very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this preschool to friends and family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended this pre-school, one has graduated, the other still there. Could not recommend highly enough! Very child centred and both my boys loved it here!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Saffron Pre-school is an amazing place. My child has made huge progress from the beginning of the year, always good looked after. Staff are extremely friendly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely happy with the nursery, lovely staff and my child loves going to preschool every day! I’ll be sad when it’s time for us to leave as I couldn’t fault it. I feel so safe sending my child here, she’s achieved so much since being here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is an amazing place and can't fault it. My kids are well looked after and have progressed massively since being here. 10/10

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My two children love coming to nursery and they have learnt so much from coming here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children that go and they love it. They never want to come home. They have helped whenever I've had problems with the children, someone to talk too.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Saffron Pre-school are absolutely amazing. The staff and the setting offer a range from my child developing in a positive way, as well as the staff, supporting me as a parent. They're always so welcoming right from the start. The settling-in process helps me and my child both being away from each other.
The nursery has a big range of activities to keep my daughter stimulated. Amazing.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.544)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.544) out of 10 for Saffron Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.589 for Saffron Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (38 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 56 Ratings = 4.589

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 3.955 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Saffron Pre-school is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 55 number of registered child places is 11. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 11 = 0.455

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (5)

Zoey

Zoey

Job Title: Early years Manager

Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Zoey, and I am Manager of the pre-school. I hold an Early Years Degree, and have over thirty years' experience of working in a variety of childcare settings. I am passionate about all aspects of childcare; helping children to explore and learn through play and facilitating awe and wonder about the world. I am fully trained in Paediatric First Aid and other relevant childcare qualifications.


I like to exercise and eat healthily and when relaxing I enjoy watching UFC, Rugby, Moto GP and Formula 1. I am married and have one grown up son.


Sophie

Sophie

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello my name is Sophie. I have a level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development and Management. I have over 13 years of experience working in a preschool setting, most of that as Deputy Manager. I have a little boy myself and have loved watching him grow and develop. I have a passion for early years and providing a safe and happy environment that children can thrive


Rachel

Rachel

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2021

Hello, my name is Rachel. I am training for my level 3 NVQ to be a practitioner.


I have three children who I have enjoyed watching grow up. I like swimming, being outside and being messy. I have chosen to work at a preschool because I enjoy watching young children grow as individuals and how they interact with each other, whether it be communicating in their own language or just playing together, I would also like to help give the children the best possible start I can and to have fun whilst doing this.


Zoe

Zoe

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Zoe. I have a level 2 in Childrens Care, Learning and Development. I have a primary school aged daughter who I have enjoyed watching grow. I have chosen to work in a preschool to see how children progress from when they first walk through the door to when they leave to venture off to big school. I enjoy colouring and encouraging my daughter in her passion for dance and gymnastics.


Karen

Karen

Job Title: Flexi Worker

My name is Karen, I have been working with children for over 25 years.


I have level three childcare qualification. I have also done lots of other training – speech, language, and communication, paediatric first aid and food hygiene.


I have two grandsons who I have helped to look after since they were young. I’ve always worked with children. It’s very rewarding when you see them learning and developing, trying new things and making new relationships.


I enjoy sewing, going to the cinema, going on walks with my daughter and her 2 dogs, relaxing, listening to music.