Humberstone Day Nursery

11-13 St Marys Avenue, Humberstone, Leicester LE5 1JA
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Humberstone Day Nursery provides care and learning experiences for children from birth to the age of five years, in a safe and nurturing environment where children can flourish. Staff are carefully selected and are committed to providing children with a high standard of care and education. Humberstone Day Nursery has a designated, fully-qualified special educational needs coordinator who works closely with staff and parents to support any children with health and educational needs.

Children’s individual interests, abilities and learning techniques are always taken into account when planning activities to ensure they get the best out of their time at Humberstone Day Nursery. They are encouraged to play and explore, as well as develop creativity and critical thinking.

Children are encouraged to develop active and healthy lifestyles habits. The nursery provides children with nutritious, balanced meals which include fresh fruit, vegetables, oily fish and meat and poultry.

Care Provided by Humberstone Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Foster George Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Manisha Lakha & Sandy Foster (Childcare Directors)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Humberstone Day Nursery

  • Open 7.30am close 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Full Day Care is Available. Prices range depending on the number of days your child attends . Working Parents Funded childcare is available at our setting.


Humberstone Day Nursery Reviews (73)

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Humberstone Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Humberstone Day Nursery has 73 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly could not imagine my son going to a better nursery. All the staff there ate so lovely and exceptional in their work. They do amazing work, creating brilliant activities for the children - something new every week. They keep you updated well with his progression and developments and work well
with you to meet your child's needs. Food provided is brilliant, well-balanced meals.
Overall, my child has the best day there, and I have no worries about dropping him off in safe hands.

Reply from Sandy Foster, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Many thanks for your lovely comments and feed back.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Humberstone Day Nursery is an excellent nursery and the staff are very friendly. My child has settled in as well as expected and the staff have made the transition as smooth as possible. Staff members are very nurturing and understand the children's needs. The variety of activities carried out at the
nursery are great, engaging and the learning opportunities are never ending. The catering service is excellent also with great choice of homemade lunches. Overall, the best move we have made.

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, it is always nice to hear positive feedback from our families, we are so pleased your child has settled into our nursery extremely well and is enjoying their time with us.
Many thanks once again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing! Make me feel so comfortable and supported even from the first day with how nervous I was at first leaving my daughter. I can see a massive difference in my child's confidence since attending nursery. So glad I made the decision to send her here!

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Many thanks for your review, we are so pleased that you are happy with your experience at Humberstone Day Nursery so far, we will pass your comments on to our staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After being in a particular nursery for 1.5 years our child changed to Humberstone Day Nursery in July. We cannot be more satisfied. The staff are all very approachable and friendly and have made the transition seamless for us. Our child always returns home happy and animated with stories at the end
of each day. It is clear the staff are very attentive and had made good connections with our child. A nursery I would not hesitate to recommend.

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Many thanks for your lovely comments, it is always good to hear such positive feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Humberstone Day Nursery from my experience is an outstanding nursery I can say this because since my son has attended the nursery I have seen a very large attainment of progress in the physical and social aspect of his development. I have noticed the staff have really good communication towards the
children and parents. My son enjoys the activities and exploring the outdoors while at nursery. Both managers are heavily involved in every aspect of the nursery. I am very impressed with the nursery and highly recommend Humberstone Day Nursery.

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you Komal for taking the time to review our Nursery and the positive comments. The team at Humberstone Day Nursery strive to provide nothing but the best care and education for your little boy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Humberston Day Nursery ebough. My little boy settled in really well, and all the staff are so friendly, caring and engaging. My little boy is being assessed for Autism, and the staff have really helped with his development and independence. They always take things at his pace and
really take into account what matters to us as parents. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.

Reply from Sandy Foster, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review.
We are so pleased to hear that the team at Humberstone Day Nursery has made this a positive experience for you and your son; may his wonderful journey with us continue.
Many thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to nursery. He enjoys the variety of activities offered with a changing theme every few weeks. He loves playing in the garden on the slide and running around with his friends. All the staff at the nursery are friendly and approachable, and they all know my son. I don't worry about
him eating at the nursery as he enjoys all the food. They are supporting us with potty training, which is really helpful.

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you very much for your comments and feedback. Our team at Humberstone Day Nursery strive to provide nothing but the best care and education for your little boy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my husband and I had viewed over 12 nursery settings and still had more visits booked into view when we visited Humberstone Day Nursery. We immediately knew this was the one for our daughter. The management team have been exceptional and all the staff are nothing but professional. I found the nursery
to be just as invested in my daughter's care and development as I am as her mother - this is a huge statement within itself. I cannot stress how excellent this nursery is and cannot wait to see how our daughter continues to thrive!

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Many thanks for the wonderful feedback you have given us, it's an absolute joy having your little girl at Humberstone Day Nursery.
Choosing a nursery setting is never an easy decision for a parent, we are so pleased that your expectations of the staff team have been nothing but positive, we too are looking forward to watching your little girl grow and develop whilst being in our care. Once again thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest child has attended Humberstone Day Nursery for some time and it’s a home from home for her. Our youngest child has recently begun attending the nursery and settled really well. We’re sure his development will thrive in the same way and he’ll be just as happy there.

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you so much Megan for taking the time to write us such a lovely review, we value your positive feedback. It is a pleasure having both your children at Humberstone Day Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Humberstone Day Nursery is an amazing place for children to learn and grow. My daughter and son both attend the nursery and always come home after always having fun-filled days full of education/stimulating activities, tasty nutritional food and with such friendly, caring, and passionate staff. Humberstone
Day Nursery has such a homely feel to it and you don't ever feel just like a number. The staff really get to know all parents individually and you know that they have the childrens' best interests and wellbeing at heart. I would not hesitate to recommend Humberstone Day Nursery, it's just brilliant!

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, it is always nice to hear positive feedback from our families, we strive to create a homely, fun-filled environment for your little ones. Many thanks once again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Humberstone Day Nursery since July 2021, I have noticed such a difference in everything eg. communication, socialising, learning something new each time he attends nursery. The staff and management are so amazing and lovely and I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Considering
only being within lockdown my child has come on leaps and bounds since attending and he absolutely loves it. You are all brilliant! Thank you.

Reply from Sandy Foster, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you very much Leah for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased to hear that the team at Humberstone Day Nursery has made this to be a positive experience for you and your child. Many Thanks


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have brought my little girl here since she was 8 months old due to going back to work. As a first-time parent returning to work, I felt very anxious about leaving my child. When we came to have a look around I instantly felt a homely feel from the nursery, which made me feel at ease. All of the staff
were friendly and the rooms had a variety of lovely activities going on. My little girl has absolutely thrived being here, she is very happy to go in and puts her arms straight out to the staff member collecting and she has done that from very early on which is very reassuring when I’m off to work. We often get paintings and artwork sent home which is lovely to see. I’m very pleased with my choice of place and feel at ease going to work knowing she is enjoying herself and in good care.

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

We are so pleased you feel so at ease leaving you little girl in our care, we strive to ensure any new starters to the nursery, have nothing but a positive experience.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter previously attended the nursery until she started school and my son has been at the nursery for around 3 years and I honestly couldn't be happier with the nursery. It's like a family there, the children love the staff and it's clear the staff have special bonds with all the children. My
son is happy every day to go and see his friends and 'teachers' as he calls them. When you first put your babies into nursery it is very scary because you wonder if they're going to be okay, are they safe but here all those worries went away and I know my children have and will always be safe and taken care to the fullest. The management and staff are brilliant, they're welcoming and you can see how much they actually care about everyone including families. One of my favourite things about the nursery is the attention to detail, in the work they do, in the food and snacks they prepare and how they completely transform the outside and inside of the nursery for celebrations!
Best Nursery!

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Many thanks for your lovely feedback on the nursery Jade, we really appreciate the time you have taken to review us. Many thanks once again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended this nursery and one of them still does. The staff are so caring and attentive and the children talk about them so fondly at home. My little girl went to school 2 years ago and still talks about her nursery teachers, the food and often says she wishes she still went
there because it was so much fun. Throughout the pandemic the nursery and staff have adapted so well whilst managing to maintain the safe and nurturing environment that we all love. THANK YOU

Reply from Sandy Foster, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Many thanks Leanne for your review, we really appreciate your positive comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son always has an enjoyable time at nursery. He is enthusiastic about going. During the pandemic, we feel that Humberstone Day Nursery has gone the extra mile by placing additional safety measures, such as a one-way system, no parents are allowed in, hand sanitising on the way in and separating
groups into bubbles. It's comforting to know that our child's safety comes first.

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Many thanks, for your review, really appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We consider ourselves so lucky to have found Humberstone Day Nursery, especially during the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19. Despite having very limited contact with other people, our daughter settled in really well. It is so great to check in on the app to see all of the lovely things that she has
been up to and how much she has been enjoying herself. The staff are all really friendly and approachable, leaving us both at ease when we drop her off in the morning. Her key person has also been really supportive with her development and we continue to be blown away by her new independence!

Reply from Manisha Lakha, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review.
We are so pleased to hear that the team at Humberstone Day Nursery has made this to be a positive experience for you during these tricky Covid times and that your daughter is enjoying our Nursery.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, daughter joined in the middle of Covid and they have made me feel very safe. My daughter has loved every single day she has been there and done so much in the short space she's been there.

Reply from Sandy Foster, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review.
We are so pleased to hear that the team at Humberstone Day Nursery has made this to be a positive experience for you during these tricky Covid times and that your daughter is enjoying our Nursery.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was referred to this nursery by a friend who is a teacher and would have done her homework in terms of the bet nurseries locally. Therefore I did not enquire at other nurseries and booked my daughter straight here. Both the owner/director and manager are friendly and approachable and explain everything
clearly. The nursery is clean, tidy and full of activities for the children. My daughter's teachers are amazing and update me fully on how she is doing. The Tapestry app always has something new. I cannot fault this nursery and would definitely recommend it to others.

Reply from Sandy Foster, Childcare Director at Humberstone Day Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to review our Nursery and the positive comments. The team at Humberstone Day Nursery strive to provide nothing but the best care and education for your little girl.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has recently started attending the nursery. The staff couldn't be more friendly and welcoming. Always willing to help and listen.
The atmosphere is very 'homely', and the nursery is beautifully decorated. Big outdoor spaces for all ages, very clean. I feel as though my child is safe and
looked after in their capable hands. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been using Humberstone Day Nursery for 6 months now and have found the staff to be very attentive, involved and hands-on. I have absolutely no concerns regarding the quality of care my child is receiving. She is happy, likes the staff, eats healthy nutritious meals and has many opportunities
to learn and develop. All in all, we are both very happy with Humberstone Day Nursery.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.970)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10 for Humberstone Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.970 for Humberstone Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (163 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.97

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Humberstone Day Nursery is based on 14 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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 (15)

Sandy

Sandy Foster

Job Title: Nursery Director

Joined: 2004

Qualified June 1984 National Nursery Examination Board.


Manisha

Manisha Lakha

Job Title: Childcare Director

Joined: 2004

Qualified in August 1998 Diploma In Childcare and Education NNEB


Amanda

Amanda Richardson

Job Title: Chef/ Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2006

Qualified July 2001 NVQ Level 3 Early Years Care and
Education.


Charlotte

Charlotte Tattersall

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2008

Qualified August 2006 Cache Level 3 in
Children's Care, Learning and
Development


Abbey

Abbey Staples

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2008

Qualified in August 2008 Cache Level 3 in
Children's Care, Learning and Development


Adrienne

Adrienne Myring

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2007

Qualified October 2010 NVQ 3 In childcare, Learning and
Development.


Catherine

Catherine Dexter

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2011

Qualified September 2011 Cache Level 3 for the children and young people workforce.


Elisha

Elisha Scott-Harris

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2010

Qualified May 2011 Cache Level 3 NVQ in Childcare, Learning and Development.


Priya

Priya Vaidya

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2013

Qualified June 2010 Bachelor of Arts Second class Honours in Early Childhood Studies.


Chantelle

Chantelle Coley

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2016

Qualified June 2015 Edexcel Level 3 BTEC in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.


Rebecca

Rebecca Read

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2014

Qualified September 1998 Diploma In Childcare and Education NNEB.


Donna

Donna Lovatt

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2017

Qualified July 2001 Cache NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education.


Angel

Angel McNarin Riddell

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2021

Studying Early Educator Level 3 started Sept 2021.


Paige

Paige Lord

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Qualified June 2010 BTEC Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development


Laura

Laura Marsh

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Qualified in 2010 BTEC Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.