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Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane

394 Gipsy Lane, Leicester, LE4 7DA

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Daily rate£45.00 - £71.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:15 to 17:45
Ages from 1 months to 5 years
Capacity135 places
294m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingOutstanding

Ofsted · 2025-01-29

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4.5

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About this Leicester Nursery

Description

At Bright Bees Nursery, we are more than just a childcare provider—we are a family-run nursery group passionate about early years education. For over two decades, we have created a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can flourish. We are early years experts providing care and education for children aged 0–5. As a premium nursery, we also accept free funding for eligible families.

Our commitment to excellence has extended to training and development, enabling us to become a leading training provider in the early years sector.

Our spacious, purpose-built nursery is designed to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing Environment for your child. We offer age-appropriate rooms equipped with stimulating resources that encourage exploration and learning.

Our outdoor play areas provide ample opportunities for physical activity and connection with nature, supporting holistic development.

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Last inspected 29 January 2025

Inspection ID 10093981

Overall effectiveness

Effectiveness of leadership and management

Quality of education

Behaviour and attitudes

Personal development

Regulator: Ofsted

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane.

Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane costs from £45 per half day session, and from £71 per full day session, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £808 per month or £9,699 per year. This is in line with the City of Leicester average of £68 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £12, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £397 per month or £4,758 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane in Leicester. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£483 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,794.£604 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,242.£739 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,863.£889 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,674.£1,040 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,484.£1,191 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,295.£1,342 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,105.
9-11m£82 / monthIndicative yearly: £979.£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,861.£276 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,310.£397 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,758.£517 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,206.£638 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,655.£782 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,379.
1y£82 / monthIndicative yearly: £979.£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,861.£276 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,310.£397 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,758.£517 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,206.£638 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,655.£782 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,379.
2y£82 / monthIndicative yearly: £979.£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,861.£276 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,310.£397 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,758.£517 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,206.£638 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,655.£782 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,379.
3y£82 / monthIndicative yearly: £979.£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,861.£276 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,310.£397 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,758.£517 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,206.£638 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,655.£782 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,379.
4y+£82 / monthIndicative yearly: £979.£155 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,861.£276 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,310.£397 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,758.£517 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,206.£638 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,655.£782 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,379.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane was last inspected by Ofsted on 29 January 2025 with an overall inspection result of Outstanding.
Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane is registered for up to 135 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane accepts children from 1 months to 60 months. Published room age ranges: Baby Room: from 1 months to 12 months. Toddler Room: from 12 months to 36 months. Preschool Room: from 36 months to 60 months.
Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane is open 7:15am - 5:45pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane is 1 session a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Book a visit by contacting Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane directly or using the enquiry form.
Two of the closest alternatives to Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane in Leicester and Leicestershire are Bright Bees Nursery Netherhall (£71 per day, Good rating, 2.4 km away) and Bright Bees Nursery Evington (£71 per day, Good rating, 2.7 km away). Both are rated Good by Ofsted. You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Leicester page.
On average, nursery costs £68 per day in City of Leicester, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Bright Bees Nursery Gipsy Lane ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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