Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Family-Run Childcare in Leicester Since 1994
Established in 1994, Shanklin Day Nursery has provided nurturing childcare for children aged 0-5 years in Stoneygate, Leicester. As a family-run nursery, we combine professional expertise with a homely environment, reflected in our consistently excellent Ofsted reports. Our approach integrates the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum with outdoor learning, offering personalized experiences tailored to individual needs. We prioritize healthy lifestyles, evidenced by awards like Eat Better Start Better and Healthy Teeth Happy Smiles.Led by qualified Midwife Geraldine McGrath, our team fosters secure relationships through a key person system, ensuring transparency and trust in daily communication with parents. Our spacious facilities include dedicated rooms for different age groups and a large outdoor garden designed to stimulate creativity and physical development.
Services
Day Nursery
Pre-School
Outdoor Learning
Healthy Eating Program
French Lessons
Football Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Family-run nursery with 30 years of Ofsted-rated excellence
- Award-winning healthy eating and oral health programs
- Spacious outdoor garden designed for sensory learning
- Personalized care through a key person system
- Led by a qualified Midwife with childcare expertise
Associations and certifications
- Royal Society for Public Health
- Leicester City Council
- Millies Mark
Services
Day Nursery
Our Day Nursery provides full-time care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We offer a secure, stimulating environment with age-specific rooms and a key person system. Our staff work closely with parents to adapt routines, ensuring personalized care that supports emotional, physical, and intellectual development through play-based learning.
Pre-School
The Pre-School program prepares children aged 3-5 for formal schooling through the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Activities focus on communication, physical development, and creative arts, tailored to individual learning styles. Outdoor play and structured lessons help children achieve learning goals while fostering independence and social skills in a supportive setting.
Outdoor Learning
Our outdoor garden features climbing equipment, sensory trails, and a vegetable patch to promote physical and cognitive growth. Children engage in seasonal activities like gardening and exploring mini beast habitats, combining fun with educational experiences. This approach aligns with our commitment to holistic development through hands-on, nature-based learning opportunities.
Healthy Eating Program
We promote healthy lifestyles through the Eat Better Start Better award-winning program. Children learn about nutrition by growing vegetables and cooking with homegrown produce. Our menu meets dietary guidelines, and we educate on oral health through the Healthy Teeth Happy Smiles initiative, ensuring balanced meals and positive eating habits from an early age.
French Lessons
Fun French lessons introduce children to basic language skills through interactive games and songs. This early exposure enhances cognitive development and cultural awareness. Sessions are designed to be engaging, using age-appropriate activities that make learning a new language enjoyable and accessible for young learners in a playful environment.
People
Geraldine McGrath
Founder
A qualified Midwife and working mother, Geraldine established Shanklin Day Nursery in 1994. Her leadership combines professional expertise with hands-on childcare experience, ensuring high standards reflected in Ofsted reports and parent testimonials.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We are open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, excluding bank holidays.
Do you offer discounts for full-time attendance?
Yes, we provide discounts for children attending five full days per week.
What accreditations do you hold?
We hold the Eat Better Start Better, Healthy Teeth Happy Smiles, and Millie’s Mark awards for nutrition, oral health, and first aid training.
How do you support children's transition to nursery?
We offer settling-in sessions lasting 1-2 hours before start dates to help children and parents adjust to the nursery environment.
What outdoor activities are available?
Our garden includes climbing equipment, a vegetable patch, sensory trails, and a mud kitchen to encourage physical and creative exploration.
