Promise Childcare

A car wash for wheeled toys, library visits and letters of thanks give Promise Childcare a practical, outward-looking character. In June 2025, children combined water play with imaginative games and explored what local businesses do. Everyday experiences became opportunities to learn.

Ofsted rated the nursery Good on 25 June 2025. Promise Childcare has 23 places in total, at its Leicester Forest East setting. The children attending in June 2025 ranged from 0 to 12 years old; that describes the inspection-time intake rather than a current age offer.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: here, the June 2025 examples included exploring materials, sharing stories and developing independence through play and routines.

Books had a substantial place in that month's activities. Younger children tried out words while sharing stories with adults, while others selected books themselves or read alongside friends. Visits to the local library extended those experiences beyond the setting.

Outside, children used containers and wheeled toys to create a car wash together. Water experiments also introduced floating and sinking, with adults encouraging children to think through what happened. Climbing and balancing gave children physical challenges, alongside practice in sharing equipment and using it safely.

Community outings added a useful everyday dimension. In June 2025, children frequently visited shops and businesses, learning about buying food and posting letters. Writing and delivering thank-you letters connected those experiences with appreciation for people who help them.

At the June 2025 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and positive support for children with SEND, with parents and outside professionals involved in identifying needs and additional funding used to support children's progress.

During June 2025, staff knew children's individual needs and helped them settle quickly. Communication with families supported discussion of children's learning, giving parents a part in the process rather than leaving it entirely to staff.

The same month's hot dinner Wednesday gave children practice with cutlery; older children also poured drinks and learnt to handle knives safely. These routines made independence something children could practise in small, everyday steps.

The address is Beacon LiFE Church home to Promise Childcare, on Charnwood Drive, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3HL.

In June 2025, opening hours were 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. At that time, funded early education covered children from nine months to four years. These are dated arrangements, rather than promises about today's booking options.

• Conversation during routines. In June 2025, staff needed to extend language development more consistently, especially for the youngest children at snack time. Ask how practitioners now build conversation into those moments.
• Staff development. Regular supervision was an improvement priority in June 2025. Ask how staff now receive time to reflect on their work and discuss further training.
• Attendance fit. June 2025 opening arrangements were term-time only. What current attendance pattern would cover your family's childcare needs?

Promise Childcare merits consideration by families who value books, practical play and contact with the local community. Its June 2025 account gives those priorities concrete substance, from library visits to collaborative water play. For families whose needs fit term-time attendance, the dated opening arrangements offer a useful starting point; consistent everyday language support and staff supervision remain the key improvement questions.