Term-time only — or the full 51 weeks.
Pay nothing during half-terms or our Christmas closure. Or book the full year if you need it. Shift parents shape sessions around the week they actually have.
Wigston · Thurnby · since 2007
A family-run nursery your child actually wants to come to.
Term-time only or full year. Caring for children 6 weeks to 11 years. Two settings across Leicestershire, one Kiddy Kapers family.
- 51
- Weeks open per year
- 6wk–11yr
- Ages we care for
- Ofsted Good
- Wigston · November 2023
- 100%
- Recommend · 14 Facebook reviews
Thurnby · now open 
Inside the Preschool Room — Thurnby, May 2026
Inside the Preschool Room — Thurnby, May 2026 -
Ofsted Good
Wigston · November 2023
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Family-run
Established 2007
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Tapestry
Online learning journal
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100% recommend
14 Facebook reviews
- Since 2007
- Wigston · Glenmere
- Thurnby · Fernvale
- 6 weeks – 11 years
- Term-time only or full year
- Ofsted Good
- 51 weeks a year
- Halal, vegan & allergy-aware kitchen
- Tapestry learning journals
- NDNA members
- Walks to Brocks Hill
A nursery that fits the week you actually have.
Four reasons families keep choosing Kiddy Kapers — flexibility on sessions, inclusion on every plate, room to grow.
Halal, SEND-inclusive, allergy-aware.
Halal, vegan, vegetarian and lactose-free catered for daily. SENCO on-site; we work with speech & language therapists.
Two settings, one Kiddy Kapers family.
Wigston (Glenmere) and Thurnby (Fernvale). Same team, same standards, twice the flexibility.
6 weeks to 11 years — care that scales with your child.
Babies, Toddler, Preschool, Care Club and Holiday Club. One nursery from first wobble to Year 6 pick-ups.
Same team, same standards — pick the site that fits your route.
Both nurseries run Mon–Fri, 7:30am – 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year. Visit either; we'll show you both.
Wigston · Glenmere Wigston
Ofsted Good · November 2023
Thurnby · Fernvale Thurnby
Ofsted registered · URN 2887103From first wobble to Year 6.
Five rooms across the day. Tap any room to see how it runs.
Babies Room From 6 weeks
15- and 30-hour funding from 9 months. Calm, settled room with consistent key workers, predictable nap and feed rhythms, daily nappy + bottle log shared via Tapestry.
Toddler Room From 1 year
15- and 30-hour funding from age 2. Sensory play, early language, messy mornings and walks to Brocks Hill Country Park. Toilet training supported when you and your child are ready.
Preschool Room From 3 years
Funded sessions, full EYFS framework, Tapestry online learning journal. Transitions handled directly with Glenmere Primary 4+ Unit or Langmoor Primary.
Care Club — before & after school 4 – 11 years
Before school 7:30 – 9:00am, after school 3:15 – 6:00pm. Walking bus from Langmoor Primary. Homework space, free play, hot tea before 6pm collection.
Holiday Club 4 – 11 years
Every school holiday and half-term. Day rate similar to Care Club. Breakfast, snacks and tea included; trips planned around the local weather.
Familiar faces, every drop-off.
Long-tenured practitioners across both settings. Same key worker, same routine, same hello at the door.
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Want to know who'll be looking after your child? Drop us a message — we'll introduce you to the team before you visit.
Get in touchEYFS framework, Tapestry in your pocket.
Seven areas of learning, captured in a daily Tapestry feed you check from your phone — photos, notes, next steps.
- Communication & language
- Personal, social & emotional
- Physical development
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the world
- Expressive arts & design
A day in the life Open the timeline
- 7:30am Arrivals, breakfast, settling-in routines.
- 9:00am Focused activity from one of the EYFS areas of learning.
- 10:30am Outdoor play — garden, nature walk, or Brocks Hill.
- 12:00pm Lunch, story, nap for those who nap.
- 2:30pm Afternoon project — creative, sensory or messy.
- 4:00pm Tea, free play, key worker time.
- 6:00pm Collection by 6pm.
Honest prices, no surprises.
15- and 30-hour funding accepted. Childcare vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare welcome. No charge for bank holidays or our 1-week Christmas closure.
Nursery — non-funded sessions
All meals included (breakfast, snack, lunch, tea). 2026 prices. Refundable deposit £100, booking fee £60. Funded session breakdown + admin charges in the PDF.
| Session | Hours | Single | Full week (5d) |
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| AM Session | 9am – 12pm | £30.15 | £144.75 |
| Extended AM | 7:30am – 1pm | £51.55 | £245 |
| PM Session | 12pm – 3pm | £33.05 | £158 |
| Extended PM | 1pm – 6pm | £45.25 | £217.50 |
| Basic Full Day | 9am – 3pm | £55.80 | £268.25 |
| Extended Full Day | 7:30am – 6pm | £72.80 | £345.50 |
Care Club — before & after school
School-aged children. 2026 prices. £3.50 pick-up charge per child (waived for Glenmere). Registration £40, deposit £50. Holiday Care Club rates + extras in the PDF.
| Session | Hours | Single | Full week (5d) |
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| Before School | 7:30 – 9:00am | £10.50 | — |
| After School (to 4:15pm) | 3:15 – 4:15pm | £8.50 | — |
| After School (to 5:15pm) | 3:15 – 5:15pm | £12.75 | — |
| After School (to 6:00pm) | 3:15 – 6:00pm | £15.80 | — |
Real days, real photos.
A small slice of life from both settings. The full photo stream lives on our Facebook page — new posts almost every week.
100% recommend.
"We couldn't be happier with Kiddy Kapers Thurnby. Even though the nursery has only been open for two weeks, the team has already created such a warm, welcoming and well-organised environment."
"What a great nursery/preschool! My eldest boy went to Kiddy Kapers and my youngest is still there and they've both had an amazing time. It's a very warm, friendly and welcoming place — I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see their children happy."
"Both of my kids have attended Kiddy Kapers over the past three years and have now graduated from preschool. The staff are genuinely friendly and my children formed real bonds with them. Always happy to give cuddles of reassurance when needed."
"Amina and the whole staff have been wonderful for my two children. They are genuinely interested in the children and their needs, as well as very supportive and flexible with my own. Both settled straight away due to the comfort and care from staff."
"My two daughters have both attended Kiddy Kapers over the last few years and I highly recommend this nursery. The staff are kind, caring and professional and I always leave knowing she is in the best hands. They take the time to really get to know your children as individuals."
"We moved our son to Kiddy Kapers midterm and, thanks to the amazing staff, he settled in really quickly. It is an excellent nursery and the staff are friendly and accommodating. I particularly like the fact that they take the children on excursions to the local park and the library."
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