If you are looking for a trusted day nursery in Leicester, Birmingham, Bradford or Ipswich, we are here to make the admissions process simple, transparent, and stress-free. We welcome children aged 3 months to 5 years, offering flexible childcare options to suit your family’s needs.
How to Join Little Explorers Day Nursery
Starting nursery is a big step — for both children and parents. Our friendly team will guide you through every stage.
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Book a Nursery
Visit
Get in touch with our team by calling us at +447777573461 or emailing us at info@explorersdaynursery.co.uk & book your visit to explore our learning environments, meet our experienced practitioners & ask any questions about childcare, funding or availability.
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Secure Your Child’s Place
Once you’ve decided we’re the right nursery for your family, complete our registration forms and confirm your preferred start date. Our team is here to help you with the process. We will be charging a one-off registration fee to secure your child’s place.
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Settling-In
Sessions
We offer gradual settling-in sessions to help your child feel safe, secure and confident before their official start date. These sessions allow children to build relationships with their key person and explore the environment at their own pace.
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Stay Connected &
Grow Together
We work closely with parents through regular updates, progress reviews and daily communication to share milestones, achievements and any support needed. Our team is always here to listen, collaborate and ensure your child continues to thrive every step of the way.
Why Parents Trust Our Admissions Process!
We are committed to making high-quality early years education accessible, supportive and straight-forward for families.
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Clear and transparent fee structure
Transparency is one of our core values. Our fee structure is clear and straightforward, with no hidden costs — giving you complete confidence and peace of mind when planning your childcare investment.
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Flexible arrangements where possible
We understand that every family’s routine is different. Where possible, we offer flexible arrangements to accommodate individual schedules & circumstances, helping to make childcare practical, manageable, & stress-free.
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Open communication with families
We believe strong partnerships with families are essential to a child’s success. Through regular updates, & open dialogue, we ensure you are always informed, involved, & confident in your child’s nursery experience.
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Support with funding paperwork
We understand that funding applications can feel overwhelming. Our team is here to guide you through the process, offering clear advice and practical support to ensure your paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
Fees & Funding
🎓 Government-Funded Childcare
Little Explorers Day Nursery supports families with a range of funded childcare options. We offer funding support for eligible babies (subject to local authority criteria):
💷 Fees & Flexible Childcare Options
At Little Explorers Day Nurseries, we understand that flexibility is important for working families. We offer a range of options to support parents:

