Our Curriculum

We offer both full-time and part-time places for children from 0 to 4 years old, giving families the flexibility they need while ensuring every child receives the same high standard of care, education, and nurturing.

The earliest years are the most formative. Our team of caring practitioners provide a warm, secure, and stimulating environment for our youngest children.

This is a time of extraordinary growth, in language, independence, social skills, and personality. Our Montessori-inspired approach gives children the freedom to explore and the structure to feel safe, all within an environment that reflects and reinforces their Islamic identity.

As children approach school age, we support them to become confident, curious, and genuinely ready for the next chapter. We focus on independence, communication, early literacy and numeracy, and the self-belief that will carry them forward.

We understand that every family's circumstances are different. We offer both full-day and sessional care options to suit your schedule. Contact us to discuss what works best for your family.

Learning That Goes Beyond the Classroom

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Children's happiness is at the heart of everything we do, because happy children are learning children.

At Little Companions Leicester, our curriculum is built on three interconnected pillars:

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What Your Child's Days Will Look Like at Little Companions

We want every parent to feel completely at ease from the moment they choose us. Here's a glimpse of what life looks like at Little Companions Leicester:

  • Halal food and snacks every day 

  • Islamic greetings, supplications, and values are woven naturally into the daily routine

  • A prepared Montessori environment where children choose their activities and learn at their own pace

  • Outdoor play for physical development, fresh air, and exploration

  • EAL support for children whose first language is not English, including staff who speak children's home languages

  • Regular communication with parents

  • Flexible full-time and part-time sessions to suit your family's needs

  • Government-funded places for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds

Download Your Free Montessori Guide

Download our free guide to learn more about our approach and how Little Companions Leicester combine Montessori learning with values inspired by Islamic teachings in a nurturing environment where children can grow with confidence, independence, and care.

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CONTACT US

Children & Parents Centre, 28 Saxby St, Leicester England LE2 0NE

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