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4.7★ average from 700 parent reviews on Google

We track 205 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Lincolnshire. At their latest inspection: 10 rated Outstanding, 171 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 10 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 706 Google reviews across 92 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 134 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 117 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Lincolnshire at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Lincolnshire.

205
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
706 parent reviews
134
Accept funded hours
117
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding10
  • Good171

24 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 10 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Lincolnshire?
We list 205 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Lincolnshire, 204 of which have a Lincolnshire address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding?
10 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Lincolnshire. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Lincolnshire?
Across 92 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Lincolnshire have left 706 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Lincolnshire?
134 of the 205 nurseries in Lincolnshire (65%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Lincolnshire take babies?
117 settings in Lincolnshire are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.