--- title: "Building Blocks Nurseries — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Building Blocks Nurseries, a nursery in Spalding — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Ringing and leaving several messages with the American operators, and voicemails. I even went up to the actual nursery after a week of no responses and assured someone would let me know today what's going on as she's meant to start tomorrow. Still nothing, Not even \"I'm sorry but we can't do that start date anymore\" or \"we don't have the space to take your child right now\".. just nothing...\n\nYou can't ring and speak to anyone at the actual nursery even if your child is attending, just leave a request of call back or message a app. Which I find quiet un-easing, especially when I had left so many calls back to never be responded to. 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The nursery groups children by age into 'Little Lambs' (3-12 months), 'Super Sheep' (13-23 months), 'Happy Hens' (2-year-olds), and 'Creative Chickens' (3-4 year olds)." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What kind of outdoor space does Building Blocks Nurseries offer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Building Blocks Nurseries provides a \"rich and stimulating environment designed to engage young minds, with access to extensive outdoor play areas featuring age-appropriate educational toys for exploration and adventure.\" They also have covered outdoor spaces so children can play outside in all weather." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Building Blocks Nurseries support children with special educational needs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Building Blocks Nurseries offers a nurturing environment where \"all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can develop confidence, resilience and self-belief.\" They work closely with parents and review progress evidence to ensure purposeful support and follow recommendations from external agencies." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Building Blocks Nurseries prepare children for school?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents report that their children at Building Blocks Nurseries \"feel happy and secure and are prepared for the transition to school.\" This indicates a strong focus on developmental readiness and emotional well-being to support a smooth transition." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I contact Building Blocks Nurseries?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can contact Building Blocks Nurseries by calling 03331 889636 or by sending an email to info@buildingblocksdaynurseries.co.uk. 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Building Blocks Nurseries # Building Blocks Nurseries Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 1.0 (1 parent reviews) · Branches Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7BE · Lincolnshire Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Building Blocks Nurseries, located in Spalding, Lincolnshire, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Registered with Ofsted on 08/08/2023, the nursery operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The setting prides itself on placing children's welfare and well-being at the core of its work, ensuring policies and procedures are rigorously reviewed and refined. Leaders and staff foster a nurturing environment where all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can develop confidence, resilience, and self-belief. They work closely with parents to provide tailored support, reviewing progress and utilising additional funding purposefully. While the outdoor area for babies has seen positive development, the outdoor learning for toddlers and pre-school children is an area for continued enhancement, aiming to better meet their developmental levels and extend their physical abilities. The nursery actively supports children in making healthy choices and values and celebrates differences, encouraging empathy and kindness among peers. Parents consistently express full confidence in their child's key person, highlighting their understanding of routines, preferences, and needs. Our ethos Building Blocks Day Nurseries aims to provide the highest quality day nursery provision, supporting children from 3 months to 5 years to acquire necessary skills and secure foundations for lifelong learning. They are committed to creating a nurturing learning environment where children feel safe, secure and happy, offering an inspirational educational atmosphere of awe and wonder. The nursery works closely with families to ensure individual needs are at the centre of their approach, and prioritise the security of children by adhering to health and safety guidelines. What it's like Children enjoy coming to the setting and take part in a range of activities that support their learning and development. They settle well and show trust in the staff, knowing a cuddle is always available when needed. Children are supported to manage their feelings and behaviour, and staff provide reassurance and guidance when children need help to express themselves or resolve a small conflict. Welfare-focused Nurturing environment Strong safeguarding Positive attachments Healthy choices ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://buildingblocksdaynurseries.co.uk/book-a-tour/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday : 7:30 AM - 6:30PM Age range 3 months to 5 years Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Building Blocks Nurseries Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 2748301 Lead inspector Kirstyn Moffat Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50293470)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748301) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.buildingblocksdaynurseries.co.uk/) Branches Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7BE Opening hours Monday to Friday : 7:30 AM - 6:30PM [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.03322/52.80271/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Spalding - [Day nurseries in Spalding](/search?q=Spalding) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=building-blocks-nurseries-pe12-7be-2748301) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Building Blocks Nurseries Last inspected 12 November 2025 · Kirstyn Moffat Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children enjoy coming to the setting and take part in a range of activities that support their learning and development. They settle well and show trust in the staff, knowing a cuddle is always available when needed. Children are supported to manage their feelings and behaviour, and staff provide reassurance and guidance when children need help to express themselves or resolve a small conflict. Inspector highlights - Children's welfare and well-being are at the core of the nursery's work. - Children demonstrate positive attachments to staff during group activities. - Children actively make healthy choices and decisions for themselves. - Children make encouraging progress across the areas of learning, showing curiosity and persistence. - Children are learning to value and celebrate differences, showing growing empathy and kindness towards others. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should develop all staff's understanding of the support available for children who are disadvantaged, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and others who may face barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing, so that the impact of this provision is strengthened further. - 2 Leaders should strengthen the outdoor learning curriculum to offer well-sequenced teaching that supports children's exploration and physical development. Inspection #2748301 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50293470) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff provide a nurturing environment where all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can develop confidence, resilience and self-belief. They work directly with parents to put the right support in place to help close gaps in learning and ensure all children can progress. Leaders review evidence of children's progress to make informed decisions on additional funding, ensuring support is purposeful, and follow recommendations from external agencies to support children's targets. Outdoor space While the outdoor area for babies is having a positive impact on their physical strength and movement, the outdoor learning for toddlers and pre-school children does not yet sufficiently meet their developmental levels or extend their physical abilities. ## Parent Reviews of Building Blocks Nurseries 1.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJPTndAyfAMurxq_1VyYOBBT9JH0zE1vPW3dcTqFWicHN9RPg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rebecca F a month ago I never got to experience my child go to the nursery after doing settling in days and having a start date decided. I tried to amend the start date due to not realising the government funding would not be in place for a couple of weeks, after a few back and forth emails I agreed to let her start on the original date we have agreed on and pay private. However, I never received a email for confirmation back, despite emails after to prompt a response. Ringing and leaving several messages with the American operators, and voicemails. I even went up to the actual nursery after a week of no responses and assured someone would let me know today what's going on as she's meant to start tomorrow. Still nothing, Not even "I'm sorry but we can't do that start date anymore" or "we don't have the space to take your child right now".. just nothing... You can't ring and speak to anyone at the actual nursery even if your child is attending, just leave a request of call back or message a app. Which I find quiet un-easing, especially when I had left so many calls back to never be responded to. Thankfully I'm in a position I have someone who can look after my daughter when returning to work or I would have been left in a complete mess. A real shame that the higher management seems to be so poor communicating anything, when the actually workers looking after the children are so lovely. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kU1kwdG1aamRqVkZaQ1VFWjRjVlkwVVcxVVZuYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d7fdb4bcef51a5:0x1b881e4187781c33) Reviews from Google for Building Blocks Nurseries. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1983868902651206707&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 12 November 2025 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50293470) ## Frequently asked about Building Blocks Nurseries ### What is Building Blocks Nurseries' Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for Building Blocks Nurseries? ### What are the opening hours for Building Blocks Nurseries? ### What age range does Building Blocks Nurseries cater to? ### What kind of outdoor space does Building Blocks Nurseries offer? ### How does Building Blocks Nurseries support children with special educational needs? ### How does Building Blocks Nurseries prepare children for school? ### How can I contact Building Blocks Nurseries? ## About the setting Building Blocks Nurseries registered with Ofsted on 08/08/2023. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises located at Branches Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7BE. The setting operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00. Albert Nathanial Watson is the registered person. URN 2748301 Registered person Watson, Albert Nathanial Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Spalding Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Building Blocks Nurseries. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Small Saints Pre-school Holbeach · PE12 7ED ](/nursery/small-saints-pre-school-pe12-7ed-253758) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### The Willows Day Nursery Spalding · PE12 8LL ](/nursery/the-willows-day-nursery-pe12-8ll-ey439986) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Acorn Pre-School CIO Spalding · PE12 6TS ](/nursery/acorn-pre-school-cio-pe12-6ts) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Rainbow Nursery Spalding · PE12 9LF 4.9(12 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-nursery-pe12-9lf-ey266850) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Cinder Ash Long Sutton · PE12 9DJ ](/nursery/cinder-ash-pe12-9dj-253615) [See all nurseries in Spalding →](/search?q=Spalding) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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