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Lime Tree Barrow

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Lime Tree Day Nursery, 68 North Street, Loughborough, LE12 8QA · Leicestershire
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Lime Tree Barrow Ltd, a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, registered with Ofsted on 20/07/2023, provides a warm and inclusive environment for children in Loughborough. Operating from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm year-round, the nursery ensures children feel safe, secure, and comfortable at all times.

The setting places a high emphasis on the well-being and development of each child, with leaders and staff working cohesively to provide a high-quality provision. They are particularly adept at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with parents and professionals to individualise care and learning.

Children benefit from daily opportunities for outdoor play, fostering physical activity and exploration in an enticing outdoor space. The nursery’s commitment to nurturing independence and strong relationships with staff helps children thrive and confidently engage with their surroundings, developing essential skills for their next stage of learning.

What it's like

All children and their families are warmly welcomed by the kind and friendly staff. Children, including babies, confidently separate from their parents on arrival and settle quickly. Children demonstrate a secure sense of belonging and show that they are happy and enjoy their time at the setting. They build strong bonds with staff who know them well and who respond positively to their individual needs. Staff successfully promote children's independence through everyday routines and activities. They offer consistent praise and encouragement and celebrate children's achievements. Children play harmoniously together and develop secure friendships.

Warm WelcomeStrong BondsInclusive EnvironmentOutdoor PlayIndependence Fostered

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am–6pm

Age range

3 months-5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Food

Fresh meals cooked daily on-site

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lime Tree Barrow

Last inspected 13 January 2026

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

All children and their families are warmly welcomed by the kind and friendly staff. Children, including babies, confidently separate from their parents on arrival and settle quickly. Children demonstrate a secure sense of belonging and show that they are happy and enjoy their time at the setting. They build strong bonds with staff who know them well and who respond positively to their individual needs. Staff successfully promote children's independence through everyday routines and activities. They offer consistent praise and encouragement and celebrate children's achievements. Children play harmoniously together and develop secure friendships.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff understand the importance of ensuring that all children feel safe, secure and comfortable in the setting.
  • Staff effectively and sensitively create consistent routines and safe spaces that help children learn to cope with their emotions.
  • Leaders and staff welcome all children into the setting, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.
  • Children of all ages are motivated to join in with activities and concentrate well.
  • Children develop their physical skills as they explore different media and materials, and learn to use tools and equipment safely.
  • Partnerships with parents are extremely positive. Detailed information is shared regularly with parents about their children's care and learning needs to ensure that these are consistently met.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should continue to support staff to help them to build on their practice and deliver the curriculum well to ensure consistently high-quality experiences for children.
Inspection #2742103 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff welcome all children into the setting, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. They work very closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children's individual care and learning needs are consistently met. Leaders and staff rapidly identify where children may need additional support through accurate ongoing assessments and swiftly implement targeted support. Adaptations throughout the nursery are skilfully made to ensure all children are included and benefit from the learning experiences on offer.

Outdoor space

Children of all ages benefit from daily opportunities to play and be physically active outdoors. Babies show high levels of excitement when it is time to play outside in the enticing outdoor play space. They willingly find their own waterproof suits and wellington boots ready for staff to help them put them on. Outdoors, younger children use jugs and spoons to carefully pour and mix water and mud.

Parent Reviews of Lime Tree Barrow

5.0
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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

13 January 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Lime Tree Barrow

About the setting

Lime Tree Barrow Ltd is a childcare on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 20/07/2023. It is located at Lime Tree Day Nursery, 68 North Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8QA. The setting operates Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:00.

URN
2742103
Registered person
Lime Tree Barrow Ltd
Day care type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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