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Lime Tree Loughborough

Ofsted: Strong standard·
4.6(7 parent reviews) ·Lime Tree Day Nursery, Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW · Leicestershire
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Lime Tree Loughborough, established in 2023, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, located in Loughborough, LE11 1RW. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

The dedicated team at Lime Tree Loughborough employs a highly effective approach to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including the use of picture cards to help children understand their routine. The nursery fosters a consistent and positive culture of inclusion, ensuring that all children actively participate in nursery life.

Leaders have created a supportive community for parents of children with SEND through regular gatherings and social media, offering valuable information and strategies. Staff utilise a detailed assessment document to identify developmental gaps and implement specific interventions such as individualised support, small-group activities, and sensory room time.

Children are encouraged to be independent, with toddlers keen to play outdoors and pre-schoolers competently serving their own meals. Outdoor play is incorporated into individual care plans, highlighting the nursery's commitment to varied learning experiences.

The EYFS curriculum framework underpins the educational approach, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning environment for every child.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at nursery. Staff successfully build trusting and positive relationships with children and their parents or carers, which contributes to children attending regularly and receiving a consistent approach to their care and learning, helping children feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from the supportive relationships with staff, which help them to achieve alongside their friends.

Relaxed & Happy ChildrenRapid IndependencePositive InteractionsInclusive CultureStrong Leadership

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
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Key facts

Food

Freshly prepared meals on-site, catering for dietary requirements.

Opening hours

7:30am–6pm

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong 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

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong 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, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lime Tree Loughborough

Last inspected 14 January 2026

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at nursery. Staff successfully build trusting and positive relationships with children and their parents or carers, which contributes to children attending regularly and receiving a consistent approach to their care and learning, helping children feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from the supportive relationships with staff, which help them to achieve alongside their friends.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are relaxed and happy and show sustained interest in activities.
  • Children rapidly develop independence and are well prepared for school.
  • Staff are consistently clear and positive in their interactions, promoting positive behaviour.
  • The consistent and positive culture of inclusion ensures all children take an active role.
  • Leaders demonstrate a secure awareness of staff work and provide ongoing support and training.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should continue to embed the strategies to enhance staff's practice to ensure the curriculum is delivered through consistently high-quality teaching and interactions.
Inspection #2743156 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff make highly effective use of picture cards to help children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities know what they are doing now and next. The consistent and positive culture of inclusion ensures that all children attending take an active and purposeful role at nursery. Leaders have implemented regular get-togethers for parents whose children have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and use social media to provide a community for parents. Staff use a smaller steps assessment document to identify gaps in development and plan specific strategies and activities for each child, such as additional one-to-one time, small-group activities, outdoor play, and time in the sensory room.

Outdoor space

Toddlers are keen to try to put their coats and boots on ready to play outside. Staff plan specific strategies and activities for each child, including outdoor play.

Parent Reviews of Lime Tree Loughborough

4.6
(7)
Valentina Tuia
3 months ago

After recently moving to the Loughborough area, I spent a lot of time searching for the right nursery for my daughter. I am so glad I found Lime Tree Day Nursery. The team here is incredibly professional, helpful, and welcoming. I want to give a huge, heartfelt thank you to Linda Gibson and Claire Jane Chapman. These two ladies perform their roles with such genuine compassion and love. This level of care extends to the entire team in the Creators room, where my daughter is currently thriving. She is so happy every day she attends. I am truly satisfied with our experience and highly recommend Lime Tree to any parent looking for a nurturing and inclusive environment.

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Sophie-Ann Burton
8 years ago

My daughter goes here one or two issues due to her having very sensitive skin but once cleared up have had no issues. She loves it there they're always doing so many activities and artwork to bring home for my overflowing fridge. The nursery workers are lovely and welcoming and they're always willing to andwer any questions or give advice or support on anything. There wonderful!

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Madalina Calistru
a year ago

Great nursery, my daughter was so happy there, her confidence was growing so much all because of this lovely ladies ❤️

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 January 2026

Strong 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 Loughborough

About the setting

Lime Tree Loughborough is a childcare on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 20/07/2023. It is located at Lime Tree Day Nursery, Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW. The setting operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00 and is registered on the Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, and Voluntary Childcare Register. Lime Tree Loughborough Ltd is the registered person.

URN
2743156
Registered person
Lime Tree Loughborough Ltd
Day care type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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