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Lincoln Gardens Pre-School # Lincoln Gardens Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2022) · 3.8 (26 parent reviews) · Lincoln Gardens Community Centre, Stow Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2DY · North Lincolnshire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority North Lincolnshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Lincoln Gardens Pre-School Ltd, operating since 2014, provides exceptional childcare for children aged 2-4 years in Scunthorpe. 45pm during term-time, the nursery prides itself on its highly qualified, caring and nurturing staff who form close bonds with every child. The team at Lincoln Gardens Pre-School Ltd holds the highest aspirations for each child, recognising their unique individuality and ensuring they feel safe, secure, and happy as they settle in. The stimulating curriculum is meticulously planned around individual interests, offering exciting learning opportunities. Children are highly motivated to participate in activities, enriching their understanding of the natural world, including outdoor exploration where they can enjoy playing in muddy puddles and using sticks to make marks, supporting early writing skills. Managers and staff work extensively with professionals to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely and specialised support. Parents consistently describe the staff as "supportive," "fabulous," and "amazing," a testament to their commitment to providing a positive and enriching environment. What it's like Children are made to feel welcome by highly qualified, caring, and nurturing staff who form close bonds with them and meet their individual needs. Managers and staff have the highest aspirations, recognising each child as a unique individual, ensuring they feel safe, secure, and happy while swiftly settling new children. Children enjoy exciting learning opportunities stemming from their interests, follow familiar routines, and are highly motivated to participate in activities, enriching their understanding of the natural world. Highly qualified staff Individualised learning Outdoor exploration Strong SEND support Positive parent feedback ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, from 9.15am until 3.15pm, and Friday from 9.15am until 12.45pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lincoln Gardens Pre-School Last inspected 18 March 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are made to feel welcome by highly qualified, caring, and nurturing staff who form close bonds with them and meet their individual needs. Managers and staff have the highest aspirations, recognising each child as a unique individual, ensuring they feel safe, secure, and happy while swiftly settling new children. Children enjoy exciting learning opportunities stemming from their interests, follow familiar routines, and are highly motivated to participate in activities, enriching their understanding of the natural world. Inspector highlights - Managers have high expectations for all staff and a well-thought-out curriculum, meticulously planning learning experiences for individual children. - The curriculum places importance on children's social, emotional, and early communication skills development, with staff using effective strategies to enhance communication and literacy. - Children wear appropriate clothing, access outdoors, and explore natural surroundings, engaging in activities like playing in muddy puddles and exploring marks in the mud to support early writing skills. - Children learn to lead healthy lifestyles, with staff reminding them about hygiene and encouraging independence in self-care and collecting healthy snacks. - Managers and staff work extensively with professionals, ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely intervention and support, with the manager instrumental in obtaining specialised help and training. Inspection #10229714 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184142) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lincoln Gardens Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10229714 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184142)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483300) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Lincoln Gardens Community Centre, Stow Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2DY [© 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#/-0.64598/53.57151/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Scunthorpe - [Day nurseries in Scunthorpe](/search?q=Scunthorpe) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lincoln-gardens-pre-school-ltd-dn16-2dy-ey483300) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that their children love attending and are always well cared for > They comment on the excellent methods which staff and managers use to communicate with them Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers and staff work extensively with professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child. As such, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the help and support they need through timely intervention. The manager has been instrumental in obtaining specialised help and support from professionals, and bespoke training for staff. For example, around planning learning outcomes to meet children's individual needs. Outdoor space Children wear appropriate clothing when they access outdoors and explore their natural surroundings. Children have great fun playing in muddy puddles. They add more water to create an even bigger puddle, which they enjoy splashing in. Staff encourage children to measure using their wellingtons so that they can consider how deep the puddle is before stepping into it. Children find sticks and explore the marks that they can make in the mud. This helps to support their early writing skills. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: October 2016 - March 2022 Outstanding - October 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Lincoln Gardens Pre-School ### From what age does Lincoln Gardens Pre-School accept children? ### What does Lincoln Gardens Pre-School do especially well? ### How did Lincoln Gardens Pre-School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What outdoor learning does Lincoln Gardens Pre-School offer? ### How does Lincoln Gardens Pre-School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Scunthorpe Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Lincoln Gardens Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Wise Owl Private Day Nursery Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire · DN16 2AW 4.6(68 reviews) ](/nursery/wise-owl-private-day-nursery-scunthorpe-dn16-2aw-ey309583) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Shining Little Stars Scunthorpe · DN16 1HH ](/nursery/shining-little-stars-ltd-dn16-1hh-ey280663) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Happy Stars Day Nursery and After School Club Scunthorpe · DN17 1DU ](/nursery/happy-stars-day-nursery-and-after-school-club-dn17-1du-ey335593) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Happy Stars Babies Scunthorpe · DN17 1DD ](/nursery/happy-stars-babies-dn17-1dd-ey101918) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Scunthorpe · DN16 1AA ](/nursery/toy-box-nursery-scunthorpe-limited-dn16-1aa-ey482982) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Kingsway Children's Centre Scunthorpe · DN17 1AJ 4.3(107 reviews) ](/nursery/kingsway-children-s-centre-dn17-1aj-205736) [See all nurseries in Scunthorpe →](/search?q=Scunthorpe) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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