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Little Goslings # Little Goslings Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Chestnut Farm Cottage, Washdyke Lane, Boston, PE20 1PW · Lincolnshire Number of places 27 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Goslings, situated in Boston, Lincolnshire, is a unique childcare setting established in May 2021, primarily catering for babies and children aged one and two years. The nursery operates all year round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a short two-week closure over Christmas. The dedicated team of eight childcare staff prioritise building strong bonds with the children, ensuring they feel settled and confident within their environment. The owner and manager, who holds qualified teacher status, provide high-quality care and education with a strong emphasis on well-being and communication. Children at Little Goslings thrive in a well-resourced and fascinating environment, showing good manners and curiosity. They particularly enjoy the extensive outdoor space, including an on-site woodland where they explore and engage in imaginative play, such as finding the "welly tree" and running freely in the long grass. The nursery also focuses on developing fine motor skills and communication, with children recalling and voicing facts learned from staff, and engaging in activities like threading. They even make and deliver cakes to neighbours, fostering intergenerational relationships and teaching respect for older people. Our ethos Little Goslings' ethos is rooted in its unique outdoor environment, with children engaging in activities in fields and woodlands. They aim to foster a love of learning, encourage natural curiosity, and promote empathy and respect, adhering to the EYFS guidelines, with a focus on Personal Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, and Communication and Language Development. What it's like This nursery primarily cares for babies and children aged one and two years. They build strong bonds with nurturing staff who provide high levels of care and education. Children show good manners and actively explore their well-resourced environment. Strong bonds with staff Fascinating environment Outdoor exploration Strong communication skills Healthy lifestyles Highly qualified staff team ## 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 →](http://littlegoslings.org/downloads/OurWelcomePack.pdf) ## Key facts Food Breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks provided, with homemade meals using fresh, local ingredients. Parents can provide packed lunches/pre-cooked meals if preferred, and dietary requirements are accommodated. Opening hours 8:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday, closed for two weeks over Christmas and New Year, and all Bank Holidays. Age range 6 weeks to three years; older children during school holidays Term time / All Year All\_year Established May 2021 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Goslings Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10289173 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305335)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640138) 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 [ Visit website ](http://littlegoslings.org/downloads/OurWelcomePack.pdf) Chestnut Farm Cottage, Washdyke Lane, Boston, PE20 1PW [© 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#/-0.08505/52.93126/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Boston - [Day nurseries in Boston](/search?q=Boston) - [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=little-goslings-pe20-1pw-2640138) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected May 2026 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 Expected 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, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Goslings Last inspected 12 May 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend This nursery primarily cares for babies and children aged one and two years. They build strong bonds with nurturing staff who provide high levels of care and education. Children show good manners and actively explore their well-resourced environment. Inspector highlights - Babies and young children build strong bonds with staff, which helps them to feel settled and confident. - Staff ignite children's curiosity with a fascinating environment, including exploring on-site woods. - Children develop fine motor skills and communication; they recall and voice facts learned from staff. - The owner and manager provide high-quality care and education with a strong emphasis on well-being and communication. - Children behave well, showing kindness and consideration, and learning about healthy lifestyles, including sleeping outdoors all year round and eating nutritious meals. Areas to develop - 1 Develop support for newer, less experienced staff to build on their knowledge of teaching. Inspection #10289173 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305335) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children especially enjoy being outdoors and exploring the on-site woods and beyond. Staff spark children's imagination and suggest the children find the 'welly tree'. Children run ahead and look in awe at the wellies hanging from a nearby tree. Other children use their physical skills and run freely in the long grass. Opportunities for physical play are immense across the spacious site. Children show high levels of stamina and strength as they climb the ladder on the slide and successfully negotiate a cargo net. Inspection history Date: June 2023 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - August 2023 Good - June 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Goslings ### How is Little Goslings classified by Ofsted? ### What is the address of Little Goslings? ### Does Little Goslings have an Ofsted rating? ### What staff background is described at Little Goslings? ### How are the fees at Little Goslings set? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Little Goslings? ## Nearby day nurseries in Boston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Goslings. - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Middlecott House Day Nursery Boston · PE20 1EH ](/nursery/middlecott-house-day-nursery-pe20-1eh-2846812) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Bramble Hall Day Nursery Boston · PE20 2JH 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bramble-hall-day-nursery-pe20-2jh-253652) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Little Chiefs Day Nursery Boston · PE21 7TT ](/nursery/little-chiefs-day-nursery-pe21-7tt-2706053) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Mon Ami Children's Nursery @ The Chimes Boston · PE20 3LH ](/nursery/mon-ami-children-s-nursery-the-chimes-pe20-3lh-ey545195) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### St Thomas Children's Centre CIO Boston · PE21 7RZ 4.8(10 reviews) ](/nursery/st-thomas-children-s-centre-cio-pe21-7rz-ey545547) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Mon Ami Children's Nursery @ 84-86 Woodville Road Boston · PE21 8BB 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/mon-ami-children-s-nursery-84-86-woodville-road-pe21-8bb-ey545194) [See all nurseries in Boston →](/search?q=Boston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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