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Railway Children's Day Nursery # Railway Children's Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 3.0 (3 parent reviews) · Railway Childrens Day Nursery, Lawn Lane, GRANTHAM, NG33 4QB · Lincolnshire Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 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 Railway Children's Day Nursery is a charming rural establishment located in Creeton, conveniently close to Bourne and Stamford, focusing on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. With over two decades of experience, the nursery emphasises personalised care, tailoring activities to each child's individual interests and developmental stage. The curriculum incorporates extensive outdoor exploration, encouraging children to connect with nature and local wildlife in the picturesque surroundings. The nursery offers flexible session options to accommodate diverse family schedules and actively supports parents in utilising available government funding for childcare. It prides itself on fostering a 'home from home' atmosphere where children can thrive, learn, and embark on little adventures daily. Our ethos The nursery emphasises personalised care, tailoring activities to each child's individual interests and developmental stage. It incorporates extensive outdoor exploration, encouraging children to connect with nature, and fosters a 'home from home' atmosphere where children can thrive, learn, and embark on adventures. What it's like Children form positive relationships with the staff team at this warm and welcoming nursery. Children show confidence as they eagerly explore the range of activities that staff provide. Staff help children and praise their achievements, contributing to raising their self-esteem. Rural setting Personalised care Nature exploration Flexible sessions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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://www.railwaychildrensdaynursery.co.uk/contact/) ## Key facts Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Railway Children's Day Nursery Last inspected 15 August 2025 · Emma Curry Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children form positive relationships with the staff team at this warm and welcoming nursery. Children show confidence as they eagerly explore the range of activities that staff provide. Staff help children and praise their achievements, contributing to raising their self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Children form positive relationships with the staff team. - Children show confidence as they eagerly explore activities. - Staff support children's communication and language skills well. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. - Staff have developed positive partnerships with parents. Areas to develop - 1 support all staff to identify and build on children's individual learning needs when they play alongside them - 2 support staff to enhance their planning and delivery of the curriculum to promote children's independence. Inspection #10399112 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287107) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Railway Children's Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10399112 Lead inspector Emma Curry [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287107)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547036) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=railway-children-s-day-nursery-ng33-4qb-ey547036) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work well as a team to quickly identify children who may need additional support, working with parents to implement targeted support and complete relevant referrals to other professionals. The nursery also makes good use of additional funding, for example, purchasing specialist equipment to enhance children's sensory needs. Outdoor space Children enjoy their time outdoors as they develop their physical skills well. Young children are supported to develop their hand-eye coordination as they use ladles to collect and scoop crab apples, while older children are helped to take and manage risks as they solve problems when they climb low-level trees. ## Parent Reviews of Railway Children's Day Nursery 3.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXuVqSHSMO0iV_tUeqUm9Vaby2GGPTWJwda4sx6xvyOVBkNxT0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tracey Longmuir 10 years ago Amazing nursery and wonderful setting. Great staff who treat all the children like their own, a true homely experience with food cooked on site and lovely family atmosphere [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURndzYtYlJnEAE!2m1!1s0x487826b641e53f89:0x287777e4ce96f655) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWOXPrv7yAOycfqECaLFD_OOUgo7XRTdftvBTiD5m0k0h1JWt-FsA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ian Pollard (ovendoor) 10 years ago Good for toddlers [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNneTgtN3ZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487826b641e53f89:0x287777e4ce96f655) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIz-vI2UO3v1-xSxCBGD9SNF9tPlidINZUNyF2bgyIRPdCORw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Stephen Beaumont 4 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsSlYyVk9XVVZPUzJZMFR6ZG9TRzlRV1ZGcFYyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487826b641e53f89:0x287777e4ce96f655) Reviews from Google for Railway Children's Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2915931108347934293&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2019 - August 2025 Good - November 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Railway Children's Day Nursery ### How did Railway Children's Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What outdoor space does Railway Children's Day Nursery have? ### What areas is Railway Children's Day Nursery working on? ### How can Railway Children's Day Nursery be contacted? ### Is Railway Children's Day Nursery a private nursery? ### Which funded hours does Railway Children's Day Nursery accept? ## About the setting Railway Children's Day Nursery registered in 2017 and is situated in Creeton, Lincolnshire. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm. It provides funded early education for children and employs six childcare staff members, with two holding a level 5 and three a level 3 appropriate early years qualification. 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