--- title: "Skendleby Playgroup, Spilsby | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/skendleby-playgroup-pe23-4qe-2737172 description: "Skendleby Playgroup in Spilsby — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Skendleby Playgroup Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 1.0 (1 Google review) · Skendleby Old School, Skendleby, Spilsby, PE23 4QE · Lincolnshire Number of places 16 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Lincolnshire ## About this early years setting Skendleby Playgroup, located in Spilsby, offers a nurturing and secure environment where children aged 0 to 15 years can flourish and learn through engaging play-based activities. The dedicated team of educators is committed to instilling a love for learning in every child. In addition to their playgroup services, they also operate a holiday club, providing continuous care and entertainment during school breaks. The playgroup emphasises creating a supportive atmosphere that prepares children for their future endeavours, fostering a positive and memorable childhood experience. For inquiries or to arrange a visit to meet the staff and tour the setting, interested parents can easily contact the playgroup directly. Skendleby Playgroup operates as a registered charity and is based in the Old School on Main Road, Skendleby. Our ethos Skendleby Playgroup is committed to fostering a love for learning through engaging, play-based activities in a nurturing and secure environment, preparing children for their future endeavours and ensuring a positive childhood experience. What it's like Children are greeted warmly and supported to become familiar with routines and the environment, helping them to settle. They are encouraged to be independent, knowing routines and selecting items from lunchboxes for the fridge. Older children take responsibility for wiping wet equipment in the garden before use. Play-based learning Holiday club Registered charity ## 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 → (https://www.skendlebyplaygroup.com/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Age range 0 Years to 15 years old Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Skendleby Playgroup Last inspected 24 July 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are supported to be independent. - Children develop their physical skills. - Staff support children's communication and language skills well. - Staff support children to develop their mathematics skills. - Staff provide children with nutritious snacks. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to involve all children during planned group time to encourage them to focus and build on their learning - 2 share and gather information about children's development from other early years settings children also attend. Inspection #10381365 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285113) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > when staff help their children to learn words to describe parts of their bodies, they continue this learning at home > they appreciate staff supporting children to sit when they eat their lunch > this helps their children to sit when they eat at home Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Older children take responsibility for wiping wet equipment in the garden before using it. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Skendleby Playgroup 1.0 (1 Google review) Richard Lee 2 months ago Removed our baby within first few months, over priced and lazy staff Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sVFZsTnhZelUxU2xkdlZXZDJVMEYyUkdGM05VRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d7da63143625dd:0xffb6fc985b72571a) Reviews from Google for Skendleby Playgroup. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=18426192656732411674&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2024 - August 2025 Good - July 2025 Good - January 2025 Requires improvement - December 2024 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Skendleby Playgroup ### Is Skendleby Playgroup a private nursery? ### What do parents value about Skendleby Playgroup? ### What does Skendleby Playgroup do well? ### Which areas is Skendleby Playgroup developing? ### How many places does Skendleby Playgroup have? ## About the setting Skendleby Playgroup re-registered in 2023 and is situated in Skendleby, Lincolnshire. The playgroup employs six members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. It opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 8am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for children age nine months upwards. URN 2737172 Registered person Skendleby Playgroup CIO Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Spilsby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Skendleby Playgroup. - Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Spilsby Playgroup Spilsby · PE23 5EP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/spilsby-playgroup-pe23-5ep-253749 - Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Buttons Kindergarten Spilsby · PE23 5LA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/buttons-kindergarten-pe23-5la-ey497616 - Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Buttons Daycare Nursery Spilsby · PE23 5HD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/buttons-daycare-nursery-pe23-5hd-ey362171 - Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Mon Ami Children's Nursery @ Ormsby Lodge Alford · LN13 9EQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mon-ami-children-s-nursery-ormsby-lodge-ln13-9eq-ey545197 See all nurseries in Spilsby →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Spilsby ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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