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Don't feel ashamed to accept a food voucher as they help with everything that you need 💖 without places like these me and my family would've struggled to get food and toiletries as we struggle financially", "datePublished": "2022-03-26T13:13:28.734599Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kevin Boil" }, "reviewBody": "Modern, open building, Four toilets, plus two disabled ones Very good pre_school playgroup(ofsted outstanding). On site catering for groups upto 300.Brilliant church, Bible based worship. on site car park. Very involved with the community.", "datePublished": "2019-03-20T07:32:06.523294Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lesley Cross" }, "reviewBody": "Very welcoming. 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Sleaford New Life Preschool # Sleaford New Life Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 4.8 (28 parent reviews) · New Life Centre, Mareham Lane, SLEAFORD, NG34 7JP · Lincolnshire Number of places 31 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The setting offers funded early education for two, three and four-year-old children. With a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating from its latest inspection on June 18, 2025, the preschool has demonstrated consistent quality in education, behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The dedicated team of 10 childcare staff, including six with Level 3, one with Level 4, and one with Level 6 early years qualifications, provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for up to 31 children, with 41 currently on roll aged between 2 and 4 years old. The preschool focuses on developing children’s independence, positive behaviour, and strong communication and language skills, while also fostering parent partnerships and a strong curriculum, including water safety awareness. What it's like Children are encouraged to have a positive attitude to learning and develop independence. Staff use gentle reminders to promote politeness and good manners. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive support to follow routines, and communication and language skills are well-supported through peer interactions and discussions about toys from home. Good overall effectiveness Focus on independence Strong parent partnerships Effective safeguarding Skilful staff support ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sleaford New Life Preschool Last inspected 18 June 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are encouraged to have a positive attitude to learning and develop independence. Staff use gentle reminders to promote politeness and good manners. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive support to follow routines, and communication and language skills are well-supported through peer interactions and discussions about toys from home. Inspector highlights - Children are encouraged by staff to have a positive attitude to learning. - Staff provide gentle reminders to help children be polite and show good manners. - Staff engage children in games to support their physical abilities and turn-taking skills. - Children are supported in developing their communication and language skills. - Staff arrange meetings with school teachers, parents, and children to support smooth transitions to school. - The curriculum helps children build knowledge of how to keep themselves safe, including water safety. - Staff are skilful at supporting children to follow their interests, challenging their learning during activities like water play. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to adapt the planning and implementation of certain activities to meet the different abilities and learning needs of all children who take part. - 2 Develop ways to support all staff to identify and build on children's individual learning needs when they play alongside them. Inspection #10398607 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282995) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sleaford New Life Preschool Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10398607 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282995)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476007) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sleaford-new-life-preschool-ng34-7jp-ey476007) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to understand and follow routines in the day through the use of objects to represent what is happening. ## Parent Reviews of Sleaford New Life Preschool 4.8 (28) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW1TS5G3E8lYCmVRo70WtDPQeD_8Neawvanl9vQOFpe_8xtQ_Ge=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Helen Wesson a year ago After ringing round so many places for help and advice, I thought I'd just try the New Life Church on a whim, never had such lovely, helpful people. I'm not emotional but they actually got to me at the end of the call, it's the only help I've received from numerous phone calls to many places, they actually listen and care. When things are getting so tough sometimes that's worth more than a million pounds. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzdHNsQhAB!2m1!1s0x48783e2eff1ece6f:0x427fd5af44b52a2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLtJm_ODSd2KqhB1BukpU5Hmsk01UrZw4CBeDmwV-pDJGkzvA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sinead Horton 4 years ago I would highly recommend anyone on a low income or struggling with money to come here. They have been amazing and helped my family so much. Don't feel ashamed to accept a food voucher as they help with everything that you need 💖 without places like these me and my family would've struggled to get food and toiletries as we struggle financially [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXb2ZXUWVREAE!2m1!1s0x48783e2eff1ece6f:0x427fd5af44b52a2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXYZv5SYp9eME40PCEAPkTiAenkLGNRk7LbP8qx7aOu9zS-6S8X=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Kevin Boil 7 years ago Modern, open building, Four toilets, plus two disabled ones Very good pre\_school playgroup(ofsted outstanding). On site catering for groups upto 300.Brilliant church, Bible based worship. on site car park. Very involved with the community. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvNDVhWVdREAE!2m1!1s0x48783e2eff1ece6f:0x427fd5af44b52a2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIOj3JtgoQsJ6A7MYDMzhbh9TphXXPQ8S2s7TB56JwOFnp5dw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lesley Cross 9 years ago Very welcoming. Extremely friendly, helpful people. Very spirit driven. Absolutely wonderful. The Lord is certainly here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBbGNXQzd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48783e2eff1ece6f:0x427fd5af44b52a2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXoY8j_lU2zGSQy9WVYDHz57moWdiRgtSxYr1lHXRQgnIuDF0g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) John Pratchett 6 years ago Great, lively and stimulating. Lovely folk and a cool Pastor and his lovely wife. Highly recommended. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZejVpd25BRRAB!2m1!1s0x48783e2eff1ece6f:0x427fd5af44b52a2f) Reviews from Google for Sleaford New Life Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4791783477294213679&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2016 - June 2025 Good - November 2019 Good - March 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Sleaford New Life Preschool ### Does Sleaford New Life Preschool have an Ofsted rating? ### What does the last inspection say Sleaford New Life Preschool does well? ### What is Sleaford New Life Preschool developing next? ### How does Sleaford New Life Preschool support children with SEND? ### How is Sleaford New Life Preschool classified by Ofsted? ### Does Sleaford New Life Preschool take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in SLEAFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sleaford New Life Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Country Kids Day Nursery Sleaford Sleaford · NG34 7RG 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-sleaford-ng34-7rg-2604011) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Eslaforde Private Nursery Sleaford · NG34 7PU ](/nursery/eslaforde-private-nursery-ng34-7pu-ey395481) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### SDN (Sleaford) Sleaford · NG34 7AP 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/sdn-sleaford-limited-ng34-7ap-2699117) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Gems Day Nursery Sleaford · NG34 7EQ ](/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ng34-7eq-ey551370) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Clarence House Sleaford Sleaford · NG34 8BG 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/clarence-house-sleaford-ng34-8bg-2857322) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Rauceby PreSchool South Rauceby · NG34 8QQ ](/nursery/rauceby-preschool-ng34-8qq-253604) [See all nurseries in SLEAFORD →](/search?q=SLEAFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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