--- title: "Spilsby Playgroup | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/spilsby-playgroup-pe23-5ep-253749 description: "Spilsby Playgroup — 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 # Spilsby Playgroup Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · Spilsby Primary School, Woodlands Avenue, Spilsby, PE23 5EP · Lincolnshire Number of places 41 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Lincolnshire ## About this early years setting Spilsby Playgroup has been a cornerstone of early childhood education in Spilsby for over four decades, priding itself on fostering a nurturing environment where young children can build crucial life foundations. The dedicated and experienced team is committed to providing high-quality, caring education while maintaining accessible fees. The playgroup actively supports government initiatives to make early education widely available, offering funded places for eligible two-year-olds and all three and four-year-olds. What it's like Children happily enter the setting, eager to join their friends. Staff welcome them with a cuddle, which helps the children to feel safe and secure. Children quickly become engaged in a range of activities provided, developing fine motor skills and learning to take responsibility for their play environment. Established over 40 years Affordable fees Focus on early education foundations Experienced and caring staff Government funding accepted ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday during term time Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Spilsby Playgroup Last inspected 18 November 2024 · Cheryl Cooper Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers ensure all children progress well, including those with SEND. - Leaders and managers have constructed a broad curriculum to prepare children for school. - Staff are supported with appropriate training opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills. - Staff support children to become independent, allowing them to self-select resources. - Staff use effective strategies to help children settle and focus on promoting communication and language development. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consider and promote children's individual rates of development and next steps in learning when planning activities. Inspection #10359714 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264717) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that staff work hard to get to know them and their children and are grateful for the support on offer for the whole family. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and managers make sure that all children progress well in their learning and development. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff adapt their practice to help children with SEND participate in the activities on offer and the routines of the day. For example, they use picture cards to show children what is happening now and what will be happening next. This helps children with SEND to understand what is happening in their day. Outdoor space The manager and inspector carried out a learning walk of the indoor and outdoor provision and discussed the early years curriculum. ## Google Reviews of Spilsby Playgroup 5.0 (3 Google reviews) Vicky Bean 6 months ago An amazing setting that that really holds your child at the heart of what they do. The staff are kind and helpful and take a real interest in your child. My daughter and son have both attended here and i couldn't of asked for a better start for them. I was kept up to date with their progress by their individual key workers and i really enjoyed being able to come in and join in with the children on their Christmas workshops and sports weeks. Highly recommend. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSRU5FNVljRjkyYTI1ZmVXWkJia2QwTWs5WFZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d7d9918c024743:0xed38cc6dfe12b1cc) Alexia Gray 8 months ago All my children have gone to spilsby playgroup and they've all thrived and done so well there!! The staff are so kind and friendly and very patient, especially with those who struggle to socialise ❤️ Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tVeE4yVjJTbUpPYVRoUFVVOXBOSFpaT0V0RFNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d7d9918c024743:0xed38cc6dfe12b1cc) alison jones a year ago Nice place to take ur toddler to really nice and helpful people Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuNXRpbWxnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d7d9918c024743:0xed38cc6dfe12b1cc) Reviews from Google for Spilsby Playgroup. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=17093637158470857164&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2004 - December 2024 Good - November 2024 Good - December 2018 Good - December 2018 Good - October 2015 Good - September 2015 Good - March 2011 Good - February 2011 Good - June 2006 Good - May 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Spilsby Playgroup ### How is Spilsby Playgroup classified by Ofsted? ### What do parents value about Spilsby Playgroup? ### What is Spilsby Playgroup working on improving? ### Open hours at Spilsby Playgroup? ### How did Spilsby Playgroup do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Spilsby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Spilsby Playgroup. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Buttons Daycare Nursery Spilsby · PE23 5HD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/buttons-daycare-nursery-pe23-5hd-ey362171 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Buttons Kindergarten Spilsby · PE23 5LA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/buttons-kindergarten-pe23-5la-ey497616 - Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Skendleby Playgroup Spilsby · PE23 4QE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/skendleby-playgroup-pe23-4qe-2737172 - Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### The Tree House Children's Centre Spilsby · PE23 4DB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-tree-house-children-s-centre-pe23-4db-ey422483 See all nurseries in Spilsby →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Spilsby ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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