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St Thomas Children's Centre CIO # St Thomas Children's Centre CIO Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 4.8 (10 parent reviews) · St. Thomas Children Centre, Wyberton Low Road, BOSTON, PE21 7RZ · Lincolnshire Number of places 132 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 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 St Thomas Children's Centre CIO in Boston, PE21 7RZ, offers a variety of childcare services including a preschool, breakfast club, kid's club, and holiday club. Parents can register their interest for any of these programmes through an online form. The centre communicates regularly through its Facebook page, providing updates on daily operations, upcoming events, and community initiatives, such as dental pop-up clinics and childcare surveys. They also share information on local classes like 'Happy Little Hands' which offer movement, story-telling, and sensory play. Although the website mentions a welcome pack and parent/carer contract, specific details on curriculum or ethos are not explicitly stated on the main page. The centre appears to be community-focused, engaging with local services and promoting educational and health-related activities for families. What it's like Children enter the warm and welcoming setting with ease, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging. They quickly join their friends in play and spend lots of time exploring the wide range of activities on offer. Children move freely between the indoor and outdoor environments, practising self-care skills and developing early language. Preschool Breakfast Club Kid's Club Holiday Club Community-focused ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per child for each class, with a reduced rate available for siblings. Good to know - A discounted rate is available for siblings. ## Key facts Opening hours Holiday Club: 7.45am – 6.00pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Thomas Children's Centre CIO Last inspected 11 July 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children enter the warm and welcoming setting with ease, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging. They quickly join their friends in play and spend lots of time exploring the wide range of activities on offer. Children move freely between the indoor and outdoor environments, practising self-care skills and developing early language. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and quickly join their friends in play. - Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum with activities thoughtfully planned around their interests. - Children are exceptionally kind and caring, learning to look after each other and living things. - The setting is inclusive, and all children are taught a new sign language sign each week to communicate with their friends. - Leaders have high expectations for all children and have designed a curriculum with a strong focus on communication and language development. Areas to develop - 1 ensure all staff are clear about what they want children to learn from planned activities and do not give children too much information at once - 2 review the organisation of group-time activities to ensure children are able to maintain their focus and concentration. Inspection #10394813 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284326) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Thomas Children's Centre CIO Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10394813 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284326)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545547) 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 ](https://www.stthomaschildrenscentre.org.uk/) St. Thomas Children Centre, Wyberton Low Road, BOSTON, PE21 7RZ Opening hours Holiday Club: 7.45am – 6.00pm [© 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#/-0.02173/52.96177/14) [](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=st-thomas-children-s-centre-cio-pe21-7rz-ey545547) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) is highly effective and ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have clear targets for what they need to learn next. Leaders use funding well to provide targeted support and staff are highly skilled, working closely with a range of professionals to help children with any delays to their development. Outdoor space Children move freely between the indoor and outdoor environments. Enjoying the sunshine, they practise their self-care skills as they put on their hats and sun cream independently. Staff set up the indoor and outdoor environments well to support children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of St Thomas Children's Centre CIO 4.8 (10) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXx3UVqm7HM5hjQCa0w2KyGYdBGs64ad7zpM8-5b3aFGZo-gKYrfQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Mary Walsh 7 years ago The staff are so lovely and super helpful. The facilities are clean and tidy and are so much fun for the kids. My little boy loved it here, and adored the ladies he met and grew to love, a real little family feel here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBbnVfckxnEAE!2m1!1s0x48780a1fb25243f9:0x5baaa4a9eadede16) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU2JUmtqPmWitH4ws5Nmg0n2y-WsaeRxIWXrMxjTH9f8xqHwES7=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alina Burlac 4 years ago my child Elisei, go to this kindergarten I am very satisfied, the teachers are very kind and with a smile on their face Thank you for your care! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXaFp5aUV3EAE!2m1!1s0x48780a1fb25243f9:0x5baaa4a9eadede16) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJVMK90b8d7TZAGbm8Szt9n6QPu_vWFX0XVN0j2M_b18vephg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) David Rogan 2 years ago This school is amazing I can't believe how amazing and generous they are [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUb1lUaWxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48780a1fb25243f9:0x5baaa4a9eadede16) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUfr78H-aKPxnZ3SswvLyEe57uAwzhcuwSN-53I3mzrR_nvsMsahA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Teresa Todd 7 years ago Very good school [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvdnJub0RnEAE!2m1!1s0x48780a1fb25243f9:0x5baaa4a9eadede16) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVYspNmBZ_ZhqqyXhll6t-T-U2vosZYogDmL-VvCCszlVmc-SwFeg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marzena Wiaderny 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtcDRLMndRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48780a1fb25243f9:0x5baaa4a9eadede16) Reviews from Google for St Thomas Children's Centre CIO. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6605272853189156374&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2019 - July 2025 Good - September 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about St Thomas Children's Centre CIO ### How many children are on roll at St Thomas Children's Centre CIO? ### What kind of childcare setting is St Thomas Children's Centre CIO? ### Is St Thomas Children's Centre CIO Ofsted registered? ### Does the setting run a holiday club? ### What are the opening hours at St Thomas Children's Centre CIO? ### How does the setting support children with SEND? ## About the setting St Thomas Children's Centre CIO re-registered in 2017 and is based on the school site of St Thomas' CE Primary School in Boston, Lincolnshire. The provision employs 17 members of childcare staff, with various qualifications. The provision opens from Monday to Friday during term time, from 7.45am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY545547 Registered person St Thomas' Children's Centre 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 BOSTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Thomas Children's Centre CIO. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Acorns Nursery Boston · PE21 6DA ](/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-pe21-6da-ey543408) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Home Nursery Boston · PE21 8SP 4.9(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-home-nursery-pe21-8sp-ey538021) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Little Lambs Nursery Boston · PE21 8DF ](/nursery/little-lambs-nursery-pe21-8df-2866413) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 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) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Sandhills Day Nursery Boston · PE21 8EG 4.7(15 reviews) ](/nursery/sandhills-day-nursery-pe21-8eg-2558045) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Clarence House Boston Boston · PE21 6ST 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/clarence-house-boston-pe21-6st-2818866) [See all nurseries in BOSTON →](/search?q=BOSTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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