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The Lime Trees # The Lime Trees in Nottingham (NG12) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Cropwell Bishop Primary School, Stockwell Lane, Nottingham, NG12 3BX · Nottinghamshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Nottinghamshire 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 The Lime Trees Nurseries offer outstanding care and learning for children aged two, three, and four years old. They pride themselves on a family-first approach, aiming to provide a strong educational foundation for every child. The nursery offers flexible hours to accommodate diverse family schedules, including full-time and part-time options, ensuring that quality childcare is both accessible and affordable. They participate in government funding schemes, making exceptional early years care available to more families. The curriculum is designed to be language-rich and supportive, fostering development across cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains. The nursery emphasises nature-based learning through weekly Forest School sessions, where children earn Wild Passports. They also nurture creativity with engaging Art Ateliers, providing a rich array of materials for artistic exploration. The Lime Trees Nurseries maintain strong partnerships with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to the next stage of their education. The team is dedicated to helping families understand and access available funding options, making the process as straightforward as possible. Our ethos The Lime Trees is a family-first business and our aim is simple. We want to give children a brilliant foundation for their education. We're more flexible and affordable than any other provider, with an outstanding track record with Ofsted. What it's like Children are excited to attend the setting and eagerly lead their parents to the entrance, patiently waiting for staff to welcome them. Staff establish strong and secure relationships, fostering high confidence levels in children. They model positive interactions, encouraging children to engage with peers and learn from activities, resulting in highly motivated and eager participation. Ofsted Outstanding rated Flexible and affordable childcare Government funding accepted Nature-based learning Art Ateliers ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://thelimetrees.co.uk/nurseries/funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Lime Trees Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10288865 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236374)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466031) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://thelimetrees.co.uk/nurseries/) Cropwell Bishop Primary School, Stockwell Lane, Nottingham, NG12 3BX [© 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#/-0.98135/52.9133/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nottingham - [Day nurseries in Nottingham](/search?q=Nottingham) - [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=the-lime-trees-ng12-3bx-ey466031) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Lime Trees Last inspected 1 November 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are excited to attend the setting and eagerly lead their parents to the entrance, patiently waiting for staff to welcome them. Staff establish strong and secure relationships, fostering high confidence levels in children. They model positive interactions, encouraging children to engage with peers and learn from activities, resulting in highly motivated and eager participation. Inspector highlights - The leadership in the setting is inspirational, ensuring staff well-being and professional development through extensive training. - Staff know the children exceptionally well, using their deep knowledge of child development and high aspirations to create motivating, tailored play experiences. - Children make excellent progress in all areas, supported by staff who collaborate with other professionals to improve interactions and implement learning strategies. - Staff create a language-rich environment, prioritising communication and language development through appropriate language, new vocabulary, and supportive tools like signs and picture cards. - Children develop a great love of books, and staff carefully select stories to broaden their access to language, experiences, and diverse cultures and celebrations. Inspection #10288865 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236374) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly about the setting and how the knowledgeable staff are welcoming, nurturing and provide their children with experiences to support their learning journey. > Parents comment on the significant role the staff play in their child's development. > Parents value the detailed feedback about their child's day, as well as the support and strategies they receive for learning in the home. > In particular, parents comment how staff motivate them to continue developing their children's language at home, through books and being given tasks to complete. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work exceptionally well with other professionals, to improve interactions and implement strategies to contribute to children's ongoing learning. Outdoor space In the garden, young children notice they have forgotten equipment they should be wearing. They go back inside independently, put their wellies on and return to plant flowers. Children show impressive levels of perseverance and concentration in their physical development activities, skilfully manoeuvring around one another and enjoying jumping in piles of paper, developing gross motor skills. ## Parent Reviews of The Lime Trees 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXAfdSEbNQQ0wSyQq9xWWTw0BiWsJnRdLUhl8v9rGLDTNA56v7F=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Carrie Jackson 2 years ago My daughter attended CB setting from the age of 2 and I never had a problem with leaving her there, she was always happy to go. And always happy when being collected telling us about all the amazing stuff she’d got up to. The staff are amazing and always happy to help with any enquiries or concerns. Also having parent visit days where you can go to the setting and spend time your little one and get involved with the activities they do here. My daughter is now at primary school but I still send her to the breakfast club here. Definitely more affordable than other childcare options in the area. Can’t recommend this enough! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURadWNTSEhBEAE!2m1!1s0x4879cfd71e83fd25:0x5b612abdac8fa4e5) Reviews from Google for The Lime Trees. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6584591124324656357&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2014 - November 2023 Outstanding - November 2017 Outstanding - February 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about The Lime Trees ### What outdoor learning is available at The Lime Trees? ### Is The Lime Trees a private nursery? ### Does The Lime Trees take babies? ### How does The Lime Trees support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at The Lime Trees? ### Does The Lime Trees have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in Nottingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Lime Trees. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Millfield Nursery School Nottingham · NG12 3AJ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/millfield-nursery-school-ng12-3aj-253400) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Small People Nottingham · NG12 3BN 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/small-people-ltd-ng12-3bn-ey554345) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.4 mi ### Langar Nursery Nottingham · NG13 9HH ](/nursery/langar-nursery-ng13-9hh-2854597) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.4 mi ### Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school Nottingham · NG12 3JG ](/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ng12-3jg-ey377210) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school Bingham · NG13 8AT ](/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ng13-8at-253399) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Buttercross Pre School Nottingham · NG13 8FE ](/nursery/buttercross-pre-school-ng13-8fe-ey309556) [See all nurseries in Nottingham →](/search?q=Nottingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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