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The Little Lane Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·Silver Lane, Stamford, PE9 2BT · Lincolnshire
Number of places
95 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

The Little Lane Nursery in Stamford provides care for children aged from birth to four years. The day nursery is open all year and offers government-funded places for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. It was inspected by Ofsted in July 2025 and received an overall rating of Good.

The inspector noted that leaders design a curriculum which promotes children's independence. Staff plan activities that build on what children already know and provide new experiences, including a variety of outings that connect learning to the real world. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and make good progress. Staff also help children to understand their emotions using resources like stories and picture cards.

What it's like

Children are well supported by skilled staff, making secure progress and demonstrating increased knowledge, such as identifying an octopus has eight legs. The nursery provides a variety of outings to connect learning with real-life experiences, helping children learn new information for navigating the world.

Family-runForest SchoolAll-inclusive feesGovernment funding accepted

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged for sessional day care, with monthly rates available for funded children depending on weekly attendance. All fees include meals, formula, snacks, drinks, and a comprehensive care package. Funded hours are subject to an additional service charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A registration fee and refundable deposit are required.
  • Fees include all meals, formula milk, snacks, and drinks.
  • Nappies, wipes, creams, sunscreen, and basic medications are included.
  • An Additional Service Charge is applied to funded hours.

Key facts

Opening hours

Nursery fees are charged 52 weeks per year.

Food

All meals, formula milk, snacks, and drinks included in fees.

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, Half day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Little Lane Nursery

Last inspected 17 July 2025

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

Children are well supported by skilled staff, making secure progress and demonstrating increased knowledge, such as identifying an octopus has eight legs. The nursery provides a variety of outings to connect learning with real-life experiences, helping children learn new information for navigating the world.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers make sure staff are well equipped to fulfil their roles by providing relevant training.
  • Leaders and managers design a curriculum around core values, promoting children's independence from arrival to care routines.
  • Staff plan activities to allow children new experiences and to build on what they have previously learned.
  • Children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress.
  • Staff are effective at supporting children's understanding of emotions using stories, picture cards, and mirrors.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to recognise and respond effectively when children's attitudes to their learning start to deteriorate.
Inspection #10403794 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. Staff accurately assess development, quickly identify delays, and make correct referrals for targeted support. Staff collaborate with parents to set appropriate learning targets and all staff understand how to best support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: February 2016

  • July 2025Good
  • August 2019Good
  • February 2016Good

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