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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. The Little Lane Nursery # The Little Lane Nursery Compare Contact 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Little Lane Nursery is a small, family-operated childcare provider with establishments in Stamford and Easton-on-the-Hill, dedicated to delivering exceptional early years education and care for children from birth to five years old. The nursery prides itself on offering sessional day care, accommodating both full and half-day attendance. Their comprehensive fees cover all meals, formula milk, snacks, beverages, and a care package that includes essential items like nappies, wet wipes, nappy cream, sunscreen, liquid paracetamol, and antihistamine. Parents receive daily updates through the "Famly" app, supplementing online learning journals, and the nursery hosts special celebration days, such as an annual family fun day and graduation events. The Little Lane Nursery does not provide term-time-only places due to its intimate scale. They also offer a subsidised Forest School session off-site. The nursery actively supports government funding schemes for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, stretching funding across 51 weeks of the year to align with their 52-week operating schedule. An Additional Service Charge is in place to maintain high-quality provisions, covering elements not fully met by government funding, such as meals, the care package, and special events. 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-run Forest School All-inclusive fees Government 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-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Little Lane Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10403794 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284586)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492770) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-little-lane-nursery-limited-pe9-2bt-ey492770) 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 - 1 Support staff to recognise and respond effectively when children's attitudes to their learning start to deteriorate. Inspection #10403794 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284586) 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 2025 Good - August 2019 Good - February 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about The Little Lane Nursery ### What curriculum approach does The Little Lane Nursery Limited use? ### How is the staff team at The Little Lane Nursery Limited described? ### What size of nursery is The Little Lane Nursery Limited? ### Which funded childcare hours does The Little Lane Nursery Limited accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stamford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Little Lane Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Small Wonders Nursery Stamford · PE9 1PG ](/nursery/small-wonders-nursery-pe9-1pg-2718159) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### The Children's Garden Day Nursery Stamford · PE9 1PJ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/the-children-s-garden-day-nursery-pe9-1pj-ey459975) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Ark Foundry Road Nursery School Stamford · PE9 2PP 4.4(9 reviews) ](/nursery/ark-foundry-road-nursery-school-pe9-2pp-2850797) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School Stamford · PE9 1SX 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ark-kesteven-road-nursery-school-pe9-1sx-2851883) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Mulberry Bush Nursery Stamford · PE9 1SR ](/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-nursery-pe9-1sr-2539359) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Stamford · PE9 1UP 4.9(16 reviews) ](/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-stamford-limited-pe9-1up-ey276326) [See all nurseries in Stamford →](/search?q=Stamford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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