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The Nest Nursery and Preschool # The Nest Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 21 - 23 Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JZ · Lincolnshire Number of places 42 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 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 The Nest Nursery and Preschool, located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, has been providing a stimulating and enjoyable early learning environment for over 25 years. The nursery focuses on fostering confidence and independence, equipping children with essential life skills through active learning. Their facilities encourage children to explore and develop their abilities in a way that suits their individual learning styles. With a team of supportive staff, The Nest aims to provide a strong foundation for children as they prepare for school, encouraging their natural curiosity and expanding their knowledge of the world. Our ethos The Nest Nursery and Preschool focuses on fostering confidence and independence, equipping children with essential life skills through active learning. They aim to provide a strong foundation for children as they prepare for school, encouraging their natural curiosity and expanding their knowledge of the world. What it's like Children's emotional well-being is supported well by staff. Children attend settling-in sessions to become familiar with staff and the environment, and swiftly settle if they are initially unsettled. Children behave well, show kindness, and play and learn in a safe environment. Active learning Experienced staff ## 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://www.nestnursery-lincoln.co.uk/contact-us-lincoln) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All Year Established 1994 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Nest Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 25 October 2022 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's emotional well-being is supported well by staff. Children attend settling-in sessions to become familiar with staff and the environment, and swiftly settle if they are initially unsettled. Children behave well, show kindness, and play and learn in a safe environment. Inspector highlights - All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are supported to develop their speaking skills. - The manager supports staff to extend their professional development through relevant training. - The manager and staff place a strong focus on providing a curriculum for outdoor learning. - Staff encourage children to be independent and learn how to use different tools. - The manager supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well and works in partnership with parents. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise how to enhance opportunities for younger children to extend their large-muscle skills indoors - 2 help staff to support children to understand why they need to use tools and equipment appropriately Inspection #10233092 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200447) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Nest Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10233092 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200447)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253689) 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://www.nestnursery-lincoln.co.uk/) 21 - 23 Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JZ [© 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#/-0.54113/53.22374/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Lincoln - [Day nurseries in Lincoln](/search?q=Lincoln) - [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-nest-nursery-and-preschool-ln5-7jz-253689) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on how well their children develop their speaking skills in the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. She makes referrals to other professionals to enable additional support to be put in place to meet children's individual needs. The manager works in partnership with parents to support children's learning, such as to develop their speaking skills. Outdoor space The manager and staff place a strong focus on providing a curriculum for outdoor learning. In the nursery garden, children have opportunities to be physically active, for example to climb on wooden crates. For some children, the manager spends additional funding to provide opportunities for them to learn about the local community and nature, for example, staff take children on bus rides into woodland for forest school sessions. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are supported to develop their speaking skills. For example, staff repeat words and sentences children say in English, which helps children to hear the correct pronunciation. ## Parent Reviews of The Nest Nursery and Preschool 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKdpTYO0F21ju0WcHE42PV6CyDLZDfAKa-h51w1Ky47KgFc3w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dian stanev 7 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WRmRFdG5UVEJ0ZVhZM1VHRklOMHBwZWtwZmJFRRAB!2m1!1s0x48785b2e40f6df7b:0x1611230fa059cf9e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU5spTz6T_ROJ3KgqBsaTrAmgdOkCBDo6KEHX9NoxQRoktuNp3c=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Radu Rainer 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLcHZHdGR3EAE!2m1!1s0x48785b2e40f6df7b:0x1611230fa059cf9e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJMvfLQGQeXyTLz7gEIEBfO2R5SqxxBD113uh3hJRm5ean_pw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Parrott 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwa2FHQklREAE!2m1!1s0x48785b2e40f6df7b:0x1611230fa059cf9e) Reviews from Google for The Nest Nursery and Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1590090693460217758&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2005 - November 2022 Good - October 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - October 2016 Good - November 2013 Good - September 2013 Good - September 2009 Outstanding - August 2009 Outstanding - July 2006 Requires improvement - January 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about The Nest Nursery and Preschool ### What part of the country is The Nest Nursery and Preschool in? ### What stands out about the nursery’s care and learning? ### How is the outdoor learning area used? ### How can the nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lincoln Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Nest Nursery and Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Portland Kindergarten Lincoln · LN5 7DB ](/nursery/portland-kindergarten-limited-ln5-7db-253508) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Fun Farm City Nursery Lincoln · LN1 1XG ](/nursery/fun-farm-city-nursery-ln1-1xg-ey558646) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Children 1st @ The Marina Lincoln · LN1 1RD ](/nursery/children-1st-the-marina-ln1-1rd-ey481236) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Beginnings Lincoln · LN6 7XN 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-beginnings-ln6-7xn-2633187) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School Lincoln · LN2 5AT 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/chidren1st-rosemary-lane-ln2-5hl-ey481238) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Tingers Childcare Lincoln · LN5 8EW 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tingers-childcare-ln5-8ew-2670628) [See all nurseries in Lincoln →](/search?q=Lincoln) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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