Nurseries and childcare in Lincoln
We know of 25 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Lincoln. 2 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 2 of 2 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools across Lincoln
- The Kingsdown Nursery School, LincolnGood or better School remains Good (2023) · phone and directions
- The Lincoln St Giles Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2024) · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Bailgate Pre-School Preschool Bailgate Methodist Church, Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AR 5 Call
- Bright Beginnings Preschool 5 Dixon Way, Lincoln, LN6 7XN 5 Call
- Children 1st Rosemary Lane Nursery School Home service Rosemary Ln, Lincoln, LN2 5AT 5 Call
- Magical Moments Day Care Day care preschool Lambs Gardens, Lincoln, LN2 5 Call
- Nutwood Day Nursery Day care preschool Newark Rd, Lincoln, LN6 5 Call
- Paper Moon Day Nursery - Boultham Park Day care preschool Boultham Pk Rd, Lincoln, LN6 5 Call
- St Faiths Church of England Infant and Nursery School Elementary school West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1QL 5 Call
- St Giles Nursery School Home service Addison Drive, Lincoln, LN2 4LQ 5 Call
- The Nest Nursery and Pre School Preschool 21 Portland St, Lincoln, LN5 7JZ 5 Call
- YMCA Woodlands Day Care Day care preschool Whitethorn Grove , Lincoln, LN6 5 Call
- Aspire Day Service Ltd Day care preschool Global House, Crofton Cl, Lincoln, LN3 Call
- Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Elementary school Francis St, Lincoln, LN5 8QG Call
- Fun Farm Day Nursery Preschool 21 Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1XG 5 Call
- Glebe Farm Nursery School Preschool Glebe Farmhouse, Lincoln, LN4 2RJ Call
- Kingsdown Nursery School Preschool Kingsdown Rd, Lincoln, LN6 0FB Call
- Mini Movers Daycare Day care preschool Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY Call
- Papermoon Day Nursery Lincoln Preschool Jasmin Rd, Lincoln, LN6 0QQ Call
- Swallows Nest Preschool Nursery Preschool Eastbrook Rd, Lincoln, LN6 7EP Call
- Woodlands Infant & Nursery School Elementary school Woodlands Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln, LN6 0PF Call
- Ashby Court Day Centre Child care and day care Ashby Ave, Lincoln, LN6 Call
- Breedon House Nurseries Preschool Wragby Rd, Lincoln, LN2 Call
- For Under Fives Preschool The Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Unit 6, Lincoln, LN2 4WA Call
- Hartsholme Pre-school & Kids Club Preschool Carrington Dr, Lincoln, LN6 0DE Call
- Hippo Hollow Childcare Corner Home service Monks Rd, Lincoln, LN2 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Lincoln?
We know of 25 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Lincoln, including 2 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.