Childcare in Lincolnshire
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
633
Providers
358
Nurseries
5%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Lincolnshire
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- Busy Bees PreschoolSleaford · Outstanding
- The Children's Garden Day NurserySTAMFORD · Outstanding
- Puddleducks Day NurserySPALDING · Outstanding
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- Enya's Childcare LtdPeterborough · Outstanding
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- Sunflowers Nursery SchoolLINCOLN · Outstanding
- Playzone Kids Club LtdPETERBOROUGH · Outstanding
- Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge HeathLINCOLN · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Lincolnshire
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire has 633 registered childcare providers: 358 nurseries and 275 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Lincolnshire?
5% of rated providers in Lincolnshire hold an Outstanding grade (21 Outstanding, 399 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Lincolnshire?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Lincolnshire. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.