Best nurseries in Boultham
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Lincoln, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tingers Childcare Full day care · 44 places · LN5 8EW | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Paper Moon Day Nursery Full day care · 34 places · LN6 7TH | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Bright Beginnings Full day care · 64 places · LN6 7XN | Good (2024) |
| 4 | YMCA Showroom Pre-School Playgroup Full day care · 24 places · LN6 7QY | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Nutwood Day Nursery Full day care · 49 places · LN6 8RY | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Boultham?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
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What are the best nurseries in Boultham?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Boultham, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Tingers Childcare, Paper Moon Day Nursery, Bright Beginnings.
How much does nursery cost in Boultham?
In East Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £165 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Boultham?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.