Best nurseries in Skellingthorpe
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in North Kesteven, 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 | Little Scallywags Pre-School Sessional day care · 46 places · LN6 5UU | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Bassingham Preschool and Tree Tops Full day care · 32 places · LN5 9HQ | Good (2023) |
| 3 | The Village Pre School and Kids Club Full day care · 24 places · LN6 5UZ | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup Full day care · 14 places · LN6 9BN | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School Full day care · 109 places · LN6 9XG | Report card: 5 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 6 | Thorpe on the Hill Preschool Sessional day care · 24 places · LN6 9BN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Skellingthorpe?
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.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Skellingthorpe?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Skellingthorpe; listed first: Little Scallywags Pre-School, Bassingham Preschool and Tree Tops, The Village Pre School and Kids Club.
How much does nursery cost in Skellingthorpe?
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 Skellingthorpe?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
North Hykeham · Sleaford · Billinghay · Waddington (North Kesteven)
Neighbourhoods
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.