Best nurseries in Sleaford
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 Gems Day Nursery Full day care · 75 places · NG34 7EQ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Sleaford New Life Preschool Full day care · 31 places · NG34 7JP | Good (2025) |
| 3 | SDN (Sleaford) Limited Full day care · 109 places · NG34 7AP | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Country Kids Day Nursery Sleaford Full day care · 50 places · NG34 7RG | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Eslaforde Private Nursery Full day care · 33 places · NG34 7PU | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Clarence House Sleaford Full day care · 58 places · NG34 8BG | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Sleaford?
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 Sleaford?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Sleaford; listed first: Little Gems Day Nursery, Sleaford New Life Preschool, SDN (Sleaford) Limited.
How much does nursery cost in Sleaford?
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 Sleaford?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
North Hykeham · Billinghay · Skellingthorpe · 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.