Best nurseries in Waddington (North Kesteven)
5 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 | Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge Heath Full day care · 55 places · LN4 2PZ | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | The Ark at Waddington Sessional day care · 36 places · LN5 9NX | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Rainbow Day Nursery Full day care · 56 places · LN5 9AL | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Branston Community Academy Day Nursery Full day care · 45 places · LN4 1LH | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Children's Links - RAF Waddington Full day care · 103 places · LN5 9WL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Waddington (North Kesteven)?
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 Waddington (North Kesteven)?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Waddington (North Kesteven), 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge Heath, The Ark at Waddington, Rainbow Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Waddington (North Kesteven)?
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 Waddington (North Kesteven)?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 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.