Area avg from
£25/day*
Springfield Lodge Montessori Day Nursery and Pre School
Springfield Park, Springfield Road, Scartho, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 3LE
Montessori Capacity 77 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Grimsby
Grimsby's nurseries on Toddle include a Montessori day nursery at Springfield Lodge, The Nature Garden's forest school approach, and Grant Thorold, an Outstanding forest school for 2 to 5 year olds.
North East Lincolnshire's average childcare costs are £7.63 an hour for under 2s, £7.14 for 2 year olds and £6.88 for 3 and 4 year olds. Most settings here open all year.
North East Lincolnshire Council runs funded childcare and SEND support for Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Humberston, across DN31 to DN37.
Childcare numbers for Grimsby
Daily fees range
£15–£45
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
17% of nurseries
Funded childcare
5
83% offer funding
Total nurseries
6
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£15/day
Grant Thorold Forest School
Grant Thorold Forest School, Durban Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 8BX
Outdoor Capacity 52 Spaces available
Area avg from
£25/day*
Broadway Day Care and Pre School
Broadway, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN34 5RS
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 47 Spaces available
From
£16/day
Humberston Pre-School
Humberston C of E Primary School, Church Lane, Humberston, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4HZ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 34 Waiting list
Area avg from
£25/day*
First Steps Nursery
The Ice House, Victor Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7QN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 52 Spaces available
From
£45/day
The Nature Garden Childcare
1B Weelsby Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0PW
Forest School Capacity 6 Limited spaces
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Visit North East Lincolnshire CouncilPostcodes: DN32–DN36
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Nursery questions in Grimsby
Which nurseries in Grimsby are rated Outstanding?
Grant Thorold Forest School (DN32) holds Ofsted's Outstanding grade.
Which Grimsby nurseries take babies, and which follow term dates?
Grant Thorold Forest School, Humberston Pre-School and First Steps Nursery take children from 2 or 3 rather than babies; Humberston Pre-School follows term dates. The others we list take babies and open all year, such as Springfield Lodge Montessori Day Nursery and Pre School.
Are there forest school or outdoor nurseries in Grimsby?
Yes. Grant Thorold Forest School, Humberston Pre-School and The Nature Garden Childcare offer forest school or an outdoor-led approach.
How much do nurseries cost in Grimsby?
North East Lincolnshire averages are £7.63 an hour for under 2s, £7.14 for 2 year olds and £6.88 for 3 and 4 year olds.
Can I spread funded childcare across more weeks?
Yes. Funded hours can be taken as fewer hours each week over more than 38 weeks if your nursery offers this arrangement.
What SEND support is available for children in Grimsby?
North East Lincolnshire's SEND Local Offer covers specialist and targeted support for children from birth to age 25.
Can Grimsby nurseries charge extra for meals?
Yes. Meals and other additional services can be charged separately from the basic nursery fee, so ask for a full cost breakdown.
Are there Family Hubs in Grimsby?
Yes. Grimsby has Family Hubs at Central, East Marsh, Nunsthorpe and Bradley Park, Queensway and West Marsh.
What help can I get at a Grimsby Family Hub?
Family Hubs provide early education help, childcare funding advice, health services and support for children with additional needs.
What postcode areas cover nurseries in Grimsby?
Grimsby mainly uses DN31, DN32, DN33, DN34 and DN37. Use your full postcode when comparing the nearest nursery places.