From
£15/day
Grant Thorold Forest School
Grant Thorold Forest School, Durban Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 8BX
Outdoor Capacity 52 Limited spaces
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Nurseries & Daycare in Lincolnshire
Toddle lists 26 nurseries across Lincolnshire, with the most in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Lincoln, and more in Grantham, Boston, Cleethorpes and Barton-upon-Humber. 5 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, among them The Ark Day Nursery, and 20 Good.
21 take babies (the most around Scunthorpe and Lincoln) and 23 are open all year round. Of those that publish a day rate, a typical full day costs around £47, and 23 accept the 30 funded hours.
Lincolnshire County Council runs funded childcare for Lincoln, Grantham, Boston and most of the county, while Scunthorpe comes under North Lincolnshire Council and Grimsby and Cleethorpes under North East Lincolnshire Council. Ask Doddle above about nurseries near Scunthorpe and Grimsby, or pick a town below.
How much is nursery in Lincolnshire, and where are they?
A full day at a nursery in Lincolnshire typically costs about £47, or around £1,020 a month full-time before funded hours. The most are in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Lincoln, and 21 take babies from 6 months. 23 of the 26 are open all year round rather than term time only.Checked 26 Oct 2026
Source: Ofsted inspection reports and the fees and details each nursery publishes.
Childcare numbers for Lincolnshire
Daily fees range
Per day
£15–£81
Outstanding nurseries
19% of nurseries
5
Funded childcare
92% offer funding
24
Total nurseries
Across Lincolnshire
26
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£63/day
Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge Heath
91 Grantham Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2PZ, , United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 55 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Barrow-upon-Humber Preschool
The Hive, Ferry Road East, Barrow-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN19 7AZ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 28 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Busibodies
40 Ferry Road West, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8EA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 49 Waiting list
Area avg from
£70/day*
The Ark Day Nursery
The Ark, Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1ST
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 59 Spaces available
From
£46/day
Children 1st Grantham Nursery School
100 Trent Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7XQ, United Kingdom
Child Led Capacity 112 Limited spaces
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 Limited spaces
From
£66/day
Sandhills Day Nursery Boston
Boston West Business Park, Sleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8EG, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 98 Spaces available
From
£37/day
Serendipitys Day Nursery Grantham
18 North Parade, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8AN, United Kingdom
Play-Based Capacity 52 Spaces available
From
£45/day
The Nature Garden Childcare
1B Weelsby Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0PW
Forest School Capacity 6 Waiting list
From
£58/day
Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited
Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1AA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 36 Spaces available
From
£47/day
Yellow Brick Road Daycare, Metheringham
High Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3EA, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 125 Limited spaces
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Types of nursery in Lincolnshire
Looking for a baby nursery, a private day nursery or a pre-school near you in Lincolnshire? Here is how many of each we list, from the 26 nurseries on this page. Ask Doddle above for the ones that suit your child.
- 21Baby nurseriesTake babies, usually from 6 months
- 23Day nurseries open all yearFull days, all year round, for working parents
- 5Pre-schools and nursery schoolsFor 2 to 5 year olds, often term time
- 3Term-time onlyClose in the school holidays
- 1Montessori nurseriesChild-led Montessori approach
- 2Forest school nurseriesMuch of the day spent outdoors
- 5Rated OutstandingOfsted's top grade
- 24Offer funded hours15 or 30 funded hours
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The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
Visit Lincolnshire County CouncilPostcodes: LN4 · NG31 · PE21
Visit North East Lincolnshire CouncilPostcodes: DN32–DN36
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Nursery questions in Lincolnshire
How much are nursery fees in Lincolnshire?
Among the 10 Lincolnshire nurseries on Toddle that publish a day rate, the middle price is £47 a day and most charge £32 to £64; the lowest published rates we list are around Grimsby and the highest around Barton-upon-Humber.
At £47 a day, a full-time place works out at about £1,020 a month before funded hours, and 10 include meals, for example around Lincoln and Grimsby.
What are the best nurseries in Lincolnshire?
Going by Ofsted, 5 nurseries we list in Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding: The Ark Day Nursery (Scunthorpe), Barrow-upon-Humber Preschool (Barrow-upon-Humber), Busibodies (Scunthorpe), Grant Thorold Forest School (Grimsby) and Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge Heath (Bracebridge Heath). Scunthorpe has the most, with 2.
How many nurseries are there in Lincolnshire?
We list 26 nurseries in Lincolnshire so far, spread over 16 postcode districts, with the biggest groups in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Lincoln and Grantham.
Which Lincolnshire nurseries take babies?
21 of the 26 take babies, usually from around 6 months, and Scunthorpe and Lincoln have the most baby places we list. The other 5 are pre-schools and nurseries for 2 to 5 year olds, mostly around Grimsby and Barrow-upon-Humber.
Are Lincolnshire nurseries open all year round?
23 of the 26 open all year round; the 3 that follow term dates are mainly around Scunthorpe and Barrow-upon-Humber. For early drop-offs or late pick-ups, the nurseries with extended hours are mostly around Scunthorpe and Lincoln.
When should I apply for funded childcare in Lincolnshire?
Get or renew your eligibility code before 31 March, 31 August or 31 December for the following term.
What SEND support is available in Lincolnshire nurseries?
Early years settings can receive support from Lincolnshire specialist teachers and may access SEN Inclusion Funding for eligible children.
Does Lincolnshire have family hubs for parents with young children?
Yes. Lincolnshire has 47 Best Start Family Hubs and Children's Centres offering early years, parenting, health and SEND support.
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