# Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd

Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at North Cliff Road, Kirton Lindsey, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 4NJ, in Kirton in Lindsey, North Lincolnshire. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Apple Tree Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-ltd-205731  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: North Cliff Road, Kirton Lindsey, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 4NJ
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01652 649185
- Website: http://www.kirtonlindseyschool.co.uk/early-years-foundation-stage/pre-school-nurseries/
- Run by: [Apple Tree Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/apple-tree-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 205731

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205731

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1998 (Reference 205731). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205731)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205731)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205731)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/213390)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North Cliff Road, Kirton Lindsey, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 4NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.480054,-0.585802

- Station: Kirton Lindsey, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Lincolnshire there are about 3.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Lindsey Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kirton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate (April 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-day-nursery-ey420475) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Scotter Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scotter-pre-school-2562959) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-ltd-955860) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones of Scawby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-of-scawby-2649584) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Little Imps Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-imps-daycare-2807884) |  |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [The Happy Homestead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-happy-homestead-2664949) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 30 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd take?

Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd?

Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd is run by Apple Tree Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd?

Kirton Lindsey is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01652 649185 and visit www.kirtonlindseyschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205731)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Tree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJOeAJN7TweEgRjqU_l6jPTF4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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