# Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School

Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Caraway Drive, Witham St. Hughs, LINCOLN, LN6 9XG, in Witham St Hughs, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 109 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletree-corner-daycare-and-pre-school-ey486476  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Caraway Drive, Witham St. Hughs, LINCOLN, LN6 9XG
- Registered places: 109
- Ofsted URN: EY486476

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486476

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY486476). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486476)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486476)
- Registered places: 109 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486476)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Caraway Drive, Witham St. Hughs, LINCOLN, LN6 9XG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.150808,-0.664662

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witham St Hughs Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Swinderby All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bassingham Preschool and Tree Tops](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bassingham-preschool-and-tree-tops-2624285) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorpe-on-the-hill-playgroup-253575) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Thorpe on the Hill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorpe-on-the-hill-preschool-2859034) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, North Hykeham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-north-hykeham-2902504) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Collingham and District Preschool-JB](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingham-and-district-preschool-jb-2882255) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Park School Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-school-day-nursery-ltd-ey537524) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School was inspected on 10 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School take?

Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 109 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486476)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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