# Eslaforde Private Nursery

Eslaforde Private Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Stevens Lane, Sleaford, NG34 7PU, in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eslaforde-private-nursery-ey395481  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Stevens Lane, Sleaford, NG34 7PU
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01529 414755
- Website: https://eslafordenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY395481

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395481

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2009 (Reference EY395481). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395481)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395481)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395481)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/295956)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Stevens Lane, Sleaford, NG34 7PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.999058,-0.413980

- Station: Sleaford, 0.3 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Nettles Fish Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Boston Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| William Alvey School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Botolph's C of E Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| St George's Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Carre's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Country Kids Day Nursery Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-sleaford-2604011) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [SDN (Sleaford) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sdn-sleaford-limited-2699117) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sleaford New Life Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sleaford-new-life-preschool-ey476007) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Clarence House Sleaford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-sleaford-2857322) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Gems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-day-nursery-ey551370) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-2618502) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Eslaforde Private Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Eslaforde Private Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Eslaforde Private Nursery take?

Eslaforde Private Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Eslaforde Private Nursery?

Sleaford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Eslaforde Private Nursery?

You can call 01529 414755 and visit eslafordenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395481)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Eslaforde+Private+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJb1P3rjM-eEgRtJHMZ_v6BhQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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