# Hawthorn Tree Community Children's Centre

Hawthorn Tree Community Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at New Build Toot Lane, Boston, PE21 0PT, in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawthorn-tree-community-childrens-centre-2610664  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: New Build Toot Lane, Boston, PE21 0PT
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01205 362255
- Ofsted URN: 2610664

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 2023, 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/16/2610664

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2610664). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610664)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610664)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610664)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/231378)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: New Build Toot Lane, Boston, PE21 0PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.975181,0.009861

- 12 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Tree School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Nicholas CE Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Boston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Boston Endeavour Academy |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Tower Road Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Fishtoft Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clarence House Boston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-boston-2818866) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-pre-school-2726340) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Smiley Faces Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-faces-childcare-2724522) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-ey543408) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pilgrim-hospital-day-nursery-ey359423) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Home Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-home-nursery-ey538021) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hawthorn Tree Community Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hawthorn Tree Community Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 18 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hawthorn Tree Community Children's Centre take?

Hawthorn Tree Community Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hawthorn Tree Community Children's Centre?

Boston is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hawthorn Tree Community Children's Centre?

You can call 01205 362255.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610664)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hawthorn+Tree+Community+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJPYJZzeXh10cRcdEFQrZIkao)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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