# Lime Tree Early Years Centre

Lime Tree Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at 1 Limesway, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8JF, in Maltby, Rotherham. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Lime Tree Day Nursery (Rotherham) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-early-years-centre-ey536176  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Limesway, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8JF
- Registered places: 65
- Run by: [Lime Tree Day Nursery (Rotherham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lime-tree-day-nursery-rotherham-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY536176

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 March 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/EY536176

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY536176). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536176)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536176)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536176)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/909103)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Limesway, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.425181,-1.205100

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Coronation Park, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rotherham there are about 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltby Manor Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Maltby Lilly Hall Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby) | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Crags Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hilltop School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Maltby Redwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sutherland House School Braithwell |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Abbeywood School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Once Upon A Time Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-ey494405) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [All Children Great and Small Maltby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-children-great-and-small-maltby-2772055) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wonder Years Inspirational Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-years-inspirational-day-care-centre-2593228) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Granby House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/granby-house-nursery-ey281270) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Rainbow Friend Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-friend-childcare-2869555) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Hopscotch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-ey454448) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lime Tree Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lime Tree Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 31 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lime Tree Early Years Centre take?

Lime Tree Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lime Tree Early Years Centre?

Lime Tree Early Years Centre is run by Lime Tree Day Nursery (Rotherham) Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536176)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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