# Lime Tree Loughborough

Lime Tree Loughborough is a full-day nursery at Lime Tree Day Nursery, Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, in Loughborough, Leicestershire. It is registered for 85 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Lime Tree Loughborough Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-loughborough-2743156  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lime Tree Day Nursery, Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01509 266181
- Website: https://limetreedaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Lime Tree Loughborough Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lime-tree-loughborough-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2743156

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743156

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2743156). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743156)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743156)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743156)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/198111)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lime Tree Day Nursery, Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.768198,-1.197840

- Station: Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway), under 0.1 miles
- Station: Loughborough (Leics), 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southfields Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Great Central Road Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queen's Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Prep School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cobden Primary School & Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lift Beacon | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Rendell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Mountfields Lodge School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bodies Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bodies-childcare-ltd-2881426) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Westwards Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwards-nursery-ey553923) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Loughborough Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughborough-nursery-ey538259) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Trinity Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-early-learners-226313) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Parkside Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-nursery-school-223253) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Early Years Academy Loughborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-loughborough-ey466142) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lime Tree Loughborough's Ofsted rating?

Lime Tree Loughborough was inspected on 14 January 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 Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Lime Tree Loughborough take?

Lime Tree Loughborough is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Who runs Lime Tree Loughborough?

Lime Tree Loughborough is run by Lime Tree Loughborough Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Lime Tree Loughborough?

Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lime Tree Loughborough?

You can call 01509 266181 and visit limetreedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743156)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lime+Tree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ1cfB-6bgeUgRX_88PwhAefM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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