# Little Explorers

Little Explorers is a full-day nursery at Belton Lane School, Green Lane, Grantham, NG31 9PP, in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Children's Links.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey474606  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Belton Lane School, Green Lane, Grantham, NG31 9PP
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01476 575711
- Run by: [Children's Links](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childrens-links)
- Ofsted URN: EY474606

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 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/EY474606

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY474606). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474606)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474606)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474606)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 23 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1193587)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Belton Lane School, Green Lane, Grantham, NG31 9PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.925334,-0.626638

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Belton Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 3.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Harrowby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham |  | 4–16 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wyndham Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cliffedale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Newton Bridge Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manthorpe Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manthorpe-pre-school-playgroup-253484) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Albion House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albion-house-day-nursery-ey318956) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Beacon Lane Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beacon-lane-day-nursery-ey481978) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-ey495708) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey397245) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Grantham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-grantham-2749473) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Good at its inspection on 26 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers take?

Little Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers?

Little Explorers is run by Children's Links, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers?

Grantham is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers?

You can call 01476 575711.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474606)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJpw76BPIweEgRTELfP2aE-D0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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