# Little Goslings

Little Goslings is a full-day nursery at Chestnut Farm Cottage, Washdyke Lane, The Meeres,Kirton, Boston, PE20 1PW, in Kirton End, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 27 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-goslings-2640138  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chestnut Farm Cottage, Washdyke Lane, The Meeres,Kirton, Boston, PE20 1PW
- Registered places: 27
- Ofsted URN: 2640138

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2021 (Reference 2640138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640138)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640138)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chestnut Farm Cottage, Washdyke Lane, The Meeres,Kirton, Boston, PE20 1PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.931263,-0.085050

## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Thomas Middlecott Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Middlecott House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/middlecott-house-day-nursery-2846812) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Frampton Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frampton-community-pre-school-253449) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bramble Hall Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-hall-day-nursery-253652) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Chiefs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chiefs-day-nursery-2706053) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Mon Ami Children's Nursery @ The Chimes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mon-ami-childrens-nursery-the-chimes-ey545195) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [St Thomas Children's Centre CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-childrens-centre-cio-ey545547) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Goslings was inspected on 12 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Goslings take?

Little Goslings is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640138)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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