# Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC

Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC is a full-day nursery at Little Love Lane, Love Lane, COWES, PO31 7ET, in Cowes, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-love-lane-pre-school-and-nursery-cic-2716154  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Love Lane, Love Lane, COWES, PO31 7ET
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01983 200349
- Website: http://www.littlelovelane.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2716154

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, 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/16/2716154

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2716154). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2716154)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2716154)
- 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/16/2716154)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/541928)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Love Lane, Love Lane, COWES, PO31 7ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.752745,-1.304028

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northwood Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Arctic Park, 0.4 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 Isle of Wight there are about 2.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanesend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Gurnard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Queensgate Foundation Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Priory School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blackberry Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackberry-lane-pre-school-ey300951) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Gurnard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gurnard-pre-school-ey440861) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Seashells Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ey464518) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-private-pre-school-and-nursery-2863092) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ltd-preschool-2527010) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [YMCA Newport Nursery, St Mary's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-newport-nursery-st-marys-ey302408) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC take?

Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC?

You can call 01983 200349 and visit www.littlelovelane.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2716154)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Love+Lane+Nursery+%26+PreSchool&query_place_id=ChIJMc34B6l8dEgRijVBuRWMPIk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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