# Littlegates for Little People

Littlegates for Little People is a full-day nursery at Littlegate Farm, Clensey Lane, Dry Doddington, Newark, NG23 5HT, in Stubton, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlegates-for-little-people-253665  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Littlegate Farm, Clensey Lane, Dry Doddington, Newark, NG23 5HT
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01636 626067
- Website: https://littlegatesforlittlepeople.weebly.com/
- Ofsted URN: 253665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 April 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.

Inspection history:

- 25 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 16 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1994 (Reference 253665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253665)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253665)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253665)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/238020)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Littlegate Farm, Clensey Lane, Dry Doddington, Newark, NG23 5HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.019736,-0.701836

## 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Claypole Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kings Farm Day Nursery & Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-farm-day-nursery-and-kids-club-ey269591) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Long Bennington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/long-bennington-pre-school-ey482742) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fernwood-day-nursery-out-of-school-and-holiday-club-ey376372) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Balderton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balderton-pre-school-ey330616) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Tiddlers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2863142) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Caythorpe Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caythorpe-pre-school-2879092) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Littlegates for Little People's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Littlegates for Little People Good at its inspection on 25 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Littlegates for Little People take?

Littlegates for Little People is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Littlegates for Little People?

You can call 01636 626067 and visit littlegatesforlittlepeople.weebly.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253665)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Littlegate+For+Little+People&query_place_id=ChIJRT8MVt41eEgRTmnyPsIYd2o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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