# Puddle Ducks Pre-School

Puddle Ducks Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Abbey Farm, Church Lane, Alvingham, Louth, LN11 0QD, in Alvingham, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-pre-school-ey318294  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Abbey Farm, Church Lane, Alvingham, Louth, LN11 0QD
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01507 328213
- Website: http://www.puddleduckspreschoolalvingham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY318294

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 October 2024, 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/EY318294

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2006 (Reference EY318294). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318294)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318294)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318294)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Abbey Farm, Church Lane, Alvingham, Louth, LN11 0QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.400578,0.051868

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cockerington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Riverside Playgroup (Louth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-playgroup-louth-2888860) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Greenwich House Independent School, Kindergarten and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwich-house-independent-school-kindergarten-and-creche-2661290) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Town & Country Kiddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/town-and-country-kiddies-ey551547) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Limes Play And Learn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/limes-play-and-learn-ey496886) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Little Lambs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-preschool-2647867) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Red Hen Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-hen-day-nursery-ey279807) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddle Ducks Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddle Ducks Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddle Ducks Pre-School take?

Puddle Ducks Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Puddle Ducks Pre-School?

You can call 01507 328213 and visit www.puddleduckspreschoolalvingham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318294)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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