# Smiley Faces Childcare

Smiley Faces Childcare is a full-day nursery at Tumbletotz, 10 Grove Street, Boston, PE21 6TL, in Boston, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-faces-childcare-2724522  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tumbletotz, 10 Grove Street, Boston, PE21 6TL
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07851 087643
- Ofsted URN: 2724522

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 December 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/16/2724522

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2724522). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2724522)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2724522)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2724522)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1596681)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tumbletotz, 10 Grove Street, Boston, PE21 6TL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.979448,-0.018839

- Station: Boston, 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Exercise, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Road Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Boston Endeavour Academy |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Boston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Carlton Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Nicholas CE Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clarence House Boston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-boston-2818866) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Lions Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lions-nursery-ltd-ey550521) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Home Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-home-nursery-ey538021) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-pre-school-2726340) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-ey543408) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Riverside Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-early-years-ey252732) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smiley Faces Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smiley Faces Childcare Good at its inspection on 2 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smiley Faces Childcare take?

Smiley Faces Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Smiley Faces Childcare?

Boston is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smiley Faces Childcare?

You can call 07851 087643.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2724522)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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