# The Carlton Day Nursery

The Carlton Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, LN2 4WA, in St Giles, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 63 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 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by For Under Fives Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-carlton-day-nursery-ey264343  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, LN2 4WA
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01522 787070
- Website: http://www.forunderfives.co.uk/
- Run by: [For Under Fives Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/for-under-fives-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY264343

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264343

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2003 (Reference EY264343). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264343)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264343)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264343)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/330073)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, LN2 4WA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.241505,-0.507075

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lincoln Carlton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln |  | 4–16 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ermine Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greetwell Hollow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greetwell-hollow-day-nursery-ey452999) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [St Giles Nursery School Pre 2s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-giles-nursery-school-pre-2s-2807837) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Young Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-tots-nursery-253704) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Magical Moments Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magical-moments-day-care-ey370711) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Wragby Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-wragby-road-ey481234) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [County Hospital Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/county-hospital-day-nursery-253690) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Carlton Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Carlton Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Carlton Day Nursery take?

The Carlton Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Carlton Day Nursery?

The Carlton Day Nursery is run by For Under Fives Limited, which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Carlton Day Nursery?

Lincoln Central is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Carlton Day Nursery?

You can call 01522 787070 and visit www.forunderfives.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264343)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Carlton+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJO0RbKWFbeEgRxLaJr6izoGM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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