# The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery

The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Anstey Park House, Anstey Road, Alton, GU34 2RL, in Anstey, Hampshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lime-tree-childrens-day-nursery-ey543007  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Anstey Park House, Anstey Road, Alton, GU34 2RL
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01420 370625
- Website: https://www.limetreealton.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY543007

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543007

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY543007). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543007)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543007)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543007)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/949970)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Anstey Park House, Anstey Road, Alton, GU34 2RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.156533,-0.962892

- Station: Alton, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Anstey Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Barley Fields, 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 Hampshire 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 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Alton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Treloar School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wootey Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wootey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Enchanted Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-nursery-ltd-ey430505) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees @ Anstey Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-anstey-park-2689379) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Friends Holybourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-holybourne-2868631) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Friends @ Wootey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-wootey-2617108) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees @ St Lawrence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-st-lawrence-2559333) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [CM Sports Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cm-sports-holiday-club-2820673) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery take?

The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery?

Alton is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery?

You can call 01420 370625 and visit www.limetreealton.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543007)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Lime+Tree+Children%27s+Day+Nursery+Alton&query_place_id=ChIJCb7sAcE6dEgRCgWOS37G9c0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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