# The Nest Nursery and Preschool

The Nest Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 21 - 23 Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JZ, in New Boultham, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-and-preschool-253689  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 - 23 Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JZ
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01522 575640
- Website: https://www.nestnursery-lincoln.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 253689

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 October 2022, 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/16/253689

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1994 (Reference 253689). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253689)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253689)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253689)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/330622)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 21 - 23 Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.223740,-0.541126

- Station: Lincoln Central, 0.2 miles
- 27 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mark's Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lincoln Minster School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 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 | 0.9 miles |
| Westgate Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 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) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Portland Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-kindergarten-limited-253508) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Children 1st @ The Marina](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-the-marina-ey481236) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-2633187) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chidren1st @Rosemary Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chidren1st-rosemary-lane-ey481238) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tingers Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tingers-childcare-2670628) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Paper Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paper-moon-day-nursery-ey272011) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Nest Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Nest Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 25 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Nest Nursery and Preschool take?

The Nest Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Nest Nursery and Preschool?

Lincoln Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Nest Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01522 575640 and visit www.nestnursery-lincoln.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253689)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Nest+Nursery+%26+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJe9_2QC5beEgRns9ZoA8jERY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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