# The Woodlands

The Woodlands is a full-day nursery at Mill Lane, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QZ, in Martin Dales, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Stars Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodlands-2655642  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mill Lane, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QZ
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01526 354387
- Website: https://www.starsdaynurseries.co.uk/the-woodlands/
- Run by: [Stars Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stars-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2655642

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 October 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/16/2655642

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2655642). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655642)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655642)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655642)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mill Lane, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.146000,-0.239235

- 2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Hugh's School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dandelion Day Nursery and Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-day-nursery-and-kids-club-2718328) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Clarence House Tattershall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-tattershall-2837148) |  |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [TimTin Playgroup & Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/timtin-playgroup-and-kids-club-2882917) |  |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [The Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-day-nursery-2852167) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Manor Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-barn-day-nursery-ey450762) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-ey465803) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Woodlands's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Woodlands Good at its inspection on 30 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Woodlands take?

The Woodlands is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Woodlands?

The Woodlands is run by Stars Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Woodlands?

You can call 01526 354387 and visit www.starsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655642)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Woodlands+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJF3mFsWVueEgRLKSkSQZRsD8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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