# Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery

Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Welbourn House Childrens Centre, Welbourn Gardens, Ermine East, LN2 2DD, in Ermine, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by For Under Fives Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welbourn-gardens-day-nursery-ey330553  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Welbourn House Childrens Centre, Welbourn Gardens, Ermine East, LN2 2DD
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01522 244409
- Website: http://www.forunderfives.co.uk/
- Run by: [For Under Fives Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/for-under-fives-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY330553

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 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/EY330553

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2006 (Reference EY330553). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330553)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330553)
- 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/EY330553)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/330421)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Welbourn House Childrens Centre, Welbourn Gardens, Ermine East, LN2 2DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.250286,-0.530796

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermine Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The St Francis Special School, Lincoln |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln |  | 4–16 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Giles Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mount Street Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 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) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Magical Moments Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magical-moments-day-care-ey370711) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Giles Nursery School Pre 2s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-giles-nursery-school-pre-2s-2807837) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Wragby Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-wragby-road-ey481234) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bailgate Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bailgate-pre-school-playgroup-253500) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Carlton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-carlton-day-nursery-ey264343) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [County Hospital Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/county-hospital-day-nursery-253690) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery take?

Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery?

Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery is run by For Under Fives Limited, which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery?

You can call 01522 244409 and visit www.forunderfives.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330553)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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