Do nurseries in LN12 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in LN12?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in LN12, Louth

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of LN12, Louth, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 0
Good: 8
After-school clubs: 5

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Directory listingMablethorpeLincolnshire · LN12 1BP

Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire

Smartie Pants Day Nursery

Smartypants Day Nursery, Mablethorpe Day Centre · LN12 1BP

1.0 mile from LN12

Not yet gradedFull day care82 places

A full day care nursery in Mablethorpe. Registered for 82 places and run by Smartie Pants Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSutton-On-SeaLincolnshire · LN12 2JB

Sutton-On-Sea, Lincolnshire

Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool

St Clements Church Hall, Church Lane · LN12 2JB

1.8 miles from LN12

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care18 places

A full day care nursery in Sutton-On-Sea, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 18 places and run by Millward, Jacqueline.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAlfordLincolnshire · LN13 9EQ

Alford, Lincolnshire

Mon Ami Children's Nursery @ Ormsby Lodge

Ormsby Lodge, 12 East Street · LN13 9EQ

5.6 miles from LN12

OfstedGoodFeb 2024Full day care86 places

A full day care nursery in Alford, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 86 places and run by La Compagnie Mon Ami Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAlfordLincolnshire · LN13 9BN

Alford, Lincolnshire

YMCA Qwackers Pre-School

Qwackers Pre-School, Hanby Lane · LN13 9BN

5.9 miles from LN12

Not yet gradedSessional36 places

A sessional nursery in Alford. Registered for 36 places and run by Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMarshchapel & SomercotesSaltfleet · LN11 7SB

Marshchapel & Somercotes, Saltfleet

Treasure Chest Day Nursery

Saltfleet Sports and Social Field Clubhouse, Louth Road · LN11 7SB

6.9 miles from LN12

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Saltfleet, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by Appleby, Ann.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingManbyLouth · LN11 8UT

Manby, Louth

Little Lambs Preschool

Garrod House, Manby Park · LN11 8UT

7.4 miles from LN12

OfstedGoodDec 2023Full day care64 places

A full day care nursery in Louth, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered for 64 places and run by Axton, Kathryn Elizabeth.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLegbourneLouth · LN11 8LS

Legbourne, Louth

Red Hen Day Nursery

Manor House Farm, Reston Road · LN11 8LS

8.4 miles from LN12

OfstedGoodFeb 2022Full day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Louth, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 72 places and run by D R Harrison Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNorth SomercotesLouth · LN11 7QB

North Somercotes, Louth

Somercotes Stars Pre-School

North Somercotes C of E School, School Lane · LN11 7QB

9.2 miles from LN12

OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Louth, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Somercotes Stars Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingButlinsSkegness · PE25 1NS

Butlins, Skegness

Young Stars Nursery

Nursery Dept, Butlins · PE25 1NS

9.8 miles from LN12

OfstedGoodMay 2025Full day care70 places

A full day care nursery in Skegness, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered for 70 places and run by Butlins Skyline Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSkendlebySpilsby · PE23 4QE

Skendleby, Spilsby

Skendleby Playgroup

Skendleby Old School, Skendleby · PE23 4QE

9.8 miles from LN12

OfstedGoodJul 2025Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Spilsby, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 24 places and run by Skendleby Playgroup CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLegbourneLincolnshire · LN11 8QS

Legbourne, Lincolnshire

LES South Ormsby

The Old School, South Ormsby · LN11 8QS

10.0 miles from LN12

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Lincolnshire.

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Childcare in LN12 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 11 nurseries within 10 miles of LN12 (73%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 8 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Lincolnshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours