The Nest Nursery and Preschool
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN5 7JZ
Inspected by Ofsted on 25 October 2022 under the report card framework.
Registration
- Ofsted URN
- 253689
- Provider type
- Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
- Registered since
- 17 February 1994
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.
Where it is
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN5 7JZ. Location from the Ofsted register.
Inspection history
Inspections before November 2025 gave one overall rating rather than grading each area.
- 31 October 2016 inspection Good
- 24 September 2013 inspection Good
- 11 August 2009 inspection Outstanding
- 18 May 2006 inspection Requires Improvement
- 28 September 2004 inspection Good
- 13 May 2003 inspection Requires Improvement
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The Nest Nursery and Preschool in Lincoln, Lincolnshire was last inspected on 25 October 2022. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.
How long has The Nest Nursery and Preschool been registered? +
The Nest Nursery and Preschool has been registered with Ofsted since 17 February 1994. Its unique reference number (URN) is 253689.
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