Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Gainsborough for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024. Open since 1998, with 34 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in North Lincolnshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in North Lincolnshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
DN21 4NJWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 30 April 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Nursery leaders are unwavering in their commitment to providing children with the best care and education possible. They plan a rich and exciting curriculum that motivates all children. Staff highly value every child's individual personality. They actively encourage children to express their personal choices and preferences. Staff very carefully plan the indoor and outdoor environments, considering the different needs and interests of children.
The nursery is a hive of purposeful activity. Staff are adept at identifying just the right time to build on children's prior learning. They ask questions and make relevant comments that nurture children's curiosity and eagerness to learn.
Children grow in confidence and develop very positive images of themselves as competent learners. Staff meticulously plan for children who are moving to a new room. They work closely with parents to ensure that children experience a positive transition.
- 30 April 2024Outstanding
- 28 June 2018Good
- 31 July 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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