Humberston Pre-School
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Grimsby for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 2015, 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 East Lincolnshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in North East 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
DN36 4HZWhat 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, 15 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and content in this purpose-built setting. Staff know the children well and know what they enjoy doing. As a result, children come into the setting with enthusiasm and settle quickly. Children are supported to discuss their feelings. For example, on arrival at the setting, children think about whether they feel happy or sad. This can lead to further discussions about their emotions.
Well-planned activities and resources are available. Gaps in children's learning are identified at an early stage to ensure suitable interventions can be put into place.
The manager has a good understanding of local referral processes. This means families and children can get additional support when necessary. Children make good progress, especially children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- manage daily routines more effectively to ensure children are not waiting for extended periods of time n further develop the induction programme to ensure all elements of safeguarding are included at an earlier opportunity.
- 15 November 2022Good
- 16 March 2017Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Humberston Pre-School
- 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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