9 months – 5 years
Ages Welcomed
8:00am
Opening Time
6:00pm
Closing Time
EYFS Registered & Ofsted Compliant
Government Funded Hours Accepted
Birth to Five Matters Curriculum
Enhanced DBS — All Staff
Daily Updates via Famly App
More Than a Nursery, We're a Community
At Snuggly Ducklings Day Nursery, we believe childhood should be a time of joy, curiosity and discovery. Nestled in the heart of Kirton Lindsey, we offer exceptional early years care and education for children aged 9 months to 5 years. Supported by a highly experienced and dedicated team, we are proud to be building on strong foundations where every child is truly known. Where they are safe, happy and excited to explore every single day. We are more than a nursery. We are your family's home from home.
Reasons Families Love Us
A True Home from Home
Warm, welcoming spaces designed so children feel safe and loved from day one
Dedicated Key Person
Every child has a key person who knows them, champions them and builds a bond with your family
Daily Outdoor Learning
Thoughtfully-designed outdoor spaces open every day, whatever the weather
Rich Play-Based Curriculum
Birth to Five Matters — learning that is meaningful, joyful and child-led
Exceptional Parent Comms
Real-time updates, photos and learning journals via the free Famly app, every day
Fresh Nutritious Meals
Home-cooked, seasonal meals prepared on-site daily. All dietary needs fully catered for
Reasons Families
Love Us
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Hatchlings
Baby Room
9–24 months
Attachment, sensory exploration, early movements
Consistent key person
Soft lighting & natural materials
Dedicated sleep area
Trained infant care team
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Puddle Jumpers
Toddler Room
24 months – 3 years
Independence, language, social skills
Consistent key person
Soft lighting & natural materials
Dedicated sleep area
Trained infant care team
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Lake Explorers
Lake Explorers
3–5 years
School readiness, confidence, curiosity
Consistent key person
Soft lighting & natural materials
Dedicated sleep area
Trained infant care team
A Glimpse of the Day
Children thrive with gentle structure. Here's how a typical day flows at Snuggly Ducklings — though every day is guided by the children themselves.
8:00am
Arrival, Breakfast & Free Play
9:00am
Child-Led Play, Planned Activities & Outdoor Learning
12:30pm
Rest & Quiet Time for Younger Children
3:00pm
Creative Activities, Outdoor Play & Storytelling
8:30am
Morning Group Time: Songs, Stories & Discussions
11:30am
Lunchtime: Relaxed, Social & Nutritious
2:30pm
Afternoon Snack & Group Time
5:00pm
Quiet Wind-Down & Home Time
Your child's day, in your pocket
We use Famly to keep you connected to every moment. Real-time photos, video updates, sleep logs, meal records, learning journals and direct messaging with your child's key person, all from a free app on your phone. Trusted by over a million families across the UK.
Real-time photos & videos of your child's day
Learning journals & EYFS developmental milestones
Daily logs: meals, sleep, nappy changes
Direct messaging with key person
Bookings, sessions & invoices all in one place
Newsletters & nursery news
What Parents Say
"From the moment we walked
through the door, we felt at home.
The team genuinely care about every child."
Sarah M.
parent of 2-year-old
"The daily updates on Famly are wonderful. I love seeing photos of my daughter learning and having fun."
James T.
parent of 3-year-old
"My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting. He's confident, happy and always excited to go to nursery."