Warm, caring day nurseries across Charnwood, where every child is known, valued and given the very best start in life.
Each of our nurseries has its own personality and community, but you'll find the same warmth, same standards and same love for early years across every setting.
A warm, village-based setting at the heart of Barrow’s community. Professionally run but genuinely personal, designed around the individual needs of every child and family.
Small, unique and deliberately personal, our King Street setting is a true home from home. With very low staff turnover and a full-time chef cooking from scratch, every child is known, and every parent is welcomed by name.
Bringing the Lime Tree approach to the heart of Loughborough — the same low staff turnover, the same child-led learning and the same focus on individual families, in a setting perfectly placed for working parents in and around the town.
A spacious two-storey setting with 45 places, large outdoor garden, on-site chef and a unique weekly farm school programme. Children from 2 months to school age, with four dedicated rooms and plenty of space to explore.
Our largest setting, 65 places across baby, toddler and pre-school rooms, set in the heart of Quorn village. Spacious and well-resourced, but never impersonal. Children from 2 months to school age welcomed into a community that genuinely cares.
Our newest setting, 60 places across baby, toddler and pre-school rooms, bringing the Lime Tree approach to Glenfield and the wider Leicester area. Children from 2 months to school age welcomed into a warm, nurturing environment.
At Lime Tree, we believe the early years are precious, not just for what children learn, but for how they feel about learning. We aim to send every child into school curious, confident and kind.
Our practitioners follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and use a child-led approach, building activities around each child’s interests, stage and personality.
Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Lime Tree families tell us — and the review sites.
We’ve tried to make joining Lime Tree as straightforward as possible. Here’s what you need to know.
We accept all government-funded childcare entitlements — 15 and 30 hours for eligible 3 and 4 year olds, and the 2-year-old offer. Tax-Free Childcare and childcare vouchers also accepted. Sibling discounts available.
We recommend at least three settling-in visits before your child starts – ideally over two weeks – so they can meet their key person and grow comfortable at their own pace. No rushed goodbyes here.
We use the Family App to share daily photos, updates and your child’s development journal. You’ll always know how their day is going — even when you’re at work.
From seasonal crafts to community events, life at Lime Tree is never dull. Here’s a flavour of what the children have been up to.
Our children threw themselves into the excitement of Bonfire Night — the creativity on display was incredible across all our settings.
From mud kitchens to vegetable plots, our children have been getting their hands dirty — and loving every moment of it.
A new term brings new faces. Here’s how we welcome every child and family into the Lime Tree community.
Most parents have the same ones. If yours isn’t here, just give us a ring — we’re always happy to chat.
As soon as possible — our nurseries fill up quickly. Contact your preferred nursery directly by phone or email to arrange a look-round and complete the paperwork.
We take children from babies (from around 3 months) through to school age (5 years). Ages vary slightly between settings — check each nursery page for specific details.
Yes. We offer funded places for eligible 2 year olds, and 3–4 year olds qualify for 15 or 30 hours free childcare. We also accept Tax-Free Childcare and most childcare voucher schemes.
All our nurseries have CCTV and key fob security entry. Every member of staff holds a DBS certificate and is signed up to the DBS Update Service. All staff are first aid trained, including paediatric first aid.
Absolutely. We are a fully inclusive nursery group. Each setting has a dedicated SENDCo, supported by our wider SEND team, and we adapt our care to meet every individual child’s needs.
Our chefs cook fresh, nutritious meals from scratch every day, following the Healthy Tots programme. We cater for all dietary requirements and allergies — just let us know your child’s needs.
Book a free, no-pressure tour at any of our Charnwood nurseries. Come and meet the team, see the rooms, and ask us everything.