Do nurseries in DN8 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in DN8?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in DN8, Doncaster

There are 12 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of DN8, Doncaster, and 9 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 12
Outstanding: 0
Good: 9
After-school clubs: 2

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Ofsted rating

Directory listingThorneDoncaster · DN8 5BU

Thorne, Doncaster

Happy Days Community Childcare

Coulman Bungalow, Church Balk · DN8 5BU

0.2 miles from DN8

OfstedGoodJul 2022Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Thorne, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 48 places and run by Happy Days Nursery (Thorne) Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThorneDoncaster · DN8 4AF

Thorne, Doncaster

Fledglings Thorne

20 Field Road, Thorne · DN8 4AF

0.3 miles from DN8

Not yet gradedFull day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster. Registered for 45 places and run by Fledglings Day Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThorneDoncaster · DN8 4BQ

Thorne, Doncaster

Thorne Flowerpots

Thorne Childrens Centre, The Laurels · DN8 4BQ

0.5 miles from DN8

OfstedGoodJul 2024Full day care28 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 28 places and run by Drax Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMoorendsDoncaster · DN8 4SB

Moorends, Doncaster

Little Minds Day Nursery

Moorends Family Hub, 161 Marshland Road · DN8 4SB

0.9 miles from DN8

OfstedGoodJan 2024Full day care63 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 63 places and run by Little Minds Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMoorendsDoncaster · DN8 4SB

Moorends, Doncaster

Making Friends Partnership

158 Marshland Road, Moorends · DN8 4SB

0.9 miles from DN8

OfstedGoodFeb 2022Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 60 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHatfieldDoncaster · DN7 6RY

Hatfield, Doncaster

Cherubs Daycare

Victoria Hall, 50 High Street Hatfield · DN7 6RY

3.1 miles from DN8

OfstedGoodJul 2025Full day care36 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 36 places and run by Shaw, Annette.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHatfieldDoncaster · DN7 6RY

Hatfield, Doncaster

Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School

70 High Street, Hatfield · DN7 6RY

3.1 miles from DN8

OfstedGoodAug 2022Full day care97 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2022. Registered for 97 places and run by Just Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingHatfieldDoncaster · DN7 6RX

Hatfield, Doncaster

Kay & Dan's Daycare

The Barn, Church Walk · DN7 6RX

3.1 miles from DN8

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Doncaster.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingStainforthDoncaster · DN7 5DH

Stainforth, Doncaster

Little Corkers Day Nursery

Stainforth Childrens Centre, Porter House · DN7 5DH

3.2 miles from DN8

OfstedGoodSep 2023Full day care35 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 35 places and run by Little Corkers Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingHatfieldDoncaster · DN7 4JP

Hatfield, Doncaster

Fledglings Day Nursery

157 Station Road, Doncaster · DN7 4JP

3.4 miles from DN8

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care109 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 109 places and run by Fledglings Day Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingHatfield WoodhouseDoncaster · DN7 6PH

Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster

Hygge House Nursery

Sunnybank, Bawtry Road · DN7 6PH

3.5 miles from DN8

Not yet gradedFull day care66 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster. Registered for 66 places and run by Hygge House Nursery LTD.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingDunsvilleDoncaster · DN7 4BX

Dunsville, Doncaster

The Secret Garden Day Nursery

82 High Street, Dunsville · DN7 4BX

4.6 miles from DN8

OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care38 places

A full day care nursery in Doncaster, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 38 places and run by Robinson, Stephanie Marie.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in DN8 at a glance

Inspection results: 9 of the 12 nurseries within 5 miles of DN8 (75%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 9 Good.
Ages taken: 12 list babies under 2, 12 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Doncaster's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours