Which nurseries in S36 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of S36 include Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone, Busy Bees Penistone, Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare, Daisy Chain Pre School. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in S36 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 S36?

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 S36, Sheffield

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of S36, Sheffield, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 4
Good: 4
After-school clubs: 4

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Directory listingCubleyPenistone · S36 9UY

Cubley, Penistone

Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare

12-14 Mortimer Heights, Cubley · S36 9UY

0.9 miles from S36

Not yet gradedFull day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Penistone. Registered for 44 places and run by Bird, Sally-Hannah.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPenistoneSheffield · S36 9AW

Penistone, Sheffield

Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone

The Old Barn Gravels Farm Schole Hill, Penistone · S36 9AW

1.2 miles from S36

OfstedOutstandingOct 2024Full day care57 places

A full day care nursery in Sheffield, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 57 places and run by Child's Play Day Nursery (Penistone) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPenistoneSheffield · S36 6HH

Penistone, Sheffield

Rascalz

Britannia Inn, 85 Sheffield Road · S36 6HH

1.3 miles from S36

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Sheffield, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by Wetton, Kerry Louise.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPenistone WestSheffield · S36 6AR

Penistone West, Sheffield

Busy Bees Penistone

The National School, Church Street · S36 6AR

1.5 miles from S36

OfstedOutstandingSep 2022Full day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Sheffield, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2022. Registered for 45 places and run by SR Early Years Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStocksbridgeSheffield · S36 1DY

Stocksbridge, Sheffield

STEP Childcare

648 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge · S36 1DY

1.7 miles from S36

OfstedGoodMay 2025Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Sheffield, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered for 52 places and run by Step Development Trust.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThurgolandSheffield · S35 7AL

Thurgoland, Sheffield

Thurgoland Childcare

The Kids Centre, Halifax Road · S35 7AL

2.0 miles from S36

OfstedGoodOct 2024Full day care35 places

A full day care nursery in Sheffield, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 35 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStocksbridgeSheffield · S36 1DG

Stocksbridge, Sheffield

Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare

McIntyre Road, Stocksbridge · S36 1DG

2.0 miles from S36

OfstedOutstandingMay 2022Full day care25 places

A full day care nursery in Sheffield, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 25 places and run by Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThurlstoneSheffield · S36 9RD

Thurlstone, Sheffield

Daisy Chain Pre School

Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone · S36 9RD

2.2 miles from S36

OfstedOutstandingJun 2024Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Sheffield, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 26 places and run by Daisy Chains Pre-School (Thurlstone & Millhouse) C.I.C.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStocksbridge & Upper DonSheffield · S36 2QW

Stocksbridge & Upper Don, Sheffield

Little Einstein's Nursery and Preschool

46a Lee Avenue, Sheffield · S36 2QW

2.3 miles from S36

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Sheffield. Run by Little Einstein's Nursery Trading Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPenistone WestSheffield · S36 9NN

Penistone West, Sheffield

Willow Tree Daycare

Willow Tree Daycare, Lee Lane · S36 9NN

3.0 miles from S36

OfstedGoodAug 2025Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Sheffield, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered for 32 places and run by Broadhead, Rachel.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in S36 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 10 nurseries within 3 miles of S36 (80%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 4 Outstanding and 4 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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 Barnsley's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours