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4.5★ average from 216 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 57 day nurseries in Barnsley, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 10 rated Outstanding, 33 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 4 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 216 Google reviews across 26 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 31 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 27 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Barnsley at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Barnsley.

57
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
216 parent reviews
31
Accept funded hours
27
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding10
  • Good33

14 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 4 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Barnsley?
We list 57 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Barnsley. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Barnsley are rated Outstanding?
10 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Barnsley. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Barnsley?
Across 26 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Barnsley have left 216 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Barnsley?
31 of the 57 nurseries in Barnsley (54%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Barnsley take babies?
27 settings in Barnsley are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.