--- title: "39 Day Nurseries near Rotherham, 7 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber/rotherham/rotherham description: "Compare 39 day nurseries near Rotherham: 7 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 327 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Rotherham **4.7★** average from **182** Google reviews Our directory covers 39 day nurseries within 2 miles of Rotherham, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 7 rated Outstanding, 25 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 327 Google reviews across 27 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 29 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 22 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 Rotherham at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Rotherham. 39 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 327 Google reviews 29 Accept funded hours 22 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 7 - Good 25 7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Rotherham - EmpowerEd Tuition (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/empowered-tuition-s60-4jn-2858746) · 5.0★ (19) - Dream Catchers Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-day-nursery-s60-5pn-2839079) · 5.0★ (15) - Little Olives Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-olives-day-nursery-s60-8ga-2845922) · 5.0★ (10) ## Nursery locations in and around Rotherham ## Day nurseries in Rotherham - ### Dar Ul Madinah Rotherham Rotherham · S60 2HY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-rotherham-s60-2hy-ey549654 - ### Little Plums Nursery Rotherham ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Rotherham · S60 1HH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-plums-nursery-rotherham-s60-1hh-2569534 - ### Happy Kids Clifton ★ 4.7 (29 reviews) Rotherham · S65 2AW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-clifton-s65-2aw-ey470183 - ### Lime Tree Nursery (Eastwood) ★ 4.7 (7 reviews) Rotherham · S65 1QA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-nursery-eastwood-s65-1qa-ey551728 - ### Moorgate Daycare Nursery ★ 4.2 (13 reviews) Rotherham · S60 2TR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/moorgate-daycare-nursery-s60-2tr-2594062 - ### Dream Catchers Nursery ★ 5.0 (20 reviews) Rotherham · S60 1SG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-nursery-s60-1sg-2518261 - ### Lime Tree Nursery (Herringthorpe) ★ 4.3 (4 reviews) Rotherham · S65 2QW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-nursery-herringthorpe-s65-2qw-2600001 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rotherham ★ 4.7 (29 reviews) Rotherham · S60 2UD · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rotherham-s60-2ud-303256 - ### Dream Catchers Nursery ★ 4.6 (12 reviews) Rotherham · S65 3AB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-nursery-s65-3ab-ey430055 - ### The Fun Hub Rotherham · S65 2BF · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-fun-hub-s65-2bf-2748302 - ### Happy Kids East Dene ★ 5.0 (24 reviews) ROTHERHAM · S65 2UH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-east-dene-s65-2uh-ey470193 - ### Kids World Kimberworth ★ 5.0 (16 reviews) Rotherham · S61 1QN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-kimberworth-s61-1qn-2521964 - ### Just for Kidz Rotherham · S60 5DL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/just-for-kidz-s60-5dl-ey465447 - ### Granby House Nursery ★ 3.5 (6 reviews) ROTHERHAM · S62 6BU · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/granby-house-nursery-s62-6bu-ey281276 - ### Tiny Tots Greasbrough Rotherham · S61 4NU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-greasbrough-s61-4nu-2692741 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Rotherham? We list 39 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Rotherham. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Rotherham are rated Outstanding? 7 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Rotherham. 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 Rotherham? Across 27 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Rotherham have left 327 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Rotherham? 29 of the 39 nurseries within 2 miles of Rotherham (74%) 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 Rotherham take babies? 22 settings within 2 miles of Rotherham 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-our-data) Nursery Advice — home (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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