--- title: "Bircotes Pre-School — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Bircotes Pre-School, a nursery in Doncaster — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879", "name": "Bircotes Pre-School — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice", "description": "Bircotes Pre-School, a nursery in Doncaster — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879#nursery", "name": "Bircotes Pre-School", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "Thoresby Close", "addressLocality": "Bircotes", "postalCode": "DN11 8RJ" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879#webpage" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.423376, "longitude": -1.059194 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Doncaster" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 2, "suggestedMaxAge": 4 }, "award": "Ofsted: Good" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East Midlands", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20Midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Bircotes Pre-School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Bircotes Pre-School a good nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bircotes Pre-School provides a nurturing and caring environment in Doncaster, where children aged 2 to 4 years old thrive. It received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection across all areas, demonstrating a commitment to quality education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership, ensuring children settle quickly and develop confidently." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Bircotes Pre-School's Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bircotes Pre-School has an Ofsted rating of 'Good'. This rating was awarded on 05/02/2025 across all areas: the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, reflecting the high standards maintained by the pre-school." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does Bircotes Pre-School cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Bircotes Pre-School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bircotes Pre-School accepts the 15 hours universal funding for 3 and 4-year-olds, as well as 15 hours for disadvantaged 2-year-olds. Information regarding 30-hour funding is not published, so please contact the nursery directly to confirm eligibility and availability." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Bircotes Pre-School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Bircotes Pre-School take 2-year-old funded places?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bircotes Pre-School does take 2-year-old funded places, specifically for disadvantaged 2-year-olds, accepting the 15-hour funding. This provision aims to support families and children in the Bircotes community, ensuring access to a nurturing educational environment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are Bircotes Pre-School's opening hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bircotes Pre-School operates during term time only, from Monday to Friday. Sessions are available from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. These hours ensure consistent care and learning for children attending the pre-school." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Bircotes Pre-School accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bircotes Pre-School accepts children aged between 2 and 4 years old. This age range allows the pre-school to tailor its educational and developmental programs to suit toddlers and preschoolers, preparing them for future learning stages." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Bircotes Pre-School have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Bircotes Pre-School offers outdoor space where staff provide children with choices for play, including engaging outdoor activities. These activities focus on developing large muscles, such as riding trikes, with staff guiding children on pedal usage for movement." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Bircotes Pre-School support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bircotes Pre-School provides individual and tailored support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Leaders and staff work closely with parents to understand each child's needs. If communication gaps are identified, the pre-school promptly engages speech and language therapists to develop a support program." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Bircotes Pre-School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents highlight that their children benefit from the nurturing and caring relationships staff build with them at Bircotes Pre-School. This supportive environment helps children settle quickly and confidently engage in daily routines and learning, fostering their development in a positive way." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I contact Bircotes Pre-School or arrange a visit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Bircotes Pre-School # Bircotes Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · Thoresby Close, Bircotes, Doncaster, DN11 8RJ · Nottinghamshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bircotes Pre-School, located in Bircotes, Doncaster, provides a nurturing and caring environment where children aged 2 to 4 years old thrive. The pre-school received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection across all areas: the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children settle quickly into the daily routine, demonstrating their understanding and confidence. Staff value each child's voice and learning style, offering choices in activities and fostering confident learners who engage for extended periods and make good progress. The curriculum focuses on individualised support, adapting to diverse learning needs, including those of younger children and those learning English as an additional language. This is exemplified by staff slowing singing pace and using hand movements to help children acquire new vocabulary and even simple sign language. The pre-school effectively supports children's emotional development by recognising and naming feelings, then redirecting them to learning. Furthermore, leadership and management are proactive in gathering information from parents to tailor support, especially for children with additional needs. Early identification of communication gaps leads to prompt engagement with speech and language therapists, resulting in noticeable progress for children. Staff skillfully extend children's thinking skills through activities like exploring dinosaurs, encouraging observation, comparison, and research. Imaginative play is fostered, with children learning new roles and developing an understanding of concepts like value and empathy through activities such as shopkeeping and playing doctor. The pre-school also prioritises physical development, encouraging fine motor skills through safe vegetable chopping and gross motor skills through outdoor activities like riding trikes. Our ethos Bircotes Pre-School focuses on individualised support, adapting to diverse learning needs and valuing each child's voice and learning style. They foster confident learners through choices in activities, develop thinking skills through exploration and research, and encourage imaginative play to build concepts like value and empathy. The approach includes tailored support for additional needs, early identification of communication gaps, and skilful extension of children's learning through creative and physical activities. What it's like Children benefit from the nurturing and caring relationships staff build with them, settling quickly due to a warm welcome. They confidently demonstrate an understanding of daily routines and engage in chosen activities for long periods, making good progress. Staff value children's input, listen to what they have to say, and recognise diverse learning styles by offering choices such as indoor or outdoor play. Nurturing and caring environment Individualised support Good progress in development Strong communication focus Effective safeguarding Supports emotional development ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bircotes Pre-School Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10368091 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271564)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543879) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Thoresby Close, Bircotes, Doncaster, DN11 8RJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.05919/53.42338/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Doncaster - [Day nurseries in Doncaster](/search?q=Doncaster) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am to 3.30pm. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bircotes Pre-School Last inspected 5 February 2025 Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children benefit from the nurturing and caring relationships staff build with them, settling quickly due to a warm welcome. They confidently demonstrate an understanding of daily routines and engage in chosen activities for long periods, making good progress. Staff value children's input, listen to what they have to say, and recognise diverse learning styles by offering choices such as indoor or outdoor play. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from nurturing relationships and a warm welcome. - Children receive individual and tailored support, including for those who speak English as an additional language. - Staff skilfully extend children's thinking skills through activities like exploring dinosaurs. - Staff support children's imaginative play, teaching them roles like shopkeepers and doctors. - Staff use clear strategies to help children learn to take turns. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's interactions with children to continually support them to build on what they already know and can do - 2 enhance staff's behaviour management to ensure consistency and help children understand what is expected of them. Inspection #10368091 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271564) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children receive individual and tailored support to help meet their learning needs. Staff recognise that children learn in different ways and provide them with choices. Leaders, managers and staff gather information from parents and carers to help them understand children's needs, particularly for those with additional needs, and engage speech and language therapists where early gaps in children's communication are identified. Outdoor space Staff recognise that children learn in different ways and provide them with choices, such as playing indoors or outside. Outside, staff provide children with activities to develop their large muscles. As children ride trikes, staff help them learn how to use the pedals to move the trike forward. Inspection history Date: March 2019 - February 2025 Good - March 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Bircotes Pre-School ### Is Bircotes Pre-School a good nursery? ### What is Bircotes Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Bircotes Pre-School cost? ### Does Bircotes Pre-School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Bircotes Pre-School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Bircotes Pre-School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Bircotes Pre-School's opening hours? ### What age range does Bircotes Pre-School accept? ### Does Bircotes Pre-School have outdoor space? ### How does Bircotes Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Bircotes Pre-School? ### How do I contact Bircotes Pre-School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Doncaster Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bircotes Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.3 mi ### Rainbows Day Nursery Doncaster · DN11 8EY ](/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-dn11-8ey-ey403511) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Holly House Nursery Doncaster Bircotes · DN11 8AE 4.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/holly-house-nursery-doncaster-ltd-dn11-8ae-2658570) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Making Friends Day Nursery Doncaster · DN10 6NU 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/making-friends-day-nursery-dn10-6nu-2593087) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Northgate Pre-School And Toddlers Doncaster · DN11 9LZ ](/nursery/northgate-pre-school-and-toddlers-dn11-9lz-ey458942) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Wilsic Road Day Nursery Doncaster · DN11 9JG ](/nursery/wilsic-road-day-nursery-dn11-9jg-318125) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.7 mi ### Hoglets Daycare Doncaster · DN10 6RG ](/nursery/hoglets-daycare-ltd-dn10-6rg-2844910) [See all nurseries in Doncaster →](/search?q=Doncaster) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=bircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=Bircotes%20Pre-School%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fbircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fbircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fbircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=Bircotes%20Pre-School&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fbircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fbircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Bircotes%20Pre-School%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fbircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fbircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fbircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879&title=Bircotes%20Pre-School "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fbircotes-pre-school-dn11-8rj-ey543879&text=Bircotes%20Pre-School%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents.