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Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone # Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · The Old Barn Gravels Farm Schole Hill, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 9AW · Barnsley Number of places 57 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Barnsley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery " The day nursery prides itself on its beautiful countryside setting, encouraging children to engage with the outdoors daily, regardless of weather conditions, through activities like nature walks and visiting farm animals. The environment is meticulously designed to spark children's curiosity and imagination, with each room tailored to individual interests and stocked with inspiring items. The dedicated team consists of highly experienced practitioners, all holding at least a Level 3 qualification in childcare and education, with qualified teachers also on staff. They prioritise strong relationships with families to best support each child's development. Furthermore, the nursery provides healthy and nutritious meals, freshly prepared on-site to accommodate all dietary requirements and allergies. They promote independence during mealtimes and involve children in snack and meal preparation to enhance their understanding of food and nutrition. The nursery also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities, including messy play, concerts, and sports classes, to keep children engaged. Our ethos The nursery's ethos is "Where learning is fun." They emphasise daily engagement with the outdoors, sparking curiosity and imagination by tailoring environments to children's interests. They value strong family partnerships to support child development. What it's like Children are very happy and achieve well in this welcoming and homely environment in the care of dedicated staff. They are settled and extremely confident and show kindness to each other. The highly experienced staff team ensures that it embeds an ambitious curriculum throughout the setting, closely monitoring children's development and ensuring they develop independence. Family-run since 1994 Outdoor play emphasised Highly qualified staff Freshly prepared meals Ofsted Outstanding ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://childsplaynurserypenistone.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon to Fri Open: 6am - 8pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10364308 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260938)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538832) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://childsplaynurserypenistone.co.uk) The Old Barn Gravels Farm Schole Hill, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 9AW ## Explore day nurseries near Sheffield - [Day nurseries in Sheffield](/search?q=Sheffield) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=child-s-play-day-nursery-penistone-s36-9aw-ey538832) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone Last inspected 3 October 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are very happy and achieve well in this welcoming and homely environment in the care of dedicated staff. They are settled and extremely confident and show kindness to each other. The highly experienced staff team ensures that it embeds an ambitious curriculum throughout the setting, closely monitoring children's development and ensuring they develop independence. Inspector highlights - The provider has high expectations and works tirelessly to ensure that children have the very best experiences. - Partnerships with parents are excellent. - Leaders are extremely knowledgeable and passionate, ensuring staff's and children's well-being is at the forefront. - Staff significantly enhance children's health and oral hygiene. - There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language. Inspection #10364308 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260938) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are extremely knowledgeable about how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They have excellent partnerships with other professionals. Staff provide children with early interventions and make sure that they support all their needs throughout their time at the nursery and at times of transition. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW17dYJdKIbRhEqhGuO-UtDzKFfFj1hz8FtAYZUpG4Ko9uiiFA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ben Askey 12 years ago Recent reviews taken direct from our Facebook Page, the customer gave us a very generous rating of 5/5 "We have been bringing our daughters to Child's Play for almost three years and both we and they love it, all the staff are friendly and helpful and the children have a wonderful time. As the girls get older we plan to use their out of school services, thank you for taking such good care of our babies and giving parents peace of mind" [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBOHB2cjhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48797d7d8bfc6521:0x4bcb8fbf5bc2e05f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW0RkHJtrCJZcruI0LNQyjo6atMSOL3DLfVKek4lqafqDkO0Gzw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Will R 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCNTdxRk1nEAE!2m1!1s0x48797d7d8bfc6521:0x4bcb8fbf5bc2e05f) Reviews from Google for Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5461617025157881951&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2019 - October 2024 Outstanding - January 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone ### Whereabouts is Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone? ### What are the opening hours at Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone? ### How are meals handled at Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone? ### What grade did Ofsted give Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare Penistone · S36 9UY ](/nursery/little-ray-of-sunshine-daycare-s36-9uy-2848110) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Busy Bees Penistone Sheffield · S36 6AR ](/nursery/busy-bees-penistone-s36-6ar-ey484447) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Daisy Chain Pre School Sheffield · S36 9RD ](/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-s36-9rd-ey235277) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Freddies Nursery School Sheffield · S36 6HD 3.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/little-freddies-nursery-school-s36-6hd-ey330765) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Rascalz Sheffield · S36 6HH 3.4(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/rascalz-s36-6hh-ey550273) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Willow Tree Daycare Sheffield · S36 9NN 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/willow-tree-daycare-s36-9nn-2738030) [See all nurseries in Sheffield →](/search?q=Sheffield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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