Opening hours
8am until 4pm, Monday to Friday
Daisy Chain Nursery, located within the grounds of St John the Baptist Primary School in Mexborough, is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' childcare provider catering to children from 0 to 5 years old. The nursery champions a play-based learning approach, offering diverse and engaging activities tailored to the children's evolving interests.
The dedicated and compassionate staff foster an environment where children can flourish as active, independent learners, encouraging them to take initiative and explore their strengths through a 'Plan-Do-Review' process. This consistent approach, spanning daily routines, learning environment, and adult interactions, builds confidence and security.
Daisy Chain Nursery places high value on strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising the importance of shared knowledge and experience in supporting each child's well-being and educational journey. The nursery is committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and exciting space for children's growth and development.
Our ethos
Daisy Chain Nursery champions a play-based learning approach, using a 'Plan-Do-Review' process to foster active, independent learners. They are committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and exciting space for children's growth and development, valuing strong partnerships with parents and carers.
What it's like
Children are happy and relish their time in this welcoming and calm environment. Staff have ambitious expectations and create an exceptionally positive and emotionally safe environment. They skilfully extend children's play and oracy with effective questions, resulting in confident speakers.
This nursery charges hourly rates tiered by three distinct age groups: under twos, two-year-olds, and three-to-five-year-olds. Fees include all snacks and consumables, and flexible hour arrangements can be requested. An optional lunchtime session is available with the choice of a packed lunch or a paid school dinner.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Opening hours
8am until 4pm, Monday to Friday
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Last inspected 16 April 2025 · Caroline Brooks
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and relish their time in this welcoming and calm environment. Staff have ambitious expectations and create an exceptionally positive and emotionally safe environment. They skilfully extend children's play and oracy with effective questions, resulting in confident speakers.
Inspector highlights
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents emotively describe the setting as 'marvellous'.
They say that children love coming and talk about setting 'from the moment they wake up'.
Parents report that the support they receive from staff has helped them to become better parents to their children.
Parents say that staff welcome them and show endless kindness and support.
They comment that their children make excellent progress especially in communication, language and confidence.
Inclusion & environment
Staff offer exceptional care and support for children especially those who are disadvantaged or with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with other professionals and create individual learning plans and interventions for children. Leaders use additional funding wisely to improve outcomes for children and to offer a wide variety of learning experiences, including sensory resources.
The inspector observed children's play and planned activities, inside and outside.
Date: November 2015
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