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Dearne Valley Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2023)
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3.8(4 Google reviews) ·Golden Smithies Lane, Manvers Park, Rotherham, S63 7ER · Rotherham
Number of places
120 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Rotherham

About this day nursery

Dearne Valley Day Nursery in Rotherham provides care and education for children from birth to four years old. The day nursery is open all year, from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm. It offers funded childcare places. Following an inspection in September 2023, Ofsted rated the nursery Outstanding.

Inspectors found that managers plan an ambitious curriculum to meet the needs of all children. Staff model language well, using every opportunity to introduce new vocabulary through conversation, stories, and songs. They also weave mathematical concepts into play and encourage children to develop independence skills, such as serving their own food. The report noted that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. According to the inspector, parents are extremely happy and have noticed improvements in their children's confidence and vocabulary since starting at the nursery.

What it's like

Staff greet children and families warmly at this inclusive and welcoming nursery. Children feel safe and happy. Staff are friendly and personal. Managers plan an ambitious curriculum to meet the individual needs of all children who attend the nursery.

Ambitious CurriculumLanguage Rich EnvironmentMathematical FocusPromoting IndependenceStrong SEND SupportAdventurous Outdoor Play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dearne Valley Day Nursery

Last inspected 8 September 2023

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

Staff greet children and families warmly at this inclusive and welcoming nursery. Children feel safe and happy. Staff are friendly and personal. Managers plan an ambitious curriculum to meet the individual needs of all children who attend the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff model language exceptionally well, using all opportunities to speak with children and introduce new language.
  • All children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, with staff using props and reading with children at every opportunity.
  • Staff expertly weave mathematical language into children's play, modelling counting and discussing quantities.
  • Staff provide a range of opportunities for children to develop independence skills, such as drinking from open cups and serving their own food.
  • The SENCo supports children with SEND extremely well, working with outside agencies to identify additional needs early and implementing activities to support learning.
Inspection #10309748 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are extremely happy with the nursery. They trust staff to care for their children. Parents feel confident to leave their children and know they are safe. They comment they have noticed a big difference in their children's confidence and vocabulary since starting the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), keep on trying and have consistently positive attitudes to their play and learning. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) supports children with SEND extremely well. She works with outside agencies to identify children's additional needs early. Managers put activities in place to support children's learning even when referrals for additional support take time.

Outdoor space

Staff provide opportunities for all children to enjoy adventurous play and seek challenge. Children learn to ride scooters and climb the steps of the slide. Older children learn to pedal bicycles and push the swings using their bodies. Children learn to look after themselves while tackling physical challenges safely outdoors.

Google Reviews of Dearne Valley Day Nursery

3.8
(4 Google reviews)
Sarah Bellis
6 years ago

Staff are very friendly, always make the children feel welcome, they always go the extra mile to help. My childen have come on leaps and bounds since starting here. Would highly recommend

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Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • September 2023Outstanding
  • July 2018Outstanding
  • October 2014Good
  • October 2013Inadequate
  • January 2011Good

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