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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Dearne Valley Day Nursery # Dearne Valley Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2023) · 3.8 (4 parent 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dearne Valley Day Nursery, located in Rotherham, provides a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment where children aged 0-4 years feel safe and happy. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, with a focus on meeting the individual needs of every child through an ambitious curriculum. Staff are known for their friendly and personal approach, greeting children and families warmly. 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 Curriculum Language Rich Environment Mathematical Focus Promoting Independence Strong SEND Support Adventurous Outdoor Play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230047) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dearne Valley Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10309748 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230047)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303217) 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 Golden Smithies Lane, Manvers Park, Rotherham, S63 7ER [© 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#/-1.31766/53.49722/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Rotherham - [Day nurseries in Rotherham](/search?q=Rotherham) - [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=dearne-valley-day-nursery-s63-7er-303217) ## 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. ## Parent Reviews of Dearne Valley Day Nursery 3.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIK-5aYc-hkeXUM8vbvO6REHMi4uvtysyBDu2cCjJ672HWmyQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVNjVEVVV3EAE!2m1!1s0x487973db820e023f:0x9ea8c1591a7329e7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU7z0IEqLpTUXqD6uPh5Qd93UOY6HdrP18nAsPgKUS9lO_ViwUs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lauren Thorpe 6 years ago Really good nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVX3VxbXpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487973db820e023f:0x9ea8c1591a7329e7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKbC7mhTbYEPkCe2G8aNfW-IdLIINIHgM6zkfsXNDy9ZxL3Yw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Brenda Bisby 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5NGNXUEx3EAE!2m1!1s0x487973db820e023f:0x9ea8c1591a7329e7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWqzX5KGm8AyOAj6JUFi-VMWM7qP9w6nol9FiwMsTiIeyAQ3Y5Hbg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Simon Roadhouse 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdnQyYzNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487973db820e023f:0x9ea8c1591a7329e7) Reviews from Google for Dearne Valley Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11432600242520009191&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2011 - September 2023 Outstanding - July 2018 Outstanding - October 2014 Good - October 2013 Inadequate - January 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Dearne Valley Day Nursery ### What is the age range at Dearne Valley Day Nursery? ### How does Dearne Valley Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### When is Dearne Valley Day Nursery open? ### What does Dearne Valley Day Nursery do well? ### Which funded hours does Dearne Valley Day Nursery accept? ### Is Dearne Valley Day Nursery a private nursery? ### Does Dearne Valley Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in Rotherham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dearne Valley Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### All Children Great And Small Mexborough · S64 8QA 4.8(60 reviews) ](/nursery/all-children-great-and-small-s64-8qa-2552903) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Fenwood House Day Nursery Swinton Mexborough · S64 8LF ](/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-swinton-s64-8lf-ey543516) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Fenwood House Day Nursery Wath Upon Dearne Rotherham · S63 7QP ](/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-wath-upon-dearne-s63-7qp-2588195) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Daisy Chain Nursery Mexborough · S64 0BE ](/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-s64-0be-ey479500) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.5 mi ### Blossom Tree Nursery Mexborough Doncaster · S64 0DB ](/nursery/blossom-tree-nursery-mexborough-s64-0db-2794217) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.8 mi ### Groots Childcare Hub 2 (Heather Garth Primary Academy) Rotherham · S63 8ES ](/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-2-heather-garth-primary-academy-s63-8es-2821980) [See all nurseries in Rotherham →](/search?q=Rotherham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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