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Dickory Dock Nursery # Dickory Dock Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2022) · Dickory Dock Nursery, 58 Margetson Crescent, SHEFFIELD, S5 9NB · Sheffield Number of places 51 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Sheffield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dickory Dock Nursery, located in Sheffield, provides high-quality care and education for children from birth to five years old. The nursery focuses on a child-centred curriculum, tailoring activities and routines to individual needs and interests. They pride themselves on involving parents in their child's learning journey, utilising home visits for information sharing and encouraging parental contributions to assessments. The nursery is currently operating at full capacity and maintains a waiting list for prospective children. Our ethos The nursery focuses on a child-centred curriculum, tailoring activities and routines to individual needs and interests. They pride themselves on involving parents in their child's learning journey, utilising home visits for information sharing and encouraging parental contributions to assessments. What it's like Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thoroughly enjoy their time at this stimulating and warm, welcoming nursery. They make very strong and sustained progress in all aspects of their development. Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. OFSTED Outstanding Child-centred curriculum Parental involvement ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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://www.dickorydocknursery.co.uk/programs-sessions) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for two weeks at Christmas and on bank holidays Waitlist Join our waiting list for September 2025. Age range Birth to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dickory Dock Nursery Last inspected 21 October 2022 · Andrew Clark 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, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thoroughly enjoy their time at this stimulating and warm, welcoming nursery. They make very strong and sustained progress in all aspects of their development. Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. Inspector highlights - The experienced and ambitious management team provides thorough and considerate leadership. - Staff develop children's speaking and listening skills extremely well. - Staff provide highly effective support to children with SEND. - Children develop a love of books and stories and are very well prepared for developing their reading skills. - Staff promote children's personal development, health and well-being extremely well. Inspection #10229481 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200411) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dickory Dock Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10229481 Lead inspector Andrew Clark Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200411)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260159) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.dickorydocknursery.co.uk) Dickory Dock Nursery, 58 Margetson Crescent, SHEFFIELD, S5 9NB [© 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#/-1.47723/53.43166/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## 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=dickory-dock-nursery-s5-9nb-ey260159) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are highly appreciative of the professionalism, warmth and care the managers and their staff show at all times. > Parents welcomed the strong measures staff took to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and, in particular, the very positive support for children's personal and social development. > Parents welcome their involvement in the life of the nursery. > They appreciate staff's extensive knowledge of their children and the support they offer for their children's learning and development at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thoroughly enjoy their time at this stimulating and warm, welcoming nursery. Staff provide highly effective support to children with SEND, identify possible gaps in development early, and plan precisely to help children achieve key steps. They work closely with other professionals, such as speech therapists and local authority advisors, and make excellent use of additional funding to meet individual needs. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: November 2009 - October 2022 Outstanding - February 2017 Good - June 2013 Good - November 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Dickory Dock Nursery ### What are the main strengths of Dickory Dock Nursery? ### Where is Dickory Dock Nursery located? ### When is Dickory Dock Nursery open? ### What do parents value about Dickory Dock Nursery? ### How does Dickory Dock Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare places does Dickory Dock Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in SHEFFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dickory Dock Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Rascals Sheffield · S6 1AF ](/nursery/little-rascals-s6-1af-ey374347) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Crescent Corner Sheffield · S6 1LH ](/nursery/crescent-corner-s6-1lh-2595441) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.1 mi ### Nurtured @ Ecclesfield Sheffield · S35 9WF ](/nursery/nurtured-ecclesfield-s35-9wf-2855789) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Appletree Nursery Sheffield · S35 8PR ](/nursery/appletree-nursery-s35-8pr-ey368525) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Milestones Childcare Sheffield · S5 6LE ](/nursery/milestones-childcare-s5-6le-ey394256) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Hydra Tots Sheffield · S35 9ZX 5.0(27 reviews) ](/nursery/hydra-tots-s35-9zx-ey430914) [See all nurseries in SHEFFIELD →](/search?q=SHEFFIELD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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