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Dream Catchers Nursery in Rotherham (S65)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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4.6(12 parent reviews) ·336a Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, S65 3AB · Rotherham
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Rotherham

About this day nursery

Dream Catchers Day Nurseries offers high-quality childcare for children from birth to five years old across three locations in Rotherham: Stag, Parkgate, and Treeton. The nurseries are committed to providing a family-oriented, "home from home" environment where children feel secure, warm, and stimulated.

Each child is placed in a room tailored to their age and developmental stage, with dedicated key persons fostering strong relationships with families to support individual growth. The curriculum emphasises language and communication, social and emotional skills, and stimulating activities that encourage curiosity and imagination.

The nurseries also offer various outings, including visits to local shops, parks, and even short trips on public transport. Freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks are provided on-site, catering to individual dietary needs.

The team tracks each child's progress and development using the Emag system, a Rotherham-based individual tracker and learning journey tool, with regular review meetings for parents and carers.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are eager to come to nursery, greeted by friendly and engaging staff. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that supports children's learning across different ages and stages of development, with staff demonstrating a good understanding of what children need to learn next. Children practice new skills, develop independence, enjoy daily outdoor play, and demonstrate imagination and kindness.

Family-oriented environmentAge-appropriate rooms and activitiesFocus on language and communication developmentNutritious meals prepared on-siteElectronic progress tracking (Emag system)

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Full Day£65 / day
  • Morning Session£35 / session
  • Afternoon Session£35 / session
  • Full time (5 days)£300 / week
  • Funding contribution for snacks and meals£1.20 / hour

Key facts

Opening hours

8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday (Early start 7:30am available at Parkgate and Treeton)

Age range

Birth to five years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dream Catchers Nursery

Last inspected 9 May 2025 · Caroline Brooks

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and are eager to come to nursery, greeted by friendly and engaging staff. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that supports children's learning across different ages and stages of development, with staff demonstrating a good understanding of what children need to learn next. Children practice new skills, develop independence, enjoy daily outdoor play, and demonstrate imagination and kindness.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and are eager to come to nursery.
  • Staff have a good understanding of the curriculum and what they want children to learn next.
  • Children enjoy daily opportunities for outdoor play.
  • Children are kind to each other and develop friendships.
  • Children demonstrate their imaginations as they make 'potions' with herbs and tea.

Areas to develop

  • 1review whole-group sessions and routines, so that all children are settled and can fully engage in learning.
Inspection #10399869 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that staff support their children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and food intolerances.

For example, staff are trained to care for children's specific medical needs.

Parents say that staff share information in daily conversations and daily information sheets for babies.

They say that staff truly care about their children.

Parents say that their children make excellent progress, especially in their communication and language.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Parents say that staff support their children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders develop good relationships with other professionals to support children with SEND, and support smooth transitions with visits from local schools and activities.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy daily opportunities for outdoor play. Staff explain what is available to children so that they can make choices. Older children enjoy physical play as they climb and invent games.

Parent Reviews of Dream Catchers Nursery

4.6
(12)
helen banks
4 years ago

My daughter started her dreamcatchers journey at 9months old when I returned to work and any worries i had about leaving her soon disapeared. I had daily updates, photos and conversations with staff about her day and how she was developing during nursery time. The dreamcatchers team are fun, caring and responsive to each individual childs needs. My daughter has grown into a happy, confident and friendly child thanks to the care and support of the staff. She is now leaving to start primary school and will certainly miss everyone at dreamcatchers and its thanks to them that she is excited and confident to continue her journey in education. My son also attends the nursery and is coming home a happy smiley little man. I would 100% recommend dreamcatchers to anyone requiring childcare for their little ones :-)

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Kirsty Duke
4 years ago

My Daughter has been attending this nursery for almost 6 months now. She has a mild form of cerebral palsy and also development delays. The staff are so accommodating of her additional needs and she has 1:1 support. I have noticed a massive difference already in my Daughter and she absolutely loves going to nursery for those 2 days a week. I receive regular updates about what my Daughter has been doing that particular day and what she has eaten.

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My Dvr
8 years ago

Both our daughters have attended Dream catchers and I can’t fault them one bit. They have provided the most caring and loving environment and our girls have returned with a smile on their face every day. The staff treat the children like a big family and they get exposed to lots of stimulating activities. We were sad to see our first-born leave for big school but they provided the best start for her, especially as she started as a scared little baby! The staff make you really feel at ease and keep you updated on what your little ones are getting up to. Thank you to all the staff at Dream catchers!

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Emily J
4 years ago

Our daughter has been attending this nursery for a year now, since she was 8 months old. Due to the pandemic I have never been able to go inside with her, but the staff have been fantastic. We get regular updates on her progress along with photos on the private nursery group. She has come on leaps and bounds with her speech and motor skills and is always over the moon to see all the staff. We would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone in the local area!

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Coral Cusworth
5 years ago

My son has been at dreamcatchers for over a year now! He absolutely loves going and has loads of fun! They keep you in the know sending and posting lots of pictures of what they have been up to. He loves to sing and dance at school and eats lots of yummy food. Highly recommend to anyone needing a nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • December 2019Good
  • July 2015Outstanding
  • December 2011Good

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