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Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell

Ofsted: Expected standard·1 Fountain Parade, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6FW · Barnsley
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Barnsley

About this day nursery

Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell, located in Barnsley, provides childcare on non-domestic premises and was registered with Ofsted on 25/06/2025. The nursery offers a nurturing environment where children are well cared for and staff prioritise their wellbeing, fostering a secure sense of belonging.

The curriculum is designed to cover all areas of learning, with a strong emphasis on communication and language, and includes activities that promote physical health and personal safety, such as climbing outdoors and practicing good hygiene. Leaders and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, promoting a calm and orderly environment through positive reinforcement and consistent application of expectations.

The nursery effectively supports disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through responsive support, including one-to-one assistance and the use of a sensory room for small intervention groups. Parents are kept informed through an online platform and daily conversations, though there is a need to further strengthen communication regarding children's next steps and how parents can support learning at home.

Overall, the nursery demonstrates a commitment to providing a high-quality education and care experience for children aged 0 to 4 years.

Our ethos

Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on learning, development, and care for young children. They are committed to providing healthy nutrition.

What it's like

Children are well cared for in this welcoming and nurturing environment. Leaders and staff prioritise their wellbeing. Predictable routines and attentive interactions help children feel emotionally secure and settled throughout the day. Children develop positive social skills as they learn to share resources and take turns during play and group experiences. They show enjoyment and motivation in their learning, with experiences thoughtfully planned to reflect their interests. Children achieve well as they grow in independence and confidence, managing tasks such as washing their hands and serving their own food at snack times.

Nurturing environmentStrong communication focusEffective SEND supportPositive behaviourPhysical development

Pricing & funding

Fees are flat across all age groups, offering full day and half day sessions. Rates exclude meals and snacks which are charged separately, though personal care items and sports activities are included. There are no registration fees or deposits required.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • No registration fee or deposit is charged.
  • Personal care items, sports activities, and resources are included in the fees.
  • Fees are reviewed annually in April.
  • Late collection charges apply to late pickups from both morning and afternoon sessions.
  • A late payment fee is charged for invoices overdue by seven days.
  • Stated fees are valid from 1st April 2026.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am-6pm / Monday to Friday / All Year Round / Closed Bank and Christmas Holidays

Session types

Morning Session 8am – 1pm, Afternoon Session 1pm – 6pm, Full Day Session 8am – 6pm

Age range

9 months old up to school age

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell

Last inspected 17 February 2026

What it's like to attend

Children are well cared for in this welcoming and nurturing environment. Leaders and staff prioritise their wellbeing. Predictable routines and attentive interactions help children feel emotionally secure and settled throughout the day. Children develop positive social skills as they learn to share resources and take turns during play and group experiences. They show enjoyment and motivation in their learning, with experiences thoughtfully planned to reflect their interests. Children achieve well as they grow in independence and confidence, managing tasks such as washing their hands and serving their own food at snack times.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make progress across the curriculum, particularly in communication and language, using an increasing range of vocabulary.
  • Children show growing independence and resilience, attempting tasks for themselves and taking pride in their achievements, such as serving their own drinks.
  • Leaders and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, promoting a calm and orderly environment.
  • Children form secure attachments with their key person, supporting secure and trusting relationships and feeling safe.
  • The curriculum is carefully designed to cover all areas of learning, with a broad and ambitious foundation.
  • Staff place a secure emphasis on communication and language, modelling vocabulary and engaging children in meaningful conversations.
  • Leaders have prioritised secure foundations to support the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery and have embedded clear expectations for practice.
  • Overall, partnership with parents is effective, with parents attending stay-and-play sessions and receiving updates through an online platform and daily conversations.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should strengthen communication with parents and carers, so they understand children's next steps and how to support learning at home.
  • 2Leaders should support staff further to recognise and extend learning opportunities to fully engage children and help them make the best possible progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive responsive support. For instance, staff provide one-to-one support effectively to support children who struggle with their emotional regulation. Leaders have recently introduced a sensory room for children for small intervention group work. This helps to reduce barriers to learning and promote inclusion for all children.

Outdoor space

Children learn to climb safely on the climbing frame, when playing outdoors. This helps children gain a growing understanding of physical health and personal safety.

EAL / language support

Staff adapt expectations well, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring all children succeed.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 February 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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