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Drop your kids and go to sleep with both eyes shot without any worries. Highly trained staff with so much compassion and love for their pupils. The zeal to make sure every child succeeds in every aspect of their nursery education and beyond is their passion. Thank you Grace Owen for my all three Kids. 😘", "datePublished": "2025-05-02T08:06:37.219648Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "M4r54" }, "reviewBody": "My daughter joined the Green Room this year, and I couldn't be happier with how well the staff manage everything. They truly care about the children. She’s always come home without any accidents and is so happy and talkative at the end of the day. I'm incredibly grateful to all the staff in the room – a huge thank you to each of you for taking such great care of my child and showing her real care and attention. 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Grace Owen Nursery School # Grace Owen Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 1-7 the Pavement, Duke Street, Sheffield, S2 5QD · Sheffield Number of places 80 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Sheffield 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 Grace Owen Nursery School, situated in Park Hill, Sheffield, has been a cornerstone of the community since 1963, serving generations of families. In January 2016, the nursery relocated to a modern, vibrant building, enhancing its facilities for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The school operates throughout the year, closing only for bank holidays, one week in August, and the period between Christmas and New Year. Opening hours are from 8 am to 6 pm, with core hours from 9 am to 3 pm. Families have the flexibility to choose either a full-year or term-time contract. The nursery is thoughtfully divided into three rooms, each catering to the specific developmental needs of different age groups within the 6 months to 5 years range. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and joyful environment for all children, encouraging them to form new friendships, engage in play, and embark on a collaborative learning journey. What it's like The inspirational management team is truly ambitious for all children. Children thrive at this inclusive nursery school. They arrive motivated and excited for the day ahead. Teaching and interactions are of a consistently high quality. The broad and balanced curriculum builds on what children know and can do. Community-focused All-year provision Dedicated age-based rooms Flexible contracts ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured as hourly rates banded by age, with different rates applying to children under two, two-year-olds, and children aged three and over. All snacks and consumables are included in the fees at no extra charge. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - No charge is made for snacks provided throughout the day. - Consumables used at the nursery are included in the fees at no extra charge. - Rates for two-year-olds apply from the term after their second birthday. - Rates for over three-year-olds apply from the term after their third birthday. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am-6pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (Full Year); 8am-5pm Wednesday, Friday (Full Year) Food Snacks provided, no charge for consumables Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full year, Term time Waitlist Apply online ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Grace Owen Nursery School Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10218678 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188919)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497807) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.graceowennursery.co.uk/) 1-7 the Pavement, Duke Street, Sheffield, S2 5QD [© 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#/-1.45853/53.38173/14) [](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=grace-owen-nursery-school-s2-5qd-ey497807) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Grace Owen Nursery School Last inspected 16 June 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend The inspirational management team is truly ambitious for all children. Children thrive at this inclusive nursery school. They arrive motivated and excited for the day ahead. Teaching and interactions are of a consistently high quality. The broad and balanced curriculum builds on what children know and can do. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a communication-rich environment, expertly presenting information and using signing to support understanding, leading to outstanding language development. - Staff plan precise next steps for children, shared effectively with parents through termly meetings and daily communication sheets. - Staff take every opportunity to promote children's independence, even for babies, by offering choices and encouraging participation in songs. - Staff work alongside a range of professionals, executing support plans with integrity, which helps children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make accelerated progress. - The leadership team uses supervision meetings highly effectively, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting staff professional development, including training in signing for children with hearing impairments. Inspection #10218678 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188919) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work alongside a range of professionals to meet the needs of the children. Support plans are executed with integrity. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make accelerated progress and meet their next steps and targets rapidly. Staff have outstanding knowledge and understanding of child development. They use this knowledge and understanding to identify where children need extra support. Referrals to outside agencies are swift. As a result of these early interventions no child is left behind. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Grace Owen Nursery School 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV8fFgFR21A9ylYpyYttBr6Xw0X92rW3XsKhnNmsg0h3CAIOVRQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Oghale C. a year ago Outstanding and Beyond. Drop your kids and go to sleep with both eyes shot without any worries. Highly trained staff with so much compassion and love for their pupils. The zeal to make sure every child succeeds in every aspect of their nursery education and beyond is their passion. Thank you Grace Owen for my all three Kids. 😘 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZN0xHLVV3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879829dcecb0413:0x427e4fc779a61c3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWd7pLtUVS2XgYXvrKMXWr_vLglgaPQa3V-no2l3rnTI-gwWMWKfg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) M4r54 a year ago My daughter joined the Green Room this year, and I couldn't be happier with how well the staff manage everything. They truly care about the children. She’s always come home without any accidents and is so happy and talkative at the end of the day. I'm incredibly grateful to all the staff in the room – a huge thank you to each of you for taking such great care of my child and showing her real care and attention. Big shoutout to Suzi ❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNudXJfWWZnEAE!2m1!1s0x4879829dcecb0413:0x427e4fc779a61c3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWtDlW113E5Wtv88WIP6zsb0QMKwxfrud39oPPdIJ0P8A6O3vyS=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) anne worthington 10 months ago My granddaughters went to this nursery it as always been a fantastic place [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205Tk9UUnRPRjlVUkdwYWExaHVkVEEyV1dGMVozYxAB!2m1!1s0x4879829dcecb0413:0x427e4fc779a61c3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKnXMh9rTr1_vDFNpZNDVXkeqxX4PJy4B8VrHVImAAk4GuB9Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Barke Said 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyd0pIRVJREAE!2m1!1s0x4879829dcecb0413:0x427e4fc779a61c3f) Reviews from Google for Grace Owen Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4791354771726801983&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2016 - June 2022 Outstanding - August 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Grace Owen Nursery School ### What are the opening hours at Grace Owen Nursery School? ### What fees does Grace Owen Nursery School charge? ### How many places does Grace Owen Nursery School have? ### How does Grace Owen Nursery School support children with SEND? ### Which area does Grace Owen Nursery School serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Grace Owen Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Bright Beginners Nursery Sheffield · S3 8JD ](/nursery/bright-beginners-nursery-ltd-s3-8jd-2791553) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Ark Nursery & Pre-School Sheffield · S2 5BQ 3.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/little-ark-nursery-pre-school-s2-5bq-2716252) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Maple Leaf Nursery Sheffield · S2 5AT 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/maple-leaf-nursery-s2-5at-2707986) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Sheffield City College Nursery Sheffield · S2 2RL ](/nursery/the-sheffield-city-college-nursery-s2-2rl-300858) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Children 1st @ Sheffield Sheffield · S3 7BS 4.5(25 reviews) ](/nursery/children-1st-sheffield-s3-7bs-403676) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### The Sheffield Children's Centre Sheffield · S1 4SR 4.5(45 reviews) ](/nursery/the-sheffield-children-s-centre-s1-4sr-300808) [See all nurseries in Sheffield →](/search?q=Sheffield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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