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Granby House Nursery in Rotherham (S66)

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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4.2(12 parent reviews) ·Sycamore Avenue, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 2NP · Rotherham
Number of places
41 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Rotherham

About this day nursery

Granby House Nursery, established in 2004, is a childcare setting in Rotherham that provides a good quality of education for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays, the nursery focuses on supporting children's development in a nurturing environment.

The curriculum is broad and varied, ensuring children engage in activities that foster their communication, literacy, and physical skills. Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working with parents and other professionals to create individualised educational plans and help with the transition to school.

They use a variety of communication methods, including signs and actions, to ensure all children understand. Outdoor play is a valued part of the daily routine, with dedicated spaces for babies to strengthen their muscles in preparation for sitting and crawling, and for older children to engage in active play.

The nursery places importance on teaching children essential social skills like 'kind hands' and 'kind feet', preparing them for their wider social experiences in school. Through interactive storytelling and play-based learning, children are encouraged to develop a love for reading and an understanding of mathematical concepts, such as comparing sizes and recognising numbers.

What it's like

Staff effectively support children's communication, literacy, and physical development. They ensure children acquire essential social skills for school, such as using 'kind hands' and 'kind feet,' and foster positive attitudes towards learning.

Good Ofsted ratingSupports SENDFocus on communicationOutdoor playSchool readinessBroad curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, each weekday throughout the year, except on bank holidays

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Granby House Nursery

Last inspected 30 January 2025

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

Staff effectively support children's communication, literacy, and physical development. They ensure children acquire essential social skills for school, such as using 'kind hands' and 'kind feet,' and foster positive attitudes towards learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff place a good focus on supporting all children's early communication and literacy development.
  • Children enjoy outdoor play and staff consider children's physical development well.
  • Staff consider the essential skills children will need for the wider social network of school.
  • Leaders and staff provide a broad and varied curriculum for children.
  • Staff support children to compare size and introduce mathematical words, such as tall, big and bigger, and long and longer.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff during adult-led activities to focus more precisely on the intended learning aims to raise the quality of education to a higher level
  • 2consider the organisation of staff during times of transition to continue to meet babies' and toddlers' individual learning needs
  • 3continue to coach and mentor staff so that the quality of practice continues to build over time to benefit all children.
Inspection #10376472 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those on the pathway to diagnosis well. Individualised educational plans are in place. Staff work with parents, professionals and teachers to support children's move on to school. They use signs, actions and words to help all children understand their communication. Funding is used well to meet children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy outdoor play. Babies bang and tap pans and drums with their fingers and hands. They climb the slide with support from staff. Staff provide space for babies to experience time on their stomach, which strengthens their neck, shoulders, and arm muscles in preparation for sitting, crawling, and walking.

Parent Reviews of Granby House Nursery

4.2
(12)
Abigail Moore
2 months ago

My daughter attends Granby nursery every week, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. She absolutely loves going and is always excited when it’s nursery day to see her friends, my daughter is made to feel welcome each morning with a very nurturing environment. The staff are so kind, caring, and genuinely invested in the children’s development. They create a safe, fun, and stimulating space where little ones can learn, explore, and build confidence. I love the fact that communication with parents is also excellent, we are always kept informed about activities and her progress, which gives us great peace of mind, parents receive daily updates via the app each morning and afternoon with lovely photos and a brief description of the children’s activity so parents can see what the children are doing while at nursery. I’ve noticed such positive change in my daughter’s social skills, independence, and enthusiasm for learning since she started, especially her vocal skills as she is now talking a lot more clear. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a supportive and happy place for their child to attend.

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Rebecca
2 months ago

I honestly cannot recommend Granby Wickersley enough! Our daughter has been attending for just over one year and we couldn’t be happier with the care she receives. She initially settled in very quickly and is always happy when arriving there in the morning. We have seen such a change in her development since she started, which I have no doubt is down to the staff and the activities they do with her. Every single member of staff there is brilliant, they are all so kind and caring. We receive regular updates throughout the day on our daughter, including what she has been up to, what she has eaten, when she has napped etc. For anyone looking for a local nursery, I strongly recommend Granby Wickersley!

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Rachael Bamford
2 months ago

Granby nursery is amazing they really keep you informed of everything to do with your toddler on the app they tell you to download it has all the information you need from nappy changed times intake of food and the time I can't be this school up enough as I'm sure my cousins have attended this nursery as well plus it's on my home turf thank you granby for taking my daughter in your nursery and teaching her wonderful things...... I would definitely recommend this to family and friends who have toddlers

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Sarah Clements
2 months ago

Our daughter has been going to Granby for 18 months and loves it. The staff are lovely and you are kept well updated both in person and via the app. Keep up the good work ☺️

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John Baker
3 months ago

I removed my child from this nursery. There was a high staff turnover, and I didn’t feel comfortable staffing numbers etc. Also there is a high consumables costs compared to other local nurseries.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2010

  • January 2025Good
  • November 2019Good
  • August 2013Outstanding
  • December 2010Good

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