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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Maple Leaf Nursery # Maple Leaf Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (8 parent reviews) · 229 Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, S2 5AT · Sheffield Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 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 Maple Leaf Nursery, located in Sheffield, provides a nurturing environment for children. The nursery focuses on supporting children's development while building strong relationships with their families. They aim to create a positive and enriching experience for every child in their care, fostering a love for learning and exploration. The staff are dedicated to ensuring a safe and stimulating atmosphere where children can thrive and reach their full potential. They encourage open communication with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's early education journey. What it's like Children make a positive start to their learning in this warm and nurturing nursery. Staff help babies to build strong bonds with them and settle smoothly into nursery life. Children make good progress overall and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including starting school. Focus on holistic child development Strong parent partnerships Safe and stimulating environment ## Pricing & funding 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://maple-leaf-nursery-ltd.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Maple Leaf Nursery Last inspected 13 March 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children make a positive start to their learning in this warm and nurturing nursery. Staff help babies to build strong bonds with them and settle smoothly into nursery life. Children make good progress overall and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, including starting school. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. - The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged children well. - Staff prioritise the development of children's communication skills through songs and rhymes. - Staff promote children's good behaviour and personal development well. - Leaders are ambitious and focused on developing the nursery to fully enrich children's lives and prepare them for their future learning. Areas to develop - 1 match activities and support more accurately to children's needs and abilities to build consistently on their achievements. Inspection #10380537 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274714) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Maple Leaf Nursery Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10380537 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274714)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707986) 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://maple-leaf-nursery-ltd.co.uk/contact-us) 229 Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, S2 5AT [© 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#/-1.44636/53.38355/14) [](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=maple-leaf-nursery-s2-5at-2707986) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers appreciate the strong support staff offer them to further prepare their children for learning, such as guidance on sleep and toilet training. > Parents appreciate the warm and caring attitudes the staff show towards their children and themselves. > They welcome the guidance they receive on supporting their children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged children well. Staff identify gaps in children's learning and development at an early stage and work closely with other professionals, such as speech therapists, to address them. They make good use of additional funding that children receive to support their learning through, for instance, enriching resources for their sensory development. Outdoor space Two-year-old children are encouraged to follow instructions from a picture recipe to mix their ingredients for 'pebble stew' in their mud kitchen. ## Parent Reviews of Maple Leaf Nursery 5.0 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKTZkoo-nso6Nxt-Bj9zshGnVqsU4t_ciB0WSMRafMSj8dp0Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kelly Badger 8 months ago My son started at this nursery in March, and the progress he has made during that time is truly amazing. He is very happy there. It's a wonderful place and the staff care so very much. There's a lovely little outdoor area and rooms for the different age groups, as well as a sensory room that my son particularly likes. I'm so happy to send my son here, I know for sure he's in safe hands. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kTVdEVnhXSEJqUkVsRlgyZFZVV0ZXY25jMmVXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487979203613d1fd:0xd578e38137c65c45) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWh1be9HIHfPkgD5obGJWvg4KPTOHUSyZ6sRjq591SU_tIuFWLV=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Catherine Mason a year ago Cannot rate this nursery high enough. The standard of care and nurture is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble and the phrase 'home from home' is so true at Maple Leaf - the staff are amazing, friendly and clearly care for the children as if they were their own. My child has made so much progress in developing skills and thrives here. My child comes home happy every time they visit even when grumpy at drop off after getting up early so I can get to work. Excellent value for money even without any funded hours. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNicjdDV1ZnEAE!2m1!1s0x487979203613d1fd:0xd578e38137c65c45) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKoepv74Ly1Xtp0bOFnCsTb9rYsfEr-ZQaElbrzZRUJngu8Eg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dale Pickering a year ago Excellent nursery. All the staff are very friendly and happy in there Jobs. Sarah runs it very well and Is amazing at what she does [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2Z3VQRE1nEAE!2m1!1s0x487979203613d1fd:0xd578e38137c65c45) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKi0_urJYVVwcIjP1HFuMchR-cT0duM3k10VMgTs6OgjNfv9Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natasha Mcghee 3 years ago My sons just started this nursery and absolutely loves it lovely and friendly staff very relaxing and wonderful nursery would definitely recommend. Sarah who runs the nursery is lovely too [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoMktJMRAB!2m1!1s0x487979203613d1fd:0xd578e38137c65c45) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXANLbZ-z140O9HMMVaysS9t_YqvdFy7md8hgV9zhRdwqVwBAch=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Danutė Kokanskyte a year ago Kids very happy and I like it. I hope this place will be same and in future. Very highly recommended! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBLTVIQ3V3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487979203613d1fd:0xd578e38137c65c45) Reviews from Google for Maple Leaf Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15382294671409962053&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2025 - April 2025 Good - March 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Maple Leaf Nursery ### What outdoor space does Maple Leaf Nursery have? ### What are the main strengths of Maple Leaf Nursery? ### Is Maple Leaf Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### How does Maple Leaf Nursery support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is Maple Leaf Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Maple Leaf Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Little Ark Nursery & Pre-School Sheffield · S2 5BQ 3.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/little-ark-nursery-pre-school-s2-5bq-2716252) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Grace Owen Nursery School Sheffield · S2 5QD ](/nursery/grace-owen-nursery-school-s2-5qd-ey497807) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Beginners Nursery Sheffield · S3 8JD ](/nursery/bright-beginners-nursery-ltd-s3-8jd-2791553) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Ellesmere Children's Centre Sheffield · S4 7JN 4.2(21 reviews) ](/nursery/ellesmere-children-s-centre-s4-7jn-300751) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Sheffield City College Nursery Sheffield · S2 2RL ](/nursery/the-sheffield-city-college-nursery-s2-2rl-300858) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### UK Kidz Sheffield · S4 7EP ](/nursery/uk-kidz-s4-7ep-ey484870) [See all nurseries in Sheffield →](/search?q=Sheffield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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