Playdays Nursery in Barnsley

About this day nursery

Playdays Nursery in Barnsley, S72 7HZ, is a Childcare on non-domestic premises setting, registered with Ofsted on April 18, 2024. m.

, the nursery has a capacity for 51 children aged 0 to 4 years old. The setting creates a warm and welcoming environment where children settle quickly and confidently, supported by predictable daily routines that foster security and a readiness to learn.

The dedicated team ensures an inclusive environment where all children can thrive, offering targeted individual support early on based on deep understanding of their unique needs. They collaborate closely with external professionals and families, adapting activities and resources to remove barriers to learning for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as those facing other developmental challenges.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering social skills, with babies displaying empathy and older children engaging in imaginative play with friends. Leaders prioritise children's physical and emotional wellbeing, promoting healthy lifestyles and offering a curriculum that sparks curiosity through a range of play and learning opportunities both indoors and in their outdoor space.

Our ethos

Playdays Nurseries is dedicated to fostering independence and confidence in children, using traditional teaching methods to provide age-appropriate development and individualised care. Their curriculum includes practical life skills, sensorial exploration, and a variety of engaging activities, aiming to equip children with the confidence to excel and prepare them for school. They also emphasise strong parent communication through individual development profiles, diaries, and meetings.

What it's like

Children settle quickly on arrival at this warm and welcoming nursery, confidently hanging up their coats and greeting staff with affectionate waves. They benefit from a predictable daily rhythm that helps them feel secure, happy and ready to learn. Throughout the setting, children develop their social skills, with younger babies displaying early empathy and older children engaging in imaginative play. Children enjoy a range of play and learning opportunities that inspire their natural curiosity, exploring open-ended materials in the outdoor space and engaging in purposeful outings to broaden their knowledge of the local community. Highly inclusive practices ensure all children can belong and thrive, with staff adapting sensory activities and resources to make learning accessible for all.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges additional daily fees for food and consumables. These rates vary by location (Wimbledon Hill or Chiswick), session length (All Day, AM, or PM), and whether the child receives 2-year or 3 & 4-year funding.