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Railway Children Nursery Treeton

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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3.0(4 parent reviews)
·Railway Children Day Care Nursery, Treeton Methodist Hall, ROTHERHAM, S60 5QU · Rotherham
Number of places
54 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Rotherham

About this day nursery

Railway Children Day Care Ltd is a well-established, family-operated nursery group with nearly two decades of experience, offering comprehensive day care services across multiple locations in Barnsley and Rotherham. They cater to children from infancy to age four for full-day care and provide breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs for children aged two to eleven.

The nurseries operate year-round, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours designed to accommodate diverse family needs, eliminating the requirement for fixed sessions. Emphasising a nurturing and inclusive environment, Railway Children Day Care aims to create a safe, joyful, and stimulating space where children can flourish.

Their facilities are brightly decorated and equipped with a wide array of educational toys and activities to foster imagination and curiosity. Dedicated staff members are committed to supporting each child's individual growth, helping them develop confidence, build friendships, and acquire new skills through play.

The nurseries balance indoor learning with ample outdoor space for exploration, ensuring a holistic developmental experience for every child.

What it's like

Children are happy and feel safe; staff have made significant improvements since the last inspection and help children feel emotionally secure by placing photos of families in rooms and allowing comfort items from home. Staff reinforce expectations of behaviour, support early literacy, language and physical development, and children, including those with SEND, make good progress.

Family-runFlexible hoursInclusive settingYear-round operation

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on an hourly basis and are structured into three age bands: under twos, two-year-olds, and three to five-year-olds. Meals and snacks are charged separately as optional extras. Holiday club sessions are also available with half-day and full-day options.

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
  • Babies (0-2 years) hourly rate£7.80 / hour
  • Babies (0-2 years) breakfast£0.50
  • Babies (0-2 years) lunch & pudding£2.50
  • Babies (0-2 years) afternoon snack£1
  • Toddlers (2-3 years) hourly rate£7.64 / hour

Good to know

  • Fees are billed on an hourly basis.
  • Age groups are divided into Babies (0-2 years), Toddlers (2-3 years), and Pre-school (3-5 years).
  • Food charges for breakfast, lunch, and snacks are optional.
  • Parents must confirm whether they are opting in or out of food charges in their contract.
  • Holiday Club offers morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions.
  • Holiday Club attendees can choose between provided lunch or bringing a packed lunch.

Key facts

Session types

Full day care, Breakfast Club, After School Club, Holiday Club

Opening hours

7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday

Age range

6 weeks to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Railway Children Nursery Treeton

Last inspected 25 October 2023 · Jane Tucker

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

Children are happy and feel safe; staff have made significant improvements since the last inspection and help children feel emotionally secure by placing photos of families in rooms and allowing comfort items from home. Staff reinforce expectations of behaviour, support early literacy, language and physical development, and children, including those with SEND, make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Management and staff have made significant improvements since the last inspection.
  • Children appear happy and feel safe; babies receive comfort such as cuddles and familiar items from home.
  • Staff consistently reinforce behaviour and support children's personal development and independence.
  • Effective learning plans and good information sharing support children with SEND, helping them make good progress.
  • Management uses additional funding well and provides regular staff training, supervision and support.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to have a clearer understanding of the curriculum intent, so that their teaching consistently focuses on what they want babies to learn next
  • 2continue to help staff raise the quality of their teaching and education for children, so that practice is consistently high across the team.
Inspection #10294903 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There are effective learning plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with good sharing of information between staff and local schools, and all children including those with SEND make good progress.

Parent Reviews of Railway Children Nursery Treeton

3.0
(4)
Gary Cockell
4 years ago

Unfortunately just not as advertised. Found the staff unhelpful and non communicative regarding our sons time at the nursery.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: June 2011

  • October 2023Good
  • May 2023Inadequate
  • June 2018Good
  • October 2014Good
  • June 2011Good

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