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Springfield Farm Day Nursery # Springfield Farm Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 34 Marple Road, Charlesworth, Glossop, SK13 5DA · Derbyshire Number of places 85 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Derbyshire 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 Springfield Farm Day Nursery, registered in 2012, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-10 years, located in Glossop, Derbyshire. 30am until 6pm, excluding bank holidays. It employs a dedicated team of 14 childcare staff, with a strong emphasis on professional development, as evidenced by the varying qualification levels, including one staff member with a level 6 early years qualification. The nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 15th February 2022. The nursery prides itself on fostering secure attachments between children and staff, and providing a wide range of engaging activities that support children's development and positive attitudes to learning. Children are encouraged to be "weather warriors," embracing outdoor play in all conditions, from splashing in puddles to making "worm pies" with mud and rainwater. The staff are proactive in identifying and addressing learning gaps, utilising strategies such as a 12-week plan for children with minor speech delays. The nursery also offers funded early education for three and four-year-old children. Our ethos Welcome to Springfield Farm Day Nursery - Where Children Thrive Through Forest School Adventures. Watch your child blossom in our unique forest school setting, where outdoor exploration meets nurturing care. Led by Cat, our qualified Forest School Lead, children spend their days discovering, learning and growing in our extensive outdoor spaces. What it's like Children demonstrate secure attachments with staff and confidently settle quickly. They eagerly explore a wide range of exciting opportunities, making good progress in their development and showing positive attitudes to learning. All children develop the confidence to do things for themselves, making choices about play, fetching coats for outdoor activities, and serving themselves at mealtimes. Secure attachments Exciting opportunities Weather warriors Early identification of needs ## Pricing & funding The nursery applies additional daily charges for full day and school day sessions to cover consumables. These fees include all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, creams, and nursery events, with a detailed breakdown provided upon enrolment. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Additional daily charges cover meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, creams, events, and celebrations. - A detailed breakdown of charges is provided upon enrolment. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Food Fresh food made on-site every day. Can accommodate most dietary requirements. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2012 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Springfield Farm Day Nursery Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10075067 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304878)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441596) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.buddlenurseries.co.uk/springfield-farm-day-nursery-glossop) 34 Marple Road, Charlesworth, Glossop, SK13 5DA Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. [© 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#/-1.99579/53.43079/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Glossop - [Day nurseries in Glossop](/search?q=Glossop) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=springfield-farm-day-nursery-sk13-5da-ey441596) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 1 to 8 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Springfield Farm Day Nursery Last inspected 6 May 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children demonstrate secure attachments with staff and confidently settle quickly. They eagerly explore a wide range of exciting opportunities, making good progress in their development and showing positive attitudes to learning. All children develop the confidence to do things for themselves, making choices about play, fetching coats for outdoor activities, and serving themselves at mealtimes. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate secure attachments with staff and confidently settle quickly. - Children eagerly explore a wide range of exciting opportunities, making good progress in their development and showing positive attitudes to learning. - All children develop the confidence to do things for themselves, making choices about play, fetching coats for outdoor activities, and serving themselves at mealtimes. - Children are "weather warriors" and embrace outdoor play in the rain. - Staff introduce new challenges to children, helping them learn about the digestive system with new vocabulary. - Staff quickly identify where children need help and plan effectively to narrow any gaps in learning. - Staff teach children what is expected of them during daily routines and activities. - Staff positively encourage children's imagination. Areas to develop - 1 Improve the nursery routine at story times so that children's learning is not disrupted. - 2 Ensure that all staff give children enough time to process their thoughts and express their ideas, when responding to information and questions. Inspection #10075067 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304878) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff quickly identify where children need help and plan effectively to narrow any gaps in learning. For example, staff use a simple 12-week plan for children with minor speech delays, which has resulted in some children no longer requiring additional support. Outdoor space Children are "weather warriors" and embrace outdoor play in the rain. Babies smile as they stamp in puddles to make a "splish, splash", and toddlers make a pretend worm pie with mud and rainwater, extended by staff in search of real worms. Pre-school children cooperate to draw chalk arrows and lines on the ground, riding trikes along them and around cones, showing agility and confidence in negotiating space safely. ## Parent Reviews of Springfield Farm Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWAj_nx55RpPQxpsMfJNCLasvXN4mSHvhazyFYtOrifAdYR_8dEHg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sue Opelt 10 years ago The nursery has just been rated as 'GOOD' by Ofsted in all categories. Our children are cared for well and treated as individuals. Parents are kept up to date about their child's development and learning through daily conversations and through the tapestry system. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnOUlDVnB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bcbb301b796a7:0x2b9df444615a57da) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLbQ7oKa7XtVZBK608AwxgCZySSS6nlIeaw9RGc6SaQf75a1g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Баха Ниезов a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURveHV6U1FBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bcbb301b796a7:0x2b9df444615a57da) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXcewVktnHBfHGz4127SjLjh4lxStQw4GXT0oTK8uwckZKpNtQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) taran kochhar a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6ajR2Wmh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bcbb301b796a7:0x2b9df444615a57da) Reviews from Google for Springfield Farm Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3142936689502738394&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2012 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - March 2022 Good - February 2022 Good - March 2016 Good - February 2016 Good - October 2013 Requires improvement - August 2013 Requires improvement - July 2012 Good - July 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Springfield Farm Day Nursery ### What size of nursery is Springfield Farm Day Nursery? ### How does Springfield Farm Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Springfield Farm Day Nursery accept? ### Is Springfield Farm Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### What stands out about Springfield Farm Day Nursery? ## About the setting Springfield Farm Day Nursery registered in 2012 and is based in Glossop, Derbyshire. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, with a range of qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. URN EY441596 Registered person Springfield Farm Day Nursery Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Glossop Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Springfield Farm Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery Lymefield, Broadbottom, Hyde · SK14 6AG ](/nursery/forest-feet-outdoor-nursery-sk14-6ag-2644012) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Wind In The Willows Glossop · SK13 6JH ](/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-sk13-6jh-ey548669) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.0 mi ### Kinderview Children's Day Nursery Glossop Glossop · SK13 6JH ](/nursery/kinderview-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-sk13-6jh-ey499219) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Sky High Achievers Melandra Hyde · SK14 3RB 4.9(54 reviews) ](/nursery/sky-high-achievers-melandra-sk14-3rb-ey496150) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Little Beaver Childcare Glossop · SK13 8DN ](/nursery/little-beaver-childcare-limited-sk13-8dn-ey270736) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.0 mi ### South View Day Nursery Glossop · SK13 8LP ](/nursery/south-view-day-nursery-sk13-8lp-2856179) [See all nurseries in Glossop →](/search?q=Glossop) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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