The Garden House Nursery School in Sheffield

About this day nursery

The Garden House Nursery, established in 1989 and moving to its current Sheffield location in 1994, provides exceptional childcare for up to 72 children. The nursery focuses on creating a warm, family-like atmosphere within a clean, bright, and safe environment, allowing children to feel secure and confident.

They prioritise individual needs, fostering strong relationships with parents and carers to address requests and concerns promptly. The facility boasts highly qualified staff, with 93% holding childcare qualifications, including those with BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies and Early Years Teacher Status.

The diverse staff team also speaks multiple languages, which are incorporated into weekly language groups within the curriculum. Children engage in a variety of structured activities and continuous play, with a strong emphasis on outdoor exploration across five outdoor areas and a woodland.

Healthy eating, with organically sourced breakfasts and snacks whenever possible, is also promoted. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, from 7:45 am to 6:15 pm, closing only on bank holidays and for the week between Christmas and New Year.

They offer half-day sessions with a changeover time of 1 pm.

What it's like

Children positively thrive and flourish at this warm and welcoming nursery. The kind and caring staff form strong bonds with babies and children, which helps children to feel safe and secure and become deeply immersed in their learning. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning through high levels of curiosity and concentration.

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