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Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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3.9(7 parent reviews) ·Thorncliffe Park Estate, Newton Chambers Road, Sheffield, S35 2PH · Sheffield
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Sheffield

About this day nursery

Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery, established in 2005, is located in Sheffield (S35 2PH) with convenient access to motorway links, making it an ideal choice for parents working or living nearby. The nursery operates from a purpose-built, single-story building featuring four large, naturally lit classrooms designed for easy accessibility.

Outdoors, children benefit from a spacious play area divided into two distinct environments, including an investigation zone with a water wall, mud kitchen, den building, and a treehouse, alongside a soft-floor area with climbing equipment, bikes, and scooters to extend learning beyond the classroom. Additionally, the nursery boasts its own private park, just a minute's walk away, offering further opportunities for climbing, balancing, and imaginative play.

Recognised with a Healthy Early Years award, Thorncliffe Park prides itself on its dedicated staff team committed to promoting optimal outcomes for all children. The nursery has cultivated strong relationships with families, now caring for the children of previous attendees, signifying a trusted and enduring presence in the community.

Our ethos

Our nurseries provide a first-class, educational learning environment supported by our ethos of educating children through play.

What it's like

Children are highly engaged in their play and learning, with staff encouraging their interests. Staff help children learn about the world around them, from understanding why it is wet outside to exploring mathematical concepts through play. Communication with parents is maintained through detailed discussions at the door and printed information, with settling-in sessions offered for new children.

Purpose-built facilityLarge outdoor play areasPrivate park accessHealthy Early Years award

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated using a flat hourly rate, with extra hours charged at the same rate. An optional monthly fee is available for nursery-provided baby consumables. A non-refundable admission fee is required to secure a place.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A non-refundable admission fee is required to secure a nursery place.
  • Parents can optionally provide their own baby consumables to avoid the monthly charge.
  • Extra hours are charged at the standard hourly rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm, closed Bank Holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery

Last inspected 15 February 2022 · Rebecca Miall

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are highly engaged in their play and learning, with staff encouraging their interests. Staff help children learn about the world around them, from understanding why it is wet outside to exploring mathematical concepts through play. Communication with parents is maintained through detailed discussions at the door and printed information, with settling-in sessions offered for new children.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are highly engaged in their play and learning.
  • Children learn about the world around them and develop mathematical concepts.
  • Leaders and staff have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn.
  • Children make good progress in their communication and language development.
  • Mealtimes are social occasions which develop children's independence skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the arrangements for professional development so that staff receive relevant and effective feedback about their practice, training and support which continually improves the quality of teaching
  • 2provide consistently high levels of challenge during activities so that the most able children make the best possible progress in their learning.
Inspection #10174687 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents report that, consequently, their children are more willing to brush their teeth well at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

When children notice that an animal sits on the top of the water, staff talk to them about floating and sinking. Children excitedly test which other objects float or sink. Staff help them to think about why it is wet outside.

Parent Reviews of Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery

3.9
(7)
christeena joseph
2 months ago

We're really happy with Throncliff Park Day Nursery for our 3-year-old daughter. Initially, she was a bit apprehensive, but the amazing staff and management team have made her feel so welcome and supported. The environment is warm, engaging, and perfectly suited to little ones. We highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking for a top-notch nursery!

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Maudy A
10 months ago

I'd rate them 10 stars if I could, my very shy child started here last year, she's become the best version of herself ever since joining this school. Best decision I ever made for her, teachers are amazing and the environment is marvellous.

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Danny Lacey
a year ago

Avoid if possible taking your child to this nursery. The owner runs the Nurseries on a shoestring. Constant new staff, staff leaving Constantly due to being over worked or understaffed. Never knew who his key worker was as it changed weekly. Charged through the nose for everything. We were paying parents from our son being 9 months old. At 2.5 years old his contract was terminated by the owner. Leaving us with no childcare. This was due to me questioning their stupid pricing (we became eligible for 15 funded hours) you see very little of this when they add all their fees on top. The owner didn't like me questioning and with immediate effect terminated our contract. I took this to Sheffield council who agreed the nursery are not meeting compliance requirements of Sheffield City Council, and moving forward will be monitored. The woman who owns the nursery group has no interest in child welfare, and only interested in her back pocket.

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Shelan Majed
6 months ago

Went to look around I felt so sorry for the kids in the baby room , the floor was very nasty cerials and debris all over the places rottened looked like been there for days and days , iam glad I had a tour before o registering my baby . There was two ladies in the baby room they were chatting together not giving attention to the babies at all .

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megan savage
3 years ago

I couldn't be happier and more confident in the staff, the facilities and the care given to my child. It's a pleasure to talk to the ladies in a morning and at pick up and I'm sure they are helping shape my daughter in the most positive of ways.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 February 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery

About the setting

Thorncliffe Day Nursery registered in 2018 and is one of five early years settings owned by the same provider. It is situated in the Chapeltown area of Sheffield. The provision operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. There are currently 11 members of childcare staff employed, including the manager. Of these, nine hold early years qualifications at level 3. The setting is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four.

URN
EY555143
Registered person
Cornerstone Nurseries Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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