Nurseries and childcare in Rotherham
We know of 55 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Rotherham. 3 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 3 of 3 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools across Rotherham
- Arnold Nursery SchoolGood or better Outstanding in every area (2025) · phone and directions
- Aughton Early Years CentreGood or better Improved significantly (2025) · phone and directions
- Rawmarsh Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2023)
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Anston Stones Early Years Preschool Anston Park Infant School, Park Ave, Sheffield, S25 2QZ 5 Call
- Aughton Early Years Centre Preschool Main St, Sheffield, S26 3XH 5 Call
- Dearne Valley Day Nursery Day care preschool Golden Smithies La, Rotherham, S63 5 Call
- Granby House Nursery Preschool Sycamore Ave, Wickersley, S66 5 Call
- Hopscotch Nursery Preschool 7 Fern Ct, Rotherham, S66 3XJ 5 Call
- Kids World Kimberworth Preschool Wortley Rd, Rotherham, S61 1QN 5 Call
- Lime Tree Nursery Day care preschool Limesway, Rotherham, S66 5 Call
- Linx Pre School Preschool Lilly Hall Rd, Maltby le Marsh, S66 5 Call
- Moorgate Daycare Nursery Preschool Moorgate Grove, Rotherham, S60 2TR 5 Call
- Todwick Early Years Preschool The Beeches, Kiveton Ln, Sheffield, S26 5 Call
- Whiston Pre-School Preschool 74 Saville Rd, Rotherham, S60 4DX 5 Call
- Wickersley Nursery Day care preschool Black Carr Rd, Rotherham, S66 5 Call
- Arnold Nursery School and Childrens Centre Preschool Goldsmith Rd, Rotherham, S65 Call
- Brookhill nursery Day care preschool Brook Hill , Rotherham, S612 Call
- Clifton Methodist Playgroup Day care preschool Lister St, Rotherham, S65 5 Call
- Dinnington Pre-School Preschool 131 Laughton Rd, Sheffield, S25 2PP 5 Call
- Edward Dunn Day Centre Child care and day care Edward Dunn Memorial Hall, Maltby le Marsh, S66 Call
- Fenwood House Day Nurseries Child care and day care Dale Rd, Rawmarsh, S62 5 Call
- Fenwood House Day Nursery Day care preschool Day Nursery, Fenwood House, Piccadilly Rd, Mexborough, S64 Call
- Fenwood House Day Nursery Child care and day care 66 Fitzwilliam St, Mexborough, S64 8RN Call
- Happidayz Nursery Preschool Albert St, Rotherham, S60 1HH Call
- Happy Days Day Care Service Child care and day care Wetherby House, Park Hill, Swallownest Flat 6, Swallownest, S26 4UN 5 Call
- Happy Kids Clifton Preschool 18 Doncaster Rd, Rotherham, S65 1DU Call
- Happy Kids Thrybergh Preschool Oldgate Ln, Thrybergh,, Rotherham, S65 4JG Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Rotherham?
We know of 55 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Rotherham, including 3 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.