# Daisy Chain Nursery

Daisy Chain Nursery is a full-day nursery at St John the Baptist C of E Primary School, Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, S64 0BE, in Dolcliffe Common, Doncaster. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-ey479500  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St John the Baptist C of E Primary School, Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, S64 0BE
- Registered places: 31
- Ofsted URN: EY479500

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479500

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY479500). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479500)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479500)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479500)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/367567)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St John the Baptist C of E Primary School, Sedgefield Way, Mexborough, S64 0BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.501073,-1.283374

- Station: Mexborough, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Doncaster there are about 4.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Montagu Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Windhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| New Pastures Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Highwoods Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Swinton Queen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Barnburgh Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Milton School |  | 4–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossom Tree Nursery Mexborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-nursery-mexborough-2794217) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Poppies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-pre-school-2863476) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Paskals Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paskals-day-nursery-limited-2806103) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dearne Valley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dearne-valley-day-nursery-303217) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Einsteins Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-day-nursery-ltd-ey413694) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [All Children Great And Small](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-children-great-and-small-2552903) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Daisy Chain Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Daisy Chain Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 16 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Daisy Chain Nursery take?

Daisy Chain Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Daisy Chain Nursery?

Mexborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479500)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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