# Daisy Chain Pre School

Daisy Chain Pre School is a full-day nursery at Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, SHEFFIELD, S36 9RD, in Thurlstone, Barnsley. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-ey235277  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, SHEFFIELD, S36 9RD
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01226 761852
- Ofsted URN: EY235277

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 June 2024, 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/EY235277

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2002 (Reference EY235277). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY235277)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY235277)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY235277)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/398778)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, SHEFFIELD, S36 9RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.529783,-1.651332

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thurlstone Woods Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Westfield Avenue Play Area, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barnsley there are about 3.9 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurlstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Springvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Penistone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-penistone-ey484447) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-day-nursery-penistone-ey538832) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ray-of-sunshine-daycare-2848110) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Willow Tree Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-daycare-2738030) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Freddies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-freddies-nursery-school-ey330765) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Rascalz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Daisy Chain Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Daisy Chain Pre School Outstanding at its inspection on 10 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Daisy Chain Pre School take?

Daisy Chain Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Daisy Chain Pre School?

Penistone is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Daisy Chain Pre School?

You can call 01226 761852.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY235277)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nursery+Daisy+Chains%2C+Breakfast+club+%26+After+school+club&query_place_id=ChIJIbOKNOvXe0gRhyI1cHdolT4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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