# Darfield Family Centre Nursery

Darfield Family Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Darfield Children's Centre, School Street, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9EU, in Darfield, Barnsley. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darfield-family-centre-nursery-ey409396  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Darfield Children's Centre, School Street, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9EU
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01226 775522
- Run by: [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY409396

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 September 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/EY409396

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2010 (Reference EY409396). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409396)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409396)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409396)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/398147)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Darfield Children's Centre, School Street, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.535549,-1.372341

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Darfield Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Academy Darfield | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Darfield | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Upperwood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wombwell Park Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Sandhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Kings Oak Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Brampton Cortonwood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Be Our Guest Yorkshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-our-guest-yorkshire-2798134) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Lime Trees at Bramton Cortonwood Infant School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lime-trees-at-bramton-cortonwood-infant-school-2800744) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-day-nursery-ey486605) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Forward Steps (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forward-steps-yorkshire-ltd-ey446537) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Kids World Wombwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-wombwell-ey540555) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Groots Childcare Hub 2 (Heather Garth Primary Academy)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-2-heather-garth-primary-academy-2821980) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Darfield Family Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Darfield Family Centre Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 26 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Darfield Family Centre Nursery take?

Darfield Family Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Darfield Family Centre Nursery?

Darfield Family Centre Nursery is run by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Darfield Family Centre Nursery?

You can call 01226 775522.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409396)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Darfield+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJv7M75QtxeUgRX3qSDmVC1b8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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