# Highgate Day Nursery

Highgate Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 225 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BH, in Handsworth, Sheffield. It is registered for 113 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Early Years Care & Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highgate-day-nursery-ey551206  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 225 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BH
- Registered places: 113
- Phone: 0114 243 8884
- Website: http://www.eyced.co.uk/
- Run by: [Early Years Care & Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-years-care-and-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY551206

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551206

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY551206). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551206)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551206)
- Registered places: 113 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551206)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/437101)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 225 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.376010,-1.393384

- Station: Darnall, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Sheffield there are about 3.7 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Athelstan Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ballifield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Stradbroke Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Pipworth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Acres Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Waverley Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Handsworth Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handsworth-community-nursery-2805693) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunny Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-meadows-ey260253) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Olives Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-olives-day-nursery-2845922) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Manor Community Childcare Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-community-childcare-centre-ltd-300816) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-and-pre-school-2811736) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Playmania (South Yorkshire) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmania-south-yorkshire-limited-2799923) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Highgate Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Highgate Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Highgate Day Nursery take?

Highgate Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 113 children at any one time.

### Who runs Highgate Day Nursery?

Highgate Day Nursery is run by Early Years Care & Education Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Highgate Day Nursery?

Darnall is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Highgate Day Nursery?

You can call 0114 243 8884 and visit www.eyced.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551206)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highgate+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJFQTZvWadeUgR-aWmnRzpqcg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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