# Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd

Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Village Hall, Darton Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AL, in Mapplewell, Barnsley. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leap-ahead-day-nursery-ltd-2765702  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Village Hall, Darton Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AL
- Registered places: 56
- Ofsted URN: 2765702

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 July 2025, 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/16/2765702

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2765702). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2765702)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2765702)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2765702)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/977907)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Darton Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.586132,-1.508165

- Station: Darton, 1.0 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mapplewell Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mapplewell Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Mapplewell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Darton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Athersley North Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Waterton Newstead Academy |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Laithes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Wilthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Athersley South Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fenwood House Day Nursery Mapplewell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-mapplewell-2849028) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Staincross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-staincross-2710060) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Athersley Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/athersley-family-centre-ey313786) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Curiosity Cottage (Athersley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-athersley-2902436) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Cawthorne Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cawthorne-road-day-nursery-302829) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Gawber Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gawber-preschool-ey479138) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 15 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd take?

Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Leap Ahead Day Nursery Ltd?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2765702)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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