# Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School

Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Little Jo's Nursery, 35 Doncaster Road, BARNSLEY, S70 1TH, in Barnsley. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jos-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey347796  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Jo's Nursery, 35 Doncaster Road, BARNSLEY, S70 1TH
- Registered places: 72
- Ofsted URN: EY347796

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 July 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 25 July 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 5 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347796

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2007 (Reference EY347796). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347796)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347796)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347796)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397766)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Jo's Nursery, 35 Doncaster Road, BARNSLEY, S70 1TH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.549980,-1.475937

- Station: Barnsley, 0.3 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Civic and Mandela Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Seam, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hen Pen, 0.4 miles
- Park: Churchfields Peace Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Park: Town End Park, 0.5 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Queens Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shawlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Joseph Locke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Burton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [LITTLE JO'S DAY NURSERY LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jos-day-nursery-ltd-2827542) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Sandpit Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandpit-nursery-ey501682) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mini Me's Nursery Barnsley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-mes-nursery-barnsley-ey478380) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kabuki Child Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kabuki-child-care-centre-ey466990) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Roos Private Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-roos-private-nursery-ltd-2805655) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Worsbrough Common Rising Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worsbrough-common-rising-stars-ey551014) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Jo's Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Barnsley is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347796)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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