# Marys Little Lambs Childcare

Marys Little Lambs Childcare is a sessional pre-school at The Acorn Centre, 51 High Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7BB, in Grimethorpe, Barnsley. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Marys Little Lambs Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-childcare-2636157  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Acorn Centre, 51 High Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7BB
- Registered places: 80
- Run by: [Marys Little Lambs Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/marys-little-lambs-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2636157

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 July 2023, 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/16/2636157

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2636157). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636157)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636157)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636157)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Acorn Centre, 51 High Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.575347,-1.382415

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grimethorpe White City Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Valley, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grimethorpe Welfare Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ladywood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Birkwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Churchfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Cherry Dale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Lift Shafton | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Outwood Academy Shafton | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2785320) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-1-birkwood-primary-school-2821982) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sidcop Road Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sidcop-road-community-nursery-ey242067) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brierley-playmates-pre-school-nursery-302824) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Cudworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-cudworth-2636159) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Wonderland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-nursery-2803262) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marys Little Lambs Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marys Little Lambs Childcare Good at its inspection on 7 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marys Little Lambs Childcare take?

Marys Little Lambs Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Marys Little Lambs Childcare?

Marys Little Lambs Childcare is run by Marys Little Lambs Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636157)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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