# Once Upon A Time Daycare

Once Upon A Time Daycare is a full-day nursery at 863 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TJ, in Brincliffe, Sheffield. It is registered for 129 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 45 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Once Upon A Time Daycare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-daycare-ey558952  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 863 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TJ
- Registered places: 129
- Phone: 0114 553 7777
- Website: http://www.onceuponatimedaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Once Upon A Time Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/once-upon-a-time-daycare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY558952

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 2021, 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/EY558952

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY558952). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558952)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558952)
- Registered places: 129 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558952)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1065266)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 863 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.363499,-1.507001

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Endcliffe Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bingham Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chelsea Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Endcliffe Park Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Chelsea Park 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 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 45 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hunter's Bar Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hunter's Bar Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2021) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ecclesall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Westbourne School |  | 3–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Birkdale School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greystones Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greystones-preschool-2753218) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Nest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-ey541394) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Psalter Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-psalter-lane-nursery-300795) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Collegiate Montessori Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-collegiate-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey358276) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Treetops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-day-nursery-ey555144) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Star Early Years Provision Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-early-years-provision-ltd-2767900) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Once Upon A Time Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Once Upon A Time Daycare Good at its inspection on 17 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Once Upon A Time Daycare take?

Once Upon A Time Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 129 children at any one time.

### Who runs Once Upon A Time Daycare?

Once Upon A Time Daycare is run by Once Upon A Time Daycare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Once Upon A Time Daycare?

University of Sheffield is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Once Upon A Time Daycare?

You can call 0114 553 7777 and visit www.onceuponatimedaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558952)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Once+Upon+A+Time+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJccXLpxaCeUgRLJDPpK6lAE0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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