# Thurgoland Childcare

Thurgoland Childcare is a full-day nursery at The Kids Centre, Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AL, in Thurgoland, Barnsley. It is registered for 35 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 1.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurgoland-childcare-302870  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Kids Centre, Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AL
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 0114 288 3848
- Website: http://www.thurgolandpreschool.btik.com/
- Ofsted URN: 302870

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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/16/302870

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2000 (Reference 302870). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302870)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302870)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302870)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/397655)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Kids Centre, Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.505930,-1.566914

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Oxspring Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [STEP Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-childcare-ey386602) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Einstein's Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-nursery-and-preschool-2855030) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hands-pre-school-and-childcare-300932) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Rascalz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Freddies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-freddies-nursery-school-ey330765) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silkstone-pre-school-playgroup-ltd-302858) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thurgoland Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thurgoland Childcare Good at its inspection on 7 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thurgoland Childcare take?

Thurgoland Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Thurgoland Childcare?

You can call 0114 288 3848 and visit www.thurgolandpreschool.btik.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302870)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thurgoland+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ-yWEyF58eUgRUZ8iCL2fd7M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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