Best nurseries in Penistone
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Barnsley, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone Full day care · 57 places · S36 9AW | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Daisy Chain Pre School Full day care · 26 places · S36 9RD | Outstanding (2024) |
| 3 | Busy Bees Penistone Full day care · 45 places · S36 6AR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 4 | Willow Tree Daycare Full day care · 32 places · S36 9NN | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Rascalz Full day care · 60 places · S36 6HH | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Little Freddies Nursery School Full day care · 73 places · S36 6HD | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare Full day care · 44 places · S36 9UY | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Penistone?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Yorkshire and The Humber, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
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What are the best nurseries in Penistone?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Penistone, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone, Daisy Chain Pre School, Busy Bees Penistone.
How much does nursery cost in Penistone?
In Yorkshire and The Humber, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £156 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Penistone?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.