Armthorpe Daycare Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Doncaster for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 17:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in December 2021. Open since 2004, with 70 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Doncaster
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Doncaster from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
DN3 3AHWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 13 August 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 10 December 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and engaged in this warm and welcoming nursery. Babies and children make a smooth start to their learning experiences. They form strong bonds with the staff who care for them. Staff work closely with parents and carers to thoroughly understand children's interests, needs and routines. This contributes to the good progress children make in all areas of their development. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.
Children feel safe and well-cared for. They are well behaved. Children learn to follow instructions well and to be polite and friendly to their friends and those who care for them. Staff help children to make considered decisions about their play and learning and to challenge themselves. For example, staff encourage children to assess risk in their climbing and balancing activities to develop their determination and physical skills.
The manager and her staff have high expectations for every child to gain the most from their time in the nursery. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents do not enter the setting but wait at the door. Staff have ensured that they maintain regular detailed communication and support about children's learning and progress.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help staff to consistently introduce children to a richer and more-varied vocabulary that further enhances their communication and understanding.
- 10 December 2021Good
- 8 May 2017Good
- 4 July 2016Needs improvement
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Armthorpe Daycare Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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