Clifton Methodist Playgroup
OutstandingBirth to 5Open for decades
A pre-school in Rotherham for children from birth to 5, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2022. Open since 1987, with 18 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 Rotherham
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Rotherham 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
S65 2AXWhat 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.
Ofsted inspector, 13 September 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive in this nurturing and inclusive playgroup. The experienced staff welcome children warmly and with personal greetings that are uniquely tailored to each child's needs. They show that they know children extremely well. Young children very confidently follow routines that support them to feel secure. For instance, they find their name cards, with help if needed, and place these on the wall with pride. When staff read out who is present, they include adults. This helps children to learn and remember the names of other children and the adults.
All children receive exceptionally high levels of support, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff have high expectations of children and go to great lengths to ensure that they reach their potential. When staff identify any gaps in children's learning and development, they swiftly plan one-to-one interventions. They work with other professionals and parents extremely well. For example, staff provide one-to-one support daily for children whose speech is delayed and actively involve all of those who are involved in their care. This helps to ensure that all children make rapid progress from their starting points in learning. Staff are wonderful role models and demonstrate a consistent approach. Children's behaviour is exceptionally good, relative to their ages. For example, they show very good manners, and respect and kindness towards each other. They learn to sign 'please', as well as using polite words. Children are eager learners who concentrate very well during activities.
- 13 September 2022Outstanding
- 1 February 2016Outstanding
- 15 September 2011Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Clifton Methodist Playgroup
- 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.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.