University of Sheffield Union of Students Nursery
Good★ 3.7 on GoogleBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Sheffield for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in August 2023. Open since 1992, with 64 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 Sheffield
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Sheffield 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
S10 2FLWhat 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, 23 August 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are confident learners who develop excellent language skills at this diverse nursery. Families are greeted by their key person on arrival. Staff are warm and welcoming. They build positive relationships with children and families. Children feel happy and safe. Staff encourage children to develop their independence skills.
Children self-serve at lunch time and learn to fasten the zip on their coat. They confidently walk up and down the steps to the outdoor area, holding the rail for support.
Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. Children learn simple rules and are happy to help tidy their toys away. They are respectful of each other and say 'excuse me' as they wait to get past. Children have a positive attitude to their learning. They are focused and engaged in their play, showing high levels of involvement. Children solve problems and think about what they can do next. They show resilience when facing difficulties. For example, when a tower of shapes collapse, they keep on trying to rebuild it.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- extend further opportunities for children to develop their creativity during adultled activities.
- 23 August 2023Good
- 13 February 2018Good
- 31 October 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for University of Sheffield Union of Students 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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