Nurseries in Sheffield
250 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Sheffield centre — 20 Outstanding, 96 Good
Ofsted ratings in Sheffield
250
Total nurseries
20
Outstanding
96
Good
134
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Sheffield
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield
The Old Bulls Head, Sheffield
St. Marys Community Centre & Church, Sheffield
93 Brunswick Street, Sheffield
Pye Bank C Of E Primary School, Sheffield
29-31 Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield
Behind Frances Newton Lynwood Gardens, Sheffield
219-221 Penistone Road, Sheffield
The Potter's House Christian Fellowship UK, Sheffield
The Potter's House Christian Fellowship UK, Sheffield
Sheffield High School, SHEFFIELD
Heeley City Farm, Sheffield
Virgin Active Sheffield Broadfield Park, Sheffield
Hunters Bar Infant School, SHEFFIELD
Hunters Bar Junior School, Sheffield
St Augustine Endcliffe, Sheffield
Meersbrook Community Pavilion, Sheffield
Little London Road, Sheffield
Notre Dame High School, Sheffield
Sheffield Countryside Conservation Trust, Sheffield
Holt House Infant School, Sheffield
656c Chesterfield Road, Sheffield
Clifford All Saints C Of E Primary School, Sheffield
11 Archer Drive, SHEFFIELD
St. Wilfrids Catholic Primary School, SHEFFIELD
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School, Sheffield
Dobcroft Junior School, SHEFFIELD
Gleadless Primary School, SHEFFIELD
35 Handsworth Road, Sheffield
Parson Cross C Of E Primary School, Sheffield
Handsworth Community Nursery, SHEFFIELD
Holy Trinity Parish Centre, Sheffield
Christ Church Hall, Sheffield
Handsworth Methodist Church, Sheffield
Charnock Hall Primary Academy, Sheffield
St. Thomas More Catholic Primary A Voluntary Academy, Sheffield
Blackburn Primary School, Rotherham
Birley Spa Primary Academy, Sheffield
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Sheffield
Gresley Road Family Centre, SHEFFIELD
St. John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Sheffield
51A Orgreave Drive, Sheffield
Brinsworth Whitehill Primary, Rotherham
Grenoside Community Centre, Sheffield
Brinsworth Manor Infants School, Rotherham
Green Head House Farm, Sheffield
Ridgeway Primary School, Sheffield
Ridgeway Sports & Social Club, Sheffield
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School, Rotherham
First Steps Nursery School, Sheffield
Dore Old School, Sheffield
Dore Methodist Church, Sheffield
Dore Methodist Church, Sheffield
Railway Children Day Care Nursery, ROTHERHAM
Treeton C Of E Primary School, Rotherham
William Levick Primary School, Dronfield
Dronfield County Infant School, Dronfield
Rotherham District General Hospital, Rotherham
C/O Valley Childrens Centre, Rotherham
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Sheffield
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Sheffield?
We found 250 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Sheffield centre, of which 20 are rated Outstanding and 96 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Sheffield are Outstanding or Good?
46% of nurseries near Sheffield centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Sheffield?
This page lists nurseries near Sheffield centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Sheffield for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Sheffield?
Yes — many nurseries in Sheffield offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.