From
£57/day
Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-school
Town End Farm, 70 High Street, Hatfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6RY
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 97 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Doncaster
Doncaster is a South Yorkshire city centred on its historic Market Place and Doncaster Minster, with established communities including Balby, Bessacarr, Wheatley, Intake, Bentley and Scawthorpe. The central urban area is mainly covered by DN1 to DN5, while the wider City of Doncaster extends across many more DN postcode districts. Funded early years childcare is administered by City of Doncaster Council.
Childcare numbers for Doncaster
Daily fees range
£57–£66
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
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Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school
65 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7AD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 149 Spaces available
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£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Doncaster?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Doncaster Metropolitan Borough CouncilPostcodes: DN4–DN7
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Nursery questions in Doncaster
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Doncaster?
Central Doncaster and its surrounding urban neighbourhoods mainly use DN1, DN2, DN3, DN4 and DN5. The wider City of Doncaster council area extends into additional DN postcode districts, so the full address is useful when comparing nearby settings.
How much funded childcare can Doncaster families receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months old until school age, normally across 38 weeks of the year.
Can some 2 year olds receive 15 funded hours?
Yes. Some 2 year olds whose families receive qualifying support can receive 15 funded hours a week even if they do not qualify through the working parent scheme. Some families may meet the criteria for both types of funding.
Does qualifying for 30 hours guarantee my preferred nursery sessions?
No. Eligibility gives access to funded childcare, but individual nurseries decide which days, sessions and attendance patterns they can offer. Availability can therefore differ between Doncaster settings.
Can Doncaster funded childcare be stretched across more weeks?
Yes, if the provider offers a stretched arrangement. Instead of using the full weekly entitlement over 38 weeks, families can take fewer funded hours each week across a longer period.
What extra nursery costs should I check in Doncaster?
Some settings charge separately for meals, snacks, nappies, consumables or additional childcare hours, while others include some or all of these costs. Larger funded providers are required to publish clear details of additional charges and their funded session patterns.
Can I choose the session time at a Doncaster school nursery?
You can state a preference, but the school decides which nursery session a child is offered. It will consider family requests, although the preferred session cannot always be provided.
Does attending a Doncaster school nursery guarantee a Reception place?
No. A nursery place does not automatically give your child a Reception place at the same school. A separate Reception application is required when your child reaches school age.
What support is available if my child has SEND?
Doncaster early years settings are expected to provide inclusive support and use a graduated approach for children with additional needs. Where more support is required, eligible settings can access Early Intervention Allowance to help with additional staffing, specialist resources or other support for the child.