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Mazehill Nursery
61-65 Burncross Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 1RX
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 115 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Sheffield
Sheffield's nurseries on Toddle include forest school and private day nurseries from Broomhill and Nether Edge to Loxley and High Green, each with its Ofsted grade, ages, hours and fees.
Sheffield nurseries can stretch funded hours across most of the year: the council's own example is 22.8 funded hours a week over 50 weeks instead of 30 hours over 38. Funded session patterns differ between nurseries, so compare them.
Sheffield City Council runs funded childcare and SEND support across the S postcodes, from S1 in the centre to outer districts such as S17 and S35.
Childcare numbers for Sheffield
Daily fees range
£80
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
1
17% of nurseries
Funded childcare
6
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
6
Across South Yorkshire
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£68/day*
Banana Moon Day Nursery Sheffield
7 Broomgrove Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2LW
Child Led Capacity 66 Spaces available
Area avg from
£68/day*
Hydra Tots Private Day Nursery
Hydra Kids, Unit 8, Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9ZX
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 90 Spaces available
Area avg from
£68/day*
Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool
24 Kenwood Park Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NF
Bright Beginning Capacity 76 Waiting list
Area avg from
£68/day*
Loxley Nursery Forest School
Loxley Nursery, Loxley Primary School, Rodney Hill, Loxley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6SG
Forest School Capacity 32 Spaces available
Area avg from
£68/day*
Children 1st Sheffield Nursery
39 Scotland Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7BS
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 148 Limited spaces
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Sheffield?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Sheffield City Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Sheffield City CouncilPostcodes: S3–S35
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Nursery questions in Sheffield
What are the best nurseries in Sheffield?
Going by Ofsted, the Sheffield nursery on Toddle with an Outstanding grade is Hydra Tots Private Day Nursery (S35).
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Sheffield?
Sheffield uses a wide range of S postcode districts, including S1 to S14 across much of the central city and additional districts such as S17 and S20 in outer areas. Checking the full address is useful because individual postcode districts can cover several neighbourhoods.
How much funded childcare can Sheffield families receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks. Eligible working parents with children aged 9 months to 4 years old can receive up to 30 funded hours a week until their child starts school.
Can Sheffield funded childcare be spread across most of the year?
Yes, where the provider offers a stretched pattern. Sheffield gives 22.8 funded hours a week over 50 weeks as one example instead of using 30 hours across 38 weeks.
Can some 2 year olds in Sheffield get 15 funded hours?
Yes. Some 2 year olds whose families receive qualifying support can receive funded early education from the term after their second birthday. Eligibility can also apply in certain circumstances linked to the child or family's situation.
Do all Sheffield nurseries offer the same funded sessions?
No. Settings can differ in the days, session lengths and attendance patterns they offer. A family may qualify for 30 hours but still need to compare providers to find a timetable that fits their working week.
What might I still pay for with funded childcare?
Funded hours cover the eligible childcare place, but there may still be charges for meals, nappies, trips or additional childcare outside the funded hours. These costs should be checked when comparing the overall cost of a place.
Does attending a Sheffield school nursery guarantee a Reception place?
No. Nursery attendance does not automatically guarantee admission to Reception at the same school. Reception has a separate admissions process, so parents still need to apply for a school place.
What if I need more childcare than my funded hours cover?
Families can purchase additional childcare where the setting offers it. Eligible parents may also be able to use Tax Free Childcare towards approved costs outside their funded entitlement.
What extra support is available for children with SEND in Sheffield nurseries?
Sheffield provides additional early years support for children with SEND. For 2026 to 2027, eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can attract £975 a year in Disability Access Fund, while Sheffield is also distributing an Inclusive Early Years Fund to eligible settings to improve inclusion, staff skills and early identification of additional needs.