The Garden House Nursery

72 Crimicar Lane, Fulwood, Sheffield S10 4FB
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9.8 86 Reviews
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The Garden House is a long established nursery in a lovely setting in Fulwood. Staff are well qualified and experienced with many graduates and high ratios. All are qualified first aiders and naturally DBS/health checked.

A homely atmosphere fosters children's confidence and good school links ensure smooth transitions. Children make outstanding progress with a fun and educational curriculum including many interesting and unusual activities such as unique infant sports coaching, language/music groups, Mini Movez classes, Zoolab and Woodland Adventures.

With imaginative outside areas children are helped to make sense of the world around them. Parents benefit from free settling-in sessions, emailed daily reports alongside 'stay and play' weeks.

Enhanced staff training enables The Garden House Nursery to welcome all.
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Funding & Fees

Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.


Fees include; Unique infant sports coaching, Mini Movez, local visits and all other extra activities. Contact for more information.


We accept universal funding for all 3&4 year olds and extended funding for those who are eligible. We also accepting funding for eligible two year olds - please get in touch to discuss.

Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.


Fees include; Unique infant sports coaching, Mini Movez, local visits and all other extra activities. Contact for more information.


We accept universal funding for all 3&4 year olds and extended funding for those who are eligible. We also accepting funding for eligible two year olds - please get in touch to discuss.

Contact The Garden House Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact The Garden House Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Deanne Barlow (Nursery Manager)

Admission Information

  • None. Those with gifts or disabilities welcomed

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:15
    Tuesday 07:45-18:15
    Wednesday 07:45-18:15
    Thursday 07:45-18:15
    Friday 07:45-18:15

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There is free on street parking directly outside the nursery.

The Garden House Nursery Reviews (86)

9.8

The Garden House Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.758) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Garden House Nursery has 86 reviews.

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Garden House since September and has loved every minute she has attended! The transition to nursery was smooth and she adapted really quickly, a huge thanks to the amazing staff who helped her to settle in. They do lots of fun activities in the baby room including water
play which my daughter loves!
The staff are kind, caring and knowledgeable, I have never once felt nervous about leaving my daughter in their care. I would highly recommend this nursery for its nurturing environment and wonderful staff. My daughter has developed so much in her communication skills and physical abilities learning to walk. They teach Makaton signs which has really helped my daughter communicate with us better at home.
Reply from Deanne Barlow, Deputy Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that you have had a wonderful experience at Garden House.
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Review from Taylor S (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is in the toddler room - and wow the staff are just amazing - so compassionate and caring with the little ones - my little boy loves all the staff there. They work so hard to keep parents updated too. Cannot fault them.
All very personalised care despite my little boy only being there
one day a week.
Reply from Deanne Barlow, Deputy Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that you have had a wonderful experience at Garden House.
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Review from Holly H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with wonderful staff who cannot do enough for the families who go there. My little girl can't wait to go to nursery at the end of the week. Healthy, well thought out food options, a range of educational and productive activities all while ensuring children feel seen, valued & included.
Reply from Deanne Barlow, Deputy Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that you have had a wonderful experience at Garden House.
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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff always give the children a friendly welcome and ask how they are, and I trust them to take good care of our toddler. You can see that they put thought into the activities they set up for the children. They have been accommodating of any requests regarding things such as nappies, potty training,
creams and lotions etc. In an ideal world a little more outdoor space would be nice, but overall I am very happy with the nursery.
Reply from Deanne Barlow, Deputy Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that you have had a wonderful experience at Garden House.
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Review from Kimberley S (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the Garden house nursery now for 3 years, he has been through all of the rooms and will be leaving for Primary School in September. It has been such a wonderful experience for both him and us as parents, and I honestly can't fault anything about his time there. He is always
excited to go, and often doesn't want to leave at the end of the day! The care, support and the mental and physical stimulation he receives there is amazing. The staff are wonderful, and I totally trust them to have my son's best interests at heart. I think we will be very sad when his time at GH comes to an end, but I know that it has been the best start for him.
Reply from Deanne Barlow, Deputy Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that you have had a wonderful experience at Garden House.
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Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one loves the Garden House Nursery, they really go the extra mile to make sure she is happy and having fun. The atmosphere is very relaxed and nurturing and she comes back every day with new skills! Thank you to everyone in the team for all the enthusiasm and effort you so clearly put in!
Reply from Deanne Barlow, Deputy Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you for your lovely review. We are so glad your little one enjoys nursery!
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Review from Peter A (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant experience of our daughter being at the garden house for nearly 4 years now. The staff could not be more caring and attentive for the children. They ensure they understand each child as an individual and I feel reassured they have their best interests at heart. Would highly recommend
Reply from Deanne Barlow, Deputy Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you very much for your kind review. We are very proud of our team.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to Garden House Nursery & I always know he'll be looked after so well due to the amazing care he receives from all the staff. We always receive a warm welcome on arrival & are kept up to date via the app with all the creative activities he does in the Toddler Room when
he's there! We also receive lovely photo updates & he always has a smile on his face. He is beaming when we come to pick him up & I always know he's had a super day. I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone thinking of sending their little one there.
Reply from Heidi Marshall, AM at The Garden House NurseryThank you very much for such a fabulous review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Jenny R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Garden House in the baby room and now in the toddler room. The staff have been universally excellent. The toddler room staff have worked hard to help her to transition between the rooms. I really like the small, friendly feel of the nursery. I would recommend without hesitation.
Reply from Heidi Marshall, AM at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for your review, it is so lovely to get great feedback.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Its an excellent nursery and both of my children go to this nursery. Staff is exceptional! They are very caring, friendly and look after children well. They provide different activities daily and try to stimulate children in various ways. For older children they provide activities such as tennis. They
regularly do small group activities and try to bring the best in every child.
The cost of nursery is on the higher side, but I think that is due to extra activities they provide.
Its a very good nursery and I would strongly recommend it. It is difficult leave a child without a parent for a whole day, but I know they take a good care of children and that children enjoy it there.
Reply from Heidi Marshall, AM at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for this review, it is fantastic for the staff to get such amazing recognition.
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Review from Lamiae B (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending the nursery when he was 11 months old, and it has been a wonderful experience. He absolutely loves it. It's clear that the team truly care about the children and create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them.


All the staff members are friendly, supportive, and attentive,

and it's comforting to know that he is in such good hands every day. I've also seen great progress in his development and confidence since he started.


I am very grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking for a caring and positive place for their child.

Reply from Heidi Marshall, AM at The Garden House NurseryThank you so very much for your amazing review. We are very proud of our team. .
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Review from Oliver H (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with The Garden House. Our child has attended since 5 months old and is now 2½, and the care throughout has been outstanding.
The teachers are amazing, warm, attentive and genuinely caring. They know our child so well and have supported their development and confidence every
step of the way.
Most importantly, our little one is happy and excited to go each day. We're incredibly grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend The Garden House to any family.
Reply from Deanne Barlow, Deputy Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for your kind words.
We are so happy your child enjoys coming to nursery!
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Review from K B (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter LOVES her nursery. We are so glad we sent her to Garden House.
When we first toured the nursery in 2023 we felt so at ease with the environment, excellent indoor and outdoor provision, and wonderful caring staff.
As our daughter transitioned through the different age groups, we have
always been impressed by the tailored care and accommodations for her needs in each of the groups.
There is an emphasis on learning that has truly benefitted her emotional and educational development.
Reply from Heidi Marshall, AM at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much, what a lovely review. We are very proud of the staff team and the emphasis they place on the individual needs of all the children in the nursery.
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Review from Ruth B (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly wonderful nursery experience!
From the moment our little girl started at the nursery, we've been blown away by the warmth, professionalism, and dedication of the entire team. The staff's pedagogy is strong and well led- it's clear that every activity, routine, and interaction is thoughtfully
designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning.
The atmosphere is always fun, lively, and full of smiles. Our daughter absolutely loves going each day - she talks about her friends and teachers constantly! The nursery has created such a homely, caring environment where our child feels safe, seen, and valued.
The range of activities is good. there's always something exciting happening. The daily diaries are informative. they keep us connected to her day and allow us to make link with home experiences. The observations are insightful, helping us see her progress and personality shining through.
A huge thank you to all the Piglet team - what an amazing team.
Reply from Christina Hoyle, Senior Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for this lovely review, we are so glad that your daughter loves coming to nursery
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at The Garden House Nursery in September when I returned to work after maternity leave, I had all the initial nerves about being away from him, but the staff have absolutely incredible and he's settled in amazingly!
I love getting the updates in the app to find out what delicious food
he's eaten (and he always snaffles all of it!), and what he's been up to. They have so many things for him to get involved with and provide lots of regular assessments so I can see how he's getting on.
He's so happy at pick up every day and I can tell it's doing him wonders being in such a caring and supportive environment. Highly recommend this nursery for anyone in/around the Sheffield area.
Reply from Christina Hoyle, Senior Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for this lovely review. We are so happy that you all feel settled.
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Review from Sophie T (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Garden House are extremely caring and thorough. I feel like they know my daughter really well and she feels safe, secure and well-cared for.
She has progressed well under their leadership.
My daughter says, "I love it there, I am happy to go to school, but will miss my nursery teachers".
Reply from Christina Hoyle, Senior Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for this lovely review. I will make sure this is shared with all of the team and especially the team in Preschool.
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Review from Kat C (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise the staff enough at The Garden House Nursery, especially in the Piglets room where my son is. The care give and relationships they have built with my son are fantastic. They know him really well and use this to support him in the best ways. There is always something fun and engaging happening
in the rooms and lots of time outdoors! Thank you for what you do!
Reply from Christina Hoyle, Senior Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much this lovely reply. I will share this with the whole team especially the staff in the toddler room. they are always striving to ensure that the children are having lots of fun and feel safe and supported. In the future we are aiming to develop the outdoor areas more and have different outdoor spaces that they can use such as the tree house, the planned pre forest school area and the new garden/nature area at the back.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Garden House Nursery has been so supportive of my daughter's development. They provide a nurturing environment where their enthusiasm and care for their important work is really evident. It's clear they have really got to know her which was evident in the recent report on her progress we received but
is also clear when we drop her off and pick her up.
My daughter has so grown in confidence since attending and they were very supportive of her journey to walking as a late walker.
Reply from Stacey Mitchelson, Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for your lovely review, she's come on in leaps and bounds since starting and is a pleasure to have with us!
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Review from Julia J (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Garden House Nursery is a really lovely happy place to send your children. After struggling with settling in elsewhere my son flourished here, he made lots of friends and learnt a lot. I didn’t hesitate to send all my other children after the experience with him. They have all been incredibly happy
at nursery and loved the staff and activities they do. It is so reassuring to have total trust in the people who are caring for your children. I highly recommend Garden House.
Reply from Kirsty Cook, Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for your lovely comments - they've all been a pleasure to look after!
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Garden House are absolutely wonderful. My daughter attends one day a week and struggles with being away from me, but she’s been in two rooms now since starting. All the staff have always gone above and beyond to help her settle in and are just brilliant with her. They always do lots of
fun activities, including lots of learning, and get plenty of time to play outside. The room is always clean and welcoming.
Reply from Kirsty Cook, Nursery Manager at The Garden House NurseryThank you so much for the lovely comments - the staff in the room will be delighted to hear how happy you are!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.758)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.758) out of 10 for The Garden House Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.808 for The Garden House Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (177 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.808
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Garden House Nursery is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Deanne

Deanne Barlow

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

I have been working within childcare for almost 20 years.


I joined The Garden House Nursery in July 2025 and have loved getting to know the children and their families.


I have my Level 3 qualification in childcare and like to continue developing my skills and knowledge by doing a variety of training.


I also hold my Paediatric First Aid.

Chloe

Chloe Childs

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

Chloe has worked at Garden House Nursery for the last 7 years. Chloe is the Room Leader for the baby room and has recently stepped up into the Deputy Manager role.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Garden House Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Garden House Nursery accepts?

The Garden House Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Garden House Nursery Open?

The Garden House Nursery is open: Monday 07:45-18:15, Tuesday 07:45-18:15, Wednesday 07:45-18:15, Thursday 07:45-18:15, Friday 07:45-18:15.

How many Children does The Garden House Nursery have capacity for?

The Garden House Nursery has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is The Garden House Nursery to the centre of Sheffield?

3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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