Oak Valley Day Nursery

Halfway, Station Road, Halfway, Sheffield S20 3GS
Review Us
9.1 84 Reviews
  • Oak Valley Day Nursery, Sheffield
Oak Valley Day Nursery offers children a spacious and versatile play and learning environment where their early years skills can develop, under the watchful eye of caring and well-qualified staff.

They have the benefits of two all-weather play surfaces in a purpose-designed setting.

They offer flexible childcare for parents and have excellent ties with local schools and are registered with Ofsted.

Oak Valley provides an excellent start for your child on their exciting learning journey, through a committed and qualified team, as part of the Early Years Care & Education group of nurseries.
Show Oak Valley Day Nursery on the Map

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Katie Woodward (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Our fees are transparent and published on our website and in our brochure.
    A fixed hourly rate across all ages

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Parking

  • Car park

Oak Valley Day Nursery Reviews (84)

9.1

Oak Valley Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.119) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak Valley Day Nursery has 84 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 76
  • 7
  • 0
  • 0
  • 1
Date Published
  • 84
  • 2
  • 2
  • 13
  • 71
Reviewer Connection to Oak Valley Day Nursery
  • 65
  • 13
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
Total of 84, showing 1-20
Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Do not recommend this nursery. Not only have they changed their rules so that even fully funded children have to pay and invoice due to their rules on hours they've now made me pay an invoice for this month only to tell me a week later that I owe a late payment charge from 4 months ago and my son is
no longer allowed to attend unless this is paid!! Won't give me a refund for the money iv paid for food and nappies and give me no notice to find him a new nursery place. Won't let me speak to management other than 'acting deputy manager' who doesn't know the answer to any question when asked on the phone. Also owe me my 2 daughters deposits but now apparently they were used to clear late payments than didn't exist! Absolutely disgusting money grabbing company. Not only that, there's been several occasions where iv picked my son up and his nappy is either full or iv had to send him back in to have it changed because he's pood and been left in it
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
How sad to read such a vengeful review.
As committed as our staff are to their very important roles, caring and educating the children they have responsibility for in the Nursery, they still need…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are caring and supportive. The nursery are brilliant at communicating and always willing support. The best nursery around. I will always recommend. My child has come on so well from their support. I appreciate everything they have done and I am so grateful. Thank you so much.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
It is so nice to read your lovely review of our Nursery - thank you :)
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery, all the staff are lovely and my son is very happy at Oak Valley and enjoys coming each week. The staff were very supportive in helping him transition from the baby room to the toddler room.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review about Oak Valley Day Nursery.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Mahinthan B (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
He learnt everything from the carer and developed his morality in this environment which is new as we migrated from Sri Lanka. He picked up quickly the language and all other aspects. Thank you so much for Oak Valley Team.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond - we have loved watching him develop and grow ready for school!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Gavin P (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, can't fault them in any way. Each member of staff can't do enough to help. All three of my children have attended Oak Valley and each one has loved it there. Thanks again to everyone involved at Oak Valley.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
We have been honoured to have all three of your lovely children - thank you so much for trusting in us!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from J D (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has just finished his last year in Oak Valley. He has been attending since he was 11 months old, the staff and management have gone above and beyond to help him develop into the character he is today. I can't recommend this nursery enough. I would like to say a massive thank you to all the
staff for all the help over the years.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Staff will be so grateful to read your lovely comments - thank you!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Attended Easter toddler workshop, staff friendly and welcomed you. Plenty of workstations for the kids. It was a good opportunity to meet other parents and staff. Lovely afternoon. Will attend future workshops.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write about our Parent Workshops.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Maria O (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled down and enjoying the nursery with staff support. Am updated about her learning experiences and support given to her on the app.
I like the daily handover by staff. I like the communication by management via email.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you very much for your kind review - we are always grateful to receive them.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to nursery, the staff are friendly and caring and I love seeing my son develop so much. Management is great and any issues are always dealt with quickly and effectively.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Alexa S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the childcare my daughter gets. She always looks forward to nursery and always leaves happy, so it says a lot that she enjoys it. All staff are very welcoming and caring. I had the same support when my son was at this nursery, this is why I chose to send my daughter here also.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
We love when siblings follow on - we feel proud to be the first choice again. We appreciate your lovely review, thank you.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Harriet B (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were invited to watch my daughter sing in the Christmas show and participate in a workshop afterwards. We really enjoyed getting to see our children play in the nursery environment. Overall it was such a nice experience. We’ve nothing but praise for Oak Valley.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review.
The children get a lot from seeing parents and carers in ‘their’ environment and we love hosting for the children.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Christmas concert was great and all the kids appeared to really enjoy it! Loved that nursery got the kids involved in making their own outfits.
My only suggestion would be to have the concert later in the day, around half 3 or 4 so more parents can attend.
Reply from Carlette Sarayreh, Director at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your review. Planning times to suit staffing and parents is always a bit tricky but we will take your comments on board.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always happy, and enthusiastic and my son always looks forward to going, he gets excited and that tells me so much. Staff are transparent and communicate well. I have been very happy with my son’s development and since being at this nursery has come on so much in all areas.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for taking time to write a review for us!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Oak Valley for just over a year now and has grown in confidence so much. He enjoys going to nursery every morning and has great relationships with all the staff! The staff are always so helpful and friendly. I can’t recommend them enough.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
That is so lovely to hear. Thank you for your great recommendation.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Amber H (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Oak Valley. When I went to view the setting the rooms were spacious and the staff were engaging with the children. I was given an update weekly on the development of her learning and there was always a different activity. Management was professional with any questions I had, my
child was trying new foods and was greeted by friendly staff in the morning which made it easier doing drop offs.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely review.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Chloe J (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3 year old son started at Oak Valley at the end of July 2023, 1 day a week for the school holidays. The nursery staff were amazing with helping settle him in and providing flexible days and hours. My son came home every day with a big smile on his face and a story to tell me about all the fun and
amazing things he did that day. Thank you to everyone at Oak Valley for being so welcoming.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for taking time to write this lovely review.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Oak Valley a year and has settled so well. Her key worker and the baby room staff are all lovely and keep me updated on my child’s progress. The office staff are very helpful and also act very quickly and efficiently with any enquiries. I would recommend this nursery and I’m
sure my daughter will be just as happy and settled when she moves up to the toddler room.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
We certainly will be working hard to make sure she settles well in each room that she moves up to and continues to develop in confidence as she does so - thank you for the lovely review.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been here since she was 1 and a half. As she's made her way through rooms all staff have really supported her and us too with potty training. As parents we also love being able to see her weekly observation!
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to send in a lovely review.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Kerina M (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful. Staff so welcoming and kind. Always listen and nothing is too much trouble and my granddaughter loves going. They do lovely lunches, snacks, and teas for the children. Highly recommend.
Great communication on the app too and lovely to see photos of what they have been up to.
Have
a great lend-a-book collection too, plus fruit collection.
The staff have been very supportive towards me as a nan - thank you.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for taking time to write such a lovely review.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't recommend Oak Valley enough. Helpful and friendly staff - always making life easier! My child adored their time - from the learning to the play to the food - all I say is it was great. My child is settled and ready for the next chapter now thanks to Oak Valley.
Reply from Katie Woodward, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Losing children to school is always an emotional time for us but we work hard to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills for a confident new start - thank you.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.119)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.119) out of 10 for Oak Valley Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 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 4.519 for Oak Valley Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 154 Ratings = 4.519
  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 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Oak Valley Day Nursery is based on 12 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.6
  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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (1)

Meet the Team (0)

There are no team members posted.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Valley Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Oak Valley Day Nursery accepts?

Oak Valley Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Oak Valley Day Nursery Open?

Oak Valley Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Oak Valley Day Nursery have capacity for?

Oak Valley Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Oak Valley Day Nursery to the centre of Sheffield?

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Oak Valley Day Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Oak Valley Day Nursery has an Enhanced Service - more info.