Oak Valley Day Nursery

Halfway, Station Road, Halfway, Sheffield S20 3GS
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9.1 84 Reviews
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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.
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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.

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Review from Maria Claudia C (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be more happy with my daughter's nursery! She loves the nursery, has learned to eat a lot of different foods, to socialize and to play with other children! The app is amazing, and the staff is lovely! Thanks for your good job!
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review of our nursery. Staff really do appreciate the recognition of their hard work.
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Review from K C (Foster Parent of Child) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children who attend this nursery, both of the children are thriving and love the carers. They do lots of varied activities and really try to help children facing challenges. It's extremely flexible to my needs and the needs of the children. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your recommendation and lovely review of our nursery.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child really enjoys attending nursery. I believe she is very happy there and is exposed to a wide range of different learning experiences. The staff are very kind and caring and she is well looked after.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. We love encouraging children to try new tastes and textures by initiating fun activities to promote healthy eating.
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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oak Valley is a fantastic nursery, each team member provides great care for the children going there. My little boy attends five days a week and he loves it, every day he comes home full of smiles and it’s clear to see he’s incredibly comfortable with every key worker there. They provide a really varied
level of activities and it’s always great to see my child developing new skills through things he has learnt at nursery. I personally think this nursery is the best one in the area with a brilliant, caring and supportive team working within it. Their dedication and professionalism they’ve displayed throughout Covid-19 has been a testament to the high standards they strive to achieve.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Such lovely feedback to hear in a review, which is very appreciated. Thank you.
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Review from Rebecca A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been coming here for eight months and her development has come on so much thanks to the lovely staff in the baby room and her key worker, who knows her so well. All the staff are so lovely to talk to and are always happy to help. I love that I can see what she been doing on the app. She
is always excited to go to nursery and has a big smile when she leaves. I couldn't ask for a better nursery to send my daughter to.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review of the Nursery. We always feel proud to read such kind words.
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Review from Scott A (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter always enjoys learning and playing at nursery, she gets so excited to go and has a big grin on her face when she leaves. It's good to see the observations via the app. The staff are always giving her new challenges to enhance her development, teaching valuable skills and getting her ready
for school. They have kept us well informed throughout the Covid-19 situation too.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your great review. We understand the importance of you as a parent being regularly updated on your child's progress, which happens so fast in these early years, and the App works very…read more
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault anything about my daughter's time at Oak Valley Day Nursery so far. She loves attending, has learnt so much and whilst there, she has formed great bonds with the staff, who clearly really care about all the children. Communication is excellent and they are very flexible.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review which recognises the effort we all put in to making sure our children thrive and learn whilst with us.
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Review from Sean H (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is so happy and his development is moving on leaps and bounds being at nursery. The staff are friendly, helpful and make my son's time at the nursery fun and educational. I couldn’t be happier with things.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
We understand that children need to feel secure and loved at Nursery to get the best from their learning experiences. Thank you for your great review which acknowledges this.
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Review from Megan S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest daughter has attended here for over a year and loves going. She goes once or twice a week and always runs in happy. There isn’t one carer that she wouldn’t go to as she loves them all. You can tell she feels totally at home here as when I go to collect her, she marches around demanding things
prior to leaving. I feel my daughter has really thrived here in the last year. The app is also great which carers use to send you pictures of your child.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We know happy children are happy learners.
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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my daughter's first nursery and I was so nervous, all the staff reassured me she was fine and she absolutely loves it! The staff are amazing, loving and so caring. My daughter comes home and tells me what she's been doing at nursery and who with and talks about the staff so much! I'm so glad
I chose this nursery, thank you so much.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words - we are also very glad you chose us to be part of this important journey.
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Review from Patrycja P (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters love Oak Valley Day Nursery. Carers are fabulous, they helped to get my younger one to get settled in and she enjoys every visit. My older one is excited every time she goes to the nursery, she also gets more and more independent. All the ladies are supporting the development of
my children and send me observations on a regular basis, so I know what to work on at home with them. Cooperation with the staff is really good. Highly recommended!
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review which recognises the hard work staff put in every day.
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Review from Leanne B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest son has attended this nursery for nearly four years now and he loves going into nursery three times a week. He loves the staff and I will be very sad for his journey at this nursery to come to an end when he starts school in September. We will however still have involvement with the wonderful
staff as my youngest has just started his journey with them. Couldn’t recommend them all enough.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for putting your confidence in us.
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Review from Lauren D (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not be happier with this nursery. My daughter has attended for over a year now and the staff are so supportive, enthusiastic and caring. The meals are excellent, very healthy but still kid orientated. The setting is colourful and interactive with personal touches by the children. I've always felt
I've been able to voice any concerns and the staff have dealt with them in the highest standard. I love that they use the parents' app so often so I feel part of my child's learning experience and reassured that she's getting the attention and care she needs. My daughter has really close bonds with her key workers and is super happy. Happy child and happy mum.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. It is much appreciated.
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Review from Eddie F (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has attended this nursery since he was 6 months old, he is now 3. From the first look around visit, we knew he would be happy here. The staff and management are wonderful, you can tell they enjoy their jobs.
Our child's learning journey has been thorough and varied, the nursery records and
reports every important detail via face to face interactions such as parents evenings and also the app, which gives us regular updates on our phones including photos and video.
We are so grateful to the nursery for helping our child develop his social and academic skills, he is always excited to attend and loves telling us about his day when we pick him up.
The meals and snacks are varied and nutritious.
The nursery is very flexible, which is really helpful to us because of our jobs and changing shift patterns. They are always willing to help us out with changes.
We would highly recommend Oak Valley Day Nursery, go and see it for yourselves, and you will see how happy the kids are.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Comments like this are a real boost to staff. We really do all love our jobs and appreciation for the hard work is great. Thank you so much.
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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my second child at Oak Valley, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. I have experienced all the different rooms and can without a doubt say I wouldn't send my children anywhere else. They have always offered the most amazing support and care for my children, and both my children have been
so settled and happy there. All the staff are caring and supportive; they provide interesting and stimulating ideas, and communication is fabulous. Nothing is too much for any of the staff, and I cannot thank them enough. As an establishment, they are very flexible with hours and placements they offer, which is brilliant too.
Thank you to all of you, it means so much the care you give to the children and the support you give to the families too.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review. It really is our pleasure.
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Review from Amelia T (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t be happier with my son's care since moving him to Oak Valley. He absolutely loves it, and I can’t thank the nursery staff enough for being so flexible with my current work pattern, being a nurse in the current pandemic is difficult, but they make it so much easier. All the staff are so friendly
and helpful, would definitely recommend to anyone. Thank you.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always friendly, warm welcome and atmosphere. My daughter comes home happy with lots of stories of what she has been doing that day. The staff always help as much as possible to accommodate extra hours.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Many thanks for your lovely review of the Nursery.
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Review from Caroline S (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my children receive at Oak Valley is exceptional. I have two children there and therefore experience different rooms and staff. Everyone who works there makes an effort to get to know your child, regardless of they are in the same room or their key worker. The staff are friendly and welcoming,
my children run in excited every day and even ask to come at the weekend. We have regular observations and get a brilliant insight into what they are doing and their next steps. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely write up about us. It is great for staff to feel so appreciated and know we are getting things right for our families.
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Review from Kim W (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has progressed so well since starting nursery last year, all the staff are so friendly and welcoming, and have such a caring attitude towards the children. I will definitely recommend to friends.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review of the Nursery and our staff. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Steve D (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team have been absolutely amazing since we started taking our daughter to the nursery when she was 6-months-old. They have helped with all questions we've ever had with regards to her development and made us absolutely confident about leaving her in their care. She loves going and sometimes hates
leaving, which only goes to show how fun and engaging they make the environment. We love getting the feedback forms about what she has done in the day, and I would fully recommend any unsure parents to use this nursery.
Reply from Emma Wheelhouse, Manager at Oak Valley Day Nursery
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are glad you are so happy with the nursery.
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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.

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