Nurtured @ Northfield

57 Northfield Lane, Wickersley, Rotherham S66 2HL
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Nurtured at Northfield is a 49-place day nursery setting. The nursery has 4 rooms over 2 floors. Their favourite thing to do at nursery is including the children in menu planning. There is a team of 23 staff members. They have an 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade (November 2023) and are rated one of the top 20 in Yorkshire (2022, 2023 & 2024) on day nurseries. Nurtured @ Northfield is set in a busy village in Rotherham. They pride themselves on their communication with parents and the staff team and they have amazing bonds with the children.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gemma Stephenson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 49

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day 8am-6pm £74.00
    Half day 8am-1pm/1pm-6pm £44
    Consumable charge for funded £7 (full day session) / £4.50 (Half day session)
    Early Morning start 7.30am-8am - £6

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Nurtured @ Northfield Reviews (80)

9.9

Nurtured @ Northfield has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nurtured @ Northfield has 80 reviews.

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Review from Lianna W (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nurtured @ Northfield is a fantastic nursery. The staff always go above and beyond to make sure my child has the best learning experiences. He speaks very highly of all the staff and always has lots to tell us about his day.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Nursery Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you for your lovely review. It's lovely to hear your son talks about us when he gets home. Learning experiences are an important aspect of a little ones life.
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Review from Alexandra B (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great facility, lovely open play, sensory sessions and outdoor activities. My little boy loves it there! He’s been going since 10 months old and is now 2. He’s come along in his development so much and I do believe that it’s due to the expertise of the staff and the fantastic environment they provide.
You can tell a lot of thought goes into all the activities they arrange and they always keep you up to date through the app.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you so very much for this lovely review. Your little one has grown in confidence since he started with us, and he is a pleasure to have within the nursery. He loves getting involved with the…read more
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Review from Rhea H (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at Northfield Under 5's since he was 13 months old and he absolutely loves it. The staff are all really friendly and they all know his name and say hello when he walks through the building to find his room. I feel they all genuinely care for the kids. He always comes home telling
me what he has been up to and singing new nursery rhymes. He loves being outside and I like that they try to get the kids outside as much as possible for fresh air. Meals are well balanced, and they are always happy to answer any queries, any time. Definitely recommend!
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you for this lovely review. It is amazing to hear, your child goes home singing new nursery rhymes he has learnt, as well as discussing his day.
Children have access to a large spacious garden…read more
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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can not recommend Northfields Under 5's enough, the staff and provisions they offer are outstanding! My little boy is coming on leaps and bounds with their caring, nurturing approach. I am just gutted my daughter had to move on to big school otherwise I would have kept her there if I could.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you for this lovely review.
I wish, we could keep them forever!
It's lovely to hear the thoughts of our parents
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Review from Bianca C (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are brilliant and my children have made real connections with them. The food is always healthy and delicious. They send me updates on how my children are learning and what they need to focus on. My children really enjoy going to school here.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you for this lovely review.
Since using Famly, it's easier to share information on a regular basis keeping you up to date with your children's progress. It's lovely to hear they are both happy…read more
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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to Northfield Under 5's since he was thirteen months old, and he really enjoys it. I feel that the staff genuinely care for him whilst there and he looks forward to going each week. His confidence has grown and it's lovely to see him thrive in an environment without us. He's made
some lovely friends there and talks fondly of the ladies in his room. Our second son will be going in September, I wouldn't want to send him anywhere else.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you for your lovely review.
We care for and nurture every child in our setting. He is certainly thriving in Nursery and making some lovely secure friendships.
We can't wait until your little…read more
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Review from Stephanie B (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't rate this nursery more! My little girl started here at the beginning of the month (7 months old) and they were absolutely brilliant with getting her settled into her new routine. They were also really good with helping put my mind at ease when I felt nervous at those first few drop-offs. The
nursery's app is a fantastic communication tool as it lets me see what my little girl has been up to during the day.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
This is fantastic to hear Stephanie.
Our staff are really good, at settling your mind, as well as caring for all children.
The app is a perfect tool for sharing those special moments.
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Review from L T (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Northfield Under 5s are so welcoming of all different people and always go above and beyond in order to adapt to different children's needs in order to provide a child with the tools needed to develop through their early years. Northfield Under 5s is clearly run by a very strong and
charismatic management team, and I can't thank them all enough for everything they have done for my little girl and her development so far. Keep it up, and thank you again for all your hard work and dedication that you have to help the next generation thrive. For anyone that is looking for a group of amazing people who are passionate about the well-being of your children when referring to learning and growth Northfield Under 5s is definitely the nursery for your little boy or girl.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you for this review. It's lovely to hear such lovely feedback!
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Review from Jennifer G (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Northfield Under 5s enough. Lovely setting and great staff. My son loves going. He has been going since he was 11 months and will go until he starts full time school next year. He is confident, clever and outgoing and I think being at Northfield has encouraged his personality. There
is a great outdoor space with lots of activities. They have their own chef who prepares fresh food daily. The indoor setting is great too. I especially loved their baby room, where my son started. Much better than other nurseries we had visited in the area. Each room has plenty of activities and they encourage reading, singing, and creativity amongst other things.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you very much for this review, Jennifer.
Your little boy is amazing and makes us all smile. Our Chef loves including your home-grown produce into the children's food.
His little personality…read more
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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Northfield for the past three years. The staff and setting is the best and my son loves going. The range of activities they do with the children is amazing and as a parent, I feel totally at ease and always fully informed. I would highly recommend this nursery and will be sending
my second child very soon.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you very much for this review. The staff are very proud of the activities they set up for the children to access. The staff fully engage with parental partnership.
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Review from Chris E (Father of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twin daughters currently attend Northfield Under 5's 4 days a week, as did our eldest daughter before them. We fell on our feet with this nursery and couldn't be happier with it, all the staff are lovely, first-class, and having known most of them for years now they're like family! The care of the
children and range of activities they provide is second to none. Our girls adore going to nursery and most days don't want to leave! It's a fantastically run, clean, safe and fun environment and we couldn't be happier with the progress that they have made in their time there. The addition of the app has been brilliant and enables us, parents, to keep track in real-time of what the kids are up to, what they've eaten, how long they've slept etc, as well as being another way of communicating with the staff. I've recommended Northfield to friends with babies who have since signed them up and they too are more than impressed with the set-up. Keep up the great work!
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you very much, Chris, for this review. We are all family indeed! All three of your girls are a credit to you.
The app is a brilliant addition enabling us to effectively communicate throughout…read more
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery. We have been very pleased with the setting. Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, combined with a great curriculum. Having looked around all the local nurseries we were struck by the organised and clean room while still keeping plenty of activities and toys
available. The outdoor space is great and well used. My child has been able to engage with lots of activities such as gardening, caring for pets, baking, and local nature walks. I would really recommend Northfield Under 5s.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you very much for your kind words and recommendation.

Both your children have being a pleasure to care for. They have both participated in numerous activities throughout their time with us.
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Review from Joanne W (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at nursery and she partakes in a variety of learning activities and experiences across the curriculum. Furthermore, I'm regularly provided with information regarding her progress and attainment via the Famly App.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you very much for the review, and lovely comments.
The Famly app is an amazing tool, for lovely two way information.
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Review from Josephine S (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Northfield since she was 7 months old. After being initially nervous about her starting so young, she settled in so quickly and 12 months later continues to love nursery and is so excited when she arrives.


The staff are so friendly and keep in touch regularly including my

child’s key worker and the staff know the children so well, even those working in a different room.
My daughter had learned to count to 10 at 18 months, communicates effectively and socialises really well despite being a lockdown baby, in large part due to nursery.
The food smells amazing every morning when we arrive as it’s cooked fresh and the menu is varied.


The outdoor area is lovely and the activities are changed regularly.
We are given weekly updates on their development and pictures, which are great to see.
Cannot recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you for such a lovely review. Your daughter has settled really well and is thriving.
All staff make a conscious effort to get to know all children to help with transitions into new rooms.…read more
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Review from Leanne W (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery and staff are excellent, our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since attending. She has a fantastic time and gets excited when we drop her off. Love sending her here. The updates we get are excellent, it's fantastic to see how she is progressing. She has a food allergy and they cater to
her needs very easily.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you very much for the lovely comments. Since my return from Maternity leave, I've noticed how much your daughter has progressed in a short period of time. She always gives me a smile upon…read more
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery. My children have come a long way with their development and would have recommended it to friends and family. I get great feedback on pick up and also regular updates by the app, and the food they have had.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you for this lovely review. It's lovely to hear that you recommend us to family and friends.
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic little nursery. Always a variety of activities for children. They do fun learning through songs and stories. The outside area is great for playing and learning. Food is always freshly cooked by the brilliant Mark and my child just loves being there.
Reply from Gemma Tyler, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you very much.

Mark loves cooking meals which the children have input and hearing their feedback.
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Review from Samantha L (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Northfields for over a year now. He absolutely loves it and felt like he settled in really quickly. A big thank you to his key workers. His confidence has grown loads and really comforting to know he’s in good hands. Updates through the app are great, nice to see my son interacting
with other children and the different activities the staff set for them.
Reply from Debbie Robinson, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words, it means a lot to the staff knowing they are doing a fantastic job.
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Review from Leah P (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff go above and beyond to ensure that my daughter’s needs are met. The communication between the staff and myself is second to none with regular photo updates and a thorough breakdown of each day. I love the variety of activities offered and feel confident that the development of my child
is at the heart of all the staff who care for her.
Reply from Debbie Robinson, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
We really appreciate your lovely review . Striving to do the best for all children each and every day, really is at the heart of what the staff do. Children's care, learning and development is…read more
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery which my son has been going to since he was eight months old. He's now nineteen months and I have no doubt that the brilliant staff and nursery environment have contributed to his development, which has come on hugely since he started. He absolutely loves going and always has a big
grin for the staff when he sees them. The activities are varied and focus on his interests, and we love getting updates about what he's been up to via the app. I would recommend Northfield Under 5's to any parent!
Reply from Debbie Robinson, Manager at Nurtured @ Northfield
I can't believe it is almost a year since your son started with us, where has that time gone? He has come on so well since he started and it is lovely to see how confident he is when he comes into…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.934)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10 for Nurtured @ Northfield is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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 4.934 for Nurtured @ Northfield is calculated as follows: ( (372 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 394 Ratings = 4.934
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nurtured @ Northfield is based on 33 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 49 number of registered child places is 9.8, which has been reached with 33 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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Gemma Stephenson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Gemma is nursery manager at our Northfield site she has been at the setting for a number of years and has worked in various positions before being recently promoted from Deputy to Manager

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