6 nurseries in DN5 (Arksey, Barnburgh, Bentley)
Every day nursery with a DN5 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in Yorkshire and the Humber after the free hours.
Day nurseries in DN5 (Arksey, Barnburgh, Bentley), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunny Bright Day Nursery DN5 7SB | Outstanding | 2 July 2025 | 41 |
| 2 | High Melton Day Nursery DN5 7SY | Expected standard in all 6 | 6 May 2026 | 30 |
| 3 | Danum Daisies Daycare Limited DN5 9BE | Good | 30 April 2025 | 41 |
| 4 | Apple Tree Day Nursery DN5 7RJ | Good | 4 March 2025 | 82 |
| 5 | Bridget's Bambinos Day Nursery Limited DN5 9PH | Good | 7 May 2024 | 20 |
| 6 | Smiley Faces Nursery DN5 0NP | Good | 28 June 2023 |
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DN5 is in Doncaster.
Nursery fees in DN5
What day nurseries in Yorkshire and the Humber charge on average. Fees in DN5 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £156no funded hours | £126after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £154no funded hours | £124after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £59after the free 15 hours | £118after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in DN5
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in DN5 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.