7 nurseries in S71 (Ardsley, Athersley, Lundwood)
Every day nursery with a S71 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in Yorkshire and the Humber after the free hours.
Day nurseries in S71 (Ardsley, Athersley, Lundwood), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playdays Nursery S71 2JS | Good | 6 August 2025 | 61 |
| 2 | St. Martins Day Nursery S71 5PN | Good | 16 April 2025 | 70 |
| 3 | Mini Me's Nursery Barnsley S71 1LQ | Good | 21 February 2023 | 126 |
| 4 | Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd S71 4QP | Good | 25 November 2021 | 50 |
| 5 | Hopscotch Nursery S71 5PN | Safeguarding not met | 25 February 2026 | 60 |
| 6 | Curiosity Cottage (Athersley) S71 3AQ | Not yet graded | Not yet | 111 |
| 7 | Shining Stars Day Care S71 3PQ | Not yet graded | Not yet | 106 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
S71 is in Barnsley.
Nursery fees in S71
What day nurseries in Yorkshire and the Humber charge on average. Fees in S71 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 S71
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in S71 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.