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Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School, Hatfield
Located in Hatfield and within easy reach of the motorway network, Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School provides high quality, flexible childcare and early years education to families throughout the local community.
As a Partou nursery, we believe in championing the unique needs and interests of every child. That’s why, within our doors, you’ll find exciting environments that stimulate children, improve their confidence and develop their learning.
Facilities
A friendly ‘home from home’ atmosphere complimented by exciting learning environment
Extra-curricular activities including yoga and Kixx football sessions
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Spacious garden with lovely vegetable patch and herb garden for children to explore
Private car-park, making it safe and easy to pick up your little one
Funded Childcare Places Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £48.00 | £216.00 | £28.80 | £28.80 |
| Meals & snacks | £6.85 | £34.25 | £4.50 | £2.35 |
| Consumables | £2.15 | £10.75 | £1.40 | £0.75 |
| Total | £57.00 | £261.00 | £34.70 | £31.90 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including bank holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Doncaster Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Small World will receive 10.96/21.92 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Doncaster for Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Small World
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01302 844485
Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
70 High St, Hatfield, Doncaster DN7 6RY
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What families say?
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Stuart C
08 November 2022
As a Grandfather of a child in this nursery, I felt compelled to share my views with everyone. The first thing you notice about this day nursery is the friendly, courteous atmosphere. If you happen to visit whilst the children are playing outside, you can't but notice how happy they all seem under th...
K C
25 July 2025
I was first very anxious with using a nursery for my child. The staff have been excellent, and have gone far beyond any expectations. The staff have warm, caring and passionate personalities. The communication is amazing, we receive updates, photos and feedback when picking our child up. Overall, the...
A H
14 May 2025
My child loves coming to nursery, he's always happy. He often does different activities. He's a big eater and there's always lots of food for him. Staff are all approachable and friendly.
F C
14 May 2025
Absolutely amazing nursery, the staff are fantastic they're so patient with my little boy and he has come on leaps and bounds since he has been here. Can't recommend enough.
Grace S
26 April 2025
My child is so happy here. The staff have ensured my child's needs are always met and nothing is too much trouble. My child has come on leaps and bounds and that's down to the wonderful staff in the room and throughout the nursery.
Kelly F
27 March 2025
My daughter has been at partou small world day nursery since being 9 months old, she really enjoys playing and learning at the nursery. Her development has been amazing, I believe this is from the dedication and care from all of the practitioners at the nursery. Communication is key, we love the upda...
L W
20 March 2025
All the staff are amazing and really care for the children. My son loves going and has lots of fun.
K R
05 November 2024
My child is currently potty training and they have been very supportive in helping her. They make her feel very comfortable and bring the best out in her.
L G
05 November 2024
The staff are very helpful and always willing to help. Lovely environment.
Gabby R
23 December 2023
Excellent setting and staff. Daughter has come on so much in her learning, well cared for by staff.
Marie F
23 December 2023
Always brilliant with our boy. He always comes home learning something new and the staff are always enthusiastic.
Eilish K
20 December 2023
The staff are so caring, helpful and very positive. There is always an activity to fetch the children along with their learning, as well as fun. My daughter loves coming and is so excited every morning. The food is a perfect way in giving them healthy options.
Abigail C
15 November 2023
This nursery is fantastic for my child. The staff are amazing and the setting is so child friendly and appropriate. I wouldn't want to send my child anywhere else. The activities they do are age appropriate and my child learns so much. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
Kate M
15 November 2023
Friendly, caring and welcoming staff. Always greeted with warmth and a smile. Fantastic nursery!
Amy B
28 April 2023
Our little one has come on leaps and bounds since starting Small World. The staff are friendly and approachable; I feel comfortable with them, and so does my little one. The meals are innovative and very nutritious. Our little one has started potty training, and the nursery has made it an easy proces...
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For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
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