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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
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Full time Weekly Rate |
Daily 8:00am – 6:00pm |
Morning 8:00am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| £247.25 | £51.50 | £33.00 | £33.00 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
10% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
Did you know that you can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare? Applying government funding can create huge savings on the fees you pay! For the latest childcare funding information, please visit our dedicated resource page.
What’s included in our fees?
When paying nursery fees, you don’t need to worry about the costs of food, nappies, wipes, milk, and other essentials—they’re all included!
What’s included when applying government funded hours?
Government funding is only applied to the ‘care’ element of your invoice and does not cover food and other essentials which are charged* at £4.75 per morning session and £2.50 per afternoon session.
*Applicable to:
- Bookings for 3–4-year-olds
- Bookings for children younger than 3 with a Working Families funding code
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Small World
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01302 844485
Open Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm
Small World Day Nursery, 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 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...
Hannah B
28 April 2023
My daughter absolutely loves attending nursery. She is thriving and becoming an amazing little girl, all thanks to the care and attention she gets from the staff. I cannot praise them enough; they are fantastic, so caring and patient. The activities they arrange each and every day are so kind and enc...
Bethany K
13 April 2023
After a lot of research, we decided to place our daughter at Small World. We have only been here a short time, but the staff have gone above and beyond for my daughters. Very quick to make her feel welcome, and she loves it. Rooms are well-resourced, and the outdoor area really is the best bit! The s...
Bronwyn B
15 February 2023
My son loves going to this nursery everyday and the staff are fantastic with him. It’s been great from the start and they continue to provide excellent care on a daily basis. Their weekly menu is great and my son eats a variety of healthy snacks and meals every day. The staff are always kind, hel...
Holly H
15 February 2023
I’m really pleased with Small World Day Nursery. My daughter has developed well in her learning and confidence and is happy to go to nursery. The staff are all friendly and my daughter likes them all and loves to see the practitioners even those who no longer teach her age group. I feel well inform...
karli b
15 February 2023
My daughter has attended the nursery for nearly a year now, and she settled in from the off. Everyone is so lovely and welcoming. If I ever have any concerns, I can call the nursery or speak to the staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Five-star nursery in my eyes.
T B
28 October 2022
Our daughter absolutely loves attending Small World. It is great to hear from the staff what activities she has been up to each day and to see how she is developing. She arrives smiling and is still smiling when we pick her up. The practitioners genuinely seem to love and care for her and this is ref...
Why Partou?
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.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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