Information Density: Little Jo’s Day Nursery – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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About
[H2] ABOUT US
We want the best outcomes for every child.Welcome to Little Jo’s Day Nursery & Pre-School.
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At Little Jo’s, we offer a safe, nurturing and friendly setting where your child can learn, explore and flourish. We understand that the early years are a crucial time for building strong foundations for future learning, so our curriculum is ambitious, carefully planned and designed around everything we want children to experience and achieve.

Communication and language are at the heart of all we do. We support each child’s individual interests, personal development and natural curiosity, ensuring they feel valued and encouraged every step of the way.
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Our highly qualified, experienced team create a stimulating environment where children learn through play, build independence, and develop confidence, creativity and motivation. By the time they leave us, children are well-prepared for school and ready for the next stage of their education.
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At Little Jo’s, parents can be reassured their children are happy, supported and in safe hands.About Us
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[H2] Safeguarding & Security
At Little Jo's Day Nursery, the safety and well-being of every child is our highest priority. We have robust safeguarding procedures in place, led by three trained Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), and all staff receive regular safeguarding training aligned with statutory guidance.

To further support a secure environment, we have recently installed and operate a monitored CCTV system across key areas of the nursery. This helps us maintain - standards of safety and supervision - review any incidents swiftly and effectively to provide additional peace of mind for families.
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All use of CCTV complies with Data Protection Regulations and all data is stored for 30 days and accessed only when necessary by authorised personnel.
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Please note: There is no CCTV in toilets, your child's safety and privacy is central to everything we do.

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About Us
[H2] Barnsley Town Centre
[H2] Based Close To
The nursery has three individual units, one for babies, one for toddlers and two for pre-school. In addition we have a workshop that is used as a nurture space.

The rooms are open, bright and well planned to meet children’s learning and development needs. The rooms are split into areas of individual learning intentions and choice, with both planned activities and continuous provision are available. Within each unit there are areas for play, rest, privacy and personal care.
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The outdoor environment provides a safe and secure learning area that is an extension of the indoors. It further supports children’s learning and development. We implement free flow play for pre-school, to ensure individual learning needs and styles are met. The environment is split into areas of age, individual learning intentions and choice, with both planned activities and continuous provision available.​

[H2] Meet The Team
[H2] Get to know us
We are passionate about providing high quality care and education for children. We have highly qualified and motivated staff who have a wealth of experience dedicated to each age group. We are highly focused on child development and early education ensuring that children are well prepared for school and their future learning. We encourage children to make choices, to be kind, honest, polite, independent and successful members of nursery and the wider community.

Staff at Little Jo’s Day Nursery & Pre School are highly qualified with an Early Years Teacher (EYTS), five graduate leaders and 15 level 3’s. In addition we have one level 2 plus an apprentice. The highly qualified staff drive quality of practice throughout the nursery. We believe our success in preparing children for transitions through their learning journey is due to highly trained staff supported by two Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinators (SEND).
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All staff have Safeguarding Training, we have 3 Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL). All staff are First Aid Trained and Food Safety Trained.
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Our recruitment process is robust. The system requires an up to date Disclosure and Barring System (DBS) document and two valid references, one being the last employer. We have carefully chosen staff for their experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, continuous professional development and their caring nature.​Get In Touch

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Our Services
[H2] Little Jo's Nursery
[H2] SESSIONS & FREE ENTITLEMENTS AT
[H2] We are open from 7:30am - 6:00pm.
Morning Sessions - 7:30am - 1:00pm
Afternoon Sessions - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
We offer both funded and privately paid places for children aged 0 - 5 years of age.
[H3] Funded places for 15 and 30 hours
We offer government funded childcare places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds through the 15 and 30 hours free childcare scheme.
[H3] Term Time Funding -
15 hour per week is available for all 3 and 4 year-olds ( and some 2 year olds) for 38 weeks per year.              30 hours per week are available to working families for 38 weeks per year.It is possible to spread your funded hours across the year instead of just term time (known as "stretching").Both 15-hour and 30-hour entitlements may be stretched over 51 weeks (for year-round care).Please note: We can offer a maximum of 10 hours per day funded between the hours of 8am and 6pm. If you require a 7:30am start, this will be charged at our Early Start Rate (which includes Breakfast). If you are unsure what you are entitled to, how you can use your funding or how to apply, please use the form below.
[H2] Fee's
[H2] From April 2025
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(A minimum of 3 sessions per week is recommended to support your child’s emotional well-being)Meals and snacks are included in the above fees. This DOES NOT include formula milk. If
your baby has formula milk or breast milk this should be provided. Fees DO NOT include
nappies, wipes and nappy rash creams.Please Note
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PAYMENT POLICY​
All fees must be paid in advance of childcare. Contractually we may charge £1 per day on late payments.

LATE COLLECTION POLICY​
Late collection payments will be charged at £10 per 10 minutes. This is to cover the statutory requirements of at least two staff members having to remain in the building until your child is collected.We charge for meals and snacks as this is not included in your free entitlement place. We charge a voluntary consumables fee to cover enhanced provision which is also not included in the free entitlement. The free entitlement only covers basic provision. The list of enhanced provision is comprehensive, so please feel free to ask for our list from a member of management.​
[H2] Meals, Snacks, Consumables and
Early Start Charges for Funded Places
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[H2] VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
[H2] At Little Jo's Day Nursery, we ask for a small voluntary contribution for funded places. This is to help cover the cost of consumable items such as high quality resuorces, craft supplies, celebrations, cleaning products realted to child's care (e.g. individual bedding or hygiene kits), tissues, baking ingredients and much more. This list is exhaustive, please ask a member of the team for full list if required.
These contributions are entirely optional and are not a condition of your child attending the nursery. Whether or not you choose to contribute, your child will always recieve the same high standard of care and access to all activities. However, we ask you to provide particular items for your child.
We provide Breakfast, Morning Snack, Dinner with Dessert, Afternoon Snack and Tea for paid places. Meals and Snacks are not included in funded places, however you can choose to opt into our food service or bring your own meals and snacks. Please note, we cannot warm meals and our refrigerated storage is limited, so an ice pack is required.
[H2] Additional Services (Optional)
[H2] Trips and Outings
Celebratory Events (e.g. Graduation, Party Days)
Extended hours outside funded sessions (e.g. Wraparound Care)

[H2] Address
Little Jo's Day Nursery,
35 Doncaster Road,
Barnsley, S70 1TH
[H2] Phone
[H2] 01226 779 199
[H2] Email
littlejosdaynursery2002@aol.co.uk
[H2] Opening Times
7:30pm - 6:00pm