Nurseries in Goldthorpe
Goldthorpe sits within the Dearne Valley area and has seen significant regeneration and housing growth, making it a popular location for young families. With good transport links to Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham, demand for childcare has grown steadily across local neighbourhoods.
Parents in Goldthorpe typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 5% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -5% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 345 places
Nurseries near you in Goldthorpe
Frequently Asked Questions
Most private nurseries in Goldthorpe offer places from around 3 months old. School nurseries usually begin from age 2 or 3. Funded childcare is available from age 3 for all families, with additional support for some 2 year olds depending on eligibility.
Families of 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours, with many eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of children from 9 months may also receive funded childcare support.
Applying for funding
Goldthorpe is covered by Barnsley Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Barnsley Council website
