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VICTORIA PARK HALL DAY NURSERY
Where Great Minds Are Born
Welcome to our nature-led nursery in Rawmarsh, set within the beautiful surroundings of Victoria Park. For over 45 years, our family-run setting has been dedicated to nurturing children’s growth and development. We believe that nature is the best classroom, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence. In our supportive and caring environment, children are encouraged to explore, learn, and thrive—building a lifelong love of learning along the way.
LEARN & EXPLORE
Focussed on maximising learning
At Victoria Park Hall Day Nursery, our foremost goal is to cultivate a nurturing and stimulating environment that is inviting and supportive for all children. We take great pride in our commitment to inclusivity, which is reflected in our thoughtfully designed session plans and activities. These unique offerings are carefully crafted to incorporate a variety of educational theories, ensuring that each child’s interests and needs are addressed through engaging and extended learning opportunities. Our nursery is fortunate to be situated in the midst of stunning parklands, providing us with incredible access to vast green spaces, enchanting woodlands, and an array of natural resources and wildlife We actively celebrate this beautiful environment by making the most of our outdoor areas, regardless of the weather conditions. Our mission is to inspire our children to their surroundings, unleash their creative imaginations, and interact meaningfully with our outdoor classrooms. Join us at Victoria Park Hall Day Nursery as we embark on this exciting journey of discovery and growth together!
ABOUT US
Childcare you can trust
At Victoria Park Hall Day Nursery, we provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. Caring for children from 6 months to 5 years, we support every stage of their early years journey, helping them grow into confident, independent learners ready for school and beyond.
Located in the heart of beautiful Victoria Park, our unique setting offers children exceptional opportunities to connect with nature every day. Our enhanced curriculum combines high-quality early years education with Forest School and nature-led learning experiences, encouraging children to explore, discover, problem-solve and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Children are cared for in age-appropriate rooms designed to meet their individual developmental needs:
Sycamore Tree – 6 to 24 months
Chestnut Tree – 24 months to 3 years
Oak Tree – 3 to 5 years
We believe children thrive in smaller groups where they are known, supported and encouraged to develop at their own pace. Through child-led learning, social mealtimes, free-flow outdoor play and opportunities for independence, we help children build confidence, resilience and essential life skills.
Our experienced team works closely with families and local schools to ensure every child enjoys a smooth and positive transition to Primary School, leaving nursery feeling confident, capable and excited for their next adventure.
OUR PARK
Natural Surroundings on our doorstep
A Unique Setting Rich in History and Nature
Victoria Park was once the private grounds of the magnificent Park Hall Estate, encompassing almost 14 hectares of beautiful parkland, gardens, and flowerbeds. Built in the 1830s, Park Hall served as the prestigious home of the Firth family before both the hall and its grounds were acquired by the local council. In 1901, the park was officially opened to the public to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, giving rise to the name Victoria Park.
Today, the beautifully restored Park Hall is home to VPHPS, providing children with a truly unique early years environment where history, nature, and learning come together. We are privileged to be surrounded by extensive green spaces, mature trees, gardens, and wildlife, offering children daily opportunities to explore, discover, and connect with the natural world.
For families, we provide the added convenience of ample free on-site parking located at the bottom of the driveway, helping to make drop-off and collection times simple and stress-free.
Unlike many nursery settings situated on busy main roads, VPHPS enjoys a peaceful location away from heavy traffic, congestion, and vehicle emissions. Our children benefit from fresh air, open green spaces, and a calm, secure environment where they can play, learn, and flourish. This exceptional setting supports our commitment to providing enriching outdoor experiences and promoting children's health, wellbeing, and development every day.
OPENING HOURS
We are open 50 wks per year:
Mon - Fri: 7.30am to 6pm
VICTORIA PARK HALL DAY NURSERY TEAM
Emily
Nursery Manager
VICKY
Managing Director
Recruitment
We are always looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and caring bank staff to join our team. This flexible role is ideal for those who would like to support our nursery during staff sickness and holiday periods, without the commitment of a permanent contract.
If you hold a valid childcare qualification — or are currently working towards one — and are interested in being part of our warm, nature-led nursery, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch today to find out more about joining our supportive and friendly team.
In September 2026 we will be launching our recruitment drive in search of our next batch of Apprentice Applicants to nurture and educate the VPHPS way. If you are 16-19 and set to receive excellent grades on your GCSE's in August, have a flair for all things Childcare and want join our dedicated and caring team of Early Years Educators, then we want to hear from you! Get in touch for further details and to introduce yourself.
COME WORK WITH US
Government Childcare Funding
Eligible working families can access funded childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months old until they start school.
Funding Available
Children Aged 9 Months to School Age
Eligible working parents can receive up to 1,140 funded hours per year.
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At our setting, we offer this funding as a stretched offer over 50 weeks, providing up to:
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22.8 hours per week over 50 weeks
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Rather than 30 hours per week over 38 weeks.
Universal Funding for 3 & 4 Year Olds
At our setting 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to at least 11.4 funded hours per week (570 hours per year), regardless of their parents' employment status.
Additional Funding for Eligible 3 & 4 Year Olds
Eligible working families can access the full 1,140 hours per year, stretched at our setting to:
22.8 hours per week over 50 weeks
Eligible 2-Year-Olds
Some 2-year-olds may qualify for 11.4 funded hours per week (570 hours per year) if their family receives certain benefits or meets specific eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
To qualify for the working parent entitlement, parents generally must:
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Be working and earning at least the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the National Minimum or Living Wage.
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Each earn less than £100,000 per year.
Applying for Funding
Parents can apply for a childcare code through the Government Childcare Service.
Eligibility must be reconfirmed every three months to continue receiving funded hours.
Important Information
Government funding covers childcare only and does not usually include additional charges for items such as:
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Meals and snacks
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Nappies and wipes
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Extra activities and consumables
Please contact us for further information about eligibility, funding codes, and how funded hours can be used at our setting.
UNIVERSAL CREDIT CAN HELP WITH YOUR CHILDCARE COSTS
WHAT IS UNIVERSAL CREDIT?
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly, in advance.
You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.
ELIGIBILTY
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need help with your living costs. You could be:
out of work
working (including self-employed or part time)
unable to work, for example because of a health condition
HOW CAN IT HELP?
You can claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re working. If you live with your partner both of you need to be working, unless one of you is unable to work due to a disability or health condition.
The childcare needs to be from a registered provider. You can get help paying for childcare including nurseries, childminders, breakfast clubs, after school care and holiday clubs.
The most you can get each month is:
£646.35 for one child
£1,108.04 for 2 or more children
You need to pay your childcare costs up front and claim the money back as part of your payment. You can get support to help you pay your childcare costs up front. Talk to your work coach after you’ve made your claim.
Read more about childcare costs and Universal Credit.
TAX FREE CHILDCARE
You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a child is disabled (up to £4,000 a year).
If you get Tax-Free Childcare, you’ll set up an online childcare account for your child. For every £8 you pay into this account, the government will pay in £2 to use to pay your provider.
You can get Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as 30 hours free childcare if you’re eligible for both. ( We recommend Parents who access 30 hrs with us, use this tax free top up to assist with the cost of the additional of hours.)
Use the link above to check your eligibility.
Optional Extras
Government-funded childcare hours are available to all eligible children and parents are not required to purchase any additional services in order to access their funded place.
To support busy families, we offer a range of healthy & nutritious meals, all consumables and enhanced activity packages which can be added to your child's sessions if you prefer.
Convenient Daily Package
From September 2026, our consumables and meal packages will reflect our stretched funding offer and provide a simple, hassle-free & convenient options for our families.
Our best-value Extras Packages start from just £6.95 per day and include everything your child needs throughout their nursery day, including nutritious meals, healthy snacks, drinks, and essential consumables.
These packages also provide access to our unique nature-led curriculum, enriched learning experiences, and enhanced activities designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a love of learning.
Families who choose our All-Inclusive Package can also benefit from our exclusive early drop-off session at a reduced rate of just £5 per day, allowing children to attend from 7:30am at half the standard session cost.
Our packages offer exceptional value, convenience, and the opportunity for children to fully immerse themselves in all that VPHPS has to offer.
Of course if you prefer to pay as you go - the individual costs are listed below:
Individual Optional Charges
Early Drop off:
7:30am drop off session £10 per child per day
Meals
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Breakfast: £2.00
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Two-course lunch: £4.50
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Light tea: £2.75
Snacks
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Morning or afternoon snack: £1.00 per half-day session
Enhanced Activities
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Enhanced activities and experiences: £3.00 per session
Consumables
Parents who choose not to take advantage of one of our excellent-value nursery packages are required to provide all consumable items for their child. These items should be clearly labelled and brought to nursery each day in a suitably sized backpack that can be hung on their child's coat peg.
If a child attends nursery without the necessary care items or consumables, a charge of £3 per session will be added to cover the cost of snacks and essential consumable resources provided by the nursery.
Where a child is not provided with a healthy packed lunch that meets our nutritional guidelines, a replacement meal will be supplied and charged at the standard individual meal rate.
Please note that we do not stock or supply nappies or pull-up pants. These must be provided by parents/carers for each session attended.
Full details of all our current convenient package options are available from the nursery directly via email.
PAYMENT OF NURSERY FEE'S
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We operate a strict 7 day payment term for all Nursery Fee Invoices. Any invoice not paid inline with the policy will automatically be subject to a late payment charge.
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All fee's are payable monthly in advance only.
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Payments are accepted by Electronic Bank Transfer only, Cash/ Cheque are no longer accepted on the premises.
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Full nursery fee's are charged for all sickness and holiday absences including bank holidays and pre-paid ad-hoc sessions.
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Payment Details:
Virgin Money
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OUR MISSION
Exceptional Early Years Education
We believe that children thrive in an environment which values their own uniqueness, while providing support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and creatively. By building on each child’s strengths, interests and curiosities, we guide each child to explore the world around them as well as develop new abilities and form close relationships.
SAMPLE FOOD MENU
Weekly Meal Plans - 4 week rotation
Wk1
MONDAY
MAIN: Beef Stew or Vegetable Stew SIDES: Mashed Potato Dumplings DESSERT: Lemon Sponge Custard or Fruit/Yoghurt
TUESDAY
MAIN: Pork Sausages & Gravy or Veggie Sausages (VE)
SIDES: Mixed Vegetables Yorkshire Pudding: Mashed Potato
DESSERT: Rice Pudding Berry Jam Fruit/Yoghurt
WEDNESDAY
MAIN: Mild Chicken Curry or Sweet Potato Curry (VE)
SIDES: White Rice Pitta Bread DESSERT: Jam Tart Cream Fruit/Yoghurt
THURSDAY
MAIN: Roast Turkey Dinner or Saitan “Turkey” (VE)
SIDES: Mixed Vegetables Roast Potatoes Yorkshire Pudding
DESSERT: Flapjack Fruit/Yoghurt
FRIDAY
MAIN: Penne Bolognese or Penne tomato (VE)
SIDES: Mixed Vegetables Garlic Bread DESSERT: Chocolate Delight Fruit/Yoghurt
VE = Vegan / V = Vegetarian / GF = Gluten Free / DF = Dairy Free
CURRICULUM STATEMENT
At VPHPS, we work closely within our nursery ethos to support every child in developing confidence, independence, emotional regulation, and the ability to express their feelings freely. Above all, we want every child to feel happy, secure, and valued throughout their nursery journey.
We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and inspiring environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive. Our aim is to create meaningful learning experiences that leave a lasting positive impact, helping children grow into confident, capable, and independent individuals. We recognise the importance of strong partnerships and work collaboratively with parents, extended families, local schools, and the wider community to support each child's development.
Drawing upon our extensive experience and knowledge as early years educators, alongside the Development Matters framework, we deliver a rich and diverse curriculum that balances both adult-led and child-led learning opportunities. Children remain at the heart of everything we do. While we have a clear curriculum intent, our approach is broad, flexible, and responsive, allowing us to follow children's interests through in-the-moment planning and meaningful learning experiences.
Our detailed understanding of child development, combined with strong relationships with families, enables us to provide tailored support for every child in our care. Should we identify any concerns regarding a child's development, we act promptly and appropriately, working closely with parents and relevant professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.
To help us get to know each child as an individual, families complete an "All About Me" profile when their child joins the nursery. We use the BabysDays online learning journal to share daily photographs, celebrate achievements and "wow" moments, and record observations of children's learning and development. In addition, we hold termly focus meetings with parents to discuss progress, celebrate successes, and identify next steps, ensuring families remain fully involved in their child's learning journey.
As children move on to the next stage of their education, the impact of our curriculum is reflected in confident, resilient, emotionally aware, and school-ready learners who are well-equipped to embrace new challenges and opportunities.
This version is more concise, professional, and parent-friendly while maintaining the warm, child-centred ethos of your nursery.
LOCATION
We are located at:
Victoria Rosehill Park
Park Hall
Rawmarsh, Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S62 7HJ
CONTACT US
Interested in learning more about Victoria Park Hall Day Nursery? Please feel free to get in touch, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Email: info@vphps.com
Call: 01709 524302
EXCLUSIONS
Infection Control
EXCLUSION POLICY
This guidance refers to public health exclusions to indicate the time period an individual should not attend a setting to reduce the risk of transmission during the infectious stage. This is different to ‘exclusion’ as used in an educational sense.
Key;
•Infection
>Exclusion period
>>Comments
• Athlete’s foot
> None
>> Children should not be barefoot at their setting (for example in changing areas) and should not share towels, socks or shoes with others.
• Chickenpox
> At least 5 days from onset of rash and until all blisters have crusted over
>>Pregnant staff contacts should consult with their GP or midwife
• Cold sores (herpes simplex)
> None
>> Avoid kissing and contact with the sores
• Conjunctivitis
> None
>> If an outbreak or cluster occurs, consult your local health protection team (HPT)
• Respiratory infections including coronavirus (COVID-19)
>> Children and young people should not attend if they have a high temperature and are unwell
Children and young people who have a positive test result for COVID-19 should not attend the setting for 3 days after the day of the test
Children with mild symptoms such as runny nose, and headache who are otherwise well can continue to attend their setting.
Diarrhoea and vomiting
Staff and students can return 48 hours after diarrhoea and vomiting have stopped
If a particular cause of the diarrhoea and vomiting is identified there may be additional exclusion advice for example E. coli STEC and hep A
>> For more information see chapter 3
• Diptheria*
> Exclusion is essential.
>> Always consult with your UKHSA HPT
Preventable by vaccination. Family contacts must be excluded until cleared to return by your local HPT
• Flu (influenza) or influenza like illness
> Until recovered
>> Report outbreaks to your local HPT
For more information see chapter 3
• Glandular fever
> None
• Hand foot and mouth
> None
>> Contact your local HPT if a large number of children are affected.
>> Exclusion may be considered in some circumstances
• Head lice
> None
• Hepititis A
> Exclude until 7 days after onset of jaundice (or 7 days after symptom onset if no jaundice)
In an outbreak of Hepatitis A, your local HPT will advise on control measures
• Hepatitis B, C, HIV
> None
>> Hepatitis B and C and HIV are blood borne viruses that are not infectious through casual contact. Contact your UKHSA HPT for more advice
• Impetigo
> Until lesions are crusted or healed, or 48 hours after starting antibiotic treatment
Antibiotic treatment speeds healing and reduces the infectious period
• Measles
> 4 days from onset of rash and well enough
Preventable by vaccination with 2 doses of MMR
> Promote MMR for all pupils and staff. >>Pregnant staff contacts should seek prompt advice from their GP or midwife
• Meningococcal meningitis* or septicaemia*
> Until recovered
>>Meningitis ACWY and B are preventable by vaccination. Your local HPT will advise on any action needed
• Meningitis* due to other bacteria
> Until recovered
>> Hib and pneumococcal meningitis are preventable by vaccination. Your UKHSA HPT will advise on any action needed
• Meningitis viral
> None
>> Milder illness than bacterial meningitis. Siblings and other close contacts of a case need not be excluded
• MRSA
> None
>> Good hygiene, in particular handwashing and environmental cleaning, are important to minimise spread.
Contact your UKHSA HPT for more
• Mumps*
> 5 days after onset of swelling
>> Preventable by vaccination with 2 doses of MMR. Promote MMR for all pupils and staff
• Ringworm
> Not usually required
>> Treatment is needed
• Rubella* (German measles)
> 5 days from onset of rash
>> Preventable by vaccination with 2 doses of MMR.
Promote MMR for all pupils and staff. Pregnant staff contacts should seek prompt advice from their GP or midwife
• Scabies
> Can return after first treatment
>> Household and close contacts require treatment at the same time
• Scarlet fever*
> Exclude until 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment
>> A person is infectious for 2 to 3 weeks if antibiotics are not administered. In the event of 2 or more suspected cases, please contact your UKHSA HPT
• Slapped cheek/Fifth disease/Parvovirus B19
> None (once rash has developed)
>> Pregnant contacts of case should consult with their GP or midwife
• Threadworms
> None
>> Treatment recommended for child and household
• Tonsillitis
> None
>> There are many causes, but most cases are due to viruses and do not need or respond to an antibiotic treatment
• Tuberculosis* (TB)
> Until at least 2 weeks after the start of effective antibiotic treatment (if pulmonary TB
>> Exclusion not required for non-pulmonary or latent TB infection
Always consult your local HPT before disseminating information to staff, parents and carers
Only pulmonary (lung) TB is infectious to others, needs close, prolonged contact to spread
Your local HPT will organise any contact tracing
• Warts and verrucae
> None
>> Verrucae should be covered in swimming pools, gyms and changing rooms
• Whooping cough (pertussis)*
> 2 days from starting antibiotic treatment, or >> 21 days from onset of symptoms if no antibiotics
Preventable by vaccination. After treatment, non- infectious coughing may continue for many weeks. Your local HPT will organise any contact tracing
PUPIL UNIFORM INFORMATION
Whilst we do not have a formal pupil uniform policy as such, we do heavily encourage Parents to purchase our branded Polo Shirts and Sweatshirts/Cardigans to protect your child’s own clothing, as enjoying the interesting and engaging activities we set up for the children sometimes may mean they can get messy and muddy.
The most reliable supplier of our Children's uniform is MyClothing.com using their online order system. You must order it direct with the supplier and have it either delivered to your home address.
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KIXX FOOTBALL SESSIONS
Children can join Coach Ross each week and enjoy the Kixx football programme. Currently it is priced at £7 per session during the nursery day, paid half termly in advance directly to Kixx. It teaches children not only football skills but listening and attention skills, coordination, keeps them active, all whilst having fun. Let one of our team members know if your child is interested in taking part.
OFSTED REPORT
OUR PARENT TESTIMONIALS
Picking the right Nursery for your child is an important decision, and we want to support you every step of the way. Read current testimonials from our parents below and see what they say about us.