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Tariff Sheet Welcome to Kelham Island Community Childcare
A trusted family-run nursery in Sheffield
Owned by Joanna Broughton, with over 30 years of early years’ experience, we are committed to providing exceptional childcare and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for children, parents, staff, and partners.
Child Care Services
Our Rooms
Ladybirds Room
The Ladybirds Room offers a warm, nurturing, and positive environment for our youngest children aged 6 months to 2 years, providing a gentle introduction to nursery life, with strong relationships, emotional security, and individual care are at the heart of everything we do.
Buzzy Bees Room
Buzzy Bee’s Room is designed for children aged 2 to 3 years, providing an engaging environment that encourages growing independence, confidence, and curiosity through play and experiences.
Butterflies Room
Butterflies Room is our dedicated pre-school environment, designed to prepare children for their next exciting adventure as they start Reception class with a focus on building confidence, & independence.
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Why Choose Kelham Island
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Family-run
As a family-run business, we bring a personal touch and a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of children and families in our care.
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Experienced Owner
With Joanna’s extensive 30+ years of early years’ experience, we ensure a wealth of knowledge and expertise in providing high-quality childcare.
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Ofsted Rated Good
We are proud to be Ofsted rated "Good" in all areas, reflecting our commitment to maintaining excellent standards of care and education.
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Thriving Environment
Our aim is to provide a stimulating and happy environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive at their own pace
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Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere
We create a friendly and inclusive environment where children, parents, staff, and partners feel valued, supported, and embraced.
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Parent Partnership
We recognise the vital role of parents and carers in their child's development, and we actively involve and engage them as partners in their child's journey. Click here to learn about our Family app which enhances our partnerships with parents.
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“Both of my daughters attend Kelham Island Community Care; we couldn’t be any happier as a family they love it here!
One of my children started here at the start of the year and one this September they both cannot wait to go to nursery every morning!
They are always up to new educational activities, and the staff go above and beyond for their peers and have such an eye for detail with anything regarding your children.
Everything is shared to you on an app used to log everything such as toilet usage, activities during the day with pictures of your little one, injuries and food eaten. This is a lovely feature as you feel like you’re in the loop and experiencing all the amazing things they are getting up to whilst at nursery.
They’ve also been supporting my daughter with toilet training too - so patient, understanding, and even looked into extra ideas and things we could do at home to help and get things to click into place for her. We are very lucky to have found a lovely and caring place for our children to enjoy and cherish during their childhood!
Thank you for everything you do for our children you are all amazing.”
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Exceptional Care and Support for Our Son
“We are incredibly grateful to the entire team at Kelham Island Community Childcare for the care, patience, and support they have shown our son since he started attending in April.
Our son has a speech delay and some sensory challenges, and from day one the staff have gone above and beyond to understand his individual needs. They are always attentive, keeping a close eye on him and gently supporting him when he engages in behaviours such as putting crayons or sand in his mouth. Knowing that he is in such safe and caring hands gives us tremendous peace of mind as parents.
A special thank you to Sam, Jade, Zena, Siobhan and the whole team. They have been incredibly patient, kind, and supportive throughout our journey. Not only do they work closely with our son on his speech and sensory development, but they also regularly provide us with valuable suggestions and activities to continue at home, helping us support his progress together.
We have already seen positive changes in his confidence, communication, and overall development. The staff genuinely care about every child and create a nurturing, inclusive, and encouraging environment where children can thrive at their own pace.
As parents, we couldn’t ask for a more dedicated and compassionate nursery team. We highly recommend Kelham Island Community Childcare to any family looking for a place where their child will be cared for, understood, and supported every step of the way.
Thank you for everything you do – you are making a real difference in our son’s life and in our family’s journey.”
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“Amazing nursery with very friendly and professional staff. It provides a lovely and supportive environment for the children to learn and thrive.”
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“Could not recommend enough! Sam, Zena, Jade and all the team are absolutely amazing. My son has come on so much and always has the best time thanks to all the team here. My partner and I are so grateful for all the support they have given. Would give more stars if I could!”
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“We cannot recommend Kelham Island Community Childcare enough! From our very first day, the team has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. They have created such a warm, nurturing environment that it genuinely feels like a home away from home for Joseph. Leaving your child to go to work is never easy, but the staff give us complete peace of mind knowing they are in such caring, capable hands.”
“Our little boy currently attends Kelham Island Community Childcare and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support and care all the staff provide him. The staff worked alongside us with settling him into nursery and still support him with the drop off process. They have really supported our child and it shows with how happy he comes home everyday.”
“My LO has been attending this nursery since she was 9 months, and we absolutely love it! Always accommodating and easy to talk to when we have any problems. The staff are super friendly. My LO always has a story to tell when I pick her up! Overall, she has had a great experience since day 1!”
“Absolutely beautiful nursery with beautiful staff! My son has attended here for almost 3 years, and I cannot fault the place. The staff go absolutely above and beyond for both the children and the parents. Very glad we are staying here for holiday clubs as I think my son would feel lost without you all!”
“This is the best place I could ever choose as the first nursery for both of my children. From very friendly and clean environments to absolutely amazing staff. Everyone is so helpful and understanding. My kids grew up there, they learned many things, and brought home very good behaviour. We will miss every part of it when we need to move from there.”
“My son goes to this nursery, and I am so happy with their brilliant service. They are so nurturing and really think about the child as an individual. They will go above and beyond. They have been so helpful for me and my family, and I really appreciate this nursery so much. Thank you, Rebecca, for doing a great job leading your team!”
“My boy has been attending this childcare since last September, and he has grown so much. All the staff members are very cooperative and care for the children in such a wonderful way. The ambience is amazing for the kids, as they are involved in different and creative activities.”
“Couldn’t think of a better nursery than Kelham Island Community Nursery. The amount of progress my son made since starting there was unbelievable, and he has come so far with other milestones. A huge thank you to all the staff at Kelham Island for helping Frankie to get where he is now while under your care and for being such a big impact on his journey.”
“Both my children attend this nursery and I wouldn’t fault it. The manager and staff are exceptional, very supportive and friendly. They are very flexible and help whenever they can, providing good observations and comments about every individual child. The nursery is clean and has many toys and activities. My kids absolutely love it and look forward to going all the time, so I would recommend it to everyone.”
“My children absolutely love holiday club! Each day is fun packed in a safe and nurturing environment. After almost three years of nursery provision at their previous Kelham Island site we wholeheartedly recommend the care and support given to our children. Absolutely brilliant. Well done to all involved for solving a major childcare headache.”
“This is a fantastic nursery with so much fun things too do! I know that I can leave my LG here with confidence and always has fun productive days, the staff are so friendly and caring it’s a lovely environment!! THANKS GUYS!”