Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley)

Rotherham S61

In short: a nursery in Rotherham, open since 2026, with room for 51 children. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.

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Good to know

Room for 51 children at a time.
Open since 2026. A newer nursery, so it has a shorter track record.

Worth checking

Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.

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Places51children at a time
Opened2026less than a year ago

Ofsted

Not inspected yet

Ofsted hasn't inspected Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley) yet. It inspects new nurseries within 30 months of registering them.

Funded childcare

How many free hours could your child get?

These are the national rules. Ask Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley) which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.

15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old
Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.
Up to 30 hours for working parents
If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.
15 hours for some 2 year olds
Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.
Tax-Free Childcare
For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.

Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.

Day to day

Life at Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley)

Open day

What to ask when you visit

Based on what the data says about Curious Little Minds (Thorpe Hesley). Take this list with you.

1“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
2“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
3“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
4“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.

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