Childcare in Doncaster
to ignite little imaginations
A home from home
Our settings provide a safe and caring environment where play is at its heart. Located in the Bessacarr/Cantley area of Doncaster, our focus is to provide learning opportunities that will ignite little imaginations and nurture every child's individual needs and interests. We look forward to meeting you.
2 and 3/4 year funding available.
Hey... My Name is Nicola
I am the founder of the Holly Grove Family. I am a mother first and foremost, watching my own children grow and blossom into wonderful young ladies is the greatest thing I have ever achieved.
Secondly, I am an educator. I started out my career as a primary school teacher and for 15 years I thoroughly enjoyed watching children develop and progress. Being an educator, I understand the importance of creating an environment that enables children to develop to their full potential.
As a mother this has inspired me to create small childcare settings that are personal, homely, full of fun and where children can feel safe and secure.
A happy place. An extension of home.
Testimonials
“Home away from home for my daughter and son. Nicola and her team are such wonderful people, the sense of security and love towards all children, is evident in all that they do. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a place for their little one.”
Sai“We have used Holly Grove childcare coming up to 7 years now and we have nothing at all negative to say. Our children always come home happy and our eldest can't wait to tell us what she has done. The staff are amazing with the children and we can't thank them enough. They do lots of different activities, days out etc and we are happy and confident in leaving our children whilst we work. Would 100% recommend.”
Erica“My son really enjoys all the different activities The Grove does with him, most nights he comes out excited to show me what he has made after school and still talks about the activity days he has been on!”
Sarah“We used the Grove childcare for the first time this Easter hols. Fantastic communication! Brilliant activities for the children, something different everyday. Our son absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back! The staff are so enthusiastic & clearly enjoy themselves too!”
Lisa“Our daughter has attended Holly Grove for the last year, joining at 20 months. Within the first few weeks of her joining we noticed a change in her play, her confidence and her language exploded! She thrives on the independence offered to her and the child-focused approach to activities, and loves going to see her friends. The team are extremely professional, kind and supportive to parents and children alike. I feel huge confidence knowing that she is not only safe and loved but is with a team of people who want to see her grow, learn and thrive. I cannot recommend Nicola and the team at Holly Grove highly enough and am so grateful that we found such a wonderful setting for our daughter.”
Izzy“My daughter has just left Holly Grove Childcare and my son is still at the setting and they are both so happy. The staff have remained a constant from the day they started there (over two years ago) and therefore the kids feel they are all part of the family. This provides the best setting for bringing the best out of my children. They do lots of things that I don’t have the resources for at home so they are exposed to so many different crafts, play, children and toys. They eat dinner with the other children and go on days out. I really feel they are ready for ‘big’ school thanks so Holly Grove Childcare. I can’t thank them enough for all the effort and love they show to the children every day.”
Faye“My son (now age 4) is at Hollygrove childcare setting. He absolutely loves his time with Nicola and the team. He has attended Hollygrove from 8 months old and I have always felt happy and confident that he is in safe hands. The team is small and nurturing and all staff members are approachable. The environment and activities that are provided are exceptional, particularly the outside space. Communication is excellent and I am able to keep up to date on Ben’s progress through tapestry, face to face handover and developmental reviews. During Covid Nicola has kept parents up to date on any changes/adaptations the setting has made, in line with government recommendations and was always at the end of a phone to discuss concerns. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hollygrove to anyone looking for 5* childcare. Ben will continue his journey to The Grove... so look out team!”
Helen“My son has loved his time at Holly Grove and learnt so much there. His speech and confidence its amazing now. The staff are very dedicated to each and every child and it is clear that the children are very happy and content in their care. I cant recommended Holly Grove enough!!!! We are so lucky to find you and we will miss you truly.”
Sylwia“My boys, have attended Holly Grove since they were 9 months old, and honestly I can not put into words with how happy I am that I found this little gem when I was looking for childcare for my first born and now my littlest. Absolutely fantastic setting in every way, from hand overs, to pick up time, communication is amazing from using Famly, to just having a quick chat. The facilities are so geared up to every aspect of your child’s needs, from indoor to outdoor play and beyond. My boys are so happy to be there, I think sometimes they don’t want to leave. Look no further I promise you won’t be disappointed.”
Jaimie“Home away from home for my daughter and son. Nicola and her team are such wonderful people, the sense of security and love towards all children, is evident in all that they do. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a place for their little one.”
Sai“We have used Holly Grove childcare coming up to 7 years now and we have nothing at all negative to say. Our children always come home happy and our eldest can't wait to tell us what she has done. The staff are amazing with the children and we can't thank them enough. They do lots of different activities, days out etc and we are happy and confident in leaving our children whilst we work. Would 100% recommend.”
Erica