Dream Catchers Nursery

Unit 3 Stone Row Way, Parkgate, Rotherham S60 1SG
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9.9 34 Reviews
  • Dream Catchers Nursery, Rotherham
Dream Catchers Day Nursery is a home from home environment providing high quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years. The holiday club can also be accessed for children aged 5-12 years.

The team at Dream Catchers Day Nursery are highly skilled, have a strong depth of experience and a variety of qualifications. The staff team work hard to ensure that the nursery is a secure, warm and stimulating environment. Working with parents and carers is paramount to ensuring the individual needs of each child is met.

Dream Catchers Day Nursery provides a range of activities planned to meet the specific interests and developmental needs of each child. They focus mainly on developing language and communication alongside social and emotional skills. The main priority is that children are well cared for and feel safe and secure in a setting where they can enjoy fun and enriching activities.

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Care Provided by Dream Catchers Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Melissa Lintin (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 55
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Dream Catchers Nursery

  • Half day sessions-£30,
    (8am-1pm/1pm-6pm).
    Full day sessions-£58.
    Full week-£270.

  • 5% sibling discount for non funded places.

Dream Catchers Nursery Reviews (34)

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Dream Catchers Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dream Catchers Nursery has 34 reviews.

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Review from Danny F (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at this nursery do an incredible job, creating a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment for the children. My son absolutely loves his time there, and it's clear how much he benefits from the care and dedication of the team. The staff are not only supportive but also encourage independence,
confidence, and development in such a thoughtful way. We feel incredibly lucky to have found a nursery that provides such a positive and enriching experience, helping our child grow and thrive every day.

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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely nursery, all the staff members are warm and welcoming when dropping and picking up my daughter. They communicate everything about my daughters day, naps and meals etc. All staff are very approachable with any issue and are very quick to help. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one loves it here. We've gone from 3 days to 5 days with no issues and he even talks about the staff on a weekend! He's come on leaps and bounds since starting here in April last year and we couldn't be more grateful to the staff for their support and encouragement.

Reply from Rachael Massey, Owner/Manager at Dream Catchers Nursery

Thankyou for your review. It is lovely to hear about your positive experiences with us!


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Review from Demi L (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here for over 2 years all staff are very caring and lovely! Learning curriculum is outstanding and my daughter has progressed a lot since been at this nursery she loves all the staff. You are all amazing xxx

Reply from Rachael Massey, Owner/Manager at Dream Catchers Nursery

Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear about your positive experiences with us!


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Review from Jade L (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We enrolled our son at the age of nine months at Dream Catchers Parkgate in June last year (2024). He is our first and currently only child so it was a process we weren't overly looking forward to. The staff at Dream Catchers made the process so swift and allowed us to have as many practice/introductory
sessions as we felt he needed.


He is on a shift place at the nursery so his sessions differ each week but this is never an issue and he always has a great day with lots of play, care and hearty homemade meals which puts us as parents at so much ease. Whenever we have needed an extra session this has also never been a problem which again allows every aspect of our family life to run so smoothly. We can not fault any aspect of the staff members or the nursery as a whole.


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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery has been amazing in helping my child start in education. Made the whole process really good and staff are amazing. My child leaves everyday happy. She comes and tells us everyday about everything that she has done.

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Review from Andreea R (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with Dream Catchers Nursery Parkgate. We moved from London last summer and our 2-year-old son absolutely loves it, and we've seen such a difference in his confidence and development since he started. The staff are warm, caring, and truly go above and beyond to make sure each child
feels safe and happy. The nursery is always clean, well-organised, and has a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. We feel completely at ease knowing he's in such great hands. A huge thank you to the wonderful team for all their hard work and dedication. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and fun environment for their little

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending this nursery in April 2024. I can highly recommend this place, we get a lot of support from teachers and it has such a positive impact on his development and behaviour, he always wants to go there and he has a great time there, his smile every day when I pick him up means more
than everything. Teachers always keep their eyes wide open and cooperate with parents. The place also looks always safe and clean. 10/10!

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Review from Joy R (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has an amazing time here, he has been attending the holiday club during the school holidays for the last four years. My son went to the sister nursery when he was younger and the option to use the holiday club once he started school has been brilliant. The staff are great, they are very welcoming
and friendly, my son has autism so has specific needs, they are great with him providing activities at his level and ensuring they are fun, he will come home with colouring pictures he has done. He always comes home telling me what he's been doing and the things he has learned. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Chloe W (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since around June 2023. I visited a couple before he started and as soon as I walked into this nursery I knew it was the one! My son had never been around many children before or around many new people, it didn’t take him long to settle in. Every week the nursery
posts, the weekly menu and at the end of the day, the staff let me know exactly how much he’s eaten, if he’s napped etc. I can’t thank the staff enough, every single member is amazing, loving and friendly. I couldn’t recommend Dream Catchers Nursery enough, absolutely incredible service.

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Review from R E (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending this nursery for a little while now. I find the staff are always so welcoming and proactive around her and the other children. They put in such great effort to provide a varied and interesting day for the children. In addition, the children are often involved in decisions
in their day, such as being involved in the decisions for the food menus, helping with breakfast etc. I just find it to be such a nurturing environment.

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Review from Victoria S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Dream Catchers since September 2020. The staff are amazing with him and have truly brought him out of his shell and made him such an intelligent little boy. The things he comes out with at home amaze me. Being 3 years old and being able to add up, being able to count, do days
of the week and months, he just learns so much. The attention to detail they bring to his learning is without doubt the best we’ve come across. We know when he leaves come July to start big school he’ll have accomplished so much already. When we found out we were pregnant again in 2023, we decided straight away our daughter would be joining the Dream Catchers family. She’ll be starting when she’s 9 months old in September 2024 and we can’t wait to see her grow there too.

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Review from Ellie-Mae P (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery from been 9 months old. He first started in the baby room and then confidently transitioned into the toddler room, thank you to the amazing staff that were there to support my little boy. Every morning he goes in with such a huge smile and it makes me feel happy
and confident to leave my boy knowing he’s growing and learning within a fun environment. Each term Dream Catchers staff keep us as parents updated on what our children are learning about so we at home are able to support our children and understand what they are learning about in nursery. The food is excellent and my little boy loves it and seems to always have more it’s that delicious. I can’t thank everyone at Dream Catchers enough and would 100% recommend to anyone.

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Review from Jodie T (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I don't know where to start, other than my boys absolutely love nursery and everybody involved. All 3 of my boys have gone to Dream Catchers and my youngest two are still there. The major difference between this nursery and others I have been to is the compassion and love for all the children! They
really do care for their needs, not just when the parents are there either, as my boys can't stop talking about what they have done throughout the day. I wouldn't take my children anywhere else and recommend it to everyone in need of a home from home for their little ones.

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Review from J N (Grandfather of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter has been attending Dreamcatchers since being tiny. The nursery seems to stimulate her with many different activities and she is very happy there. On the occasions when I take her she always runs in with hardly a look back to say goodbye. This is a good sign that it is a happy and safe
environment. The staff appear to have good relationships with the children.

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Review from Elena Z (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for 3 years now, she is really happy and loves every single person who is in charge of her. She has learned loads of things and even though is a bit far from my house, I’m happy I chose this nursery so far.

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Review from Vicki G (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Dream Catchers Parkgate, my son absolutely loves going. He has grown and learnt so much from all the lovely activities they do! Every member of staff I’ve met is kind, friendly, welcoming and supportive! They truly know every child as an individual and do all they can to ensure all
in their care feel happy and thrive!

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was born just before Covid and spent a considerable amount of time not socialising with other children at a young age due to the restrictions in place. Starting nursery was very daunting for him and at the start we had lots of tears. Due to the caring and compassionate nature of all the staff
who supported my son, he now loves going to nursery. He’s made loads of friends and is thriving. The staff at Dream Catchers have been amazing and I’d highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for somewhere for their child.

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Review from S L (Father of Child) published on 27 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children love Dream Catchers. The staff go above and beyond to make sure they have the best time. Both key workers are more like family than staff. They always make them feel loved while we are at work. Even now my eldest is at school, she loves to go back in the holidays. They have taught them
so much and have been there for them and us.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery!, staff are excellent and always put the children’s needs 1st. I have nothing but positive thing to say, friendly, caring and attentive staff. My child enjoys there time there and I know they are well looked after!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.936)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10 for Dream Catchers Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.936 for Dream Catchers Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (382 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 407 Ratings = 4.936

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dream Catchers Nursery is based on 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 34 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (14)

Rachael

Rachael Massey

Job Title: Managing Director of Dream Catchers Nursery LTD

Rachael is the owner of Dream Catchers Nursery LTD and has 35 years experience working in the childcare sector.


Rachael can often be found in the reading corner or at the 5* Dream Catchers salon!


Rebecca

Rebecca Nuttall

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Becky has 10 years experience in childcare all with Dream Catchers Day Nursery LTD. Becky is also our nursery SENCO and has a huge passion in supporting children with additional needs. Becky has a Level 3 in childcare and a Foundation Degree in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.


Kobi

Kobi Scothern

Job Title: Discoverers Room Leader (toddler room)

Kobi has 3 years experience working in childcare all with Dream Catchers Day Nursery LTD. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare and has carried out additional training for her toddler room leader role.


Kobi can often be found covered in paint and gloop with her toddlers.


Megan

Megan Greenwood

Job Title: Inventors Room Leader (preschool room)

Megan has 5 years experience working in childcare all with Dream Catchers Nursery LTD. Megan started out as an apprentice at Dream Catchers and went on to achieve both her level 2 and 3 qualifications in childcare.


Beth

Beth Bannon

Job Title: Explorers Room Leader (baby room)

Beth has 10 years experience working in childcare all with Dream Catchers Nursery LTD. Beth has a level 3 qualification in childcare and has done several additional training courses on working with babies.


Sophie

Sophie Butler

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Sophie has 2 years experience working in childcare all with Dream Catchers Day Nursery LTD. Sophie has a level 3 qualification in childcare and has also had additional training in speech, language and communication. Sophie is the language lead within setting and supports children with their speech, language and communication development.


Sophie is a key worker based in the Inventors Room (preschool room).


Nicole

Nicole Angell

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Nicole has 2 years experience working in childcare all with Dream Catchers Nursery LTD. Nicole has a level 3 qualification in childcare.


Nicole is a key worker within the Discoverers Room (toddler room).


Caroline

Caroline Lockley

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Caroline has 12 years experience working in childcare. She has a level 3 qualification and has spent many years running her own playschool.


Caroline is a key worker within the Inventors Room. (preschool room).


Diva

Diva Majama

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Diva has 16 years experience working in childcare and has worked for Dream Catchers for 4 for of them. Diva has a level 3 qualification in childcare.


Diva is a key person within the Discoverers Room (toddler room) but also loves spending lots of time with our babies in the Explorers Room.


Chloe

Chloe Saddington

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Chloe has been with Dream Catchers since 2022 and is currently working on her level 2 qualification in childcare.


Chloe is a key worker within the Discoverers Room. (toddler room).


Erin

Erin Shaw

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Erin has been with Dream Catchers since 2022 and is currently working towards her level 3 in childcare.


Erin is a key worker within the Discoverers Room. (toddler room).


Ella

Ella Slade

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Ella has completed her level 2 in childcare and is at the very end of her apprenticeship and on her way to gaining her level 3 qualification.


Ella is a key worker within the Explorers Room (baby room) and has completed some additional training on working with babies.


Jessica

Jessica Outhwaite

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Jess has 3 years experience working in childcare all with Dream Catchers Nursery LTD. Jess has a level 3 qualification in childcare and has also had additional training in the pathway to phonics. Jess supports other staff, parents and children to ensure children are secure in their letters and sounds journey before they leave us for big school.


Jess is a key worker within the Inventors Room. (preschool room).


Jackie

Jackie Grocott

Job Title: Nursery Cook

Jackie is the onsite cook for Dream Catchers Parkgate. She is amazing at making exciting and nutritious meals. Jackie ensures she involves the children's favourites in her menus. Jackie has level 2 food hygiene and has accessed additional training on allergy awareness.


Our nursery has been awarded a 5 star rating by Environmental Health.


Frequently Asked Questions about Dream Catchers Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Dream Catchers Nursery accepts?

Dream Catchers Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Dream Catchers Nursery Open?

Dream Catchers Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Dream Catchers Nursery have capacity for?

Dream Catchers Nursery has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Dream Catchers Nursery to the centre of Rotherham?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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