Family-run childcare for almost 20 years
With established nurseries across Barnsley and Rotherham, Railway Children Day Care provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, explore and thrive.
From babies taking their first steps to preschoolers preparing for their next adventure, our caring teams are there to support every stage.
Why
Families
Choose
Us
Full-day nursery care from
6 weeks - 4 years
Flexible hours
No fixed sessions
Inclusive childcare
Welcoming every child
Funded childcare
Eligible 9-month-olds and 2, 3 and 4-year-olds
Open all year-round
Monday - Friday ·
7:30am - 5:30pm
Holiday Club
For children aged
2 – 11 years
Find Your Nursery
Two welcoming settings across South Yorkshire, offering high-quality childcare in Rotherham and Barnsley.
Our Rotherham Nursery
- Nursery care from 6 weeks to 4 years
- Government funded childcare from 9 months
- Flexible hours - no fixed sessions
- Holiday Club & Wraparound Care
- Open 7:30am–5:30pm, Monday–Friday
- Serving families from
Treeton, Waverley, Catcliffe,
Aston cum Aughton and surrounding areas
Our Barnsley Nursery
- Nursery care from 6 weeks to 4 years
- Government funded childcare from 9 months
- Flexible hours - no fixed sessions
- Holiday Club
- Open 7:30am–5:30pm, Monday–Friday
- Welcoming families from
Jump, Elsecar, Hoyland, Wombwell
and surrounding areas
Our Vision
To provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment that inspires a love of learning and encourages curious, enquiring minds.
What Our Parents & Carers Say
Elousie D
"Thank you for all the staff at Railway Children both past and present for all the love, care and guidance they have given our 2 children over the past 4 years. They have both loved attending and we’ve always felt confident and reassured going to work knowing that they have been always been well looked after."
Joanne A
“My son has been at the Treeton site for over 2 years now and from the first settling in day has loved it. The staff are great and always have time to tell you about what they've been doing. Couldn't have chosen a better place for him to learn, grow and make new friends."
Charlotte T
"Both my daughters have attended Treeton Railway Children for several years and we have nothing but praise for it. Staff are fantastic and go out of their way to accommodate our childcare needs."
Yvonne L
"My little girl absolutely loves it here. We looked around a few nurseries before deciding on Railway Children and definitely felt that it completely outshone everywhere else. Definitely recommend."
Rachel L
"My 3 children come to Railway Children 3 days a week, lovely clean nursery, very secure and brilliant staff, always helpful, friendly and excellent with any changes or health/medication issues. Jenny was brilliant with getting everything set up quickly for them all to start. I have seen such a great improvement with my 3 children's socials skills since being here."
Jo J
“My 3rd child has just finished her final day at Railway Children and I could not be more emotional! These guys have been a big part of my life for 8+ years and I have loved how wonderful and helpful they have always been. From teaching my eldest to talk through sign language, to encouraging my youngest to try different fruits at snack time. They are not just a nursery, they genuinely take an interest in you and your child and go above and beyond what is asked of them.."
Come and see us. We'd love to show you around!
No appointment needed. Simply pop in for a tour or get in touch today.
