Dearne Valley Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rotherham
Dearne Valley Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Dearne Valley Day Nursery, Golden Smithies Lane, Wath-upon-Dearne, S63 7ER
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Dearne Valley Day Nursery among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Dearne Valley Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Dearne Valley Day Nursery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dearne Valley Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ RNN College Dearne Valley School/college/university | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cresswell Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Cygnet Aspen Clinic Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| All Children Great & Small Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Charlie Rays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Amazingf Four Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Cake Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Dearne Valley Day Nursery
What is Dearne Valley Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Dearne Valley Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Dearne Valley Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dearne Valley Day Nursery last inspected?
Dearne Valley Day Nursery was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dearne Valley Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dearne Valley Day Nursery compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Dearne Valley Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Dearne Valley Day Nursery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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