About Us
Who Are We?
The team behind Holly House Day Nursery have a long history in Childcare. From humble beginnings in primary school teaching, the Directors went on to found two of the most successful nurseries in Doncaster: Small World Day Nursery in Hatfield was founded in 2003 and went on to become a 100 place nursery. St. Marys Day Nursery was founded in 2009 and went on to become a 170 place nursery. Both nurseries were sold in 2019, and at this stage both were Ofsted Outstanding, and both were at full capacity.
EDUCATION
Your child will learn in a safe, warm and accepting environment. Our atmosphere enables children to respect themselves and others. Through diverse creative experiences, we enhance children’s ability to socialise with others, be creative, express themselves and develop. We provide a high quality educational program, one which we are always improving.
MANAGER
Managed by Elaine Murray, formerly of St. Marys Day Nursery in Bessacarr, Doncaster. Elaine qualified in 1988 (NNEB) and has over 30 years experience in childcare and 20 years experience as a manager. She has worked in all aspects of childcare from nannying in the USA, to being a Curriculum Leader of Early Years at College, to working her way up from Nursery Practitioner to Nursery Manager. She has a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and has achieved Ofsted Outstanding in several nurseries. More recently Elaine has qualified as a teacher of First Aid and Food Hygiene.
"When any new business enters the market, as Holly House will later this year, it is essential that they have something different to offer in order become successful. We are aiming to be the best for learning, facilities, staffing, quality and service."
Donna Woodhead
HEALTHY EATING
One of the most important factors for parents when choosing a nursery is healthy eating and high quality ingredients for meals. As a result, all food is freshly prepared on site each day by our resident chef Pam, pictured below, from high quality local suppliers. The nursery kitchen has also gained a 5 star hygiene certification.
It is also important that children develop a love of healthy eating at a young age as their relationship with food is something they carry with them throughout their entire lives.
OUR MENUS
Our varied and seasonal menus teach children that dinner doesn't always have to be followed by dessert and that trying new food is exciting, not scary.
We educate our children on where their food comes from and help them to understand how it affects their bodies, helping them to make healthy choices now and in the future.
We regularly introduce new dishes, ingredients, tastes and textures to our children and will always serve a fantastic nutritionally balanced menu that is healthy and delicious.
