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Ashbourne Day Nursery at Greetland

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(4 Google reviews) ·The Old School, Exchange Street, Halifax, HX4 8DB · Calderdale
Number of places
63 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2026
Local authority
Calderdale

About this day nursery

Ashbourne Day Nursery at Greetland, located in The Old School, Exchange Street, Halifax, provides childcare for children aged 0 to 4. Registered with Ofsted on March 27, 2024, the day nursery prides itself on fostering an environment where children thrive and develop independence.

The setting promotes a "can-do" attitude, encouraging children to take pride in their achievements, such as confidently navigating stairs or managing their own coats. Communication and language skills are supported through interactive songs for younger children and opportunities for older children to express complex ideas.

The nursery has a strong focus on inclusion, with staff actively identifying and meeting individual needs, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They adapt teaching approaches and resources, such as a sensory tent funded by the early years pupil premium, to ensure all children can make choices and learn alongside their peers.

The nursery also prioritises children's welfare and emotional wellbeing, utilising tools like "feelings cups" and incorporating discussions about personal safety and healthy eating. Parents speak highly of the nurturing environment, noting effective communication through daily handovers and an online app, which strengthens the home-nursery partnership.

What it's like

Children thrive at this warm and welcoming setting, settling in with ease and confidence due to secure, trusting attachments with the nurturing staff team. They delight in sensory exploration, investigate the properties of ice, and learn to manage their own coats and select water bottles. Children are safe and secure, exploring suitable outdoor areas freely and developing physical confidence.

Active, motivated learnersStrong communication skillsInclusive practicePositive environmentNurturing staffOutdoor exploration

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected May 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Ashbourne Day Nursery at Greetland

Last inspected 7 May 2026

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this warm and welcoming setting, settling in with ease and confidence due to secure, trusting attachments with the nurturing staff team. They delight in sensory exploration, investigate the properties of ice, and learn to manage their own coats and select water bottles. Children are safe and secure, exploring suitable outdoor areas freely and developing physical confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are generally active, motivated learners who make steady progress from their starting points.
  • Communication and language skills are typically supported across the setting.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make significant progress in their learning.
  • Leaders establish a positive environment where children feel happy and secure.
  • Staff place an emphasis on supporting children to learn to work together.
  • Leaders design an ambitious curriculum that builds on what children already know.
  • Leaders prioritise children's wellbeing through effective care routines.
  • Staff use helpful resources, such as 'feelings cups', to help children recognise and manage their emotions.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should ensure staff consistently teach children the 'why' behind rules and the specific reasons for boundaries, including the impact of their actions on others.
  • 2Leaders should refine how they monitor and implement staff training in a way that consistently supports workload.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders act decisively to identify and meet the individual needs of all children, using screening tools to identify potential delays and adapting teaching to close learning gaps. The special educational needs coordinator uses precise tracking for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to establish clear and achievable developmental steps.

Outdoor space

Leaders provide suitable outdoor areas where children explore freely, with toddlers developing physical confidence by rolling hoops down hills and navigating uneven terrain. Staff foster meaningful learning opportunities outdoors, such as minibeast hunts.

EAL / language support

Communication and language skills are well-supported across the setting, with staff introducing new vocabulary and encouraging children to discuss their favourite fruits to broaden their communication skills.

Google Reviews of Ashbourne Day Nursery at Greetland

5.0
(4 Google reviews)
Jodie
6 months ago

Ashbourne Day Nursery at Greetland is an amazing setting! My little boy has been attending for just over a year, and in that time he has learnt so much and continues to develop beautifully. He’s always so happy there and greets every day with a big smile. The staff are all wonderful—so friendly, caring, and welcoming. I felt completely at ease returning to work, knowing he was in such good hands. They’re also incredibly accommodating, especially when I’ve needed to add an extra day at short notice. I would absolutely recommend Ashbourne Day Nursery to anyone looking for excellent childcare!

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Jade
6 months ago

Ashbourne Day Nursery has been absolutely wonderful for our daughter. She attends four days a week and genuinely loves going in every morning. The environment is warm, welcoming, and very clean its so well-organised. A special mention has to go to her key worker, Lauren, who is just amazing. She is caring, attentive, and always goes the extra mile to make sure our daughter feels safe, supported, and happy. We can clearly see how much she has grown in confidence and independence since starting here. The other members of staff who also very appreciated Laura, sue, kath Tracey, tia, Joanne malika, keep up your hard work 💪 ❤️ We’re so grateful to the whole team at Ashbourne Day Nursery — highly recommend!

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Tasha Campbell
6 months ago

I would highly recommend this nursery. My child has settled so well and so quickly and is happy. This is all down to the fantastic staff that work there. They show a genuine interest in the children and it really does show. They are so caring and makes it so much easier leaving them knowing they are in such good hands. Thank you!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 May 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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