Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for one week at Christmas and on bank holidays
Barncliffe Day Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2024)
Number of places
33 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Kirklees
About this day nursery
Barncliffe Day Nursery prioritises the individual well-being and development of every child, fostering a nurturing and home-like atmosphere. The dedicated team strives to understand each child's unique personality, ensuring they feel cherished, comfortable, and secure within the nursery setting.
The nursery actively collaborates with families, fostering a sense of community where children are supported by an extended circle of care. Within this enriching environment, children are encouraged to take the lead in their own learning through play.
They are given the freedom to explore with curiosity, wonder, and independence as they grow and comprehend the world around them. The nursery’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that children thrive when their individuality is celebrated and they are supported in a loving and familiar environment.
They gently encourage emotional, social, and creative development, guiding children to explore their interests, build on their strengths, and form meaningful relationships.
Our ethos
Barncliffe Day Nursery's philosophy centres on celebrating individuality and fostering a loving, familiar environment where children feel cherished, comfortable, and secure. They encourage children to lead their own learning through play, exploring with curiosity and independence, which supports their emotional, social, and creative development. The nursery also values a strong partnership with families, creating an extended circle of care to support each child's growth.
What it's like
Children are inspired to learn and explore in this child-centred and stimulating nursery benefiting from nurturing staff who put children's needs and interests at the heart of everything they do. Children enjoy choosing from a range of exciting experiences, such as baking biscuits or exploring ice and frost in the outdoor play area, which build on their existing knowledge and help them progress. They are intrigued by real-life objects, and staff's enthusiastic approach, using phrases like 'let's investigate', deeply involves children in play and learning, fostering wonder and imagination.
Homely EnvironmentChild-Led Learning through PlayStrong Family PartnershipsIndividualised Care
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
9 months to 4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2013
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Barncliffe Day Nursery
Last inspected 19 January 2024 · Samantha Lambert
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are inspired to learn and explore in this child-centred and stimulating nursery benefiting from nurturing staff who put children's needs and interests at the heart of everything they do. Children enjoy choosing from a range of exciting experiences, such as baking biscuits or exploring ice and frost in the outdoor play area, which build on their existing knowledge and help them progress. They are intrigued by real-life objects, and staff's enthusiastic approach, using phrases like 'let's investigate', deeply involves children in play and learning, fostering wonder and imagination.
Inspector highlights
- Children are inspired to learn and explore in a child-centred and stimulating environment.
- Staff put children's needs and interests at the heart of everything they do.
- Children behave extremely well and show a remarkable understanding of nursery rules.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding levels of support.
- The knowledgeable manager works closely with staff to provide excellent support when planning for children’s next steps in learning.
Inspection #10305117 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents and carers commend the nursery leaders and staff for the time that they spend getting to know their children.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding levels of support. Leaders and staff build excellent partnerships with parents and health professionals, such as physiotherapists. Staff receive specialist training that helps them to provide exemplary care and support for children with SEND. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.
Outdoor space
Staff encourage children to explore the ice and frost that they find in the outdoor play area. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Barncliffe Day Nursery
5.0
(1)
Emma Rodd
8 years ago
Love this nursery! My little boy has been going since the age of one and will be three in October. Since attending he has thrived and developing all the time at an exceptional pace. All the staff are very warm, friendly and professional at such a high standard. My little boy was my first child and when the day came for me to take him and leave him I was a nervous wreck but after learning about his day through his assigned key worker and knowing how much fun he had I felt confident and content knowing my son was in capable hands. Having researched several nurseries within the area beforehand it was only once I visited them all that I knew Barncliffe was the right place. It has a home from home feel with an exceptional dedicated team. My son has thrived and is still doing so and cannot recommend them highly enough. I know my daughter will be following her brother's footsteps when the time comes and I will have the peace of mind of knowing she is being cared for in the best possible way! Thank you so much to Maxine and her dedicated team - your all fabulous!
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024
Date: February 2014
- January 2024Outstanding
- February 2018Good
- February 2014Good
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