Opening hours
Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.
Birkbees Day Care
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
Number of places
136 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Kirklees
About this day nursery
Birkbees Day Care is a thriving nursery in Huddersfield, dedicated to fostering a supportive and stimulating environment for children. The nursery prides itself on offering individualised care, promoting emotional development, and nurturing socialisation skills across its multiple locations.
With a strong emphasis on a home-like atmosphere, Birkbees ensures safety and security for all children, encouraging a love for learning, independence, and responsibility from a young age. Their team of over 120 qualified teachers, including SENCO-qualified practitioners at all nurseries, are committed to providing exceptional care.
Birkbees also boasts outdoor classrooms and a Forest School, offering unique learning opportunities. The nursery’s commitment to quality is reflected in its "Dingley's Promise" Accreditation and positive parent testimonials highlighting the friendly staff, clean environment, and engaging activities.
They strive to work collaboratively with parents to deliver a brighter future for every child.
Our ethos
Birkbees Day Care nurtures children's emotional development, socialisation, independence, and responsibility within a home-like, safe, and stimulating environment. They emphasise individualised care, a love for learning, and offer unique opportunities through outdoor classrooms and Forest School. They collaborate with parents to foster a brighter future for every child.
What it's like
Children receive a warm welcome and feel safe and secure at this nursery, separating happily from parents. An effective settling-in process helps children transition successfully, with staff getting to know individual routines and interests. Children are well-behaved, caring, and considerate, developing confidence and self-esteem through praise and encouragement.
Individualised CareEmotional Development FocusSocialisation SkillsHome-like EnvironmentOutdoor Classrooms and Forest School
Pricing & funding
Fees are billed weekly for contracted sessions, with invoices issued monthly. A monthly payment option is available. Reductions are offered for pre-booked holidays, whilst bank holidays are not charged, but full fees apply for sickness absences.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
- Additional hour to a session£8.50 / hour
- Registration Fee£50 / session
- Late collection fee (first 15 minutes)£10 / session
- Late collection fee (per minute thereafter)£1 / hour
- Late fee payment (per week in arrears)£25 / week
Good to know
- A registration fee of £50 is required.
- Invoices are issued monthly, with options for weekly payments or equalised monthly payments.
- 50% fees charged for up to 2 weeks of holiday with prior notice (excludes out of school club).
- Full fees are payable for sickness; bank holidays are free of charge.
- Late collection incurs a £10 fee for the first 15 minutes, then £1 per minute.
- Accounts in arrears are charged a weekly late payment fee of £25.
Key facts
Staff
120+
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Birkbees Day Care
Last inspected 15 December 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children receive a warm welcome and feel safe and secure at this nursery, separating happily from parents. An effective settling-in process helps children transition successfully, with staff getting to know individual routines and interests. Children are well-behaved, caring, and considerate, developing confidence and self-esteem through praise and encouragement.
Inspector highlights
- Children have plenty of opportunities to move, explore, and enjoy outdoor spaces.
- Bilingual staff provide opportunities for children to use their home languages and converse with parents effectively.
- Staff effectively promote children's independence, such as pouring their own drinks.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.
- Managers support staff well, ensuring realistic workloads and access to further training.
Areas to develop
- 1review nappy changing routines to build on staff's awareness of how to further support children's awareness of privacy and respect
- 2develop staff's skills, so that they can help children to consistently lead and extend their own learning and develop their thoughts and ideas.
Inspection #10266355 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
There is a clear focus on providing an inclusive service. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. The special educational needs coordinator and manager work closely with other professionals to ensure that the needs of children with SEND are met. Furthermore, the manager uses additional funding to provide specific resources to support individual children. Children with SEND make good progress.
Outdoor space
There are plenty of opportunities for children to move, explore and enjoy space outside in the fresh air. Children learn to take turns and negotiate the spaces available. They learn how to use the pedals on wheeled toys and confidently ask for help if they get stuck.
Parent Reviews of Birkbees Day Care
5.0
(16)
Shaffaq Ashraf
3 months ago
My son started this nursery in September 2025, and I have seen a clear and positive difference since then. The environment is healthy, welcoming, and supportive, and the staff actively engage the children in activities that are both enjoyable and very beneficial for their development and growth. I’m really happy with the care and support my son is receiving and would highly recommend this nursery.
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Santtosh Thapa
3 months ago
Absolutely amazing nursery with wonderful caring staff. My child Arush is improving himself after joining the nursery. We thanks to you for your kind support.
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Monique Francois
3 months ago
I’d confidently recommend Birkbees Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing, professional, and welcoming environment. It’s the kind of place you can leave your child knowing they’re in safe hands.
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Malati Thapa
3 months ago
It feels like I left my child in a family. The staff are so supportive and caring. Thank you so much for being so nice and supportive.
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Nashmia Ahmad
3 months ago
Its a trustworthy place to send my kid, no complaints. They look after him well. So happy.
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Inspection history
Date: June 2013
- December 2022Good
- February 2018Good
- June 2013Good
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