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Chuckles Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.4(7 parent reviews)
·Bretton Street Enterprise Centre, Bretton Street, DEWSBURY, WF12 9DB · Kirklees
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Chuckles Private Day Nursery, established in 1990 and under current ownership since 2006, is located in Dewsbury. It welcomes children from 6 months to 5 years of age, operating 51 weeks a year from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The nursery prides itself on an Ofsted rating of 'Good' and maintains a 5-star food hygiene rating. With a focus on individual child needs, Chuckles provides a safe, stimulating environment, enhanced by nursery webcams for parent peace of mind.

The nursery features two large, secure outdoor play areas, ensuring children have constant access to outdoor activities. A team of friendly, qualified, and experienced staff, all with enhanced DBS checks, paediatric first aid, and safeguarding level 3, are dedicated to fostering creativity, individuality, and self-confidence through their approach to childcare and early years education.

Parents are kept informed of their child’s progress through daily feedback, development profiles, and regular newsletters, with parental feedback actively sought through surveys and evenings. The nursery is committed to giving children the best possible start in life, preparing them for primary school.

What it's like

Staff greet families with warmth and affection, which results in children settling quickly in the welcoming environment. They foster children's emotional well-being extremely well, helping them to flourish and feel happy, safe and secure. The curriculum for children aged three and above is particularly strong, and they develop independence, excellent focus and a wealth of knowledge and skills.

Ofsted Rated "Good"Nursery Webcams5-star Food HygieneDedicated Outdoor Play AreasExperienced and Qualified Staff

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers full day, half day, and short day sessions, with a minimum booking of two sessions per week. Fees are calculated on a fifty-one week basis and billed in equal monthly payments. Government funding is accepted, but does not cover meals, snacks, or consumables, which are subject to additional charges.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
  • Full Day£60.00 / day
  • Half Day£36.50 / session
  • Short Day£53.50 / day
  • Registration Fee£80.00 / session

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of two sessions per week.
  • Annual fees are calculated based on 51 weeks and invoiced in equal monthly instalments.
  • Closed on Christmas Eve, during the Christmas period, and on all bank holidays.
  • A registration fee applies, except for children taking funded-only places.
  • Government funding does not cover consumables, meals, or extra activities, which incur additional charges.
  • Fees are reviewed annually in February, with any increases starting in April.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, 51 weeks a year

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Session types

Full, Half, and Short Days

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chuckles Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 July 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff greet families with warmth and affection, which results in children settling quickly in the welcoming environment. They foster children's emotional well-being extremely well, helping them to flourish and feel happy, safe and secure. The curriculum for children aged three and above is particularly strong, and they develop independence, excellent focus and a wealth of knowledge and skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff foster children's emotional well-being extremely well.
  • Overall, staff plan effective educational programmes that help all children progress well.
  • Staff model important social skills, reflected in children's friendships and excellent behaviour.
  • Staff effectively promote children's large physical skills.
  • Staff teach children to respect and celebrate the diversity of the world and everyone's uniqueness extremely well.

Areas to develop

  • 1focus the curriculum more precisely on younger children's learning needs, to fully engage them and help them to make the best possible progress
  • 2provide more targeted coaching, mentoring and support for staff in the baby room, to help them to strengthen the quality of their interactions and deliver the curriculum for children's speech and language to a higher level.
Inspection #10346887 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Overall, staff plan effective educational programmes that help all children progress well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or those who receive additional funding. Staff monitor children's progress closely and take swift action where children have a developmental delay. They put in place meticulously targeted interventions, in excellent partnership with parents and other professionals. Consequently, children with SEND are superbly integrated into nursery life and make significant development steps.

Outdoor space

Staff effectively promote children's large physical skills, for example, older children in the baby room use wheeled toys and toddlers climb on soft blocks. Two-year-old children walk across tree stumps and planks, with staff's support, and older children show great agility while using the wooden climbing pyramid. Children grow a variety of vegetables and herbs in the garden beds, which helps them to learn about healthy eating and absorb amazing facts first hand about where food comes from.

Parent Reviews of Chuckles Private Day Nursery

4.4
(7)
Mohsin B
a year ago

Chuckles Nursery: A Home Away from Home Chuckles Nursery has been an absolute blessing for our family. The moment we enrolled our child, we knew we had made the right choice. The staff are incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely care about each child’s development and happiness. The nursery is well-equipped with a variety of educational toys and resources that keep the children engaged and excited about learning. The outdoor area is fantastic, providing a safe and stimulating environment for the kids to play and explore. One of the standout features of Chuckles is the individualized attention each child receives. The staff take the time to get to know each child, tailoring activities to their interests and developmental needs. This personalized approach has helped our child grow in confidence and skills. Communication with parents is seamless, with regular updates and detailed reports on our child’s progress. We always feel informed and involved in our child’s nursery experience. Overall, Chuckles Nursery offers a perfect blend of fun, learning, and care. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact it has had on our child’s early years. Highly recommended!

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Amy-H W
8 months ago

My son went to chuckles from 1-4years. He has been looked after so well. All the staff are so lovely and great with all the kids. They always do such great activities with the kids from crafts, to visits to the park, supermarket, library etc. When my son left they had a graduation for him and it was so lovely parents and children recievd gifts from the nursery. I would highly recommend. Thanks for everything ladies.

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Nasima Hinglotwala
a year ago

Chuckles Nursery is a haven of joy and learning for little ones! From the moment you step through the doors, you're greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes both parents and children feel at ease. The colourful and engaging environment is designed to stimulate young minds and foster a love for learning. The staff at Chuckles are nothing short of exceptional. Their genuine care and dedication to each child's development is evident in everything they do. They take the time to understand each child's unique needs and interests, ensuring a personalised and enriching experience for all. One of the standout features of this nursery is its thoughtfully crafted curriculum. It seamlessly blends play-based learning with structured activities, allowing children to explore, create, and discover at their own pace. The variety of hands-on activities, from arts and crafts, sensory play, and walks, ensures that children are constantly engaged and excited about learning. The facilities are great with well-maintained play areas both indoors and outdoors. Safety is a top priority, and it's clear that the nursery goes above and beyond to create a secure environment where children can play and learn freely. Communication with parents is also exemplary. Regular updates, photos, and detailed reports keep us informed and connected to our child's daily Could not recommend enough, if my child could continue her years there, there would be no hesitation to keep her there!

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • July 2024Good
  • August 2018Good
  • March 2016Good
  • November 2011Good

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