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Our son really enjoys it there and we've seen such a big step change in his progression since he's attended. The food cooked on site is fantastic and we regularly get updates on what he's been doing and his achievements. Cannot recommend it highly enough.", "datePublished": "2018-02-23T09:16:46.981Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rachael Dale" }, "reviewBody": "Crossley Mill has been a superb nursery for both my children. The staff are lovely, warm and welcoming. The nursery has its own cook who creates fantastic, healthy and delicious vegetarian food. The activities are varied and interesting and as a not for profit nursery they are always looking at ways to improve the nursery experience for the children. The nursery iteself is beautiful, colourful and cosy with views overlooking the canal. 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Crossley Mill Nursery # Crossley Mill Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · New Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8AD · Calderdale Number of places 79 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Calderdale About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Crossley Mill Nursery, situated in the picturesque heart of Hebden Bridge, provides a nurturing and inviting "home-from-home" atmosphere for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Understanding the immense importance of choosing childcare, the nursery was established in 1998 by parents with a vision to deliver the same level of affection, protection, and dedication they desired for their own offspring. As a parent-led, not-for-profit community, Crossley Mill Nursery distinguishes itself by reinvesting all resources directly into the children's welfare and development, rather than benefitting shareholders. The nursery is open 50 weeks a year, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. It boasts an exceptional outdoor play area, thoughtfully designed to encourage extensive outdoor engagement, complemented by freshly prepared, healthy, and vegetarian meals that cater to children's nutritional needs. Parents consistently praise the skilled and caring team, highlighting the individualised attention and encouragement their children receive, which contributes to their happiness, development, and smooth transition to school. Our ethos As a parent-led, not-for-profit community established by parents, Crossley Mill Nursery reinvests all resources into children's welfare and development, providing a nurturing "home-from-home" atmosphere. The nursery values individualised attention and encouragement, fostering children's happiness and development, and offers an exceptional outdoor play area to encourage engagement. What it's like Children thrive in this nurturing, home-from-home nursery. They are welcomed by familiar, caring staff and eagerly engage in the day's activities. The nursery provides a rich blend of structured learning and spontaneous child-led play, allowing children to flourish. Parent-led and not-for-profit Home-from-home environment Extensive outdoor provision Freshly prepared vegetarian meals ## Pricing & funding This nursery stretches government funding over 50 weeks of the year, providing 11 hours per week for the 15-hour scheme and 22.5 hours for the 30-hour scheme. Additional fees are charged for wraparound care outside core funded blocks, alongside a daily consumables fee covering meals, snacks, and activities. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Wraparound care fee (per hour) £8.50 / hour - Consumables fee (15 hours EEF per day) £4.00 / day - Consumables fee (30 hours EEF per day) £7.60 / day Good to know - Nursery stretches 15-hour funding over 50 weeks to deliver 11 hours per week. - Nursery stretches 30-hour funding over 50 weeks to deliver 22.5 hours per week. - Wraparound care is charged hourly for times booked outside of core funded blocks. - Consumables fees are charged per funded session to cover meals, snacks, activities, and resources. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Crossley Mill Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407351 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289356)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303727) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://crossleymillnursery.org.uk) New Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8AD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.01018/53.74013/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hebden Bridge - [Day nurseries in Hebden Bridge](/search?q=Hebden+Bridge) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=crossley-mill-nursery-hx7-8ad-303727) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm (50 weeks a year) Food Freshly prepared, home-cooked food (vegetarian ethos) Age range Babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Crossley Mill Nursery Last inspected 18 September 2025 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 Children thrive in this nurturing, home-from-home nursery. They are welcomed by familiar, caring staff and eagerly engage in the day's activities. The nursery provides a rich blend of structured learning and spontaneous child-led play, allowing children to flourish. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in a nurturing, home-from-home environment. - Staff quickly identify and support children needing extra help, especially those with SEND. - Children's behaviour is a strength, with staff skilfully helping them manage emotions. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with daily updates and active involvement in nursery life. - The nursery has invested significantly in an outdoor area that encourages risk-taking and physical challenge. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen opportunities for children who are quieter or less confident to become more involved during group times, to fully develop their communication and language skills. Inspection #10407351 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289356) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents feel staff are 'like family' and that children are 'valued, nurtured and loved'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are quick to identify children who need extra support with their learning, providing a rapid response for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This includes implementing interventions, acting swiftly on referrals and working in close partnership with parents by listening to their concerns and ensuring they are integral to each child's individual support. Outdoor space Outdoors, children develop mark-making skills with chunky paintbrushes in the sand. The nursery has invested significantly in an outdoor area that encourages risk-taking and physical challenge, where children confidently navigate different terrains, including ramps, climbing equipment and tunnels. ## Parent Reviews of Crossley Mill Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIcIBHvEAw683fT00tv5AXizlsbHQ9otG9Sd5BPNCLXiWUicQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Luisa Hardacre 8 years ago A really great nursery with excellent staff. Our son really enjoys it there and we've seen such a big step change in his progression since he's attended. The food cooked on site is fantastic and we regularly get updates on what he's been doing and his achievements. Cannot recommend it highly enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRdEltOVlnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bea67723ffded:0xf8eb7ead727d7a90) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXay4hbgGIDwnXnTHAdBiB4y51u9OjtLs1exJYSKTiittorVOzgSw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Rachael Dale 8 years ago Crossley Mill has been a superb nursery for both my children. The staff are lovely, warm and welcoming. The nursery has its own cook who creates fantastic, healthy and delicious vegetarian food. The activities are varied and interesting and as a not for profit nursery they are always looking at ways to improve the nursery experience for the children. The nursery iteself is beautiful, colourful and cosy with views overlooking the canal. I cannot praise this nursery and the staff enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnaU5hRk5BEAE!2m1!1s0x487bea67723ffded:0xf8eb7ead727d7a90) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLWL_cGa3iTcswpQbGUw-OFcOhCdHzZDGy-k1t6TvfeoeWjBQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Matthew Watts 4 years ago Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of our two boys for the last three years. Not once have they ever come home with anything but smiles on their faces, this is testament to the work that all staff and management put in to this very special nursery. Again, thank you for all the happy memories. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXdjVYZFZBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bea67723ffded:0xf8eb7ead727d7a90) Reviews from Google for Crossley Mill Nursery. 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