Food
In-house qualified Nursery Chef prepares home-cooked meals with fresh, locally sourced, and organic ingredients, including herbs and vegetables from the nursery garden.
Fairfield
Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2024)
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Calderdale
About this day nursery
Fairfield Nursery, situated in the village of Shelf between Halifax and Bradford, offers a nurturing environment where children from 12 weeks to 5 years old can learn and play. The nursery prides itself on its play-based curriculum, designed to encourage exploration and imaginative growth through engaging activities.
The spacious rooms are well-resourced to foster development across all age groups, with dedicated Early Years Educators supporting each child's potential. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with free-flow access to gardens featuring vegetable patches, mud kitchens, dens, and a storytelling circle, allowing children to develop at their own pace.
Nutritious home-cooked meals, prepared by an in-house qualified Nursery Chef using locally sourced and organic ingredients where possible, are a core part of the daily routine, complemented by herbs and vegetables grown in the nursery's own gardens. The nursery actively involves parents in their child’s learning journey through the ParentZone App and aims to build a strong community around each child’s development.
Our ethos
We deliver our curriculum through play-based experiences designed to encourage every child to explore and thrive through rich imaginative play. Our dedicated Early Years Educators will guide and support your child to reach their full potential.
What it's like
The passionate and skilled staff create an environment where children become inquisitive learners at this welcoming nursery. Friendly staff greet children warmly on arrival and know them extremely well. Children form strong bonds with staff, feel safe and secure, and are happy enjoying time in their family groups.
Play-based curriculumOutdoor learning focusHome-cooked mealsParent partnership
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
7:15am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year (except Public Holidays)
Age range
12 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Fairfield
Last inspected 16 May 2024 · Miriam Caldecott
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
The passionate and skilled staff create an environment where children become inquisitive learners at this welcoming nursery. Friendly staff greet children warmly on arrival and know them extremely well. Children form strong bonds with staff, feel safe and secure, and are happy enjoying time in their family groups.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers have a clear and ambitious vision to ensure children receive the best care and early education.
- Children show high levels of concentration and become deeply involved in their learning.
- Children's voices are greatly valued; they have lots of opportunities to express themselves and make choices.
- Children show very good control and coordination in both large and small movements.
- Staff promote children's independence effectively.
Inspection #10338595 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents appreciate the information regarding screen time the nursery recently shared.
The nursery has a positive impact on their child's learning and development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders and managers plan a highly effective curriculum for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff make adaptations for children's individual needs. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a clear overview of how to support children, liaises with outside agencies, and is very proactive in seeking support and advice. Additional funding is used effectively to meet the individual needs of children, and home learning bags support parents to continue their child's learning at home.
Outdoor space
Children show very good control and coordination in both large and small movements. For example, babies learn to take their first steps and staff encourage them to walk up a slope and over a small bridge. Older children manage their outdoor clothing with skill.
Inspection history
Most recent inspection
16 May 2024
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportFrequently asked about Fairfield
About the setting
Fairfield registered in 2022 and is situated in Halifax. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, nine of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 2704640
- Registered person
- Portland Nurseries Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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