--- title: "Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery, Halifax | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/farthing-wood-private-day-nursery-hx3-0te-ey286335 description: "Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery in Halifax — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 3.7 (3 Google reviews) · Prospect House, New Lane, HALIFAX, HX3 0TE · Calderdale Number of places 52 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Calderdale ## About this day nursery Farthing Wood Nursery, with nearly two decades of experience, is dedicated to providing exceptional daily care and early years education. The day nursery prides itself on creating a welcoming and stimulating environment, evident from the positive testimonials of parents and its commitment to meeting stringent OFSTED standards. They offer tailored programmes for different age groups: a Babies room for ages 0-2, a Toddlers room for 2-3 year olds, and a Preschool room for 3-5 year olds. Additionally, Farthing Wood provides an Out of School Club and Holiday Club for children aged 4-11, ensuring continuous support for growing children. The day nursery operates Monday to Friday, almost year-round, closing only for a short period over Christmas and New Year, and on bank holidays. What it's like Children are greeted warmly by staff who know them well. Their behaviour is very good, demonstrating lovely manners to each other and adults, and encouraging friends to join in play. Children laugh and clap in excitement as they pop bubbles and explore their sensory environment, using paint and listening to sounds. Established nearly 20 years OFSTED-approved Sibling discount available NHS staff discount ## Pricing & funding Farthing Wood Nursery offers full-time, daily, half-day, and hourly sessions, alongside out of school and holiday club care. Fees are billed monthly and exclude the Christmas closure week. Dedicated funded sessions are also available with meals included. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Full-time nursery fee £197.50 / week - Daily nursery fee £49.00 / day - Morning nursery session £29.00 / session - Afternoon nursery session £28.00 / session - Hourly nursery fee £7.00 / hour Good to know - 10% discount for the eldest sibling and 15% discount for NHS staff. - Closed between Christmas and New Year (fees not charged) and on bank holidays (fees apply). - Fees must be paid before the 14th of each month; late payments incur a 5% surcharge. - Parents can book up to 2 weeks of holiday per year at a 50% discounted rate. - Open 51 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks per year (closed between Christmas Day and New Years Day, and on statutory Bank Holidays). Age range 0-11 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery Last inspected 16 January 2023 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 Inspector highlights - Children independently put on their coat and shoes, wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet. They serve their own food. - Children are confident to ask for what they want or express their needs to staff. - Children develop good speech and language skills as they enjoy reading stories. - Staff regularly take children on walks to the park and to the woods. They help children learn to walk, climb and crawl through tunnels. - Staff are supported well by managers. Robust recruitment and induction procedures ensure that only suitable people can work with children. Areas to develop - 1 confirm referrals to external agencies for children with SEND have been received, to ensure that targeted support is implemented as soon as possible, to help children continue to make good progress in their learning and development - 2 ensure that covered radiators are regularly removed and cleaned to maintain a clean and hygienic environment for children to play in - 3 ensure that all parents know who their child's new key person is. Inspection #10270093 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208417) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children make good progress in their learning and development, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator works with parents to implement strategies and targets to support children's learning and development to support children's learning and development. However, she does not always confirm receipt of referrals made to external agencies. This impacts on the targeted support from external agencies being implemented in a timely manner. Outdoor space Children use their buckets and spades to collect snow outdoors. They watch the melting snow drip from the trees and comment that the sun is melting the snow. Children also go on walks to the park and woods, learning to walk, climb, and crawl through tunnels. ## Google Reviews of Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery 3.7 (3 Google reviews) Richard Nicholl 6 years ago We sent are daughter hear from been 10 months till she started school and she loved it, staff are very nice and helpful Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVNl9EMWdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc2b5edf1bca9:0xf5d90889b49013af) D 7 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReDRETzVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc2b5edf1bca9:0xf5d90889b49013af) Imran Ali 8 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnOUkya3hBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc2b5edf1bca9:0xf5d90889b49013af) Reviews from Google for Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=17715199996771439535&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2014 - January 2023 Good - November 2018 Good - March 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery ### Which area does Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery serve? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted at Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery? ### How can Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery be contacted? ### What kind of childcare setting is Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery? ### What discounts or fees apply for siblings at Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery? ### Does Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery offer holiday club or wraparound care? ## Nearby day nurseries in HALIFAX Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Farthing Wood Private Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Sticky Fingers Pre-School Halifax · HX3 0TP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-hx3-0tp-303832 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Little Gleddings Halifax · HX3 0JB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-gleddings-hx3-0jb-2802010 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Children's Place Halifax Halifax · HX1 2YE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/children-s-place-halifax-hx1-2ye-303834 - Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Siddal Nursery Halifax · HX3 9DL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/siddal-nursery-hx3-9dl-2863593 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Hebble Harlequins @ Shaw Lodge Halifax · HX3 9ET 3.2(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hebble-harlequins-shaw-lodge-hx3-9et-2717760 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Cherry Tree Day Nursery Halifax · HX1 2XR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-ltd-hx1-2xr-ey428035 See all nurseries in HALIFAX →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=HALIFAX ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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