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Fixby House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(40 parent reviews) ·66a Netheroyd Hill Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2LS · Kirklees
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Fixby House Day Nursery, located in Huddersfield, offers a nurturing "home from home" setting focused on discovery, enjoyment, and stimulation. The purpose-built nursery fosters strong relationships between staff, children, and families, aiming to provide each child with an excellent start in life.

The facility boasts open-plan, state-of-the-art spaces, prioritising a holistic and natural approach where children's needs are central to all decisions. The team is readily available to support parents and encourages their active involvement in their child's learning journey.

The nursery is committed to creating confident learners through play-based activities and high-quality care, striving to make childcare both accessible and supportive for families.

Our ethos

Fixby House Day Nursery aims to provide an excellent start in life by fostering strong relationships and prioritising a holistic and natural approach where children's needs are central to all decisions. They are committed to creating confident learners through play-based activities and high-quality care.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident at the nursery, developing bonds with key persons and building friendships. Staff provide sensitive support, helping children regulate emotions and fostering personal, social, and emotional development. The management team considers individual needs, offering opportunities to explore the local park and woods, and planning engaging activities that spark children's interest and promote good progress.

Home from home environmentLearning through playHolistic natural approach

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a monthly basis depending on the number of days booked per week, with adjusted rates for those accessing 15 and 30 hours of funding. Parents must provide their own nappies, wipes, and formula. Fees are reviewed and renewed annually.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Approximate daily fee (full fees)£75 / day
  • Extra day fee£83 / day

Good to know

  • Parents must provide nappies, baby wipes, and formula milk.
  • Full fat cow's milk is provided for children aged 12 months and over.
  • Fees are reviewed and renewed annually.
  • Tax-Free Childcare is accepted.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fixby House Day Nursery

Last inspected 4 June 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

Children are happy and confident at the nursery, developing bonds with key persons and building friendships. Staff provide sensitive support, helping children regulate emotions and fostering personal, social, and emotional development. The management team considers individual needs, offering opportunities to explore the local park and woods, and planning engaging activities that spark children's interest and promote good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team and staff share a clear understanding of curriculum and sequence learning well.
  • Children enjoy songs and stories, and a lending library supports their love for reading.
  • Children understand routines and staff reinforce positive behaviour with specific praise.
  • Staff encourage children's independence, from mastering eating utensils to serving themselves at lunchtime.
  • The management team works closely with local schools to prepare children for the transition.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider even more specific training to further enhance staff's knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
Inspection #10351483 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how well their child is developing at the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are given additional support. The management team implements support plans, and staff work towards children's next steps. They also liaise with the local authority and other agencies to access further help for children and families.

Outdoor space

The management team provides opportunities for children to access the local park and woods. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Fixby House Day Nursery

5.0
(40)
Jess Gerrard
4 months ago

All 3 of my children have and do attend fixby house nursery. They are having amazing journeys, have made some incredible friends and have really come along in their learning, speech and development. The staff are incredible with taking their time to update me with observations and really getting to know my children. It's an amazing place for any child to attend and I highly recommend 🤍

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Jenn Parker
11 months ago

My daughter has been attending Fixby House since June as my mat leave ended. I was so nervous about her starting nursery and the staff at Fixby House have been brilliant with her, she arrives every day and is so excited to go in and start playing and always leaves in the best mood too! Her older sister went to their sister site Almond House and we knew we wanted the same caring and learning focused environment for our youngest too! She has only been going for a few weeks but she has settled in so well and everyone is always so happy to see her and so welcoming. It makes you feel so much more at ease as a parent knowing that your child is happy and having such a lovely time. She looks forward to going and I look forward to seeing her having such a lovely day with her friends and her key workers. Thank you all 🙂🫶🏼

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Amy Durbak
11 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Fixby House Nursery! The staff are absolutely wonderful - so friendly, caring, and genuinely invested in her development. She comes home smiling every day, full of stories about her friends and the fun activities and outdoor adventures she’s had. The menus always sound delicious and well thought out too. It’s such a warm, nurturing environment and we’re so grateful to have found it!

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Kameron Augustine
11 months ago

My children have been attending Fixby nursery for about 5 months now and they absolutely love it! They settled in quickly and are excited to go to nursery everyday . The staff are amazing and always ensure the needs of my children are met. They provide them with a variety of nutritional meals . Over all a warm welcoming nursery and you wouldn’t be disappointed if you sent your children here!

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Beth Beaumont
11 months ago

My daughter has been attending Fixby House for 5 months now and I couldn't recommend them enough, in fact I always recommend them to my customers. My daughter was 10 months when she joined (now 15 months) and has developed so much with things like weaning, partaking in tasks such as tidying up her toys and just generally growing so much into an independent toddler. She loves her key-worker Areeba who is great with her and has really taken the time to get to know my daughter. The rest of the staff are incredible too! Thank you Fixby House!

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Inspection history

Date: April 2009

  • June 2024Good
  • September 2018Outstanding
  • May 2018Inadequate
  • February 2014Good
  • June 2013Good
  • April 2009Good

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