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Foundations Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·1 Cambridge Street, BATLEY, WF17 5JH · Kirklees
Number of places
52 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Foundations Nursery, located in Batley, West Yorkshire, is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' private day nursery that draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The nursery is dedicated to providing an exceptional, child-led curriculum within a beautiful environment designed to stimulate and challenge children from six months to four years old.

They believe in fostering independent, engaged, motivated, and thoughtful learners, offering them the time and space to explore, take risks, and learn from mistakes in a safe and supportive setting. The nursery emphasises the 'joy of learning,' transforming challenges into exciting puzzles.

Foundations Nursery is a family-owned establishment with a committed team, including a former headteacher owner, experienced educators, an administrator, a children's chef, and a caretaker, all working collaboratively to create a warm and engaging atmosphere. The nursery prioritises strong partnerships with parents and is deeply involved in the Batley community.

Our ethos

Foundations Nursery is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, dedicating itself to a child-led curriculum that fosters independent, engaged, and motivated learners. It believes in providing children the space to explore, take risks, and learn from mistakes, emphasising the 'joy of learning' and transforming challenges into puzzles.

What it's like

Children thrive in this diverse and engaging setting, where caring for others, gaining independence, investigating, and solving problems all promote learning. They benefit from expert support to grow as creative and innovative thinkers and develop skills across the curriculum. Staff expertly incorporate children's interests into their learning, bringing ideas to life, such as enthusiastically making their own wedding dress.

Reggio Emilia inspiredOfsted OutstandingTeacher-ledChild-centred curriculumFamily-owned

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am-5.30pm

Age range

six months and four years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Foundations Nursery

Last inspected 30 April 2025 · Josie Cumiskey

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

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this diverse and engaging setting, where caring for others, gaining independence, investigating, and solving problems all promote learning. They benefit from expert support to grow as creative and innovative thinkers and develop skills across the curriculum. Staff expertly incorporate children's interests into their learning, bringing ideas to life, such as enthusiastically making their own wedding dress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in a diverse and engaging setting, developing skills across the curriculum.
  • Staff have an excellent understanding of the curriculum and support children with SEND effectively.
  • The superb outdoor environment helps children practise physical skills and learn about managing risks.
  • Leaders show a strong commitment to staff well-being, creating a stable and experienced team.
  • Partnerships with parents are exceptional, with workshops, a book-swap library, and daily online communication.
Inspection #10392885 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff understand learning needs and can support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff respond sensitively to children, offering support, particularly during transitions.

Outdoor space

The superb outdoor environment helps children practise physical skills. They build gross motor skills on ladders, rope swings and climbing equipment. Navigating the Meadow-Forest School's terrain lets children take risks and develop abilities and teaches them safety and how to manage dangers.

Parent Reviews of Foundations Nursery

5.0
(2)
Noreen
3 years ago

My son absolutely loves Foundations Nursery. The staff are very friendly and interested in your child’s development and well being. There are always lots of observations on tapestry that are lovely to see and the staff are approachable if there are any concerns. The menu is based on children’s interests and it always smells delicious as it is cooked fresh daily (sometimes the children take lead and help!) My son loves Foundations, with its emphasis on outdoor learning through play and a very hands on approach. He will miss leaving them to start school in summer.

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Helena Szkatulová
3 years ago

We couldn't ask for a better place for our children. All my children love their nursery. My 2 older kids went there and are attending school now, but they take every opportunity to go pick up their other two siblings and happily chat to the staff. They have built a very strong bond. They are the most friendly and approachable people who are interested in the children and their wellbeing. Whatever comes to my mind is just amazing from the staff, place itself, food, and activities, which include parents as well. I would say that Foundations Nursery is more like a family to us.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2019

  • April 2025Outstanding
  • October 2019Outstanding

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