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Harlequin

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2022)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Harlequin Nursery, Halifax Road, HUDDERSFIELD, HD3 3AS · Kirklees
Number of places
31 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Harlequin is an Outstanding-rated childcare setting located in HUDDERSFIELD, HD3 3AS, providing exceptional care and education for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, the day nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 6th July 2022.

Children thrive in a nurturing and inspiring environment, consistently making excellent progress through exploration and play. The setting boasts a safe and well-resourced space, with a particularly stimulating outdoor area where children often choose to spend their time.

Staff skillfully plan exciting activities that build on children's prior experiences, encouraging curiosity, inquisitiveness, and cooperative learning. Babies receive ample cuddles and reassurance, feeling safe and secure, while staff meet their individual needs, including rest and sleep.

The day nursery focuses on fostering independence, from babies learning to drink from open-top cups to older children helping to set tables and serve food. This approach helps children develop a sense of responsibility and enjoy a wide variety of healthy foods.

Furthermore, leaders and managers continuously strive for improvement, ensuring the highest quality of provision and teaching, with a strong focus on staff professional development.

Our ethos

Harlequin nurtures confident learners through a child-centred approach, fostering independence and curiosity within a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment. The setting emphasises individual development and cooperative play, supported by dedicated staff and strong parental partnerships.

What it's like

Children become confident learners at this nurturing and inspiring nursery. They make excellent progress as they explore and play in the safe and well-resourced environment.

Forest School approachNutritious meals prepared on-siteExperienced and qualified staffEco-friendly and sustainable practicesStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Food

All-inclusive, freshly prepared nutritious meals and snacks with vegetarian/vegan options and catering for allergies.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

Babies to 10 years (for Fun Club)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Harlequin

Last inspected 6 July 2022

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 become confident learners at this nurturing and inspiring nursery. They make excellent progress as they explore and play in the safe and well-resourced environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn about nature as they play.
  • Staff get to know children extremely well and use 'learning stories' to plan next steps.
  • Children are well supported in developing their thinking skills.
  • Children develop their independence skills across the nursery.
  • Leaders and managers continuously plan for improvement and are passionate about staff professional development.
Inspection #10131612 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high ambitions for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work in partnership with parents and outside agencies to support children in making good progress. The nursery uses funding to ensure that children receive individual support from staff.

Outdoor space

Children choose to spend most of their time in the stimulating outdoor area. Staff plan exciting activities to extend children's learning, such as cooperating to make a large nest using sticks and exploring an empty eggshell found in the forest area.

Google Reviews of Harlequin

5.0
(1 Google review)
kunda chibuye
5 years ago

Fantastic little place . Gr8 staff who work very closely and use person centred care .they do everything right . I can honestly say I feel safe to leave my child here . Thnx Vicky n team

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Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • July 2022Outstanding
  • April 2016Outstanding
  • December 2011Outstanding

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