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Helen Howes Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews)
·559-565 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2AQ · Kirklees
Number of places
78 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Helen Howes Private Day Nursery is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere where young children can flourish. The nursery delivers quality care and education, striving to go beyond fundamental requirements by offering a diverse array of activities and experiences.

Recognising the financial commitment of childcare, the nursery embraces a transparent and equitable approach to its fees. It actively supports families in navigating funding options, including government-backed schemes and Tax-Free Childcare, ensuring clear communication regarding all costs.

The nursery prides itself on maintaining high standards, which includes providing nutritious meals prepared on-site and offering a rich curriculum that encompasses both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, special visitor events, and creative arts, all designed to ensure each child thrives.

What it's like

Children are happy and excited to learn at this caring and nurturing, family run nursery. Leaders and managers plan an environment to encourage children to be inquisitive learners. Children are involved in their play and make good progress.

Government-funded childcare acceptedNutritious meals providedOutdoor learning experiencesCreative and sensory play

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a standard daily rate for hours exceeding funded entitlements, with costs spread over 12 months. Funded sessions (15 or 30 hours per week for 38 weeks) are subject to a meal and consumable charge. An optional Forest School contribution is also billed monthly regardless of attendance.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Funded hours (15 or 30 per week) are offered over 38 weeks of the year (term time).
  • Additional hours beyond funding are charged at a standard daily rate spread over 12 months.
  • Optional Forest School contribution is payable monthly regardless of attendance.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, 51 weeks a year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1989

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Helen Howes Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 January 2024 · Miriam Caldecott

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 excited to learn at this caring and nurturing, family run nursery. Leaders and managers plan an environment to encourage children to be inquisitive learners. Children are involved in their play and make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers plan an ambitious curriculum for all children.
  • Children develop a love of stories, songs and rhymes.
  • Staff support children's language development.
  • Staff are respectful to children.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the effect background noise has on children's developing listening skills
  • 2support staff to consistently enable children to do things for themselves, to promote children's personal development to a higher level
  • 3strengthen the information already shared with parents to ensure all parents know and understand children's next steps and how they can support learning at home.
Inspection #10325733 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively about the nursery. They comment that staff are nurturing and caring.

Parents value the pictures and 'wow' moments that staff share on the online app.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. They work well with outside agencies to ensure children meet their targets. Leaders and managers use additional funding to meet the individual needs of children. Children with SEND make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children skilfully run and jump off objects in the outdoor environment. They are confident movers.

Parent Reviews of Helen Howes Private Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
Katy Park
9 months ago

Our daughter finishes her journey at Helen Howes Nursery today, and we just want to say the biggest thank you to all of the wonderful girls there for making her time so truly special. From the very first day, she has been welcomed with warmth, kindness, and genuine care, and it has meant the world to us as parents to see her grow and thrive in such a nurturing environment. A special mention to Rachel, Sam, Izzy, Kate, Bethan, Pav & Poppy for always going above and beyond – whether it’s offering extra cuddles when she needed them, encouraging her through new milestones, or filling each day with fun, creativity, and laughter. The love and dedication you show the children doesn’t go unnoticed, and we feel so grateful for everything you’ve done. We honestly can’t recommend Helen Howes Nursery enough. Knowing that our daughter has been surrounded by such a supportive, caring, and inspiring team has given us so much peace of mind, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to her early years. Thank you again, girls – you’ve given her the best possible foundation ❤️

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Roxana Laura dragan
3 years ago

My son attended this nursery and he loved. All staff are very good and caring. A special thanks to Izzy,Rachel and Sam

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Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • January 2024Good
  • August 2018Outstanding
  • February 2015Good
  • May 2009Good

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