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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.\nA 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.\nWe 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. 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Helen Howes Private Day Nursery # Helen Howes Private Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 accepted Nutritious meals provided Outdoor learning experiences Creative 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 - 1 consider the effect background noise has on children's developing listening skills - 2 support staff to consistently enable children to do things for themselves, to promote children's personal development to a higher level - 3 strengthen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238807) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Helen Howes Private Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10325733 Lead inspector Miriam Caldecott Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238807)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311270) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=helen-howes-private-day-nursery-bd11-2aq-311270) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIzN5_V-ojG84Hl4Xhz3sOjUHbnIwgrv4jb1JIuijyBZDPkQQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 ❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kwM2FVcHZTRVZPUmpCWWF6WnBjakJOV0Vrd05tYxAB!2m1!1s0x487be05b43677061:0x4dfd7b886ce83109) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXaaTfWk5UNslp50N94MBl-c4sqElzVEeZjo168goBp1Aa8c2GIRg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURleE95c2lRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487be05b43677061:0x4dfd7b886ce83109) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKt5GC225znLtz-W-uo85w9_wJcVkrqz-ceNfnJed8mvdAdiA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paul Kerry a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2Z1BhMGRnEAE!2m1!1s0x487be05b43677061:0x4dfd7b886ce83109) Reviews from Google for Helen Howes Private Day Nursery. 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