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Holly House Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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3.9(7 parent reviews)
·62 Wensley Drive, LEEDS, LS7 3QW · Leeds
Number of places
37 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Holly House Private Day Nursery, located in Leeds, places a strong emphasis on providing high-quality childcare within a nurturing and stimulating environment. The nursery prides itself on fostering a safe space where children can explore and discover the world.

They feature a significant outdoor area, complete with a vegetable plot, wooden play equipment, and a traversing wall, all set amidst mature trees, encouraging children to connect with their environment. The dedicated team is experienced and qualified, understanding that each child embarks on a unique learning journey and valuing mistakes as chances for growth.

The nursery offers a comprehensive array of facilities and resources designed to empower children to express themselves effectively. Holly House aims to be a foundational step in a child's development, preparing them for future academic and social challenges.

Our ethos

Holly House Private Day Nursery's philosophy centres on nurturing children within a stimulating environment that encourages exploration and discovery. They value mistakes as learning opportunities and aim to empower children's self-expression, preparing them for future challenges. The nursery also emphasises connecting children with their environment through its outdoor space.

What it's like

Managers consider the ages and stages of children when planning their curriculum, focusing on important skills to prepare them for school. Staff help babies feel safe, secure, and develop independence. Carefully planned learning experiences help children build on existing skills and knowledge, preparing them for later life.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a monthly basis according to the number of days attended per week, ranging from one to five days. Flat rates for individual full days and half days are also available. Custom schedules and funded bookings are calculated individually.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees effective from 1st January 2021.
  • Monthly fees are based on set weekly attendance patterns.
  • Custom attendance patterns and funded hours are calculated individually.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday 07:45-18:00

Age range

0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care

Staff

18

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Holly House Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 4 February 2025 · Aimee Hill

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

Managers consider the ages and stages of children when planning their curriculum, focusing on important skills to prepare them for school. Staff help babies feel safe, secure, and develop independence. Carefully planned learning experiences help children build on existing skills and knowledge, preparing them for later life.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers consider the ages and stages of children when planning their curriculum.
  • Staff support children's physical development, and babies enjoy exploring outdoors.
  • Staff support children to develop their language and communication skills by identifying gaps and implementing individualised interventions.
  • Staff support children to develop their imagination and thinking skills through thoughtful questions and creative play.
  • Learning is well structured so that children can learn at a pace that is tailored to their needs, with a mixture of adult- and child-initiated activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the organisation of transitional points in the day, so that all children remain engaged and motivated
  • 2strengthen existing development processes to ensure consistency of staff's teaching across all age groups, and support those staff who are undertaking additional qualifications.
Inspection #10367820 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify gaps in children's learning and implement individualised interventions, such as small group work, to help them. Funding is used effectively to support children's needs, and managers consider where there may be gaps in children's experiences or development to provide exciting experiences and develop staff skills.

Outdoor space

Babies enjoy exploring outdoors. They navigate slopes and climb in and out of structures. Staff provide more opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, as they climb steps and practise their balancing skills. Staff are close by to offer support and reassurance that gives children the confidence to have a go.

Parent Reviews of Holly House Private Day Nursery

3.9
(7)
Наталья Шеремет
9 months ago

We recently moved to the area and had to search for a nursery for our 3-year-old son remotely. We asked a relative to visit the nursery on our behalf, and from the very beginning, the staff impressed us with their kindness, attention to detail, and excellent communication—especially as our move-in date was delayed. Our son settled in happily from his very first day, which speaks volumes about the welcoming environment. The nursery offers a wide range of activities and has a fantastic, spacious outdoor play area. We’re very happy with our choice and have no regrets. Highly recommended!

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Mike Nix
5 years ago

Fantastically helpful and friendly, really interested in the kids and supportive when extra help is needed. They really do go the extra mile. Couldn't be happier, nor could my little boy! Edit: 3 years on and my second child is also loving himself here. Same great experience.. thanks!

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Tim Watts
4 years ago

Both our children were here from 12 months up to 4 years old and loved it and made many happy memories and friends

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Inspection history

Date: May 2012

  • February 2025Good
  • February 2019Good
  • February 2016Good
  • May 2012Outstanding

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