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Jitterbugs Day Nursery in Huddersfield

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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4.3(6 parent reviews) ·72 Royd Street, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4QY · Kirklees
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Jitterbugs Day Nursery, established in 2003, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm, the nursery closes only for bank holidays and over the Christmas period.

The latest inspection by Ofsted on 19 October 2022 rated Jitterbugs Day Nursery as "Good" in all areas. Children at Jitterbugs are confident and play harmoniously, developing secure attachments with staff who know them well.

The curriculum is thoughtfully planned, with resources and activities tailored to support learning and development at every stage. Babies, for example, have access to low-level furniture and toys placed within easy reach to develop their physical skills.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on community engagement, with children enjoying various trips to local places like the train station, supermarket, and post office. They also visit a local elderly residents' home to bake, craft, and sing, fostering a sense of respect and contribution.

Outdoor learning is a daily feature, with children enjoying exercise in large outdoor spaces and learning about road safety during walks in the local community. Jitterbugs Day Nursery is committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Staff work closely with parents and other professionals, utilising additional funding to provide resources such as sensory equipment to help children regulate their emotions. The nursery also fosters a love of reading through animated story sessions and a lending library, encouraging children to take books home to share with their families.

Mealtime routines promote independence, preparing older children for their transition to school. Parents speak highly of the staff, describing them as "worth their weight in gold" and appreciating the nursery's dedication to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Smiling, happy children are at the heart of this welcoming nursery. The key-person system works very well. They are greeted by cheerful staff who warmly welcome them, ready for the fun-filled day ahead. Staff know the children well and plan resources and activities to support their learning.

Confident, harmonious playCommunity engagementLove of readingOutdoor learningStrong SEND supportIndependent mealtimes

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and closure over the Christmas period

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jitterbugs Day Nursery

Last inspected 19 October 2022

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

Smiling, happy children are at the heart of this welcoming nursery. The key-person system works very well. They are greeted by cheerful staff who warmly welcome them, ready for the fun-filled day ahead. Staff know the children well and plan resources and activities to support their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are incredibly confident and play harmoniously.
  • Children benefit from various trips and contribute to the community.
  • Children develop a love of reading and take books home from the lending library.
  • Mealtime routines promote children's independence and prepare them for school.
  • Leaders are dedicated and committed, continuously improving the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1further develop staff's interactions with children to encourage thinking skills through effective questioning
  • 2help support children to understand actions and consequences for their behaviour to develop their knowledge of what is right and wrong.
Inspection #10229478 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work very well with parents and other professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the early help they need. Additional funding is spent well to directly benefit children, for example, staff purchase sensory equipment to help children be calm and regulate their emotions.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy daily exercise in the large outdoor spaces. They also learn about road safety while on walks in the local community.

Parent Reviews of Jitterbugs Day Nursery

4.3
(6)
Rushbrook Rathbone
a year ago

I couldn't speak any higher of the girls that run Jitterbugs! They excel in everything they do with the children and genuinely care for the children. I would leave 10*'s if I could!

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Mel Robinson
2 years ago

Absolutely fantastic nursery! Great for SEN children.

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Brooke Lawrence
9 years ago

Very Poor I have pulled my child as she was coming home brused and with bite marks from a bully that the nursery didn't see fit to deal with

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Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • October 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • August 2013Good
  • September 2009Good

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