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Looby Loos Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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3.9(11 parent reviews) ·Looby Loos Day Nursery, 60 Kirkroyds Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 1LS · Kirklees
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Looby Lou's Day Nursery, established in Northallerton in 1990, is a private, family-operated childcare facility catering to children aged 0-12 years. The nursery is located at Finkills Way, Northallerton, and features a dedicated car park and an expansive outdoor play area.

Inside, there are six rooms, each specifically equipped to meet the developmental needs of different age groups. The nursery also organises various outings for the children.

Looby Lou's strives to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where every child can achieve their full potential, with support tailored to individual needs. They aim to accommodate all children, including those with learning difficulties or disabilities, by making reasonable adjustments within the setting.

Each child is assigned a key-person who assists with their integration and supports their development. The nursery is dedicated to providing a comprehensive childcare service that aims to surpass the expectations of both parents/carers and children, having been rated 'Good' by Ofsted with an 'Outstanding contribution to the well-being of children'.

What it's like

Children develop their confidence and sense of self at this safe and friendly nursery, enjoying self-registration and developing independence. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour, celebrating achievements and encouraging perseverance, leading to self-assured children.

Family-run nurserySpacious outdoor play areaDedicated car parkOfsted-rated Good

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on full-day and half-day sessions, with holiday club care also available. Parents can book early bird sessions for an additional charge. While registration is free, additional fees apply for late payments, late collections, and returned cheques, as well as meal charges for funded-only hours.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Registration is free and includes a complimentary nursery polo shirt.
  • Late payment fees are charged if payment is not received by the 7th of the month.
  • Late collection charges apply for pickups after 6pm.
  • Specific meal and snack charges apply only to children attending funded hours.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6pm. Closed on Bank Holidays and from Christmas Day until New Year's Day.

Age range

0-12 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1999

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Looby Loos Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 January 2024

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 develop their confidence and sense of self at this safe and friendly nursery, enjoying self-registration and developing independence. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour, celebrating achievements and encouraging perseverance, leading to self-assured children.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show that they understand the rules and expectations for their behaviour.
  • Staff provide high-quality interactions that support children to meet their next steps in learning.
  • Parents and carers appreciate the opportunities provided for children's home learning, which ensures consistency for children's learning, both at home and in the nursery.
  • Children show that they enjoy books and stories, and learn interesting and new vocabulary.
  • Staff provide children with images and resources that support them to find out more about people and families that may be different to their own.
  • Leaders successfully use evaluation methods to identify areas for development and have high ambitions to continue to enhance learning experiences for children.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to review and develop the learning environment and enhance the opportunities for younger children's independent play, to support them to focus on their learning and develop their concentration skills further
  • 2strengthen the way that whole-group story time sessions are delivered, to ensure that all children fully benefit from listening and responding to stories.
Inspection #10305290 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The well-qualified special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and the inclusion team. She supports the nursery to work towards enhancing the skills and knowledge of staff who work with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This ensures that children with SEND continue to receive good levels of support.

Outdoor space

Children learn to persevere as they balance on an obstacle course and climb over large tyres.

Parent Reviews of Looby Loos Day Nursery

3.9
(11)
Lauren Jagger
a year ago

What a wonderful nursery!!! I cannot recommend Looby Loo's Day Nursery enough. All of the staff went above and beyond to ensure my daughter settled into a new nursery without any issues. I noticed a positive difference when we picked her up and how happy she was and how excited she was to go and play with all of her new friends when we dropped her off. The detail in all of the nutritious meals and types of play that the children take part in was a big plus for us. If I could take the staff and environment with me on the move overseas I would in a heartbeat - we are very sad to be leaving Looby Loos. Thank you ever so much for creating such a positive and lasting impression on our little girl.

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Lucy Hughes
2 years ago

Absolutely amazing nursery. The staff are incredible and have been wonderful with all three of my children. The support and care they have given my autistic son has been exceptional. In bringing in all the additional professionals, sorting his EHCP, and his support plan and daily interventions. The level of care they have given him is above and beyond, as well as all the support and communication they have provided us as parents. They are 10 stars and I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone.

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Rachel Niklas
3 years ago

Looby Loos is an excellent nursery and the quality of care has exceeded my expectations. The staff are caring and provide a variety of creative activities to help the children learn whilst having fun. My daughter has thrived at Looby Loos and I directly attribute this to the positive environment combined with the high quality of staff. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a nursery in the area.

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Richard MacMillan
9 years ago

Excellent nursery. Staff really friendly and my son loves it there

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Keely Smith
5 years ago

My daughter loves it here and the staff are brilliant

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Inspection history

Date: January 2024

  • February 2024Good
  • January 2024Good

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