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Merrydale Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(11 parent reviews) ·Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bank Gate, Huddersfield, HD7 5DL · Kirklees
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

Merrydale Private Day Nursery, established in March 2022, is an Ofsted-registered childcare setting in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Conveniently located for families in surrounding areas like Bolster Moor, Linthwaite, Golcar, Marsden, and Meltham, the nursery provides a stimulating environment focused on learning through play and real-world experiences.

With its own private playground, outdoor classroom facilities, and access to local amenities such as canals and woodland, Merrydale emphasises connecting children with the natural world. Their dedicated team of qualified and experienced staff ensures that every child can explore and learn in a happy and relaxed atmosphere.

The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, including school holidays, and offers a personal approach to learning, tailoring methods to suit each child's individual needs within an inclusive community.

Our ethos

Merrydale Private Day Nursery focuses on learning through play and real-world experiences, with an emphasis on connecting children with the natural world through outdoor learning. They offer a personal approach, tailoring methods to each child's individual needs within an inclusive community.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery happy and smiling, eager to see their friends. Staff build strong relationships with children and have high expectations for their behaviour, which children follow respectfully. Children feel safe and secure, and staff promote their self-help and independence skills effectively.

Ofsted registeredOutdoor classroom facilitiesLearning through natureSpanish lessons includedNutritional meals and snacks included

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Nutritional Meals & snacks daily included in fees

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 7.30am-6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day care, Hourly sessions

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Merrydale Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 October 2023

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 arrive at the nursery happy and smiling, eager to see their friends. Staff build strong relationships with children and have high expectations for their behaviour, which children follow respectfully. Children feel safe and secure, and staff promote their self-help and independence skills effectively.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop a love of stories, songs and rhymes through engaged staff readings and musical activities.
  • Staff plan activities for good physical control, encouraging babies to crawl and children to develop fine motor skills.
  • Staff are respectful of children's needs, promoting good hygiene routines and encouraging independence in self-care.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to build with a purpose, encouraging collaborative problem-solving and thinking.
  • Staff model number language effectively, introducing new vocabulary and supporting children to count objects.

Areas to develop

  • 1target more specific coaching and training for staff to help to raise the quality of education to an even higher level.
Inspection #10303266 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very happy with the care their children receive.

They comment that their children make good progress and that the nursery is flexible in meeting the individual needs of families.

Parents feel well informed and comment on the good communication they receive.

They speak highly of the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work effectively with outside agencies to provide the necessary support and collaborate with other settings to ensure continuity in children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy the outdoor area, laughing as they run and hop. Staff provide activities for children to develop the muscles in their fingers and teach them how to hold and use scissors.

Parent Reviews of Merrydale Private Day Nursery

5.0
(11)
Julia White
a year ago

An absolutely outstanding nursery. My daughter is so happy and settled and all of the staff are wonderful. It is such a friendly, happy and healthy environment and I’m so grateful to have them on our door step. Thank you 🙏

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Emily Parker
2 years ago

From the moment I came across Merrydale on social media I knew it was the nursery I wanted my daughter to attend. Although we viewed numerous settings that open day you held really did solidify our choice, most importantly Willow felt comfortable from the moment we stepped foot in that baby room. I couldn’t ask for a better set of people to care, support and guide my child, you guys are superstars and you’re more than just ‘staff’ to me! I will be gutted when she reaches primary and I can’t thank you enough for all you do. Highly recommend this setting!! ❤️

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Liz Burns
3 years ago

Fantastic. Very friendly and professional. Extremely well run and structured to provide the very best child care. Highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2023

  • December 2023Good
  • October 2023Good
  • July 2023Inadequate
  • June 2023Inadequate

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