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Nursery Rhymes (Huddersfield)

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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3.4(10 parent reviews) ·73 Woodhouse Hill, HUDDERSFIELD, HD2 1DH · Kirklees
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, closing only for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Inspected by Ofsted on 5th January 2023 and rated as 'Good', children are excited to attend and quickly settle into a familiar routine.

The nursery prioritises individual development, offering engaging activities tailored to children's interests, such as strengthening finger muscles for early mark-making in two-year-olds and fostering independence through real tools in the woodwork area for older children. Babies thrive in a calm and nurturing environment, forming strong attachments with their key person.

Nursery Rhymes (Huddersfield LTD) is dedicated to inclusive care, effectively supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language. Funding for children with SEND is used to provide additional staff, and the nursery hosts stay-and-play sessions for these families to connect and receive support.

Outdoor learning is a key feature, with a well-designed area for children to play in all weathers, including opportunities for climbing, balancing, and exploring a woodland area where they learn about nature. Babies have their own undercover outdoor space for free exploration.

Parents consistently praise the staff's friendly approach, excellent communication, and the nursery's flexibility with settling-in sessions, feeling well-supported and informed about their child's progress. The nursery also provides healthy and nutritious meals, with the cook accommodating various dietary requirements and staff using mealtimes as an opportunity to introduce children to new vocabulary related to food.

What it's like

Children are excited to attend this friendly, welcoming setting. They are happy, confident and ready to learn, benefiting from a familiar routine and engaging activities that follow their interests. Children have good relationships with staff and peers.

Friendly, welcoming settingStrong independence developmentEffective SEND supportRich outdoor playNurturing baby environmentHealthy meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nursery Rhymes (Huddersfield)

Last inspected 5 January 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 are excited to attend this friendly, welcoming setting. They are happy, confident and ready to learn, benefiting from a familiar routine and engaging activities that follow their interests. Children have good relationships with staff and peers.

Inspector highlights

  • Babies thrive in a calm and nurturing environment, showing strong attachment to their key person.
  • Children enjoy a range of healthy and nutritious meals, with the cook catering for different dietary requirements.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who speak English as an additional language effectively.
  • Children develop their independence skills, from babies trying to wash their hands to older children using real tools in the woodwork area.
  • Managers work with staff to help them develop their knowledge and expertise, providing focused professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to have a deeper knowledge of the curriculum intent throughout the setting
  • 2provide consistent and quality interactions in order to extend children's learning in mathematics.
Inspection #10263339 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise staff for their friendly approach and excellent communication.

They comment that the nursery is flexible and allows for settling-in sessions that suit each individual child.

Parents feel supported and well informed on their children's progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. They know children well and have a clear understanding of how they can support them further. Funding for children with SEND is used to provide additional staff where required, and the nursery provides stay-and-play sessions specifically for these families to gain support and discuss experiences with other families and professionals.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing in the well-thought-out outdoor area on a daily basis in all weathers. They have opportunities to build strength on the climbing frame and slide, and improve their balance on obstacle courses. Babies have their own undercover outdoor area to explore freely.

Parent Reviews of Nursery Rhymes (Huddersfield)

3.4
(10)
Natalia Jakubowska
a year ago

We moved my son to this nursery back in summer and it was the best decision we have ever made. I wish we would have done it sooner. The preschool team are just incredible and I couldn’t thank them enough. My son went from crying when going to nursery to running in all happy. I wish they had a primary school so my son could continue with them. When we have another child we will definitely be signing them up for here. Big thank you to everyone especially Becca & Nicola.

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A H
a year ago

My son went to this nursery some years ago. For the length of time he spent there (very short) he always came home with a bag of soiled clothes. I was appalled at this, as I am a nursery nurse and know well this should not be a regular occurrence. I would never recommend this nursery to anyone. This had me withdraw my son from there and I stopped working as I had lost my trust in nurseries.

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Sabba Mannan
3 years ago

Absolutely love this nursery and all the staff, my son went when he was younger and now my daughter goes. They've always been helpful and understanding. My daughter has allergies and they're very diligent in making sure she is safe from her allergens. I will always recommend them x

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Dominika Block
3 years ago

My daughter has been at Nursery Rhymes since she was 1, she loved it from beginning. The staff are amazing, friendly and always helpful. My daughter wants to go there even on weekends, we will miss Nursery Rhymes and all the staff when she transition to school in September

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Magda N
2 years ago

Amazing place! Can't imagine any other that would take such a good care of my two children. Wonderful 6 years of our learning journey, great memories, lovely and well qualified staff. My children miss them a lot!

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Inspection history

Date: September 2013

  • January 2023Good
  • April 2017Good
  • February 2014Good
  • September 2013Good

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