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The Cloud Factory

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·The Mill Outlet, Yorkshire Mill, Batley, WF17 5LZ · Kirklees
Number of places
37 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

The Cloud Factory, established in 2018, is a childcare setting located in Batley, offering a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, all year round (excluding one week at Christmas and bank holidays), it provides consistent care for families.

The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on October 19, 2021, reflecting its commitment to quality education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. Children attending The Cloud Factory are noted to be happy and safe, forming strong attachments with staff and confidently interacting with their peers and adults.

The curriculum is well-planned and sequenced, aiming to equip children with essential skills for their future. Staff are adept at promoting good hygiene practices and supporting children in developing self-care skills, such as handwashing and serving their own meals.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, incorporating stories, songs, and rhymes into daily interactions. For children who may need additional support, the nursery has a robust system in place.

Children who might need additional support are identified quickly and plans are put in place to help them to achieve. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive the extra support they need.

Outdoor learning is a key part of the experience, with children enjoying access to a nursery garden where they develop physical skills, learn risk management through climbing and balancing, and explore the natural world by planting and growing fruits and vegetables. Parents consistently praise the nursery, highlighting their children's enjoyment of the various activities offered.

What it's like

Children are happy and safe in this warm and welcoming environment. They have strong attachments to staff and happily seek staff out to join in with their play and for cuddles. Children are independent, confident and self-assured, demonstrating good social skills and communicating well.

Warm & welcomingStrong attachments to staffWell-thought-out curriculumGood hygiene practicesEffective communication supportExcellent outdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

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

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Cloud Factory

Last inspected 19 October 2021 · Clare Cotton

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 happy and safe in this warm and welcoming environment. They have strong attachments to staff and happily seek staff out to join in with their play and for cuddles. Children are independent, confident and self-assured, demonstrating good social skills and communicating well.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers have developed a well-thought-out and sequenced curriculum.
  • Staff promote good hygiene practices and encourage children to independently meet their self-care needs.
  • Staff take time to settle new children into the setting so that they feel safe and secure.
  • Staff support children's communication and language development effectively.
  • Leaders and managers have effective recruitment and supervision processes.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's teaching skills to enable them to fully support all children to join in and persevere in activities of their choosing.
Inspection #10206543 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children love attending the nursery and enjoy a range of activities.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who might need additional support are identified quickly and plans are put in place to help them to achieve. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive the extra support they need.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of access to outdoor play. They spend time in the nursery garden where they develop their physical skills and learn how to manage risks, including climbing, balancing on play equipment, and using ride-on toys. They also learn about the natural world, such as planting and growing fruit and vegetables.

Parent Reviews of The Cloud Factory

5.0
(9)
Annabel Park
a year ago

Absolutely wonderful place. The staff are lovely, the owner really cares about your children, and the nursery itself is brilliant. They’ve really worked with my son who has trouble in some areas and he’s shown massive improvement. He’s a child that doesn’t really like busy places but nursery have worked with him and he really loves attending and it’s an integral part of his routine now.

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Sarah Waite
2 years ago

Where to begin the cloud factory is absolutely amazing, the staff are really friendly and treat each little one as if they were there own. When my little girl started at the cloud factory she was very much a mummy’s girl and wouldn’t want to be separated from mummy, she has now grown in confidence knowing that it’s ok to go and play at nursery and mummy will be back, her speech and social skills have come on so much even though she is one of three children when she started she barley spoke and now she’s leaving after a good 18months her speech has come on so much. The staff have always supported me fully from potty training, to reducing nap time I’ve never once worried about her safety or the level of care she’s getting as it’s always been outstanding not once has she come home in wet clothes or a wet nappy. Which after having problems with various child care providers for my other two children I was very apprehensive about sending my third and last little baby but after meeting the team and seeing the care they give the children i had no doubts this was the right place for her. I can’t recommend the cloud factory enough as a place for your little one and we will certainly miss it so very much ❤️

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Faisal Ryaz
2 years ago

Ive sent both my boys here and they’ve absolutely loved it. They’ve learned so much and come so far in their vocabulary and mannerisms. Theyve always come home and told us everything they did and how much they enjoy going to nursery and playing with their friends. The staff have been amazing and i cant thank them enough. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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J Doh (Jen)
3 years ago

My little boy learns so much here. I can tell by how many songs he sings and the words he comes out with! Most importantly though, is how much they care about him. They do everything in their power to make him feel safe, happy and healthy. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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Amelia
4 years ago

It's a fantastic environment for my little ones. They have so much fun and enjoy every moment there. My children are supported in every way possible.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2021

  • November 2021Good
  • October 2021Good

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