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The Counting House Nursery in Batley (WF17 9AN)

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
·Ruths Hairdressers, 118 Smithies Moor Lane, Batley, WF17 9AN · Kirklees
Number of places
10 places
Age range
Up to 1 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

The Counting House Nursery, opened in 2023, provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 1 year, operating Monday to Friday all year round, from 7am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays and a Christmas week. Ofsted rated the nursery as "Good" in June 2023.

Children form strong attachments with caring staff who prioritise their emotional well-being, with babies snuggling up for comfort and reassurance. Parents appreciate the nursery's accommodating approach to children's individual needs and care routines, and report that their children are happy here.

The nursery focuses on developing children's communication and language skills through stories and songs and fosters independence, even among the youngest. Children enjoy activities, such as painting ice and experimenting with cars on ramps, and have opportunities for exciting outdoor exploration, including walks to observe vehicles.

While the nursery is relatively new, the dedicated manager has ambitious plans for continuous improvement, particularly to further develop the outdoor area. Staff receive regular training, including specialist training for working with babies, to enhance their skills, ensuring a high quality of teaching.

The nursery is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this welcoming and nurturing nursery. They form strong attachments with caring and responsive staff, who prioritise their emotional well-being. Children display positive attitudes towards play and learning and immerse themselves in various activities.

Welcoming and nurturingStrong attachments with staffPrioritises emotional well-beingDevelops communication and languageFosters independenceExciting outdoor exploration

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, apart from bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Counting House Nursery

Last inspected 16 June 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 enjoy their time at this welcoming and nurturing nursery. They form strong attachments with caring and responsive staff, who prioritise their emotional well-being. Children display positive attitudes towards play and learning and immerse themselves in various activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff observe children's learning carefully to find out what they can do and complete precise assessments.
  • Staff are clear about how to promote children's developing communication and language skills, placing a high priority on reading stories and singing songs.
  • Children are supported to become increasingly independent, even the youngest children complete simple tasks themselves.
  • The curious children have exciting opportunities to explore and learn about the world around them through visits and walks.
  • The dedicated nursery manager is a hands-on leader, with ambitious action plans in place to foster continuous improvement.

Areas to develop

  • 1further develop how information is shared between a child's key person and their parents to enable children's learning to continue at home.
Inspection #10299285 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they appreciate how accommodating the nursery is in supporting children's individual needs and care routines.

Parents say that their children are happy at nursery.

They appreciate the supportive, friendly and approachable staff, and state that they receive a thorough report on their child's day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The management team has ambitious action plans in place, such as to further develop the outdoor area. Children have exciting opportunities to explore the world around them by taking walks to observe different vehicles.

Inspection history

Date: June 2023

  • July 2023Good
  • June 2023Good

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