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The Counting House Nursery # The Counting House Nursery in Batley (WF17 9AN) Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 nurturing Strong attachments with staff Prioritises emotional well-being Develops communication and language Fosters independence Exciting 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 - 1 further 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223847) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Counting House Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10299285 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223847)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721135) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-counting-house-nursery-wf17-9an-2721135) ## 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 2023 Good - June 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about The Counting House Nursery ### What outdoor activities does The Counting House Nursery offer? ### When is The Counting House Nursery open? ### What do parents value about The Counting House Nursery? ### Which area does The Counting House Nursery serve? ### How many places does The Counting House Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Batley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Counting House Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### The Counting House Nursery Batley · WF17 9AN ](/nursery/the-counting-house-nursery-wf17-9an-ey487269) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Birstall Preschool Batley · WF17 9DX ](/nursery/birstall-preschool-wf17-9dx-ey420819) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Hamond House Day Nursery Heckmondwike · WF16 9DB 4.2(10 reviews) ](/nursery/hamond-house-day-nursery-wf16-9db-ey537087) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Leprechauns PDN, Pre-School & Out Of School Club Batley · WF17 8HG 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-leprechauns-pdn-pre-school-out-of-school-club-wf17-8hg-ey489550) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Counting House Birstall · WF17 9RG ](/nursery/the-counting-house-wf17-9rg-ey488127) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Happy Jays Batley · WF17 8LS ](/nursery/happy-jays-wf17-8ls-ey549332) [See all nurseries in Batley →](/search?q=Batley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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