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The Life Nursery # The Life Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025) · The Life Centre, 102-104 Bierley House Avenue, BRADFORD, BD4 6BU · Bradford Number of places 33 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Bradford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Life Nursery, situated in Bradford, BD4 6BU, is dedicated to fostering learning through play within a stimulating environment. The nursery prioritises the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring that children engage in enjoyable and exciting activities both indoors and outdoors, whether child-led or guided by adults. They operate in alignment with all OFSTED regulations and are an "Outstanding Provider" according to Ofsted. They serve local children, their families, and the wider community, emphasising supportive partnerships with parents. The Life Nursery also holds the "Pre-School of the Year 2020" award and actively champions safeguarding. The nursery offers flexible session choices, including morning, afternoon, and full-day options, and accepts various government funding schemes for eligible children aged 2-5 years. They are committed to providing high-quality childcare and working collaboratively with parents to support the holistic development of each child. Our ethos The Life Nursery is committed to fostering learning through play within a stimulating environment, prioritising the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. They provide a mix of child-led and adult-guided activities, indoors and outdoors, aiming for holistic child development through high-quality childcare and collaborative partnerships with parents. What it's like Children are excited to attend this vibrant, richly resourced and highly inclusive nursery. Staff work tirelessly to give children the best start in life and a wealth of knowledge, skills and experiences for future learning. Staff plan a unique and expansive curriculum that broadens children's horizons and helps all children to make excellent progress. Learning through play EYFS curriculum Parent partnership Outstanding Ofsted rating Community-focused ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers paid top-up sessions outside of funded entitlements. Charges are billed per morning or afternoon session, with rates structured by age. An additional short afternoon block is also available to extend funded full-day sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Paid sessions can be booked to supplement funded hours. - An extra 45-minute session (2.30pm - 3.15pm) is available to extend funded full days. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Life Nursery Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10392923 Lead inspector Rachel Ayo Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279639)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547903) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-life-nursery-bd4-6bu-ey547903) ## Key facts Session types Morning session (8:30am – 11:30am), Afternoon session (12:15pm – 3:15pm), Full day session Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Life Nursery Last inspected 19 May 2025 · Rachel Ayo Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are excited to attend this vibrant, richly resourced and highly inclusive nursery. Staff work tirelessly to give children the best start in life and a wealth of knowledge, skills and experiences for future learning. Staff plan a unique and expansive curriculum that broadens children's horizons and helps all children to make excellent progress. Inspector highlights - Children are excited to attend this vibrant, richly resourced and highly inclusive nursery. - Staff work tirelessly to give children the best start in life and a wealth of knowledge, skills and experiences for future learning. - Staff swiftly make referrals and implement expansive intervention strategies to support children with delays in their development. - Children have exceptional opportunities to develop their stability and coordination. - Staff create an environment that is rich in language and promotes children's love of songs and stories wonderfully. Inspection #10392923 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279639) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff swiftly make referrals and implement expansive intervention strategies to support children with delays in their development. They make excellent use of additional funding, in partnership with parents. This accelerates children's learning and helps them to catch up. Outdoor space Children who love being outdoors and those with limited access to outdoor space benefit immensely from free access to the exciting nursery garden. The inspector observed the quality of education, indoors and in the nursery garden, and assessed the impact of this on children's learning. Inspection history Date: October 2019 - May 2025 Outstanding - October 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Life Nursery ### What stands out at The Life Nursery? ### Which funded hours does The Life Nursery accept? ### How does The Life Nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the fees at The Life Nursery? ### Whereabouts is The Life Nursery? ### How can The Life Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in BRADFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Life Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bamboo Kids Bradford · BD4 9LX 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/bamboo-kids-bd4-9lx-2511671) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Kids Planet Dudley Hill Bradford · BD4 8RJ 4.2(18 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-dudley-hill-bd4-8rj-2678442) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Bluebells Day Nursery Bradford · BD12 0PD ](/nursery/fearnley-day-nursery-bd12-0pd-2758716) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre Bradford · BD5 8EL ](/nursery/woodroyd-nursery-and-children-centre-bd5-8el-ey335903) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### Inspired Childcare (Bradford) Bradford · BD4 9HZ ](/nursery/inspired-childcare-bradford-ltd-bd4-9hz-2853320) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Little Academy Day Nursery Bradford · BD5 8NW ](/nursery/the-little-academy-day-nursery-ltd-bd5-8nw-2699968) [See all nurseries in BRADFORD →](/search?q=BRADFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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