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The Mount Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·The Mount School, 3 Binham Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2AP · Kirklees
Number of places
22 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Kirklees

About this day nursery

The Mount Nursery in Huddersfield offers a new, purpose-built environment for children from 6 months up to 11 years, aiming to provide a magical start to life. The day nursery is designed with exceptional care, featuring rooms tailored for young children to explore, create, and discover.

They focus on creating a happy and safe atmosphere, balancing active play, rest, and outdoor time to ensure every child feels secure and content. uk.

The approach is child-centred, with staff supporting babies' natural routines, encouraging toddlers in lively discovery through various activities, and preparing preschoolers for school through play-based learning, early literacy, numeracy, and creative outdoor experiences. They pride themselves on offering an all-inclusive childcare package, which includes fresh homemade meals, healthy snacks, and high-quality milk, aiming to make their exceptional care more affordable for families through government funding.

Our ethos

The Mount Nursery is designed entirely around children's earliest years, creating a place for them to feel happy, safe, and full of wonder. Every room is made for little hands and big imaginations, with calm spaces and thoughtful details. The daily rhythm is gentle, balancing active play, rest, outdoor time, and quiet moments so every child feels secure and content.

Purpose-built facilityAll-inclusive carePart of The Mount School

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers an all-inclusive childcare package. Fees cover everything needed during the day, including fresh homemade meals, healthy snacks, and milk. With government funding, the cost can be as low as £1.80 per hour.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees cover everything a child needs during the day, with no hidden extras.
  • Fresh homemade meals, healthy snacks, and high-quality milk are included in the fees.

Key facts

Food

Fresh homemade meals, healthy snacks, and high-quality milk provided and included in fees.

Opening hours

Not specified on page.

Age range

6 months to 11 years

Staff

Not specified on page.

Registered with Ofsted

2025

Waitlist

Not specified on page.

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingNeeds attention
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
0 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for The Mount Nursery

Last inspected 23 April 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • Ensure the baby and toddler room is adequately arranged and equipped to consistently meet the individual needs of all children by 15/05/2026.
  • Improve oversight of the baby room and how staff are meeting the individual needs of babies and young children by 15/05/2026.
  • Implement routines and a key-person system that meets the needs of all younger children and babies, particularly for those children who are new to the setting, to ensure their emotional well-being is prioritised and supported effectively by 15/05/2026.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn a range of skills to support them in preparation for their next stage of learning, with older children particularly well prepared for school.
  • Children learn how to use computers appropriately for their age, including controlling a mouse, and how to keep themselves safe online.
  • Younger children learn skills such as washing their hands independently and using basic sign language.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
  • Leaders have established a clear curriculum and regularly assess children's individual next steps.
  • Staff model a range of language and teach children how to express their emotions.
  • The nursery provides a variety of dedicated areas for children to enjoy outside, including a sensory room and an Imaginarium stage for creative activities.
  • Children develop a range of skills and become confident communicators, increasingly independent in managing personal care needs.

Areas to develop

  • 1Ensure the baby and toddler room is adequately arranged and equipped to consistently meet the individual needs of all children.
  • 2Improve oversight of the baby room and how staff are meeting the individual needs of babies and young children.
  • 3Implement routines and a key-person system that meets the needs of all younger children and babies, particularly for those children who are new to the setting, to ensure their emotional well-being is prioritised and supported effectively.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure any additional needs of children are identified early. Staff know children with SEND well, put interventions in place, and use tools like signs and visual aid cards to support communication and behaviour. They also support parents with referrals and guidance to relevant professionals.

Outdoor space

There are dedicated outdoor areas for children, including climbing frames, where babies also enjoy walks in the vast grounds filled with greenery.

EAL / language support

Staff support children in learning basic sign language, which particularly helps those who are not yet talking, and models signs like "thank you."

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 April 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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