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Waterloo House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(6 Google reviews) ·3 West Parade, Halifax, HX1 2TE · Calderdale
Number of places
65 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Calderdale

About this day nursery

Waterloo House Day Nursery in Halifax provides care for children aged from one to four years. It is open all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm. The day nursery accepts government funding for childcare. Ofsted inspected the setting on 16 February 2023 and gave it an overall rating of Good.

According to the inspection report, children separate from their parents happily and settle swiftly. Staff encourage children to be independent and to be kind to each other. The inspector noted that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by an experienced coordinator. Support is also in place for children who speak English as an additional language, with staff using vocabulary from children's home languages to help them learn English.

What it's like

Children separate from their parents happily and are greeted by warm and welcoming staff, settling swiftly. They are happy to explore and learn in this safe environment. Children engage in the activities on offer, which often trigger their curiosity. For example, babies smile and giggle as they enjoy exploring sensory toys.

Wheelchair accessibleSpecial Needs provisionCultural provisionsSchool pickupsHoliday club

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on the specific session attended, with options for hourly rates, before and after school clubs, half-day, and full-day bookings.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Session types

Per hour, Before School, After School, Per half day, Per day

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 18:00

Age range

0 years 2 months to 4 years 6 months

Term time / All Year

All Year

Waitlist

immediate vacancies in all age groups

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Waterloo House Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 February 2023 · Julie Dent

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children separate from their parents happily and are greeted by warm and welcoming staff, settling swiftly. They are happy to explore and learn in this safe environment. Children engage in the activities on offer, which often trigger their curiosity. For example, babies smile and giggle as they enjoy exploring sensory toys.

Inspector highlights

  • Children separate from their parents happily and are greeted by warm and welcoming staff, settling swiftly.
  • Children behave well and learn to be kind to each other, wait and take turns.
  • Staff encourage children to be increasingly independent, helping them to build confidence and responsibility.
  • Staff obtain detailed information from parents when new children join and keep them updated on progress.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with good communication about all aspects of their child's time in the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to support staff to challenge and extend children's learning, to help them to achieve as much as they can
  • 2review the structure and routines of the day to allow children time to consolidate and deepen their knowledge through uninterrupted play.
Inspection #10259111 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator is experienced and knowledgeable. She works closely with parents, staff and other professionals to provide children with all the support they need. This helps children to make the best possible progress they can.

Outdoor space

Children put on their coats and hats ready for outdoor play.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. Staff use vocabulary from children's home languages to help children to gain a good grasp of English.

Google Reviews of Waterloo House Day Nursery

5.0
(6 Google reviews)
Μαρία η Άσχημη
5 years ago

I have fond memories of when my little one attended there. They had supported us through difficult times, always encouraged us and understood us. They were crucial in helping little one transitioning to foundation stage. I shall forever be grateful. I'd read their Ofsted rating at the time, it was unduly harsh, visiting them and seeing first hand how amazingly they worked was all the reassurance I needed.

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XoxCharmainexoX
10 years ago

If you're looking for a nursery in Halifax then you'd be crazy if you didn't choose this one. My grandson goes to Waterloo Nursery and he's come on leaps and bounds. Before he started there he wouldn't share or anything but now he's amazing, he even shares with his nearly 2 year old sister and if you knew him then you'd class it as a miracle !!!!!

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Mary Mir
3 years ago

Best nursery in halifax very supportive and friendly staff

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Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • February 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • September 2009Good

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