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Whitwood House # Whitwood House Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 148b High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6BW · Leeds Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Leeds About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Whitwood House Nursery, part of Brook Babes Limited, offers childcare for children aged babies to 5 years old in Boston Spa. Established in 1995 with the aim of providing a secure and stimulating environment where children feel valued, the nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and a staff training day. The setting is equipped with individual rooms tailored for each developmental stage, accommodating children in four distinct areas. Parents have the option of full-day care or half-day sessions specifically for children aged 3-5 years. The nursery prioritises a nurturing approach to foster resilient and resourceful individuals, achieved by employing caring professionals who share a passion for enhancing children's experiences and recognising their individuality. Whitwood House is committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to support children's development, ensuring their needs are met through observation, understanding their interests, and planning activities that promote their learning and achievements. Our ethos Our values embody our way of working, 'Respect; Integrity; Kindness; Always learning and Working together.' We are dedicated to creating a nursery which ensures children grow up in a safe supportive environment that meets their individual needs and enables them to reach their full potential. Enriched nurturing childhood experiences are paramount to enable children to be resilient and resourceful individuals into adulthood. What it's like The passionate leaders at Whitwood House create a nursery environment where children feel extremely safe and secure, fostering a strong ethos of "everybody counts" by ensuring children's voices are heard and valued. Leaders and staff have high expectations, and a sequenced curriculum helps children build on existing knowledge and skills, preparing them for progression through the nursery and ultimately for school. The robust key-person system and tailored settling-in sessions contribute to accurate assessments of children's development and well-planned next steps, ensuring good progress. EYFS curriculum Individualised rooms Sibling discount ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and staff training day) Age range Babies to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day care, Half days (3-5 years) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Whitwood House Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10364312 Lead inspector Clare Bligh [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266560)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY218871) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.brookbabes.co.uk/home/whitwood-house-nursery-boston-spa) 148b High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6BW Opening hours 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and staff training day) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.34784/53.90526/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Wetherby - [Day nurseries in Wetherby](/search?q=Wetherby) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=whitwood-house-ls23-6bw-ey218871) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Whitwood House Last inspected 6 December 2024 · Clare Bligh Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend The passionate leaders at Whitwood House create a nursery environment where children feel extremely safe and secure, fostering a strong ethos of "everybody counts" by ensuring children's voices are heard and valued. Leaders and staff have high expectations, and a sequenced curriculum helps children build on existing knowledge and skills, preparing them for progression through the nursery and ultimately for school. The robust key-person system and tailored settling-in sessions contribute to accurate assessments of children's development and well-planned next steps, ensuring good progress. Inspector highlights - The passionate leaders create a nursery environment, where children feel extremely safe and secure. - Leaders and staff have high expectations of the children and what they can achieve. - The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. - Staff prioritise the children's emotional well-being and help them recognise their feelings and emotions. - Children's large-muscle development is promoted well. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the staff's knowledge of language development, to support younger children's communication and language skills to a higher level. Inspection #10364312 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266560) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They report that the staff feel like an extension of their family. > They appreciate how the settling-in procedure is tailored to their child's individual needs. > They are thrilled with their children's progress and are grateful for all the information they receive about their children's progress and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Additional funding is used effectively and targeted plans are implemented with integrity, leading to good progress for children with SEND. Outdoor space Children's large-muscle development is promoted well. Children play outside in the well-organised garden which is equipt with various apparatus to support children's core strength development. They also enjoy regular trips to local woodlands to explore the natural environment and raise their heart rates. Inspection history Date: June 2011 - December 2024 Good - January 2019 Outstanding - December 2015 Good - June 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Whitwood House ### Which area does Whitwood House serve? ### What is Whitwood House working on developing? ### What outdoor space does Whitwood House have? ### Which funding entitlements does Whitwood House accept? ### How are meals and food handled at Whitwood House? ## About the setting Whitwood House registered in 2002. The nursery employs 14 members of staff, 12 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 6pm, and offers government funded places for childcare. 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