Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse

c/o Lofthouse Children's Centre, Long Thorpe Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield WF3 3PS
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  • Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse, Wakefield
Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse is purpose-built and was opened by the group on 2008. Gardens for outdoor play, a sensory room and a community room are some of the additions that the innovative design included to make the most of all children's early years learning potential.

Sheltered outdoor area allows the nursery professionals to ensure that active play thrives, while there is even a 'magic garden' where children can learn more about growing fruit and vegetables.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Leigh Simms (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 2 Training Days & 1 week at Christmas

Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse Reviews (116)

9.7

Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse has 116 reviews.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attend Daisy Chain, and I can honestly say they absolutely love their nursery days. The range of activities and level of stimulation are fantastic, and I really appreciate that they can spend so much time outdoors.


We've seen such clear development in both of them, which is beautifully

captured through the regular photos and updates on the app. It's so reassuring to feel connected to their day.


The staff are all wonderful - polite, caring, and genuinely dedicated. Leah made the transition into nursery life seamless for both our children, they adore her. My older daughter now plays "schools" at home and reenacts how her key worker, Sophie, teaches, which is just amazing to see. It really shows the positive impact the team has on her.


A special thank you to Leah and Sophie, our fantastic key workers, as well as Leigh and the whole team. We're so grateful for everything you do x

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Review from Olivia M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The dedication to support, growth and wellbeing of my children at DaisyChain has been excellent. We are so thankful we chose this nursery and have seen such a significant difference in both children since starting.
It is so reassuring as a parent knowing your children are in great hands and feel so
comfortable. They love going and look forward to their nursery days. This is all down to the investment from the incredible team.
They have also gained confidence, social skills and a more varied palette in terms of the food they eat.
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Review from Ellie C (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I sent my daughter to this nursery from family recommendations but it has exceeded my expectations. Leaving your child after maternity leave is so scary and my daughter has been welcomed with open arms and the staff have been nothing short of amazing with her. From engaging her in different activities
to introducing new foods. She absolutely loves coming to nursery and I know I can trust the staff (which is so important) and they have her best interest at heart.
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Review from Darlene F (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am writing to expresd my appreciation for the care, support, and dedication the nursery provides for Marley. The staff in the Imps Room are truly wonderful, and we are consistently welcomed and seen off in such a warm and friendly manner. It makes a genuine difference to us as parents and gives us
great confidence in the care Marley receives.I would particularly like to thank Marley's key worker, Skylar, and Chloe, for their exceptional support. We are especially grateful for the time they have taken to discuss Marley's two-year developmental report with us and for clearly explaining the procedures surrounding referrals to support his development. Their communication has been thoughtful, thorough, and reassuring. Skylar and Chloe have both been outstanding. They have always made time to speak with me, answer questions, check in regularly, and provide reassurance where needed. Their professionalism, kindness, and understanding have meant a great deal to us.
We are truly grateful for all the support the nursery provides. I would also like to extend our thanks to the management team, Leigh and Liz, for their continued support. The care and commitment shown by the entire team does not go unnoticed and is very much appreciated.
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Review from Keeley D (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy sending our little girl to Daisy Chains Lofthouse. The staff as always welcoming, friendly and provide regular updates on her development and the activities she does whilst under their care. Her safety and her progression are a clear priority and we have loved seeing her come on
leaps and bounds since being in their care.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend this nursery. Both received brilliant care. All staff are approachable, kind, caring and friendly. I receive regular updates on the progress and photos of the activities they've taken part in.
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Review from Moyo T (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing experience we've had with the Nursery. The carers love their job, and it shows. Thank you to the nursery team and all of the staff members who make sure the children are well and safe. My daughter loved it there. She only had to leave because we were moving out of town.
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Review from Agnieszka W (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was anxious (like every parent) about my baby starting nursery, but honestly I can't imagine my son not going there nowadays. He loves nursery, all the teachers are like family to him now and it's amazing how much he progressed, it's so lovely seeing him making friends and enjoying his time there.
Both me and my husband are really happy with the care he receives, there's great choice of healthy meals, various activities and staff and management is excellent. They really care about children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
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Review from Nicole V (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Daisy Chains for almost a year now and It is the perfect nursery for our son. We were so anxious about our son starting nursery and from the beginning, the staff at Daisy Chains have always made us feel at ease.
Our son's daily care and progression is logged on an app which is really
user-friendly. They offer a great menu with a variety of meal choices and always provide activities to involve parents/carers.
Our son has developed and learnt so much since starting at Daisy Chains and that's down to the amazing team.
A special mention to one lady for always helping with any queries/worries no matter what they are. Our son's key worker for always going above and beyond and updating us on our son's progress and next steps. The two ladies for always putting in the extra effort to make our son comfortable. The bond he has created with these three is lovely to see.
We would definitely recommend Daisy Chains!
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves attending Daisy Chain Childcare. He is always greeted with big smiles. We get updated daily and his observations are always thorough and interesting. My son has a good wide variety of meals and is encouraged to be independent when eating (using cutlery etc). There is a wide variety of resources
that are both challenging and educational. The staff are attentive and will offer lots of cuddles if needed. Their priority is the children. Thank you.
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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, everyone is so helpful and kind. The place is clean and all the kids seem to be happy and enjoying themselves. My little one is loving life at the nursery with her friends and the childminders and she has developed so much within the first two months of attending. I have already recommended
it and I couldn't recommend it enough! Thank you for everything you do for our child.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery. The team are caring, welcoming and helpful.
My daughter has learnt so much and gets very excited to attend. The staff make me feel reassured with their calmness and knowledge. I highly recommend.
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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Daisy Chain in the baby's room since he was 9 months old and is about to move up rooms.
We couldn’t be happier with the care that he has received from every single staff member. Everyone has been so welcoming and helped to make a very nervous mother feel considerably more
comfortable. The manager is always particularly helpful.
They have catered to his special needs including dietary needs fantastically and their wonderful chef has always ensured that my son has never suffered food-wise because of restrictions, including a dairy-free birthday cake which was so appreciated. The facilities are so good, that our extended family who have on occasion picked up our son, have commented on how impressed they were with the nursery! We would like to especially mention 4 ladies who have not only made it fun but have noticeably aided in our son's development, and it is obvious from his reaction to them that he genuinely loves attending.
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Review from Nicole L (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Daisy Chain Lofthouse for 3 and a half years now since she was 10 months old. The staff are incredible, they really care about the children as individuals. Our daughter has always felt safe and cared for at the nursery and we, as parents, have always felt confident about our
choice of childcare. Our daughter has learned so much, the nursery staff have done a fantastic job of making sure she is prepared for Reception when she goes in September, and being with other children in a preschool setting has also helped to develop her social skills. We couldn't have hoped for a better nursery.
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The range of activities my child is involved in is amazing. I love that they get external providers in for things like music and football. I always get a full rundown of the day and the app updates also help with this too. All the nursery ladies are always happy to see my little one; they are kind and
caring and help out if she is upset at drop-off.
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Review from Samuel C (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had our daughter with Daisy Chain for a few months now, we had specific dietary requirements to avoid added sugar/sweeteners and vegetable oils and these have been met without issue.
Our daughter loves coming to nursery and her key worker and other members of staff in the same room are so positive
and it's always lovely to drop her off in such a nice environment and pick her up to hear about the day!
We have always felt confident leaving our daughter and she is always happy when we arrive and jolly when we come to pick up. The staff are all genuinely caring and supportive.
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Review from Lavinia H (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Daisy Chain Nursery offers exceptional care. My son thrives there, always happy and engaged. The staff's genuine care shines through, and their diverse activities ensure every child's growth. Highly recommended!
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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children go through many emotional and behavioural rollercoasters. My child was struggling, but her primary carer was amazing. She was supportive and loving. Two other members of staff in particular also go out of their way to make my child feel safe and happy. I knew my child was being mentored through
her developmental challenges which gave me such peace of mind. I was also given tips and support for home. My child is so happy with her family at Daisy Chain, sometimes she prefers it to home!
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to this nursery! And this is because they are amazing. She has so much fun and is very well cared for by the team. In particular three members of staff.
They are always there to greet me when I drop her off or pick her up. With a detailed handover for the day!
I trust them
completely with my little girl and this is hard for me as I had to change nurseries as her previous one wasn't caring for her as they should.
The manager/another member of staff came to the rescue and managed to get me some days - I will be forever grateful to them and their wonderful team.
They offer so many different activities and the meals are always changing which is exactly what you would like from your nursery - as well as the family days which are such fun!
This nursery is absolutely the best around.
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Review from Ellie T (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started back in March 2023 at Daisy Chain, she was very shy & nervous around new adults & babies which worried me, to begin with, fast forward to September 2023 & she is a completely different baby, so outgoing, and loves being around new people & her speech has come on brilliantly.
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thank you to my child's key worker in the Pixie Room, seeing how much she absolutely loved being with her has always made me feel so at ease. We were always updated with pictures & videos of her day which is always lovely to look back on.
A big thank you to a member of staff my child's new key worker in the Imps Room, within a week she seemed so settled & happy with her new little team. All team members are so lovely & do a fantastic job with all the children.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.744)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10 for Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.969 for Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse is calculated as follows: ( (127 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.969
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse

What is the Age Range of Children that Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse accepts?

Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse Open?

Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse have capacity for?

Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Daisy Chain Childcare Lofthouse to the centre of Wakefield?

3.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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