Birkbees Day Care

65a Halifax Old Road, Birkby, Huddersfield HD1 6EE
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Birkbees Day Care is a purpose-built nursery situated in Birkby, Huddersfield. The nursery has been an established part of the community since 1994.

The nursery provides care and education for children under five years of age.

Birkbees offers high-quality care and learning in a well resourced, friendly environment with excellent outdoor facilities including a den building area, mud kitchen, climbing wall and a large growing and planting area.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natalie Ryan (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 155

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery Fees from April 2024:


    Under 3's: Full time (Monday - Friday) £300 / Full Day £63/ Half Day £37,
    Over 3's: Full time (Monday - Friday) £295 / Full Day £62 / Half Day £36,
    Hourly Rate £8.

  • Morning session - 7:30am - 12:30pm / Afternoon session - 1:00pm - 6:00pm. They offer 15 Hours funding for two and three year olds and 30 hours funding for 3-4 year olds.
    Fully Funded 15 & 30 hours places are subject to a sundries charge of £1.50 per hour
    For example; 23 hours per week £34.50 10 hours £15.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Birkbees Day Care Reviews (15)

8.4

Birkbees Day Care has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.377) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birkbees Day Care has 15 reviews.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A team of professionals that create a lovely environment for the children to learn and play.
Good communication system between the staff and parents with regard to the child. It is a very good place for your child to grow.
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Review from Shamaila A (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Had our first parents' evening with the teacher. Overall, the nursery is good and I am happy to send my son there. My son has settled in well as he's not as upset as he used to be and on days when he is upset, the teacher is very good with him as she takes over, gives him a hug and makes him feel welcome.
The teacher is a very good teacher as she likes to keep the parents involved, keeps us updated about how the day went, what they ate, any nappy changes or incidents. The teacher is also very understanding of home life and other aspects that can affect a child's life and behaviour. She is good at giving advice as being a first-time mum isn't always easy. The teacher has helped my son a lot with his speech since he has started nursery which I really appreciate. She has also referred him to speech therapy as my son is a little delayed in his speech.
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Review from O T (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The facilities are excellent with plenty of engaging activities and resources that keep the children happy and stimulated. They also prioritise safety and hygiene, which gives us complete peace of mind.
The communication from the nursery is outstanding - they keep us updated on our child's progress
and daily activities. It's clear they genuinely care about every child's well-being and growth.
We highly recommend Birkbees Day Care to any parents looking for a nurturing, safe and fun environment for their little ones.
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with this nursery. Especially the baby room. Really good staff and nice to talk to. Always have a smile on their face early in the morning. I like that there are cameras in the nursery. Any queries I have ever had have been dealt with straight away. Loved the old manager and the new one
is nice also. Overall, I am happy with my child's care in this nursery and would recommend to anyone.
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended Birkbees Day Care and a lot of my friends' children have after my recommendation! All the staff are amazing and really do build a relationship with the children. The nursery is so clean and all equipment is in perfect condition. I couldn’t recommend a nursery enough!
I know my kids are in safe hands at nursery and I have never had to worry about them being there. All three of my children absolutely loved Birkbees Nursery!
Reply from The Manager ., Manager at Birkbees Day Care
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, everyone appreciates the comments.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seeing my child when I pick them up, so happy and relaxed means the world, as it can be quite scary leaving the care of your child to a stranger, but the staff make it worthwhile and knowing how cared for my child is and how excited they are to go to nursery makes it easier. Seeing them interacting
with the staff and other children, makes us as parents know we made the right choice to come here.
Reply from The manager, Manager at Birkbees Day Care
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that you and your child are happy at nursery.
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Review from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can highly recommend this nursery, my daughter started here as a baby in the honey bees room and attended all the way through to queen bees(preschool) until leaving to start school in September 2023. She loved every minute of her time here, she even wanted to attend on the weekend. She asked for every
member of staff at home, showing she had created great bonds with everyone who works at Birkbees, even asking to see the company directors who were often in the nursery building and so welcoming to her. The staff are amazing, they are so welcoming and show great bonds with every child that enters through their doors. My daughter learnt a lot through their planned activities and was encouraged to use her imagination throughout the day. If it was not for them she would not be the confident, sassy little girl she is today. I can not thank them enough for all they did and taught her.
Reply from Susan Francique, Manager at Birkbees Day Care
Thank you for your lovely review. Your daughter was a delight to have in nursery and we wish her well at her new school.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really great nursery. The staff are so friendly and have formed close relationships with my little girl. They really encourage her independent spirit and curiosity. They do a wide variety of educational activities. The manager is always super quick and helpful if you ever ring or email with a query.
She is always very well fed as well; I have been told some nurseries only give snacks out for their tea! My little girl absolutely loves the nursery and all their staff!
Reply from Susan Francique, Manager at Birkbees Day Care
Thank you for this lovely review and the comments you have made.
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Review from Shabana A (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough. The staff are friendly, reliable and most of all take great care of my kids. My 18-month-old settled into the nursery within a few weeks (quicker than I thought).
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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves Birkbees. She has developed such a strong bond with the staff and looks forward to going to nursery every morning! They always have such a variety of activities for the children to do and teach them about different cultures in amazing ways. She’s always coming home with
something she has painted/crafted that I can keep for her to look at when she’s older! The staff keep me updated on everything she has done through the day. I couldn’t recommend this place anymore!
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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children that attend Birkbees. The nursery is amazing with a range of activities for the children to meet their development. The staff are friendly, positive and amazing!. Overall the nursery is great!.
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Review from Claret A (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful, understanding and accommodating place to be. Since my son resumed here it’s been amazing. The school made our settling in very easy.
Thank you to the teachers and management for your good job.
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Review from Joanna O (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attended this nursery. I feel the most comfortable leaving them there, they love it and sometimes don't want to come home because they are having so much fun. The staff are lovely, the food must be delicious as my child always asks for seconds and the facilities are excellent. I
cannot recommend this place enough. It is the best place for your little one. Also, I found the team the most helpful in special circumstances my family was in, offering as much assistance, compassion and flexibility which just proves the point this place has the best interest of little ones at heart. Thank you, my two daughters are growing up being nurtured, looked after, and their skills and abilities growing and developing day by day.
Reply from Susan Francique, Manager at Birkbees Day Care
Thank you for your lovely review.
We are so proud you rated our setting so highly.
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Review from G G (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending for 2 years now and not once has he cried when I'm leaving. Now he's toddling and he trots in on his own waving and saying " bye mummy". That gives me comfort going to work for the day. All the staff down to the cleaner are all very polite, friendly and will always try to cater
for any change and take what you say on board. Having a few weeks off nursery and now he's back. I can see how he is developing and his speech is getting better.
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Review from Poppy S (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is 22 months old, over the past 12 months my daughter has learnt a lot. She loves all the staff mentors and has made many friends. They keep me informed at all times on her daily learning and activities. I looked into a lot of nurseries before choosing Birkbees when I first looked around
there was lots for my daughter to do also the outside play area was brilliant, lots of space and learning equipment. Staff are very friendly, the nursery is very clean and very inviting. My daughter loves going, her learning is due to all the staff.
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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.377)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.377) out of 10 for Birkbees Day Care is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 6 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 4.583 for Birkbees Day Care is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.583
  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 3.794 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Birkbees Day Care is based on 6 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
    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 155 number of registered child places is 31. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 31 = 0.194
  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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Meet the Team (1)

Natalie

Natalie Ryan

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2007

Natalie is known by many for the energy and enthusiasm she carries with her when working with children and staff.


Natalie has worked with Birkbees for 15 years, she has done BTEC Level 3 in childcare.


She has been Deputy Nursery Manager for 8 years she supports the Manager in her duties and ensures all children and parents feel welcome.


She is now Nursery Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about Birkbees Day Care

What is the Age Range of Children that Birkbees Day Care accepts?

Birkbees Day Care accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Birkbees Day Care Open?

Birkbees Day Care is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Birkbees Day Care have capacity for?

Birkbees Day Care has capacity for a total of 155 Children.

How far is Birkbees Day Care to the centre of Huddersfield?

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

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