At The Mount Nursery in Huddersfield, childhood is made unforgettable in a world filled with awe, wonder, and amazement from as young as 6 months. The beautiful, purpose-built nursery is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and give every child an extraordinary start in life.
What makes The Mount truly special is that nursery children enjoy the facilities and experiences of the whole school. From picnics aboard a 1960s London...
At The Mount Nursery in Huddersfield, childhood is made unforgettable in a world filled with awe, wonder, and amazement from as young as 6 months. The beautiful, purpose-built nursery is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and give every child an extraordinary start in life.
What makes The Mount truly special is that nursery children enjoy the facilities and experiences of the whole school. From picnics aboard a 1960s London double-decker bus to the sensory experience of The Nautilus with its giant fish tank, every day brings opportunities for discovery, imagination, and adventure. Alongside music, outdoor play, and new experiences, the caring and experienced team nurtures confidence, independence, and self-belief, encouraging children to question, explore, and dream big.
As part of a multi-award-winning independent school recognised for its world-class status and ranked among the top 10% of independent schools worldwide, The Mount Nursery offers children something truly extraordinary. Many continue their journey into The Mount Prep School. Parents are often pleasantly surprised to discover that independent education is more affordable than expected and not reserved for the very wealthy. For many families, it is an investment that offers children the opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary childhood through to age 11.
The Mount Nursery. An extraordinary start to an extraordinary childhood.
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Type of Service
Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all year
Attendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
2 days per week
Full days available
Yes
Half day sessions offered
Yes
Owner
The Mount School
Private Owned
Person in charge
Jessica Picone-Chiodo (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
32
Total Places for Children
43
Age Range
from 0 years 9 months
to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
Yes
Meal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
Yes
Consumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream
Opening Times
Monday07:30-18:00
Tuesday07:30-18:00
Wednesday07:30-18:00
Thursday07:30-18:00
Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
Free parking is available around the site.
Funding & Fees
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£305/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.
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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£33
3 days per week
£305
5 days per week
£1,007
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What this price covers
Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:00pm (10.5 hours)
22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,052 / month (£83 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
£746/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Review from Khuram M (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our daughter has been at this nursery since 11 months old and we honestly love it. The nursery is fantastic and all the caregivers are amazing, so caring and really attentive.
We get regular updates during the day which is really reassuring and they even do parents evenings which is a nice touch....
Our daughter has been at this nursery since 11 months old and we honestly love it. The nursery is fantastic and all the caregivers are amazing, so caring and really attentive. We get regular updates during the day which is really reassuring and they even do parents evenings which is a nice touch. The food is cooked fresh in-house, healthy and they cater for everyone. Theres also a coffee van on site with homemade cakes (which is a big win!), and they run loads of events that parents can get involved in, which makes it feel really welcoming
It's such a relief knowing our child is happy and well looked after. We'd definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a great place for their little one,
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback. We are delighted that your daughter has been part of our nursery family from such an early age. Knowing she feels happy, safe and well cared for means everything to us.
Our team works hard to provide attentive care, fresh healthy meals and regular...
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback. We are delighted that your daughter has been part of our nursery family from such an early age. Knowing she feels happy, safe and well cared for means everything to us.
Our team works hard to provide attentive care, fresh healthy meals and regular updates so parents feel reassured throughout the day. We also love creating opportunities for families to come together at events and special moments. Thank you for your recommendation and trust in us.
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Review from Kiran K (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter started at the nursery in September 2025, and we have been so pleased with the progress she has made. She has developed in all areas and has grown noticeably in confidence since starting.
The teaching staff have been absolutely wonderful, and she has formed amazing relationships with...
My daughter started at the nursery in September 2025, and we have been so pleased with the progress she has made. She has developed in all areas and has grown noticeably in confidence since starting.
The teaching staff have been absolutely wonderful, and she has formed amazing relationships with them. It's clear how well supported and understood she feels, and that reassurance has made such a positive difference to her learning and happiness. We couldn't be happier with our experience and would highly recommend the nursery.
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so pleased to hear how much your daughter has grown in confidence since starting with us. Watching children develop across all areas, while feeling secure and understood, is exactly what we hope for.
Our team works hard to build strong, nurturing...
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so pleased to hear how much your daughter has grown in confidence since starting with us. Watching children develop across all areas, while feeling secure and understood, is exactly what we hope for.
Our team works hard to build strong, nurturing relationships, so it means a great deal that you feel the difference this has made. Thank you for your recommendation and for being part of our nursery community.
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Review from Mohammed A (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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The mount nursery is amazing and helped our son so much. The teachers are so kind and caring and really make such a difference to the children. The nursery is very spacious and clean and there is lots for the kids to do. Our son absolutely thrived in this environment. Thanks to Chris and his staff.
The mount nursery is amazing and helped our son so much. The teachers are so kind and caring and really make such a difference to the children. The nursery is very spacious and clean and there is lots for the kids to do. Our son absolutely thrived in this environment. Thanks to Chris and his staff.
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased your son thrived during his time with us. Creating a caring, spacious and engaging environment where children can grow with confidence is at the heart of what we do. Your support means a great deal to our whole team.
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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Everything about the baby room at the Mount has been brilliant in the 6 months our son has been there. We couldn't recommend it enough. The team are kind and caring, totally invested in our son's development and wellbeing - consistently going over and above.
With daily updates and photos we can...
Everything about the baby room at the Mount has been brilliant in the 6 months our son has been there. We couldn't recommend it enough. The team are kind and caring, totally invested in our son's development and wellbeing - consistently going over and above. With daily updates and photos we can see him enjoying a variety of activities, building relationships with the other children, and eating like a king! This was the first and only nursery we visited - we fell in love with it immediately. And we were right to trust our instincts - he's learnt so much in the short time he's been there.
Watching him happily toddle in every morning and thrive in the way he has shows hands down it's one of the best decisions we've made for our son.
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you for such a heartfelt review. We are so pleased your son has had such a happy first six months with us. Seeing him toddle in each morning with confidence is exactly what we hope for every child.
Our baby room team care deeply about each little one's wellbeing and development, and it means...
Thank you for such a heartfelt review. We are so pleased your son has had such a happy first six months with us. Seeing him toddle in each morning with confidence is exactly what we hope for every child.
Our baby room team care deeply about each little one's wellbeing and development, and it means a great deal that you feel that. Thank you for trusting your instincts and choosing us for such an important stage.
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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The mount nursery is exemplary, the teachers provide regular, detailed feedback about your child. The teachers are conscientious, my daughter's key worker works full time at the nursery and is absolutely fantastic she regularly informs us of the progress of our child. Any concerns we have are...
The mount nursery is exemplary, the teachers provide regular, detailed feedback about your child. The teachers are conscientious, my daughter's key worker works full time at the nursery and is absolutely fantastic she regularly informs us of the progress of our child. Any concerns we have are always listened to and addressed. The learning and facilities are great. The hygiene levels at the nursery are excellent and the children are always kept clean. My daughter has been attending for the Mount nursery for almost a year now and she loves it there. We look forward to her starting kindergarten in sept 26. I highly recommend the Mount nursery.
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you for such a generous review. We are delighted that your daughter has had such a positive first year with us. Clear communication and strong relationships with key workers are so important, so it is wonderful to hear how supported you feel.
We take great pride in our learning environment...
Thank you for such a generous review. We are delighted that your daughter has had such a positive first year with us. Clear communication and strong relationships with key workers are so important, so it is wonderful to hear how supported you feel.
We take great pride in our learning environment and high standards of care, and knowing your daughter loves coming each day means everything. We look forward to welcoming her into Kindergarten in September 2026 and continuing her journey with us.
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Review from Nadia J (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We love this nursery and are so happy with the care our 1-year-old receives. It took a few weeks for them to settle, but the staff were amazing - really patient, supportive, and reassuring throughout that time.
There's always a great variety of fun activities going on, and the food menu is...
We love this nursery and are so happy with the care our 1-year-old receives. It took a few weeks for them to settle, but the staff were amazing - really patient, supportive, and reassuring throughout that time. There's always a great variety of fun activities going on, and the food menu is excellent with lots of healthy, nutritious options. The staff are all lovely, which makes such a difference and gives us real peace of mind.
We're so glad we chose this nursery and would 100% recommend it. We'd definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We know settling in can take time, so we are delighted you felt supported throughout. It is wonderful to hear your little one is happy, enjoying the activities and healthy meals. Your peace of mind means everything to us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
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Review from Mark H (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My son attended The Mount Preschool from Sept 2024 to Jul 2025. During that time, he progressed significantly both socially and academically.
Before joining, he lacked confidence holding a pencil and forming shapes or letters. Within a few weeks of being at The Mount, he could confidently hold a...
My son attended The Mount Preschool from Sept 2024 to Jul 2025. During that time, he progressed significantly both socially and academically. Before joining, he lacked confidence holding a pencil and forming shapes or letters. Within a few weeks of being at The Mount, he could confidently hold a pencil and write his name, something that is down to the great teaching and encouragement he received from the wonderful staff. The Mount is a brilliant setting, they put on a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities keeping the children engaged throughout the day. My son consistently told me with excitement what they'd been doing each day, and he would run in without issue every morning.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Mount Preschool to prospective parents
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We are so proud of the progress your son made during his time with us. Building confidence, especially in those early writing skills, is such an important milestone and it is wonderful to hear how quickly he flourished.
We love creating engaging days filled...
Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We are so proud of the progress your son made during his time with us. Building confidence, especially in those early writing skills, is such an important milestone and it is wonderful to hear how quickly he flourished.
We love creating engaging days filled with varied activities, and seeing children run in each morning excited to learn is the greatest reward. Thank you for your recommendation and trust in us.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I took my son to nursery/pre-school here as I wanted a controlled environment where I could trust the people looking after him due to medical conditions. The staff were wonderful, taking the time to understand his situation in detail, login any updates or occurrences to ensure they were always up...
I took my son to nursery/pre-school here as I wanted a controlled environment where I could trust the people looking after him due to medical conditions. The staff were wonderful, taking the time to understand his situation in detail, login any updates or occurrences to ensure they were always up to date with any changes or latest information. In addition to this they were all lovely and really nurturing, my son still has really strong ties to his former teachers even though he has now moved into Kindergarten (which is also great).
The class itself is really nice and clean, the grounds are also very nice with outdoor activities/play being an integral part of the children's experience. Overall the nursery was a great place for my son and I will be taking my other son there by the end of summer!
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how important trust is, especially when a child has additional medical needs, and we are so pleased you felt confident in our care. Taking time to understand every detail and keeping clear, consistent records is part of our commitment to keeping...
Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how important trust is, especially when a child has additional medical needs, and we are so pleased you felt confident in our care. Taking time to understand every detail and keeping clear, consistent records is part of our commitment to keeping children safe and supported.
It is wonderful to hear your son still feels connected to his teachers and is thriving in Kindergarten. We look forward to welcoming your younger son soon.
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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Fabulous nursery, my daughter loves coming here and it is such a warm, friendly atmosphere. You can tell that the staff genuinely love being with the children which gives me such reassurance as a parent.
Fabulous nursery, my daughter loves coming here and it is such a warm, friendly atmosphere. You can tell that the staff genuinely love being with the children which gives me such reassurance as a parent.
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased your daughter enjoys coming to nursery and feels happy here. Creating a warm, welcoming environment where children are cared for by staff who truly love what they do is incredibly important to us. Your reassurance as a parent means everything.
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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our son who is now in the kindergarten class, attended the Mount preschool from
Sept 2024-25. We moved our son from a local nursery to the Mount because of its incredibly warm and welcoming environment. Here, the nurturing and supportive staff helped our shy 3 year old thrive, grow in confidence...
Our son who is now in the kindergarten class, attended the Mount preschool from
Sept 2024-25. We moved our son from a local nursery to the Mount because of its incredibly warm and welcoming environment. Here, the nurturing and supportive staff helped our shy 3 year old thrive, grow in confidence and build lovely friendships. Our son was given a strong start in phonics, early reading and writing and we particularly valued the emphasis on outdoor and imaginative play which our son absolutely loved. Overall, we are incredibly grateful for this happy and positive start to his learning journey.
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely review.
We are delighted that you chose The Mount for such an important stage in your son's journey. Creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn is at the heart of everything we do. Seeing a shy three year...
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely review. We are delighted that you chose The Mount for such an important stage in your son's journey. Creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn is at the heart of everything we do. Seeing a shy three year old grow in confidence, build friendships and find his voice is truly special. It is wonderful to hear that he enjoyed his early phonics, reading and writing, alongside the outdoor adventures and imaginative play that make childhood so memorable. Those early experiences matter deeply.
Thank you for trusting us with his first steps in learning. We are so proud to have been part of his journey.
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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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The mount provides excellent care and a nurturing environment. The team are supportive, communication is great, and my child has grown in confidence since joining. My daughter learned her phonics, helping her develop early reading and language skills in a fun way. The activities are engaging, and...
The mount provides excellent care and a nurturing environment. The team are supportive, communication is great, and my child has grown in confidence since joining. My daughter learned her phonics, helping her develop early reading and language skills in a fun way. The activities are engaging, and interesting.
↩Reply from Chris Sellers, Director at The Mount Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased to hear how much your daughter has grown in confidence and enjoyed her phonics journey. Building strong foundations in reading and language through engaging, hands-on activities is so important to us. It means a great deal to know you feel supported and well communicated with.
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Meet the Team (3)
Jessica Picone-ChiodoJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2026
Mrs Jessica Picone-Chiodo joined The Mount Nursery in 2026, bringing over 13 years of experience in Early Years education. Having begun her career as...
Mrs Jessica Picone-Chiodo joined The Mount Nursery in 2026, bringing over 13 years of experience in Early Years education. Having begun her career as an apprentice, she has progressed through various roles into nursery management, successfully leading three nursery settings throughout her career.
With a genuine passion for Early Years education, Jessica is dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating and inspiring environment where every child feels happy, valued and supported. She believes in providing exciting learning opportunities, building children's confidence and independence, and creating magical experiences and lasting memories.
Jessica particularly enjoys building strong relationships with children, families and staff, working together to ensure every child receives the best possible start in their Early Years journey. As a proud mum of two boys, she understands the importance of providing a safe, caring and welcoming environment where children can flourish. She is committed to maintaining high standards of care and education, ensuring The Mount Nursery continues to be a special place for children to learn, grow and thrive.
Charlotte KitchenJob Title Lead Nursery PractitionerJoined 2019
Charlotte has worked in childcare since 2016, gaining experience across various nurseries in baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms. She is a qualified...
Charlotte has worked in childcare since 2016, gaining experience across various nurseries in baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms. She is a qualified Early Years Teacher (EYT) and is passionate about providing high-quality play experiences that foster children's independence. Charlotte is particularly enthusiastic about teaching early literacy and numeracy skills in a fun, engaging way, ensuring that children develop a love for learning from an early age.
Nicola DixonJob Title Nursery PractitionerJoined 2023
Nicola Dixon brings over 25 years of experience in early years education, working with children from birth to age 11. She has led baby and toddler...
Nicola Dixon brings over 25 years of experience in early years education, working with children from birth to age 11. She has led baby and toddler rooms, supporting the youngest learners in their development while also managing staff and providing guidance on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Passionate about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Nicola has a strong interest in in-the-moment planning, ensuring that children's interests are at the heart of their learning experiences. By responding to each child’s curiosity and engagement, she creates meaningful opportunities that foster development across all areas. Her wealth of experience and commitment to high-quality early education make her an invaluable member of the team.
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