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Highly trained and experienced staff provide a wide range of stimulating and educational activities linked to the EYFS curriculum. The staff encourage and support all children to achieve their full potential, actively promoting the development of positive self-image within each child.
Children are given lots of opportunity to get...
First Class Nursery provides high-quality, integrated and flexible day care for babies, toddlers and pre-school children, close by to Huddersfield town centre.
Highly trained and experienced staff provide a wide range of stimulating and educational activities linked to the EYFS curriculum. The staff encourage and support all children to achieve their full potential, actively promoting the development of positive self-image within each child.
Children are given lots of opportunity to get creative in the outdoors, with woodwork, loose parts play and caring for the fruit and vegetables which are grown every year.
First Class has embedded the curiosity approach, where modern toys and technology are removed from the learning environment and replaced with everyday items to encourage children's natural curiosity and eagerness to explore and create.
First Class Nursery menus are planned in house and children, parents and staff are actively involved in this process. Good quality, fresh, wholesome ingredients are used to prepare meals. The nursery supports local suppliers where reasonably practical and cater for a variety of special diets. Nursery currently holds a Food For Life Early Years Award and continue to follow the Food for life ethos.
The nursery work in close partnership with parents and carers, maintaining strong, open and honest working relationships and good communication through regular newsletters, email updates, parents zone electronic journal, child's learning journals that can be accessed in the child's room and also parents evenings.
If you would like any help or other information feel free to contact the team on the nursery phone or email address.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Birkbees Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Laura Barthorpe (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 17
Total Places for Children
- 92
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:00-18:00
- Tuesday07:00-18:00
- Wednesday07:00-18:00
- Thursday07:00-18:00
- Friday07:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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First Class Nursery Huddersfield Reviews (73)
First Class Nursery Huddersfield has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time First Class Nursery Huddersfield has 73 reviews.
My daughter started nursery at 11 months old and we are leaving a few months before starting school. We had an amazing experience. I can not fault this nursery in any way. Staff are loving, caring and compassionate. And they are like family to me. The environment is diverse and welcoming to...
They know how to deal with nervous children and also know how to support nervous parents like myself.
I am sending so much love to everybody at First class Nursery and you will always have a special place in our hearts
The nursery is exceptional, providing a first-class experience for both myself and my children. This nursery was attended by my two older children more than 10 years ago and it's still as incredible as I remembered. After a bad experience elsewhere, my youngest daughter is now attending this...
This nursery is the perfect fit for my daughter. Their nurturing approach makes sure that children are happy and settled. She enters with open arms, which is something she hasn't done before anywhere else. I am confident that my daughter will thrive here. I have never trusted a nursery as much as I trust first class.
Both my children have attended first class nursery and we could not ask for a better childcare setting.
The staff are welcoming, friendly, professional and always on hand to answer any questions or support with anything we need.
Both my children are very different, yet both thoroughly enjoy...
Both my children have attended first class nursery and we could not ask for a better childcare setting.
The staff are welcoming, friendly, professional and always on hand to answer any questions or support with anything we need.
Both my children are very different, yet both thoroughly enjoy the nursery, staff and settled in amazingly. My youngest constantly asks to go to nursery on days she doesn't even attend!
The setting have been incredibly supportive with the demands of working and accommodating childcare and I have never felt worried about them attending.
I recommend first class to friends and family and wouldn't hesitate to chose them again.
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We're so proud to hear that both of your children have felt happy, settled and supported with us - especially as we know how different every child can be. It means so much that you trust us and feel confident in the care we provide.
Thank you for recommending us and for being such a valued part of our nursery community.
First class staff members are exceptional, they truly care about the children in terms of their needs and development activities. My child had developed a very strong and secure attachment with the staff members, which is so heartwarming to see. The staff members are so thoughtful and caring, they...
Truly living up to the name of 'first class'
Thank you so much for such a beautiful and thoughtful review.
We are absolutely thrilled to hear how secure and happy your child feels with our team - those strong attachments mean everything to us. Knowing she has grown and developed so much since starting with us is exactly why we do what we...
Thank you so much for such a beautiful and thoughtful review.
We are absolutely thrilled to hear how secure and happy your child feels with our team - those strong attachments mean everything to us. Knowing she has grown and developed so much since starting with us is exactly why we do what we do.
Your lovely comments about the birthday card truly touched us - we're so pleased it meant so much to you. It's always the little things that help build those special relationships.
Thank you for choosing us and for trusting us with your wonderful little girl.
Every day I receive feedback and...
Every day I receive feedback and updates, with records available online. If there is ever anything that needs to be sorted out immediately, the nursery contacts me straight away by phone. This communication gives me great reassurance.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate diversity and create an environment where every child and family feels welcomed, valued and included. It's lovely to hear that your child settled so quickly and comes to nursery happily each day - that truly...
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate diversity and create an environment where every child and family feels welcomed, valued and included. It's lovely to hear that your child settled so quickly and comes to nursery happily each day - that truly means everything to us.
We're also pleased that our daily updates and communication give you reassurance and peace of mind. Thank you for your trust and for being such a valued part of our nursery community.
I couldn't rate this nursery any higher. Our little boy is currently in the baby room. All the staff are so caring and dedicated. I was very nervous about sending my boy to any nursery but he couldn't be any happier at first class! They keep me updated regularly using the app which gives me a peace...
I couldn't rate this nursery any higher. Our little boy is currently in the baby room. All the staff are so caring and dedicated. I was very nervous about sending my boy to any nursery but he couldn't be any happier at first class! They keep me updated regularly using the app which gives me a peace of mind. He made a connection with all the staff so quickly which shows how good they really are! I am so grateful for this nursery , they have made my transition back to work a breeze! I will definitely be sending all my children here as it truly is faultless!
Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review.
We completely understand how nerve-wracking that first step into nursery can feel, so it means the world to hear how happy and settled your little boy is in the baby room. Knowing he's built such lovely connections with our team so quickly is...
Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review.
We completely understand how nerve-wracking that first step into nursery can feel, so it means the world to hear how happy and settled your little boy is in the baby room. Knowing he's built such lovely connections with our team so quickly is wonderful to hear.
We're also so pleased the app updates have helped give you peace of mind and made your return to work that little bit easier - that's exactly what we hope to provide for our families.
Thank you for your trust and kind words - we're so grateful to have you as part of our nursery family.
Very nice staff. The nursery is clean. My child likes going there, he has good care and a good curriculum. A great playground and always a nice atmosphere I know I'm leaving my child with good people.
Very nice staff. The nursery is clean. My child likes going there, he has good care and a good curriculum. A great playground and always a nice atmosphere I know I'm leaving my child with good people.
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We're so pleased to hear that your child enjoys coming to nursery and that you feel confident leaving him in our care - that trust means everything to us. It's wonderful to know you're happy with our environment, curriculum and outdoor space too.
We truly appreciate your kind words and support.
I cannot praise all of the baby room staff enough, honestly, they are caring, kind and so brilliant with all the babies. The activities they...
I cannot praise all of the baby room staff enough, honestly, they are caring, kind and so brilliant with all the babies. The activities they do every day is just exceptional. It makes my heart melt every time I drop my little girl off because she is developing socially and emotionally and building important relationships that the nursery itself actively promote.
Generally managers and other staff members have also shown the same caring nature to our family circumstances and go that extra mile to support you as a family unit.
Hats off to the chef as well who does an incredible job of preparing and cooking healthy, well balanced meals for all the children at first class nursery.
It truly is a first class nursery!
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words.
We are absolutely delighted to hear how happy you've been with our baby room and how well your little girl has settled and developed over the past year. It means the world to our team to know that the care, activities, and relationships we work...
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words.
We are absolutely delighted to hear how happy you've been with our baby room and how well your little girl has settled and developed over the past year. It means the world to our team to know that the care, activities, and relationships we work so hard to build are making such a positive difference.
We're also so pleased you've felt supported as a family - that is always our aim - and we'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to our baby room team and our chef.
Thank you for trusting us with your precious little one.
Good environment the nursery provide to child. Staff is friendly. The activities they provided are excellent. I am satisfied with the nursery. Food is clean .security of the nursery is satisfactory.
Good environment the nursery provide to child. Staff is friendly. The activities they provided are excellent. I am satisfied with the nursery. Food is clean .security of the nursery is satisfactory.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're really pleased to hear that you're happy with the environment, activities, food, and security we provide. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team, and we truly appreciate your support.
My daughter thrives going to first class and comes home having really enjoyed her day. The employees are brilliant and genuinely care about the...
My daughter thrives going to first class and comes home having really enjoyed her day. The employees are brilliant and genuinely care about the children.
Thank you for your lovely comment and that your daughter enjoys attending our nursery
First Class Nursery has been an amazing place for my daughter. The staff are incredibly friendly, caring, and welcoming, which made the settling-in process so easy for both my child and me. Communication is excellent - I receive daily updates about my daughter's progress, activities, and...
The learning environment is engaging and well-structured, with a great variety of activities that support both educational and social development. It's clear that a lot of thought goes into helping each child learn through play while building confidence and independence. I couldn't be happier with the care and education my daughter receives and would highly recommend First Class Nursery to any parent.
Thank you for your lovely comment and we are happy you are pleased with the settle process and that your Daughter is happy and settled
We are very happy with this nursery. The staff are caring, friendly, and truly dedicated to the children's development. Our child feels safe, happy, and excited to go every day, which gives us great peace of mind.
The activities are creative and educational, supporting both learning and social...
We are very happy with this nursery. The staff are caring, friendly, and truly dedicated to the children's development. Our child feels safe, happy, and excited to go every day, which gives us great peace of mind.
The activities are creative and educational, supporting both learning and social skills. Communication with parents is excellent, and we are always kept informed about our child's progress and daily activities.
We highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment for their child.
Thank you for your continuous support and regular involvement with your child development.
First class nursery is a wonderful nursery. My son absolutely loves it and I trust them implicitly. Since he started there as a young baby he has excelled in confidence and his language is coming along rapidly with their support.
I couldn't recommend them enough.
First class nursery is a wonderful nursery. My son absolutely loves it and I trust them implicitly. Since he started there as a young baby he has excelled in confidence and his language is coming along rapidly with their support.
I couldn't recommend them enough.
We're so grateful for your trust and are delighted to hear how much your son is thriving with us. Watching his confidence and language grow has been a joy for our team.
Thank you again for your kind recommendation
I have two boys at this nursery and they are amazing with them. They have both come on leaps and bounds. They do some really fun activities and make learning fun. The added extras for special occasions like mothers/fathers day and religious celebrations all add to what an amazing place this is for...
I have two boys at this nursery and they are amazing with them. They have both come on leaps and bounds. They do some really fun activities and make learning fun. The added extras for special occasions like mothers/fathers day and religious celebrations all add to what an amazing place this is for children. I can't thank them enough for taking care of my babies while I work.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review - it truly means a lot to us. We feel so lucky to have both of your boys with us and it's been amazing to see how much they've grown and thrived.We're so pleased to hear that they're enjoying the activities and learning through play - that's exactly what...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review - it truly means a lot to us. We feel so lucky to have both of your boys with us and it's been amazing to see how much they've grown and thrived.We're so pleased to hear that they're enjoying the activities and learning through play - that's exactly what we love to see! The special occasions are just one of the ways we aim to make nursery life meaningful and fun for the children (and their families too). Thank you again for trusting us to care for your little ones while you're at work - it's a privilege we don't take for granted.
Staff are kind and I feel confident about leaving my child in their care.
Staff are kind and I feel confident about leaving my child in their care.
Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support over the years. It's been a joy to watch your little one grow from 9 months old into the confident 3-year-old he is today! We're so glad to hear that he enjoys coming to nursery and that you've had such a positive experience with our team...
Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support over the years. It's been a joy to watch your little one grow from 9 months old into the confident 3-year-old he is today! We're so glad to hear that he enjoys coming to nursery and that you've had such a positive experience with our team and the activities we provide. Creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment is at the heart of everything we do, and your confidence in our care means the world to us.Thank you again for your lovely review - it really does mean a lot to the whole team.
As a new mother who has moved from another city. It was a really big decision when it came to nurseries as I wasn't familiar with the location and didn't know a lot of people around to ask. I was recommended this nursery for my then 12 months old and honestly I've made the best decision ever. The...
As a new mother who has moved from another city. It was a really big decision when it came to nurseries as I wasn't familiar with the location and didn't know a lot of people around to ask. I was recommended this nursery for my then 12 months old and honestly I've made the best decision ever. The nursery is outstanding in all aspects whether it's staff, managers, food, care for children etc it's perfect I can't fault it. The living example is that my toddler settled in so quickly that few months down the line (now) she runs into nursery to her key person and there's no tears on drop off or collection. She eats most or all of her food and brings me her shoes when it's time to go nursery and runs to the front door. As parents who work full time this is peace of mind for us and it tells us that our child is very happy going to nursery. I recommend this nursery to all the mums that I know are looking to put their children in nursery. Thank you to all the staff and managers.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We understand how big a decision it is to choose the right nursery, especially when moving to a new area, and we're truly honoured that you placed your trust in us.It means the world to hear that your daughter settled in so happily and that she looks...
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We understand how big a decision it is to choose the right nursery, especially when moving to a new area, and we're truly honoured that you placed your trust in us.It means the world to hear that your daughter settled in so happily and that she looks forward to her days here. Watching children grow in confidence and feel excited to come through our doors is exactly what we strive for. We're so pleased to know that you feel supported and reassured as working parents - creating peace of mind for families is a big part of what we aim to do. Your kind words about our staff, food, and care are incredibly encouraging and will be shared with the whole team. Thank you again for your recommendation - it really is the highest compliment. We feel privileged to be part of your daughter's early years journey.
Overall experience with the nursery has been exemption and I like how my child's key worker pays attention to his development, behaviour and activities. The nursery's admin has also been very supportive and the overall staff are amazing.
Overall experience with the nursery has been exemption and I like how my child's key worker pays attention to his development, behaviour and activities. The nursery's admin has also been very supportive and the overall staff are amazing.
Thank you for your kind words and feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us. It's wonderful to know that your child's key person has made a meaningful impact by closely supporting his development and well-being. Thank you for your review.
Kids are so comfortable with teachers
My kid wants to stay all the time to the nursery
The development in my is amzaing he is so clever and active after going here
He is my 2nd child to here and i recomend all my family n friends to go here and give thier child the best...
Kids are so comfortable with teachers
My kid wants to stay all the time to the nursery
The development in my is amzaing he is so clever and active after going here
He is my 2nd child to here and i recomend all my family n friends to go here and give thier child the best education they deserve for .
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's nice to hear how comfortable and happy your children feel at nursery. Your recommendation to family and friends means a lot to us. Thank you for your continued support.
Outstanding Nursery - Truly First Class! We couldn't be happier with First Class Nursery. The staff are warm, professional, and truly care about each child. Our little one has grown so much in confidence, language, and social skills since starting here. The environment is safe, fun, and full of...
Outstanding Nursery - Truly First Class! We couldn't be happier with First Class Nursery. The staff are warm, professional, and truly care about each child. Our little one has grown so much in confidence, language, and social skills since starting here. The environment is safe, fun, and full of engaging activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel included in our child's journey.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear how happy you are with First Class Nursery. Our team works hard to create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can flourish, and your kind words truly affirm that effort. We're also so pleased that you feel informed and included-partnership with parents is important to us. Thank you again for your support.
I have been sending my child to this nursery for a few months now and the difference in her is astounding. She has developed many new skills and is thriving. All of the staff are incredibly pleasant and my daughter adores them all. 5*!
I have been sending my child to this nursery for a few months now and the difference in her is astounding. She has developed many new skills and is thriving. All of the staff are incredibly pleasant and my daughter adores them all. 5*!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It's amazing to hear how much your daughter has grown and developed in just a few months-that's exactly what we love to see. Our team works hard to create a fun, supportive environment where children can thrive, so knowing she adores the staff really means a lot. We truly appreciate the 5 stars and your kind words!
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Meet the Team (2)

My Name is Laura, I am the Nursery Manager at First Class.
I qualified in 2010 with BTEC Level 3 in childcare. I then went on to complete my degree...
My Name is Laura, I am the Nursery Manager at First Class.
I qualified in 2010 with BTEC Level 3 in childcare. I then went on to complete my degree in BA (Hons) Early Years with professional studies and QTS. I graduated in 2015 with a 2:1.
I started working at First Class in 2018 as a nursery practitioner and then was promoted to senior practitioner in 2019. From then, I remained a Pre-School senior until I was promoted to deputy manager in 2022. I have recently been promoted to nursery manager.
I am now mainly based in the office but I like to go into the rooms to help out when needed and at dinner times. I love my job and I’m passionate about working with children. I am told by my colleagues that I am kind, and always willing to listen and help. Goes above and beyond in my role as a manager.
My other roles within the nursery are safeguarding officer and health and safety officer. I have carried out many training courses including EYFS, food hygiene, First Aid, behaviour management and Mental Health First Aid.

I qualified in 2010 with an NVQ Level 3.
I've worked at First Class since 2013.
I have worked in all the rooms in the nursery as a practitioner...
I qualified in 2010 with an NVQ Level 3.
I've worked at First Class since 2013.
I have worked in all the rooms in the nursery as a practitioner and also as a senior, I then became deputy manager in 2016.
In 2018 I completed a BA in Early Years.
I have been on many training courses including behaviour management, health and safety, food hygiene and first aid.
I've been told I am a funny, caring enthusiastic member of the team. I love working with children and I love to work with all age groups at First Class.
Frequently Asked Questions about First Class Nursery Huddersfield
What is the Age Range of Children that First Class Nursery Huddersfield accepts?
First Class Nursery Huddersfield accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is First Class Nursery Huddersfield Open?
First Class Nursery Huddersfield is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.
How many Children does First Class Nursery Huddersfield have capacity for?
First Class Nursery Huddersfield has capacity for a total of 92 Children.
How far is First Class Nursery Huddersfield to the centre of Huddersfield?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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