First Class Nursery Huddersfield

16/16a Portland Street, Huddersfield HD1 5PB
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9.9 62 Reviews
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.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

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

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery Fees from April 2022 ...


    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 30 hours places are subject to a sundries charge of £1.50 per hour
    For example: 23 hours per week £34.50 10 hours per week £15.

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

First Class Nursery Huddersfield Reviews (62)

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9.9

First Class Nursery Huddersfield has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time First Class Nursery Huddersfield has 62 reviews.

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Review from I A (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first-time mum, I was super nervous about leaving my son in childcare when he was just 8 months old, as I was returning to work. However, choosing First Class Nursery has been one of the best decisions I have made. My son has made incredible progress and built great bonds with the staff. He often
reaches out for them upon arrival, especially his key worker, whom I would like to thank for her hard work, love, and passion she has shown toward all the children, particularly my son. The meals provided are always nutritious, and if my son wants more, the staff ensure he gets it. I feel confident that my son is well-safeguarded and in excellent hands. Thank you, First Class Nursery, for all your hard work. It is truly appreciated.

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is in preschool and has attended first-class nursery since she was a baby. Every single member of staff we have encountered have been amazing, my daughter loves them all. She has developed and learnt so much since starting at First Class! We really love and would recommend this nursery to
anyone! We cannot wait for our baby to start later this year!

Reply from Tracey Fenton, Director at First Class Nursery Huddersfield

Thank you for your wonderful feedback on First Class Nursery, it is very much appreciated!We look forward to welcoming your baby into the setting later this year

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Review from Chris R (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our girls are at First Class Nursery and I couldn't recommend them enough. Our eldest in Preschool and our youngest has just moved from 'Baby Room' to 'Bumblebees'. The staff are knowledgeable and caring, some of their lengths of service are a testament to a well-managed nursery. The food options
are nicely varied and additional portions offered (great for our greedy youngest!) and I love how our girls learn about other cultures' foods throughout the year. Whenever we've had an issue, it is dealt with appropriately and promptly. Huge thanks as always.

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Review from Cherrie W (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot fault this nursery in any way. My daughter has been going since she was a baby and has already learnt and developed so much since going here, she is always happy to attend and loves seeing the faces of the staff that care for her as well as the friends she has made.
The staff are brilliant and
always go above and beyond, they always give a warm welcome and you can tell they really love what they do. I’m so happy that I have found somewhere where I feel my child is safe, happy and thriving. I wouldn’t want to take my daughter anywhere else. Thank you so much First Class Nursery!

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Review from Becs P (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here since she was a baby and loves going. The staff are amazing, and all take the time to know every child. The variety of food is excellent, and my daughter loves trying all the food. The staff are very interactive with the children, and my daughter is always learning something
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Great nursery and brilliant staff.

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Review from Aisha S (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Many thanks from my heart! for all your hard work, love, dedication, and patience to my kids and children of the nursery, and for keeping personal belongings in order (toys, clothes), helping with potty training, caring when they were not feeling well, making everyday a fun environment to go to which
was also very important. Big thanks to the management and lovely staff.

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Review from Kimberley B (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First class have really nice and professional staff. My child adores the ladies who run his room. The management is excellent, friendly and approachable. I have found them very accommodating and flexible in regards to their care.
The food is healthy and varied and the staff are always coming up with
new activities to keep the children entertained and bring on development.
Really happy we chose this nursery, exceeded our expectations and they utilise our cloth nappies, would definitely recommend.

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Review from Deepa U (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with the service provided by First-class. As an immigrant mother, I was very much nervous to send her to the nursery and had doubt about my daughter being able to cope with the new environment but everyone at the nursery were so reassuring. I would like to thank the Manager and
the team and all the lovely staff at the nursery for being so cheerful and kind. I would recommend this nursery to everyone in and around Huddersfield.

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Review from Shasta A (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery friendly staff always helped I'm very satisfied. Nursery have always been helpful and supportive of my child's learning, my son enjoyed his time at this nursery and deeply misses this nursery.

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Review from John A (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good school. Very good with the children. Has good meals. Very good sickness and covid policy.

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Review from Antonia F (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery with kind, caring and well trained staff. The nursery manager runs the setting extremely well, she is approachable, great with communication and clearly involved with the staff and children on a daily basis. The quality of provision is high and the staff are clearly committed to
providing a great start to children’s development at every stage. My son was very happy during his 4 years at First Class Nursery and left well and truly ready for school.

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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so nervous sending my son to nursery as he is very clingy to myself and his dad. All the staff were so supportive of both mine, my partners and especially my son's feelings. My son is now so independent thanks to this nursery and his progression and development has come on tremendously. I can’t
thank this nursery enough. My son now gets upset leaving nursery never thought I would see this in my entire life. So happy we picked this nursery to put my child in.

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Review from Sandra C (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started in First Class Nursery when she was 12 months old. When we started viewing nurseries initially, we were anxious about thinking of handing over our little girl for the first time - but from our first viewing of the nursery, and meeting the manager and the team, our mind was immediately
put at ease. We knew it was the perfect place for us when we were told ‘we know how precious everyone’s child is, and will ensure she is so well-cared for and happy here’. Because this is what everyone wants for their child. The team in the baby room did everything to settle her in - working around her naps, eating, playing etc. Now, she is so happy going in each morning and seeing her lovely key workers and little friends. Everyone in the nursery really cares about the children, and form bonds with them. The daily feedback you get is thorough and really helpful to hear what she has done each day. We also love the personalised app with updates on your child. Highly recommend!

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Review from A I (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has just had her graduation as she is leaving to go to school. Best support for my girl and guidance. Best staff. Very encouraging staff. Both my daughters come here they both love it very much.

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Review from Christopher M (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has really enjoyed her time at nursery and will definitely miss nursery when she leaves. She has made so many friends and will miss them lots the teachers have been phenomenal and my daughter will miss them too.

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Review from Muhammed J (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We had the most amazing experience with first class. My son has problems with his fussy eating habits but the staff made sure they did everything they could to help and support him.
I will be recommending this nursery to family and friends

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Review from Aminah R (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with amazing staff who are all so welcoming and inclusive in the way they conduct themselves. They're very understanding with my child's needs and efficiently address my concerns and questions regarding my child. I recommend this nursery to everyone!

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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 2 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended here over 2 years and has developed very well through the nursery. She has always come out of nursery happy and telling me about all the fun stuff she has done and about all her friends she's played with. The nursery followed our requirements regarding toilet training and other
requirements and now my daughter has cracked them all. I definitely would recommend this nursery to anyone as it's a great nursery.

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Review from Kirsty L (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest son, who is almost 16, attended First Class many years ago. Three years ago, when we unexpectedly found out we were having another child, there was no question where we were going to send him. First Class, are their namesake, they provide 'First Class' care, enabling you to go to work, confident
and assured that your child will be well cared for and safe. I think First Class stands out from other nurseries as you feel that they truly love and care for each individual child. Sadly, both my sons have had to go to nursery from 3 months old due to my job, but as a professional working mum, this is one aspect of our busy family life I have never worried about. Both of my children have excelled at First Class with their language, speech and social skills which I put down to the nurturing nursery environment. I cannot make any higher recommendation than the manager and her excellent team if you want the reassurance of knowing your child will be well cared for, nurtured and loved.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves the staff, I trust them as well.
They give her the best standard of care, paying the attention to every detail wherever possible that I can feel by having the daily feedback from them. The staff are also supportive of any questions/concerns I have with my daughter as she is my first
child. The staff offer variety of activities throughout the day. I especially love their policy to go outside as much as possible.
The nursery also respects as much as possible the policy of us, for example, not giving specific food, the routine etc.
I definitely recommend this nursery to friends & family.

Reply from Aziza Patel, Manager at First Class Nursery Huddersfield

Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased we are able to meet your expectations as a nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.893)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10 for First Class Nursery Huddersfield is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.893 for First Class Nursery Huddersfield is calculated as follows: ( (269 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.893

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for First Class Nursery Huddersfield is based on 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 92 number of registered child places is 18.4, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Food Hygiene

Recipient: First Class Nursery Huddersfield

Date: Tuesday 26 Sep 2023 More details

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Meet the Team (2)

Laura

Laura Barthorpe

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

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.
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Gemma

Gemma Bradshaw

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Joined: 2013

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.
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