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The nursery has specific play areas for all age groups, enabling each child to develop at their own pace.
The nursery's play areas include a garden with vegetable patches, mud kitchens, dens and a story-telling circle.
The nursery's chef prepares home cooked meals with fresh fruit and vegetables, with food sourced locally and organically.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Portland Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sadie Fox(Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 15
Total Places for Children
- 62
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:15-18:00
- Tuesday07:15-18:00
- Wednesday07:15-18:00
- Thursday07:15-18:00
- Friday07:15-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- Large car park
Funding & Fees
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Fairfield Nursery Reviews (24)
Fairfield Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.548) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fairfield Nursery has 24 reviews.
Feel my son is very well looked after, he thrives there. Learns alot and has plenty of stimulation.
Any concerns ive ever had have been listened to and dealt with immediately.
All the staff genuinely care about the children.
Would recommend this nursery to other parents.
Absolutely fantastic nursery, my son currently goes here and has been attending since January time and the girls in the baby room are amazing. They really don't get enough credit for all the amazing hard work they do. I can't wait to watch my son continue to grow with the help of the amazing fairfeild girls
My daughter went here from 9 months ,she loved it. She couldnt wait to get in the car and tell me all about cooking club, french class and all the crafty things she got up too. My youngest now goes and loves playing outside and getting messy .. the sign shes had a good time. The staff are lovely and it is clear how much they care for all the children in their care.
I am really lucky to be able to say that I walk away from dropping my daughter at Fairfield with full confidence that, not only will she have all her needs met with kindness and care, but that she is going to have an enriching and exciting day. My reassurance has been built through the relationships my daughter has with all members of the team, wether or not they are her key worker, and how well they know all of her quirks and things she loves. Fairfield provides different themed weeks, lots of outdoor time, delicious food and daily updates on the parenting app. It's evident all the staff love their job and I couldn't think of anywhere I would rather send my daughter to.
My daughter is in the baby room, and the staff are absolutely wonderful. They are so kind, caring, and attentive, and it's clear they genuinely love what they do. They always make us feel welcome and take the time to keep us updated on how she's getting on.
The range of activities they provide is fantastic and really supports the children's learning and development while making every day fun and engaging.
Most importantly, I have complete peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, happy, and so well cared for. Seeing how excited and content she is when she arrives and hearing about everything she's been doing gives me so much confidence that she's in the best hands.
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment for their child. Thank you to all the amazing staff for everything you do!
Absolute amazing nursery! So caring and understanding. Helped us through so many things. Really supportive when my little boy got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and have been since. Couldn't ask for a better nursery for my boy.
Our son has been at this nursery since he was 7 months old and has absolutely thrived. The caring, attentive staff and amazing outdoor space were big reasons we chose it, and we've never looked back. He's grown in confidence, communication, and curiosity, and it's such a joy to see him so happy every day - and ready for his next adventure at school. We're so grateful for the warm, supportive environment they provide- highly recommend!
Definitely 5 star place.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for your kind words. I look forward to sharing them with the team.
This nursery is by far one the best nurseries in the area. The staff and management are lovely, knowledgable and great with the children. They keep me up to date with all 3 of my children through an app so I know what they have been doing with their day. They do regular events where families can come and visit and be involved with what the children are doing, eg. Parent play and stay, sports day. My children enjoy doing cooking club and playing outside all day. The staff listen to any requests that I may have with the children. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough x
Thank you for your support and kind comments. I can't wait to share them with the team!
My Daughter loves going to nursery and often tells me about her day. Since moving into preschool I feel her learning has improved especially in areas of numbers and letters which is down to all the work the preschool staff put in. In particular my child really enjoys the weekly cooking club where they create different treats every week! My child will be leaving at the end of July to go to school which Nursery have helped to get her ready! We will miss nursery when she leaves but will soon be back with her younger brother! We wouldn't go anywhere else.
A big thank you from myself and all the team for your support and lovely comments!
Fairfield Nursery has always been there to support both my child and me. They ensure that my child has everything in place that he needs in order to help with his speech. They set up regular meetings so that we can keep track of his progress. The only thing which I would like to comment on is the amount of meat which he no longer gets at mealtimes compared to when he first started.
My child really enjoys attending Fairfield Nursery. She comes home with a different story about what she’s done at nursery every single day, showing she’s taken part in lots of different and new things. She has a really good relationship with the staff & has come on leaps and bounds since attending. Cannot fault.
Facilities are new, lots of toys/activities - our child is very happy and settled.
They have been in the baby and toddler room, very happy in both.
My child enjoys going, has progressed so well and has strong relationships with all of the staff. The staff are very accommodating, caring and are clearly experienced at what they do.
Communication from the nursery is very good, I am kept updated throughout the day and on pick-up and the nursery holds regular stay and play sessions which we really enjoy attending.
I have not found any faults with this nursery and would happily recommend to anyone for their children.
The staff were all instantly friendly and helpful and I knew it was the right place for us. My daughter has settled in so quickly and her speech has improved so much. From speaking single words just before aged 2 and now 6 months later, she is able to have 2-way conversations in full sentences! The staff always give us updates on her day and works with us to ensure her targets are being worked on and met in the setting as well as at home.
All the staff have been wonderful. It has a lovely learning environment and my grandson has come on in leaps and bounds. The food is nutritional. The staff work very hard with the children and my grandson has quickly got into a routine.
However, he has settled in and still cries a little when going in but while he is there he seems to play happily. The staff are lovely, very warm and welcoming which makes it a lot easier for parents to leave their child.
My daughter absolutely loves this nursery. For the past two years, she has become so confident and loves the staff and all her friends. The staff and management are so supportive whenever I want to do things with her in the nursery. I'm so glad I sent her here as it's one of the best nurseries around. The food is really good and the nursery is always clean.
Love the nursery my son is so happy there and learning so much and the staff are fantastic kind and caring and make every day for my son amazing. My son has learnt so much already and continues to every session.
The staff at Fairfield are fantastic and my son loves attending nursery! He does a variety of activities and we love seeing the daily updates on the app, seeing what he has done and looking at the photos from his day.
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Meet the Team (1)

I started working with children in 2007 as a trainee practitioner and went on to complete my Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Development. I became Nursery Manager in 2020 and completed an NVQ Level 3 in Business Management.
I joined Portland Nurseries in 2022 when they acquired Fairfield (formerly Totspots) and have embraced the changes and enhancements that they have brought to the setting.
I enjoy long walks, particularly in the woodland with my two dogs and I love music! During my childhood I performed with brass bands and orchestras and love to incorporate these passions into my days at nursery with the children.
Qualifications: Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Development & NVQ Level 3 in Business Management.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Fairfield Nursery accepts?
Fairfield Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Fairfield Nursery Open?
Fairfield Nursery is open: Monday 07:15-18:00, Tuesday 07:15-18:00, Wednesday 07:15-18:00, Thursday 07:15-18:00, Friday 07:15-18:00.
How many Children does Fairfield Nursery have capacity for?
Fairfield Nursery has capacity for a total of 62 Children.
How far is Fairfield Nursery to the centre of Halifax?
3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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