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Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8SG
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25 December 2025
Both my children have been to this nursery and the eldest now in school. The nursery has been brilliant at supporting both of their needs especially supporting transitions to new rooms and helping them to build confidence. There has also been excellent support for my child's allergy the nursery are
diligent whilst ensuring that activities can be joined in with. All staff are friendly and approachable and there is a great range of activities with excellent outside play space. There is great integration with the school through joint activities, assemblies and events whilst helps the move to school feel much less daunting. All staff seem to know all children and everyone is supportive and helpful.
15 December 2025
This is a fantastic nursery. My daughter has been attending since September 25 and we are beyond happy with the experience. The staff are all really experienced, kind and attentive. They also show real care and interest towards the children which is lovely to see. My daughter found it hard to settle
at first (as this was her first experience of nursery) however the staff were so supportive and comforting to both my daughter and myself. She now runs in without looking back and I can tell she genuinely has so much fun. The facilities are great with plenty of interesting toys and activities and there is a lovely outdoor play area. Overall it's a wonderful nursery and I would recommend it highly.
26 November 2025
Amazing nursery and staff members
My middle child went and now attends reception and my youngest attends and has done for nearly a year
Both have extra needs and medical conditions and the nursery and school staff have been amazing in handling all of their needs
Wish I'd of sent my eldest
here he'd of enjoyed it massively
Keep it up guys
24 November 2025
Fantastic nursery, every member of staff is friendly, knowledgeable and approachable, our child loves going to nursery and is very happy there, they do a broad range of activities, inside and outside, and it is just a great environment
21 November 2025
We moved my son (age 2 &9 months) to Denby Dale Nursery from another nursery because my daughter was starting the school and make drop off easy. As he was very settled at his old nursery I was nervous on him starting a new environment however very excited as I knew that he would love the amount of
things and space to keep him entertained. I look back now and wonder why I was even nervous because from first meeting Cat , Caroline and the rest of the team at settling in sessions they where so warming and couldn't have made my son feel so welcome. Having just completed the first term - it couldn't have gone any smoother and you would think that Harry has been at the nursery the hole time. He has made so many new friends and his interaction with others has already come on leaps and bounds. He has so much fun there and the team are excellent constantly thinking of new engaging ways to learn through play. If you're thinking about sending your child here I can highly recommend it!
25 July 2025
My son has been in Denby Dale Nursery for a year now and our experience is nothing short of brilliant and superb! The staff were very lovely, flexible and accommodating. My son's time during in school is always joyful and productive. He comes home sharing what they've done and how he enjoyed the
food every meal. I highly recommend Denby Dale First & Nursery School. Thank you for your hard work.
11 July 2025
I have had both my children in this nursery the staff are amazing and super friendly. They take the time to talk to you as a parent, take an interest in each child and what they get up to outside the nursery.My eldest has moved in to the school now but my youngest comes home every day telling me
about what she has been doing, lovely updates and pics on what they have been doing. Lovely meals, This place is 100% dedication to the kids. I would highly recommend to anyone five stars from me xxxxx
11 July 2025
My child started at Denby Dale Nursery in May 2025. After experiencing issues at another 'amazing nursery' with outstanding OFSTED I was concerned about finding somewhere I'd feel comfortable sending my child.
We looked around with the headteacher. The nursery coordinator and nursery officer
made me feel at ease. My child has settled in well and we haven't had any issues to date.
The only feedback I have is that CCTV makes it easier to review incidents should they occur.
11 July 2025
Our daughter started at Denby Dale First and Nursery school when she was just turned 3. She settled in really well and felt comfortable from the very start.
Our daughter has good relationships with all the staff.
The range of activities is very good eg trips to the wood, sports, meeting baby
chicks, lots of crafts.
I really like that the nursery feels part of the school and is involved with school events like assemblies and the Christmas play.
I feel confident our daughter will settle into school really well after her time at nursery.
11 July 2025
I could not be happier with the nursery provision at Denby Dale. The team are absolutely fantastic and truly do have your child's interests, safety and needs at the heart of everything they do.
We utilise the breakfast club and afterschool options various times a week which are a godsend for
working parents and the hour coverage is perfect and flexible and also covers the school holidays.
Alongside developing from an academic perspective my child has developed in confidence, speech and has a broad awareness of feelings, others and the world itself and I attribute this learning to the nursery team. The facilities are broad including indoor and outdoor play materials and my child always comes home happy. We also use school meals which are varied and nutritious. I would 100% recommend this nursery to any parent in the area and I am personally really thankful for their contribution to my child's great start at "school"! Thankyou.
11 July 2025
Brilliant nursery very friendly staff and welcoming. My daughter settled in straight away very good at keeping check on everything. Great play spaces. My daughter loves going to play with her friends.
20 November 2024
We moved our daughter to Denby Dale after she struggled to settle into another nursery. It was without a doubt the best decision I could have made for her. The dedication from the staff to meet her individuals have made her transition go as smooth as possible and now she comes homes and talks
positively about her day there and all the fun things she has learnt. I can tell by the way she comes home and discusses what they've learnt means that activities are taught in a fun, meaningful way. Her vocabulary and confidence has come on leaps and bounds. I also like the variety of resources available and the lovely outdoor spaces they have access to which are used all year round.
30 September 2024
My daughter just started in Dragonflies and is absolutely loving it. I cannot praise the staff enough they are so involved in helping the children become well-rounded by creating activities for arts, and sports, exploring nature and catering to the child's likes and needs. The opportunity to mix
with children older than herself has helped an already confident 2-year-old be even more confident. I absolutely love that app which gives us lots of updates on what she is up to and can access the invoice and whole school updates.
27 September 2024
My little boy has just completed his final term at the nursery. He has truly loved his time here, and it's set him up so well for school (which is part of the nursery). So much so, that he walked in on the first day as confident as ever and didn't look back.
The team have been brilliant during his
time here, and his key worker was brilliant. With him being a Covid baby, I was nervous about how he would get on. I shouldn't have worried, he grew with confidence every day. I always felt comfortable knowing he was somewhere safe, engaging and having fun. I was also impressed with how integrated the school is, the children join in with shows, assembly and their head teacher knows all the children by name. It may not have lots of new things, and is tired in some areas, but none of that matters, the important things, like teachers, activities and the general community are what make this place brilliant. Thank you to all the staff, my boy misses you all.
20 September 2024
Being slightly anxious parents, we were concerned when we first had to send our child to nursery aged 3 years old, but needn't have worried. They made a real effort to make him feel included and build a relationship with his key worker. It is clear how safe and happy he feels at nursery, and often
talks about it the rest of the week and asks after his key worker.
His independence and courage have flourished since starting a year ago. They encouraged him to try new things and gave him praise and recognition. They include the nursery in the school as a whole, which helps to foster relationships with the older children as well as all members of staff. The head and the other teachers all know all of the children by name and remember their likes/dislikes etc in conversation. Literacy and numeracy are high on the agenda, but certainly still age-appropriate. Play is obviously very high on the agenda too, and outdoor time. We honestly couldn't rate them highly enough.
16 February 2024
The school/nursery itself is absolutely fantastic, with the staff being an absolute credit to the school. My daughter loves it here so much. The facilities are great too! Never had a problem with anything or anyone. Can’t fault anything about the school.
30 January 2024
This is a lovely caring nursery. The staff here are all really kind and caring. My daughter absolutely loves going here! I love the nursery app so we can see photos of our daughter during the day too. The outdoor space is the biggest I have seen in the area! Thank you.
26 January 2024
My daughter has attended nursery since October 2022 and absolutely loves going. All the staff are so caring and enthusiastic and clearly care a lot about the children. The children are given lots of opportunities to join in with the same things as the older children within the school, which helps to
integrate them ahead of them starting in reception.
25 January 2024
We have had a lovely experience with this nursery. My son is always so excited to go and talks about staff regularly. They are all so attentive and engaging. Activities are always exciting for the children and they get lots of time outside which is really important to me. My child has special
dietary requirements and his needs are met with no fuss, staff ensure there are always alternatives available to him. I am thrilled with his development and feel beyond confident that he is safe in their care. I would recommend this nursery to anybody with little people!
17 January 2024
I couldn’t be happier with the care my daughter receives at Dragonflies in Denby Dale First and Nursery School, the staff are nothing short of amazing and she loves seeing them when she arrives. The facilities are great and she has so much fun when she’s there.
Latest Reviews for Denby Dale First and Nursery School
25 December 2025
Both my children have been to this nursery and the eldest now in school. The nursery has been brilliant at supporting both of their needs especially supporting transitions to new rooms and helping them to build confidence. There has also been excellent support for my child's allergy the nursery are
diligent whilst ensuring that activities can be joined in with. All staff are friendly and approachable and there is a great range of activities with excellent outside play space. There is great integration with the school through joint activities, assemblies and events whilst helps the move to school feel much less daunting. All staff seem to know all children and everyone is supportive and helpful.
15 December 2025
This is a fantastic nursery. My daughter has been attending since September 25 and we are beyond happy with the experience. The staff are all really experienced, kind and attentive. They also show real care and interest towards the children which is lovely to see. My daughter found it hard to settle
at first (as this was her first experience of nursery) however the staff were so supportive and comforting to both my daughter and myself. She now runs in without looking back and I can tell she genuinely has so much fun. The facilities are great with plenty of interesting toys and activities and there is a lovely outdoor play area. Overall it's a wonderful nursery and I would recommend it highly.
26 November 2025
Amazing nursery and staff members
My middle child went and now attends reception and my youngest attends and has done for nearly a year
Both have extra needs and medical conditions and the nursery and school staff have been amazing in handling all of their needs
Wish I'd of sent my eldest
here he'd of enjoyed it massively
Keep it up guys
24 November 2025
Fantastic nursery, every member of staff is friendly, knowledgeable and approachable, our child loves going to nursery and is very happy there, they do a broad range of activities, inside and outside, and it is just a great environment
21 November 2025
We moved my son (age 2 &9 months) to Denby Dale Nursery from another nursery because my daughter was starting the school and make drop off easy. As he was very settled at his old nursery I was nervous on him starting a new environment however very excited as I knew that he would love the amount of
things and space to keep him entertained. I look back now and wonder why I was even nervous because from first meeting Cat , Caroline and the rest of the team at settling in sessions they where so warming and couldn't have made my son feel so welcome. Having just completed the first term - it couldn't have gone any smoother and you would think that Harry has been at the nursery the hole time. He has made so many new friends and his interaction with others has already come on leaps and bounds. He has so much fun there and the team are excellent constantly thinking of new engaging ways to learn through play. If you're thinking about sending your child here I can highly recommend it!
25 July 2025
My son has been in Denby Dale Nursery for a year now and our experience is nothing short of brilliant and superb! The staff were very lovely, flexible and accommodating. My son's time during in school is always joyful and productive. He comes home sharing what they've done and how he enjoyed the
food every meal. I highly recommend Denby Dale First & Nursery School. Thank you for your hard work.
11 July 2025
I have had both my children in this nursery the staff are amazing and super friendly. They take the time to talk to you as a parent, take an interest in each child and what they get up to outside the nursery.My eldest has moved in to the school now but my youngest comes home every day telling me
about what she has been doing, lovely updates and pics on what they have been doing. Lovely meals, This place is 100% dedication to the kids. I would highly recommend to anyone five stars from me xxxxx
11 July 2025
My child started at Denby Dale Nursery in May 2025. After experiencing issues at another 'amazing nursery' with outstanding OFSTED I was concerned about finding somewhere I'd feel comfortable sending my child.
We looked around with the headteacher. The nursery coordinator and nursery officer
made me feel at ease. My child has settled in well and we haven't had any issues to date.
The only feedback I have is that CCTV makes it easier to review incidents should they occur.
11 July 2025
Our daughter started at Denby Dale First and Nursery school when she was just turned 3. She settled in really well and felt comfortable from the very start.
Our daughter has good relationships with all the staff.
The range of activities is very good eg trips to the wood, sports, meeting baby
chicks, lots of crafts.
I really like that the nursery feels part of the school and is involved with school events like assemblies and the Christmas play.
I feel confident our daughter will settle into school really well after her time at nursery.
11 July 2025
I could not be happier with the nursery provision at Denby Dale. The team are absolutely fantastic and truly do have your child's interests, safety and needs at the heart of everything they do.
We utilise the breakfast club and afterschool options various times a week which are a godsend for
working parents and the hour coverage is perfect and flexible and also covers the school holidays.
Alongside developing from an academic perspective my child has developed in confidence, speech and has a broad awareness of feelings, others and the world itself and I attribute this learning to the nursery team. The facilities are broad including indoor and outdoor play materials and my child always comes home happy. We also use school meals which are varied and nutritious. I would 100% recommend this nursery to any parent in the area and I am personally really thankful for their contribution to my child's great start at "school"! Thankyou.
11 July 2025
Brilliant nursery very friendly staff and welcoming. My daughter settled in straight away very good at keeping check on everything. Great play spaces. My daughter loves going to play with her friends.
20 November 2024
We moved our daughter to Denby Dale after she struggled to settle into another nursery. It was without a doubt the best decision I could have made for her. The dedication from the staff to meet her individuals have made her transition go as smooth as possible and now she comes homes and talks
positively about her day there and all the fun things she has learnt. I can tell by the way she comes home and discusses what they've learnt means that activities are taught in a fun, meaningful way. Her vocabulary and confidence has come on leaps and bounds. I also like the variety of resources available and the lovely outdoor spaces they have access to which are used all year round.
30 September 2024
My daughter just started in Dragonflies and is absolutely loving it. I cannot praise the staff enough they are so involved in helping the children become well-rounded by creating activities for arts, and sports, exploring nature and catering to the child's likes and needs. The opportunity to mix
with children older than herself has helped an already confident 2-year-old be even more confident. I absolutely love that app which gives us lots of updates on what she is up to and can access the invoice and whole school updates.
27 September 2024
My little boy has just completed his final term at the nursery. He has truly loved his time here, and it's set him up so well for school (which is part of the nursery). So much so, that he walked in on the first day as confident as ever and didn't look back.
The team have been brilliant during his
time here, and his key worker was brilliant. With him being a Covid baby, I was nervous about how he would get on. I shouldn't have worried, he grew with confidence every day. I always felt comfortable knowing he was somewhere safe, engaging and having fun. I was also impressed with how integrated the school is, the children join in with shows, assembly and their head teacher knows all the children by name. It may not have lots of new things, and is tired in some areas, but none of that matters, the important things, like teachers, activities and the general community are what make this place brilliant. Thank you to all the staff, my boy misses you all.
20 September 2024
Being slightly anxious parents, we were concerned when we first had to send our child to nursery aged 3 years old, but needn't have worried. They made a real effort to make him feel included and build a relationship with his key worker. It is clear how safe and happy he feels at nursery, and often
talks about it the rest of the week and asks after his key worker.
His independence and courage have flourished since starting a year ago. They encouraged him to try new things and gave him praise and recognition. They include the nursery in the school as a whole, which helps to foster relationships with the older children as well as all members of staff. The head and the other teachers all know all of the children by name and remember their likes/dislikes etc in conversation. Literacy and numeracy are high on the agenda, but certainly still age-appropriate. Play is obviously very high on the agenda too, and outdoor time. We honestly couldn't rate them highly enough.
16 February 2024
The school/nursery itself is absolutely fantastic, with the staff being an absolute credit to the school. My daughter loves it here so much. The facilities are great too! Never had a problem with anything or anyone. Can’t fault anything about the school.
30 January 2024
This is a lovely caring nursery. The staff here are all really kind and caring. My daughter absolutely loves going here! I love the nursery app so we can see photos of our daughter during the day too. The outdoor space is the biggest I have seen in the area! Thank you.
26 January 2024
My daughter has attended nursery since October 2022 and absolutely loves going. All the staff are so caring and enthusiastic and clearly care a lot about the children. The children are given lots of opportunities to join in with the same things as the older children within the school, which helps to
integrate them ahead of them starting in reception.
25 January 2024
We have had a lovely experience with this nursery. My son is always so excited to go and talks about staff regularly. They are all so attentive and engaging. Activities are always exciting for the children and they get lots of time outside which is really important to me. My child has special
dietary requirements and his needs are met with no fuss, staff ensure there are always alternatives available to him. I am thrilled with his development and feel beyond confident that he is safe in their care. I would recommend this nursery to anybody with little people!
17 January 2024
I couldn’t be happier with the care my daughter receives at Dragonflies in Denby Dale First and Nursery School, the staff are nothing short of amazing and she loves seeing them when she arrives. The facilities are great and she has so much fun when she’s there.