The Hunny Pot

58 Rawthorpe Lane, Dalton, Huddersfield HD5 9NU
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9.9 32 Reviews
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The Hunny Pot Day Nursery is a private childcare setting based a few minutes from Huddersfield town centre.

The Hunny Pot Nursery provides a stimulating and happy environment where children can develop at their own pace through play.

The Hunny Pot Nursery provides childcare from the age of 12 weeks to 12 years old, offering a welcoming environment that is home from home and will support and nurture each child during their social and emotional development.

The staff at The Hunny Pot Nursery believe that children's natural curiosity and diversity should be celebrated and encouraged. They believe that children learn best when they are exploring and having fun. Children should be scaffolded through their learning experiences and encouraged to expand their knowledge and vocabulary through interaction with their peers as well as members of staff.

The Hunny Pot Nursery provides a safe and secure environment where learning, exploration, and playtime are encouraged and enhanced.

The nursey is set in large, secure private grounds, with access to a safe outdoor play area with plenty of variety, where children have the freedom to play and explore. The Hunny Pot Nursery is a great choice for your childcare needs.

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Care Provided by The Hunny Pot

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Rupa Harji
  • Person in charge
  • Vicky Crossley (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 62
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Hunny Pot

  • Our prices begin at just £57.00 per day, with options for full-day and half-day sessions. We proudly offer funded sessions for children aged 2, 3, and 4. Additionally, parents can take advantage of our before and after school care, as well as our Holiday Club, providing convenient wrap-around care for your family."

  • * Morning, afternoon, full days, or full weeks available.
    * Before and after school club.
    * Tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers are accepted.
    * Funded hours for 9months+, 2, 3 & 4-year-olds.
    * 15 / 30 hours funding.
    Our sessions are calculated on a pro-rata basis, with set payments made monthly. Contact us for more information on your personal quote.
  • Parking

  • There is a visitors car-park to the left of the nursery this is situated behind the big house, there is also disabled parking to the front of the main building.


The Hunny Pot Reviews (32)

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The Hunny Pot has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.855) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Hunny Pot has 32 reviews.

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Review from Rachel E (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Hunny Pot staff are amazing and always pass on lots of information regarding my children's day. It's not easy looking after so many children but they always manage to make time to talk to you about your children. Both of my children go to this nursery and I feel both are looked after at the best
level they could be. Thanks to each and every member of staff for the care you give to my two children.

Reply from Vicky, Deputy Manager at The Hunny Pot

Thank you for your lovely feedback Rachel. We are so pleased you are all happy here.


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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been taking my boys here for the last 10 years since my eldest was 8 months old and been through every age group and facility they offer. The staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful even going as far as changing staff hours to suit mid-day collections from Nursery when it would have been impossible
for me to leave work. The managers have made us feel like family over the years and I can't recommend highly enough. The outside facilities have grown and extended to accommodate all ages and the meal options are fab, if you're looking for peace of mind with you childcare this is the place to go.

Reply from Vicky Crossley, Deputy Manager at The Hunny Pot

Thank you, Sarah, for your amazing feedback, It has been an absolute pleasure having you and the boys here, I am so glad we could help you, it has been lovely to see the boys start at such a young age to now being grown up, lovely boys.


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Review from Sophie P (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. I have sent my daughter here since she was 6 months old, she now still attends for breakfast club and out of school club. She is really happy here. The staff are very welcoming, helpful and friendly and you can tell that they care about the children.

Reply from Vicky, Deputy Manager at The Hunny Pot

Thank you for your great feedback Sophie, it has been amazing seeing your daughter grow from a small baby into the lovely young little lady she is today. We are really glad she is continuing to enjoy her time here.


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Review from Becky W (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little monkey spent the most amazing few years at Hunny Pot nursery and it really was hard for me to believe he was ever going to move on from such a wonderful place (mummy defo didn't know how to feel but knew she and he were defo going to miss this place). Hunny Pot will definitely hold a fond
place in both mine and my son's heart always. If I have any more kids (which I probably won't) it will be a no brainer of where I want to send my kid. I also will be speaking about this nursery to anyone that I speak to about nurseries and most definitely would recommend them to anyone that needs their services. The group of staff members they have are a very special bunch and I wish this nursery all the success to carry on in the future as it's nothing short of what they deserve! Brilliant guys, keep up with the good jobs you do.

Reply from Vicky, Deputy Manager at The Hunny Pot

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback Becky. We wish you both all the very best in the future and it has been a pleasure having you both with us.


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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was very happy here, I would definitely recommend The Hunny Pot day nursery. The staff are very caring and the kids seem so happy there. I felt at ease when dropping off and picking up and I knew my child was safe.

Reply from Rupa Harji, Owner at The Hunny Pot

Thank you for your wonderful review. I will continue to keep saying it- we are very proud of all our staff and their dedication and also of the nursery as a whole. I am so glad we were able to help you with your childcare needs. We wish you good luck in the future.


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Review from Rebecca (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a brilliant nursery - we started our baby there at 11 months old and it's been great. The staff are all fantastic - very friendly and hands-on and the children do so many things and have proper hands-on experience e.g. sensory play with real household items. The meals are varied and our child
loves Yvonne's food. There's a huge garden space plus covered outdoor classroom so children can go and get air whatever the weather. We felt it was right for our child the moment we went in and still feel that now, even though it is not the closest nursery for us. Cannot recommend The Hunny Pot highly enough!

Reply from Rupa Harji, Owner at The Hunny Pot

Thank you for the lovely recommendation. We are very proud of our nursery, but more especially the staff and the care they show towards the children. Please do contact us if we are able to assist any further, and good luck on the next steps of the journey.


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Review from Mel T (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have attended this nursery in the last 10 years and my youngest is about to leave for school. I can not fault the nursery or staff they have made us feel like we are one of The Hunny Pot family and will miss them all. All my children have enjoyed their time at the nursery and
built strong relationships with the staff. The staff are helpful and caring and put the needs of the child first always. The management and staff are easy to communicate with and always made me feel at ease when leaving my children in their care. Could not thank The Hunny Pot enough for helping my children grow.

Reply from Rupa Harji, Owner at The Hunny Pot

It has been an absolute pleasure working with your children. All the hugs and tears when your last child left on Friday was so upsetting but also really good to see. It cleared showed how dedicated the staff are to the children and how much your child had loved being with us. Good luck on the onward journey and please do send us updates- I am sure all the staff would love to see the progress.


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Review from Caroline R (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff at The Hunny Pot have been brilliant with my little girl. She cried nearly every morning when I left her, but as soon as I'd gone she was absolutely fine and always had so much fun.
Nice variety of dinners, always something different. The staff do a whole range of different activities with
the children from reading, writing, singing and messy play (painting, stamping etc). Circle time was always a favourite for my little girl, as all the children got involved together. Can't thank the staff enough for all they have done, it's been a pleasure to see my little girl grow in confidence and give stuff a go that she would never do at home. Thank you all again.

Reply from Vicky at The Hunny Pot

Thank you for your lovely feedback Caroline, this is great to hear and we wish you both the best of luck in the future.


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Review from Elizabeth P (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't thank Hunny Pot Nursery enough for providing great care for my little girl and preparing her to go to big school this September.
She learned so much during these 2 years there, I can see how much she progressed in her language and also has picked up some beautiful manners. The staff are
very caring, they provide a very safe and the most creative learning experience for children. The nursery has a very homely feel, my girl had no problems to settle in. One particular member of staff never stops creating activities that are always exciting and two other members of staff bring so much fun for the kids.
My daughter was very well looked after, she was always going home happy and looking like she had a time of her life. All staff deserve recognition, but my girl totally adored one, in particular, I believe she had a very good bond and talks about them a lot.
Thank you all at Hunny Pot Nursery for doing a fab job you all do every day for our little once.

Reply from Vicky at The Hunny Pot

Thank you, Elizabeth, that is lovely to hear, thank you for the great feedback. We know your little one will enjoy her new adventure to big school.


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Review from Yvonne O (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Hunny Pot day nursery is one of the best nurseries in Huddersfield both my granddaughters attended and came on so well. The staff are brilliant and all give 100 per cent. The lovely homely feel makes every child settle well. The outdoor space and classroom are just great and the management always
has time for you and your child. Lovely nursery you can't go wrong.

Reply from Vicky Crossley at The Hunny Pot

Thank you Yvonne, That is lovely to hear.


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Review from Louise A (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Hunny Pot are lovely, always friendly and approachable, will do anything to help. I have twins in the nursery and they both receive a high level of attention, care and affection if they need it. They do a large range of activities and are always happy to be there.

Reply from Vicky Crossley, Deputy Manager at The Hunny Pot

Thank you, Louise that is lovely to hear, we are very pleased you are all happy.


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Review from Nicole H (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff here are great with my son, they are very friendly and fun. He loves coming to nursery, always kept busy and entertained and involved in doing different activities. He settled in and became confident and comfortable in the nursery. From day one, the staff are very patient with him and encourage
him to succeed in what he tries to do.


Communication is very good and management are always available if you need to speak with them. My child is well looked after and cared for here and always learning something new.


Reply from Vicky, Deputy Manager at The Hunny Pot

Thank you Nicole, We are very pleased you are both happy here.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.855)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.855) out of 10 for The Hunny Pot 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.887 for The Hunny Pot is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.887

  • 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 4.968 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Hunny Pot is based on 12 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.4 = 0.968

  • 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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Vicky Crossley

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2005

Vicky has been with the Hunny Pot Nursery since 2005 and has gradually worked her way up. Vicky was promoted to manager in 2021.


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