Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club

55 New Hey Road, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 4AL
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9.7 27 Reviews
  • Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club, Huddersfield
Portland House is an Ofsted Outstanding setting (July 2023) situated at the edge of Lindley and has strong links with the local community and schools.

The nursery has bright, spacious rooms that are highly resourced and are led by highly qualified and experienced practitioners.

The outside areas are imaginatively designed with nature trails and a tree house, providing fun and challenges for all age groups.

A home-cooked menu and plenty of outdoor play ensures each child will develop both a healthy body and a healthy mind.

Portland House offers an after school and holiday club for primary school children with a 'Walking Bus' collection service from local schools.
                                                
Portland House has received four consecutive Ofsted Outstanding gradings (November 2011, February 2016, September 2018, July 2023).

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Care Provided by Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julie Lister (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Total Places for Children
  • 86
  • 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

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Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club Reviews (27)

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Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.674) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club has 27 reviews.

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Review from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Strengths - The outside facilities. Focus on health and wellbeing. Staff generally good and friendly upon collection. My boys enjoy good relationships with lots of the members of staff. Good at proactively flagging any incidents to ensure we’re aware of anything to look out for e.g bumps/grazes. Some
of the holiday club activities. Variety is good and involves visits to support wider development, e.g. visit to supermarket to purchase recipe ingredients for baking that day. Opportunities - Admin is poor. Billing is frustrating - holiday club fees are not updated in bills and parents expected to re-calculate. Multiple emails involving lots of back and forth. Minimal visibility of holiday club dates. I’ve had to chase this several times - often only a couple of weeks in advance despite Kirklees releasing full-year term dates. Food menus rarely get updated in reception areas. Today’s menu (Wednesday 17th April showing Monday menu) why have them on display when not updated? Basement still not repaired.

Reply from Julie Lister, Nursery Manager at Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club

Thank you for your review, your feedback is important to us. We're glad to hear you feel the boys have made good relationships with the staff team. The menus are emailed to parents prior to the start of the menu and they can always be found on our website. Our terms state all fees are payable in advance, the holiday club sessions can be booked throughout the year on an ad-hoc basis. The booking sheet is inclusive of the session details and any extra trip costs to enable parents to calculate the cost of the sessions they are booking to organise their payment. The booking form is mailed out the month before each holiday after any outings/events have been secured and risk assessed, involving the children by incorporating their ideas and suggestions into the planning. We're excited to reopen our Fun Club after a full renovation was required due to a flood during the Christmas break. We will be announcing the official date very soon and it will be open in time for the next holiday club.


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Review from Lorraine T (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are over the moon with our child's progress within the Bluebells preschool room. She always leaves so happy and full of energy after having lots of fun. One of the staff members is a fantastic key worker and whenever I get the opportunity to see her, she always keeps me updated on what my child has
been doing and how she is getting on. She is always encouraging my child and helping her develop.
Also a special mention to another staff member who my child has also developed a great bond with. She is lots of fun and her relationship with the children is brilliant, she is so kind and caring. My child loves being 'crazy' with this staff member (my child's words).
The stay and play sessions have been great and I attended one where I could be involved in the French lesson. This is such a good idea and it was brilliant seeing all of the children engage and really enjoy it.
Overall, we couldn't be happier with Portland House and very glad we could send both of our girls here.

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Review from R O (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with lovely staff. Very welcoming every day! My child is growing in confidence and is much more prepared for school. Amazing menu with lots of healthy options meaning my child is getting a varied diet and trying new things all the time.

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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest son attended Portland Nursery a number of years back so it was a given that my youngest would attend also due to the high standards and family nature of the nursery. My son loves the nursery as do I, the staff are brilliant, the nursery setting and activities that are carried out are fantastic.
I know my child is getting a healthy meal each day and he loves the snacks provided by the chef at the end of each day! They really go above and beyond which is reflected in the price.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are doing absolutely amazing with my child and he is developing so much. I am so glad that I picked this nursery for him I wouldn’t change his nursery at all. His speech is coming on so much better and his socialising skills are better. He loves nursery so much and I know he is happy safe and content
so that’s all that matters to me and knowing he is developing.

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with Portland House and the Daisy baby room has been excellent. Our child loves going to nursery and gets great benefits from all the wonderful and varied activities the staff do with them. He has great relationships with the staff and is progressing brilliantly. I feel completely content
sending my child there for the day.

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Review from Erica F (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very friendly with my child who loves coming in. My eldest child also attends for holiday club, which they also love. The outdoor space is fantastic, and I really appreciate that the children are out in all weather (in appropriate clothing!). I feel that both my children are very well cared
for and happy here.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been going to Portland since they were 9 months old, they are now 3 and have absolutely loved it, every keyworker they have had have been amazing, you can really tell the staff love the children and the care for them is clear to see. The manager is lovely, very knowledgeable and great with
the children and staff, she’s amazing at what she does.

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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Portland House Nursery is amazing. My son loves going there and they are always doing great educational activities with them. My son is now in the toddler room, the transition from the baby room to the toddler room was really smooth and took away a lot of my worries!

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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined prior to starting school age, bless her, as she was at after school club where I work. The transition from starting reception and also a different after-school club was worrying. However, we were pleasantly surprised and happy when we went to look around at the after-school club.
The staff, including management, have been wonderful. Our daughter spends time as well in holiday club. She always comes home happy as she has had a fantastic day. Our daughter is an outside girl. As well, I want to say that they are very accommodating, especially when I was ill. I had to ring up to ask if they could have her for that day. Obviously, they squeezed her in. Which gave me time to rest. Our daughter has made a lot of friends at Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club which is lovely. Also, I have made some as well.

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Review from V R (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Portland for about 6 years. The staff have been excellent in supporting and teaching him new things. He often came home with new knowledge. When he reached school age, they prepared him for the transition in their preschool room by explaining what would happen when he went
to school. Since starting school he has been attending after-school club which he loves as he can play with his friends. He also goes to the holiday club and does various activities which are educational or just simply playing with friends either indoors or exploring outdoors weather permitting. The food is excellent and nutritional and he always looks to see if there are any goodies left over for him to bring home.

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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Portland House Nursery enough to other parents. It's an excellent childcare provision providing amazing care and activities, and they genuinely care.
My daughter attended four years ago, and my son has been there for three years now. It's his last few months before school. He has
excelled at Portland and the preschool room he is in now, he is coming on leaps and bounds with his speaking and phonics and beginning to write his name. The food is outstanding, and my son eats everything at nursery (I wish he did at home!).
I'll be sad when he leaves as we've built a good relationship with Portland. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a brilliant nursery for their child.
My daughter, aged eight, also attends their holiday fun club in the holidays and loves it. The activities are great and she's kept busy all day.

Reply from Anastasia Murphy, Managing Director at Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words, which we will share with the staff team.


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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since he was nine months old. He is now in the preschool room. He is very happy to come to the nursery every day. The staff are so friendly and nurturing, and I’m very pleased with his development. The communication and support for parents is excellent.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very positive first experience of fun club for half term holiday. The staff were very welcoming. The opportunity to pop in the day before for a quick familiarisation with staff and the building was much appreciated. My daughter had a great time and I’m sure that meeting some staff the day before contributed
to this. Lots of activity in the day and outdoor play, and my child coming home covered in mud and smiling is a sign of a great time! Thank you.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous childcare setting with solid values to ensure children are given a good environment to thrive. Love that there is great food and a focus on getting outdoors. Lovely friendly staff who are happy to help.

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Review from Catherine G (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have attended Portland House Nursery and the standard of care has never been less than excellent. My children have enjoyed their time at nursery with the range of activities on offer. Staff provide children with the best start in life in terms of their education and the toddler
room sets them up perfectly for reception class.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Portland House during the pandemic so settling in was a concern. She did fantastically well and I think the move was a great opportunity as she is so happy here. She is always excited to go on a morning and loves all the staff. She shows advances in her development on a weekly
basis and always comes home bursting to tell me about her day. The staff are wonderful, they inform us of any concerns and highlights appropriately and always listen. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Nick T (Father of Child) published on 26 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel really lucky to have found Portland House. Our eldest has been going for more than two years and has done wonderfully well there. Communication from nursery about his progress has always been good and he's come on so much since he started. As you'd expect, to be honest, in two years, but still.
It feels like Portland House have played their part in helping him be the wonderful little boy he is today. He loves going there, feels comfortable with the people who look after him and has a group of friends who he really loves playing with. Our youngest has started within the last few weeks and has had a slightly bumpy start, with a few days off poorly setting him back slightly with settling in but the staff have been really fantastic with him. He's doing a little better every day. Communication from nursery has been fantastic throughout and it feels like he's really well cared for there.

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Review from Catherine M (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has low turnover of staff so you get continuity. They have good facilities, especially the garden and clear and fair procedures. My child has developed educationally, socially and has always been happy to go to nursery.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Portland house nursery has just been amazing and the care they have given my children has been second to none, they have excellent provision across all areas of the nursery.
They have great knowledge of children with additional needs and have provided such love, care and devotion to my son and provided
resources he has needed to grow and develop.
The staff are brilliant at providing a wide range of activities to expand my children’s interests, they have a vast knowledge of EYFS, and how to move them on to the next steps.
My children have made great relationships within the bluebells room both with children and staff and they have encouraged them to gain safe, secure and inclusive relationships.
They have treated my children as individuals, shown them respect, and let them create, explore, grow, understand the world and environment.
Exceptional nursery and would highly recommend to anyone.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.674)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.674) out of 10 for Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 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 4.860 for Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club is calculated as follows: ( (160 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.86

  • 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 4.814 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club is based on 14 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.814

  • 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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Julie

Julie

Job Title: Nursery Manager & Senior Manage of Portland Nurseries

Joined: 1995

I am the Manager of Portland House and have worked for the Portland Nurseries group for 26 years. I joined the Portland House team in July 1995 as the senior of the baby room which I led for 6 years before taking on the role as Manager.


I have always worked in childcare and gained my NNEB at Percival Whitely College. In 2007 I began my journey into further education graduating with a BA (Hons) in Childcare Management followed by my Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) whilst continuing to work full time managing the nursery.


I have a vast wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Sector and have led Portland House with my team to achieve three consecutive Ofsted Outstanding. The only nursery in Kirklees and Calderdale to do so. An achievement I am extremely proud of. As one of the senior managers in the Portland Nurseries group I support, train and lead staff and managers across the 4 sites.


I love spending precious time with my family and friends. I have two children Harrison and Elise who both went to Portland House as young children. My daughter now works alongside me at the nursery as an early years educator. I absolutely love being creative & crafty. I love cooking, walking and also Zumba.


Qualifications: BA (Hons) Childcare Management, Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)


Frequently Asked Questions about Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club

What is the Age Range of Children that Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club accepts?

Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club Open?

Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club is open: 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.

How many Children does Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club have capacity for?

Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is Portland House Nursery & After School / Holiday Club to the centre of Huddersfield?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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