Jellytots Nursery

28 Wakefield Road, Drighlington, Bradford BD11 1DL
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It is the vision of Jellytots to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment that puts children and their families at the heart of the business, celebrating diversity and promoting a love for play and exploration and an enjoyment of learning.

This is achieved by taking a child-centred approach to teaching and learning and putting the individual needs of children first.

Valuing the views of parents and carers and working in partnerships to develop learning and development plans.

Having a commitment to continuous improvement through staff training and development and developing collaborative relationships with outside agencies.

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Care Provided by Jellytots Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Joanne Mallinder (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 49
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • Private Car Park Available


Jellytots Nursery Reviews (21)

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8.6

Jellytots Nursery has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.637) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Jellytots Nursery has 21 reviews.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves his time at Jellytots Nursery! The staff are all lovely and so friendly and he is very settled there with lots of little friends. He struggled to settle due to an unsettling year of house moves but the staff went above and beyond to make him feel welcome and happy and support his transition
successfully and now he happily wanders in without a backwards glance! The nursery provides a lovely homely environment in a small setting and the varied menu is great with lots of activities to keep the children busy inside and outside. The staff at Jellytots are wonderful and they have been flexible at adding occasional extra sessions too, we couldn't ask for more!

Reply from Lesley Peacock, Manager at Jellytots Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write some lovely comments about our small and homely setting. It is lovely to read that that our staff went above and beyond for your family when you were moving house.


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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We choose Jellytots after visiting a few nurseries in the local area and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Our daughter has excelled so much in the time she has been there and is genuinely excited to go on a morning.
The smaller setting and down to earth staff were what attracted us to the nursery
and it's worked for us. I feel like I know all the staff and they all know my daughter well.
I am genuinely really happy with every element; the staff, the learning, the rooms, toys/equipment, the outdoors opportunities, the food and menus, the communication. I highly recommend Jellytots!

Reply from Lesley Peacock, Manager at Jellytots Nursery

We couldn't be happier to hear that your daughter is thriving here at Jellytots and that our vision our a homely feel and down to earth staff helped you to choose a suitable setting for your child.


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Review from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having chosen Jellytots Nursery for its smaller size and more homely feel after using a larger nursery I could not be happier.
Both of my children love attending Jellytots, always happy at pickup time, my eldest eager to tell me all about his day. My youngest started at 9 months old and the staff are
so lovely, she settled in so quickly.
It is a very clean nursery and since starting a year ago, my children have only been off poorly twice, unlike being sent home every 2 weeks at the previous nursery. A testament to the cleanliness and smaller amount of children at Jellytots!
The meals are all lovingly home-cooked and such a good and healthy variety!
The range of activities and trips out keep the children very entertained and learning new skills at the same time.
I highly recommend this nursery to anyone!

Reply from Lesley Peacock, Manager at Jellytots Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments and knowing that you chose the setting for the size and the homely feel is a pleasure to hear, as that is what we thrive to achieve. We always say we are an extension of home, not a watered down school environment.


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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic staff and setting, both my children spent their early years at Jellytots and have thrived there. They still go now for breakfast club. Couldn't be happier with the team and my children love going there.

Reply from Lesley Peacock, Manager at Jellytots Nursery

Thank you for such lovely comments. We pride ourselves on building them relationships with families so they feel safe whilst they are here.


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Review from Libby E (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Jellytots nursery for three years now, and she loves it. The staff are wonderful and friendly, the nursery is clean and has lots of stuff to do for the children.
They do regular activities every month to fit in with the season or theme of the month.
I couldn't ask
for a better nursery; I know me and my daughter will be very sad to leave when she goes to school next year.

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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been coming here for two years now. The nursery has been brilliant for building his confidence. Everyone at the nursery was so welcoming when he started and helped him settle by sticking to his routine.
His key worker is absolutely fantastic with him. He gets to try so many different
activities, and she makes nursery such a fun experience. She is also very patient with him. He is very lucky to have such a brilliant key worker. However, all staff are great.
The manager is always very helpful and accommodating. She will help wherever she can.
There is always a lot of information on the app to show me what he has been doing. Communication from the nursery is great.
We cannot recommend Jellytots enough.

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Review from Lauren A (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has attended Jellytots since he was 10 months old; he loves going to nursery and seeing his friends and the girls who look after him! They're all really good with him, and he loves going to nursery! All the staff are fab, and we know when our little girl starts, she will love it just
as much!

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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has struggled with separation anxiety, but the level of care and attention he receives helps him to feel safe and secure. All the staff are wonderful. I look forward to collecting him and hearing the stories. Thanks to the staff, my son has finally started to make friends and real bonds with
others. I can't thank the ladies enough for their love and support.

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Review from R Y (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good nursery. My child has settled in really well and loves going; she even asks to go on a weekend. The staff are great, and it makes leaving them so much easier knowing that they are in good hands!

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Review from Alice O (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy joined Jellytots just before his 1st birthday. After spending almost the first full year of his life in lockdown, I was apprehensive about him starting nursery. The staff have been amazing, and I can’t rate them enough. Communication is great, and I know my son is happy and well looked
after. The manager has also been great and flexible, allowing me to change my son’s days at nursery to fit new working patterns. I have recommended Jellytots to two of my friends whose children now attend.

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

After moving my daughter here after issues with a previous nursery, I have been unbelievable happy with the care she has been given. All the staff are lovely, warm and friendly. She absolutely loves going and has become a different child, more confident and talking much more. I just wish I had sent
her to Jelly Tots sooner than I did.

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Review from Stephanie E (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is coming up to his 4th birthday and has been attending Jelly Tots since he was 10-months-old. I can't recommend this nursery enough. The staff are amazing and always keep me informed every step of the way. The activities are great; my son comes home singing a new song almost weekly. I will ask
him 'who has taught you that song', and he always names various members of staff. My son will be leaving nursery this year to start school in September; I know it is the next milestone, however, I know I will feel nervous as the time approaches. The level of care he has had at the nursery has been second to none. I feel at ease every day he is there, and I couldn't ask for any more than that.
Thank you to the manager and all the staff for always taking the best care of my son.

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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During the time my son has bee with Jellytots he has found it very enjoyable and enjoys going. The staff are very welcoming and helpful.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After viewing several nurseries for my 4-month-old to start I knew Jellytots Nursery was the right place from walking through the door. My daughter is almost 2 and I am very happy I chose Jellytots. The care my daughter is given is just as though it was from myself, which makes me feel completely at
ease. All the staff are lovely and the bond my daughter has with them makes me feel even more at ease, she loves to go to nursery. The care is always as you wish and the focus is on your child, the dedication from key workers is faultless. The food, toys and the activities the children get to do are always a wide range. I was recommended here by a friend and would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Jellytots Nursery for almost a year and has been since he was 10 months old. We can't recommend the nursery enough. All staff are friendly and caring towards the children. The home cooked food is always fresh and a wide variety. In the wobbles room, which is for babies there is plenty
of activities, toys and sensory items to keep them entertained and they encourage children to learn using their particular interests. A fantastic nursery all round.

Reply from Joanne Malinder at Jellytots Nursery

Thank you for your comments. It is our aim to provide the highest standards and promote a love of play and exploration and an enjoyment of learning.


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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our 10-month-old daughter started in February. During this time we could not praise the staff more for helping her settle in, their communication and knowledge of our child. Her room is always well resourced, clean and she seems to access a wide range of activities across the week. She is given a wide
range of foods and is always encouraged to try new things. Most importantly she seems to be loving nursery and is always happy to be left which as working parents we couldn't ask for more.

Reply from Fran Wing at Jellytots Nursery

Thank you for your comments. We make sure that the rooms are well resourced and that high standards and cleanliness are met. We plan a range of activities each week to support children's interests and development needs.


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Review from Debbie R (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Jellytots Day Nursery since July 2017 aged 11 months. The run-up to him starting nursery was nerve-wracking for me as a first-time mum but Jellytots made it stress-free and eased all my worries.
He had settling in sessions and met his key worker in advance. Our experience
has always been positive and my son loves his days at nursery. He has developed so much since starting.

Reply from Joanne at Jellytots Nursery

Thank you for your comments we always do our upmost to ensure that parents feels comfortable and supported through transitions as we understand this can be an anxious time


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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first impression of Jellytots was that of a warm and friendly atmosphere and very welcoming staff. Having visited other nurseries I knew straight away this was the nursery for my children.
Both my children have developed both socially and physically and continue to do so.
The food, both my children
love and I have obtained menus and recipes to cook myself.
Staff are always friendly and helpful and readily give advice on any matters relating to the children.
Any problems I've incurred have been resolved and rectified within the day.
It will be very sad when they move onto school.

Reply from Joanne, Manager at Jellytots Nursery

Thank you for your comments. At Jellytots we pursue the highest standards of both care and learning in order for children to thrive and become successful learners.


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Review from Jo F (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going here for 3 years now (since she was 6 months old). We chose here as on visiting all them years ago the staff were so friendly and organised with plans for the children in each age group. The official rating was also fab.
She's had an assigned member throughout the staged
rooms (based on age) and they have been fantastic in parent contact and updates.
She loves the nursery so much and looks forward to going every week!

Reply from Joanne, Manager at Jellytots Nursery

Thank you for your comments working in partnership with parents is vital in order for children to develop and learn and we are always looking for new ways to include parents, through stay and play sessions, charity events, parent consultations, communication diaries and online learning journals.


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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had two children attend Jellytots over a number of years. They have provided a fantastic service and I cannot recommend enough.
The staff are friendly and approachable and the setting is cosy enough to make the children feel at home and comfortable.
I am very happy with the care they have provided.

Reply from Joanne, Manager at Jellytots Nursery

Thank you for your comments we endeavour to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere in nursery to ensure that children are comfortably settled and happy in our setting.


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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.637)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.637) out of 10 for Jellytots Nursery 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 4 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 4.854 for Jellytots Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (42 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.854

  • 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 3.783 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Jellytots Nursery is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 49 number of registered child places is 9.8. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.8 = 0.408

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Jellytots Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Jellytots Nursery accepts?

Jellytots Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Jellytots Nursery Open?

Jellytots Nursery 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 Jellytots Nursery have capacity for?

Jellytots Nursery has capacity for a total of 49 Children.

How far is Jellytots Nursery to the centre of Bradford?

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

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