Bear's House Day Nursery

Norset House, West View, Boothtown, Halifax HX3 6PE
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9.8 55 Reviews
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Bear's House Day Nursery opened in April 2015 and is run by a husband and wife team.

Bear's House Day Nursery has an environment that is tailored to support learning through play, overseen by a friendly and professional team that are skilled in maintaining a safe and secure service.

There are different rooms for each age group, including a sensory room, as well as messy play areas, story-time, a sand and water area, role play and construction.

The nursery offers competitive prices and a flexible service to help accommodate each family's needs.

Bear's House received 'Good' from Ofsted in February 2022. Ofsted described Bear’s House as a 'warm and loving environment'.

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Care Provided by Bear's House Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Genevieve & Darren Smith
  • Person in charge
  • Genevieve Smith (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 8
  • Total Places for Children
  • 38
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Bear's House Day Nursery

  • Our daily rates are £63 for under 2’s and £62 for over 2s.
    Half day sessions are £34.
    We offer 15 and 30 hours funding including the new government funding. With special offers available.

  • We offer a discount for full time places.
    Competitive. Fees include meals and snacks.
  • Parking

  • Parking is available on street.


Bear's House Day Nursery Reviews (55)

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Bear's House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.777) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bear's House Day Nursery has 55 reviews.

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When we decided to put our second child into nursery and Bears House was our first choice. They were amazing with our first child and have been just as good this time around. They are so friendly and approachable; they’re happy to update parents who ask during the day (for worriers like me!) and form
bonds with the children quickly so they feel comfortable and happy going to nursery. It’s really the perfect nursery.

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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Would highly recommend it to anyone. It was a pleasure to deal with them; they made everything so easy, and my son loved going there. Very flexible with caring, friendly staff. My son loved the home-cooked lunch!

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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly couldn't fault this nursery they are amazing, with me working in a hospital and having strange hours it's hard to find a nursery that will accommodate my flexible working hours but they do have a monthly plan when my rota comes out and its never the same day every week. I go to work knowing
that my child is in the best hands possible and I'm not worried whatsoever, then send you pictures as well to show you the day that they have has including a red book that is written in every day, the staff and so friendly and kind, honestly would recommend this nursery for anyone.

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Review from Ewa H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to Bear’s House since she was 10months old. She is now 3 and she still loves to be there. The staff are lovely and always have something to say about how her day went. She learned a lot there and even today she told me that caterpillar changes to butterfly ( which she could never find
out from me! Ha!). She always sings a lot and knows lots of books from reading time that they do at Bear’s House. I would highly recommend them.

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Review from Kimberley C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves this nursery. The staff are all so friendly and trustworthy. I love that it’s not a relatively big nursery, so I know my child will be getting the attention and care they need.

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Review from Nad'a B (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been using Bear's House Day Nursery for almost two years now and it is and has been amazing throughout. We're so pleased we made the decision to send our daughter into Bear's House Day Nursery. She learnt so much and she made a lot of friends in there. Would fully recommend this nursery
to anyone! My daughter has come on leaps and bounds and the staff are just very friendly and patient.

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Review from Kathryn W (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery that my little one loves going to. I'm surprised every week by all the things that she has learnt and she loves to tell me everything she has been up to. They have worked so well to get her to come out of her shell when she's at nursery.

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Review from Eva G (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended here for just over twelve months now and I couldn’t be happier with the service provided. The nursery is very clean and homey. The garden is well equipped with activities. The staff have been consistent, lovely and have made real connections with my child. Daily updates on what
your child has done throughout the day could be improved however this is easily forgiven by the detailed, keep-sake development book provided along with printed photographs and hand written observations. Food and snacks provided are healthy, balanced and overall my daughter comes home happy and excited to return every day, which is the main thing.

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Review from Anna J (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fairly priced and overall good experience.

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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Bear's House both of which were very scared to be away from me and not used to other children, they were very patient and my children have come on socially. Constant activities going on which the kids love. Good meals and very encouraging with all aspects of a growing child. The
staff are very friendly and happy to chat and help.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children and I have been using this nursery for two years now and it is and has been amazing throughout. Would fully recommend this nursery to anyone! My two children have come on leaps and bounds and the staff are amazing!

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Review from Clair W (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy! We're so pleased we made the decision to mo send our daughter here. She's come on so far, lots of communication, and nothing is too much to ask for.

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Review from P B (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery management and staff have an outstanding approach to the care and development of the children. An intimate nursery; Bear's House understands the needs of the children and aims to meet these needs at all times. The activities and learning provide for a comfortable yet challenging environment
for the children where there is always stimulations. The children's curiosity and imagination come alive. I could not have chosen a better nursery for my child.

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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bear's nursery is amazing. My daughter has come on so much in terms of her development. Her knowledge is so vast. Her speech has come on very well. The nursery staff are always very helpful. They inform you daily of what your child has been doing and what they have eaten. The staff are incredibly friendly
and very approachable.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bear's House Day Nursery is excellent and very professional. My daughter loves going just because they have activities every day that are different, and she is always happy to be there. The staff are very helpful and will always tell me what my daughter has done throughout the day. I highly recommend
this nursery.

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Review from Megan S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 4-months-old, she is almost one and loves attending the nursery. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. I love that they send me daily photos and updates through text or facebook. The daily book informing of her food, nappies and naps helps
to keep her in a routine at the weekends and they keep a really well-documented file on her achievements and milestones.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, child loves attending pleased with his progress and the paper journals tracking what he is doing are brilliant rather than online access. Something to keep even after nursery finished.
Highly recommend excellent value for money.

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Review from Shoney C (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend. My 2 little girls aged 3 and 18 months both attend this nursery. All of the staff are very friendly and informative. They have made my children's transition into nursery a very easy and positive experience. They come home from nursery very happy and excited to tell me about
their day. The staff have a good bond with both girls and the owner is very helpful.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing and friendly environment. My little girl loves coming and staff are brilliant!

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son started at the beginning of August he has settled straight into nursery life at Bears House. All the staff helped settle him in and make me feel at ease leaving him. He comes home telling all his family about his days at nursery and is very eager to come back. Thank you to all at Bears
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.777)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.777) out of 10 for Bear's House Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.777 for Bear's House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (249 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 274 Ratings = 4.777

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bear's House Day Nursery is based on 22 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 38 number of registered child places is 7.6, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Genevieve

Genevieve

Job Title: Nursery Owner and Manager

Joined: 2015

Owns the nursery with her husband. Manages the nursery full time.


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