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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9.8

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 Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have attended for a number of years, and plan on sending my 3rd child here. We have never had a problem in the whole 3 years. Every child’s need is met individually to what they require, simple or complex. The staff are very caring, loving and warming as well as staying professional. I’m
always updated at the end of the day how the day has been, all meals are healthy and homemade with a large variety of different foods which has definitely helped with food at home. My children’s progression has been fast due to the 1 on 1 they received daily. My daughter has just left to start school and they’ve noticed how she’s exceeded the reception requirements for the whole year, a perfect nursery for early years learning! There’s not enough space to write everything I would like too but it’s 100% worth having a look round or enquiring if you are considering placing your child in the nursery.

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Review from Aimee A (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started going in October last year and I was a bit nervous about leaving her at a nursery at first. But I'm so glad I did and chose bears house as she loves going and settled in straight away. She has come on so much since starting, she comes out of nursery in such a good mood and tells
me all about her day. All the staff are so lovely and friendly always have the time to tell you anything you want to know about the day, what they've been doing and had for dinner etc. My daughter also has really good bonds with them all would highly recommend it to anyone whos looking for a smaller more home from home nursery it's lovely.

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Review from Nathalie W (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Remove out of London since last October 2017. Our daughter was going at the time, one day per week, to nursery and we were keen for her to carry on.
I gave just a phone call a month later and the manager was very friendly and welcoming for us to come the next day. I was very pleased by the atmosphere
of Bear's House and my child was very happy to meet other kids! She felt very at ease and so did I very pleased by the attitude of the staff. My child did start two weeks later without crying like an independent little girl.


Since then, my husband and I are amazed by the work they provide and even my son see's his sister always lay back and happy until we need to leave.
The Bear's House is an ideal place for the kids and we are over the moon it is close to home.
They are just amazing people.


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Review from Liz S (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy is 2 and has only been at the nursery for a month or so (since September 2017) but he absolutely loves it at Bear's House. He's settled in really well and the staff are all lovely and very patient with him (he can be a bit shy and standoffish). He always comes home in a good mood and has
lots of fun. I was quite anxious about him going to nursery but I'm very glad that I chose Bear's House.

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Review from Katarzyna K (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend. My son loves to go there for his three days a week. He never had any problems with settling in at all. The girls know how to play, learn and are doing a lot of different activities with my child.
If it's good weather he's outside, singing and painting.
Communications with staff
is amazing, we never have any questions left without an answer.

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Review from James (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending this nursery for quite a long time now and myself and my partner are very happy with the care our child receives. The staff are really friendly and my child always has a great day, learning lots of new things. We have really enjoyed looking at our child's file, it's great
to see the progress made and the hard work and love put into them. Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Crystal (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. Her days are varied and she gets involved in lots of activities.
The staff are brilliant, really friendly and provide excellent care and attention for my daughter.
Would highly recommend this place!!

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Review from Melanie (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would definitely recommend Bear's House. Our son has been attending for over two months now and he loves it!
He has settled in really well and that is all down to the wonderful staff.
We are regularly updated on our sons progress and the recent parents evening was very informative. There are daily
recorded assessments and we always have access to our sons file which include photos and activities he has done.
Thank you Bear's House!

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Review from Darren A (Father of Child) published on 6 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with this nursery manager since she was a childminder.
She has been great for four and a half years since opening the nursery. He is coming home so excited to tell us about his day and all the activities he has been doing could not recommend highly enough very nice environment and
genuine caring people.

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Review from Lyndsey R (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery. My 10 month old is now into his 3rd week at Bears House and I couldn't ask for a more happier environment for him to be in. He is always really excited to go and always looks like he has had a great day when I collect him. I never worry about him throughout the
day as I know he is in good hands. The staff are lovely and always make the time to tell me about his day. They keep me updated and write in a diary that tells me what he has been doing. I am really happy that I have found this fab nursery.

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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bears house have gone above and beyond for my little boy and me. Flexible when I'm working different shift patterns and helping my son develop more social skills. They are excellent at meeting my boys needs. (Who is currently being tested for autism) The nursery is not over run and under staffed like
many nurseries we visited before enrolling him in at Bears House. As soon as we walked into the nursery we knew that this was 'the one'
As any parent I was very apprehensive of leaving my little chap with anyone other than my own mother but they soon put my mind at ease, and on a daily basis they update me on how his day is going with photos of all the fun he is having.


I have recommended this nursery to a couple of friends who have also enrolled their little ones. Speaks volumes. Couldn't praise or thank them enough.


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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been going to this nursery since the start of January. She is 8 months old. The staff at Bears nursery are very friendly an keep you at ease, they let me know throughout the day how my daughter is getting on. I would recommend this nursery to friends and family. In my opinion it is
the best nursery around.

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Review from Jess P (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant nursery, my child has gained lots of confidence since starting, definitely recommend.

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Review from Shannon D (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my little girl started in September, she has progressed so much. She loves to go to nursery and would go everyday if she could! All the staff are lovely and welcoming and she settled straight in without no problems. She comes home all the time teaching me new nursery rhymes and she is turning
into a lovely confident young girl and it's all thanks to the staff at bear house! Would recommend to anyone! Keep up the good work guys!

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Review from Amanda D (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Bear's House Day Nursery since the opening in May 2015. He settled immediately, always excited to tell me about his day and all the activities they have been doing.
The management are such caring and truly devoted people who make me as a parent feel very comfortable and at ease
with leaving my son with them which is difficult for any parent especially for long days but he doesn't even notice when I leave he enjoys it that much.
I would honestly and truthfully recommend them to anyone looking for childcare that really does feel like a home away from home for your child.

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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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Meet the Team (1)

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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