# Bush Babies Private Day Nursery

Bush Babies Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 5 Cross Church Street, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RP, in Cleckheaton, Kirklees. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bush-babies-private-day-nursery-311502  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Cross Church Street, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RP
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01274 862812
- Website: http://www.bushbabiesprivatedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 311502

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311502

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1999 (Reference 311502). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311502)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311502)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311502)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/228200)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 5 Cross Church Street, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.724210,-1.710633

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Savoy Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Spen Bottoms, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cleckheaton Memorial Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cleckheaton Library grounds, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kirklees there are about 3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Park Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whitechapel Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hightown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fingerprints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fingerprints-nursery-2585281) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Come First](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-come-first-ey374763) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Lukes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-nursery-ey457134) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hunsworth Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunsworth-community-playgroup-311381) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Cleckheaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-cleckheaton-ey481910) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey305237) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bush Babies Private Day Nursery's opening hours?

Bush Babies Private Day Nursery opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Bush Babies Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bush Babies Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bush Babies Private Day Nursery take?

Bush Babies Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bush Babies Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01274 862812 and visit www.bushbabiesprivatedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/311502)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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