# Early Years @ Lightcliffe

Early Years @ Lightcliffe is a full-day nursery at Christ Church, Leeds Road, Halifax, HX3 8NU, in Hipperholme, Calderdale. It is registered for 62 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-lightcliffe-2878878  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Christ Church, Leeds Road, Halifax, HX3 8NU
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 07913 061349
- Website: https://www.early-years-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2878878

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2026 (Reference 2878878). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878878)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878878)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878878)
- Food hygiene rating: 1 (Major improvement necessary) (inspected 23 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1961127)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Christ Church, Leeds Road, Halifax, HX3 8NU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.728069,-1.801975

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hipperholme Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Calderdale there are about 2.8 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe C of E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hipperholme Grammar School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cliffe Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Shirley Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greenglade Day Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenglade-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey251317) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hipperholme-and-lightcliffe-day-nurseries-limited-ey401758) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [White Stork Nursery at The Tannery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-stork-nursery-at-the-tannery-2752220) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [Growing Minds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-minds-day-nursery-2536876) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.4 miles |
| [St Marys Community Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-community-nursery-cic-ey394542) | Good |  | 08:15–15:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Wyke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-wyke-2678463) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Early Years @ Lightcliffe's opening hours?

Early Years @ Lightcliffe opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Early Years @ Lightcliffe take?

Early Years @ Lightcliffe is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Early Years @ Lightcliffe?

You can call 07913 061349 and visit www.early-years-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878878)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Years+at+Lightcliffe&query_place_id=ChIJMwmaHnzne0gRSQ9Ev86Edvc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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