# Laugh and Learn Day Nursery

Laugh and Learn Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 8 - 10 Thomas Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0NW, in Heckmondwike, Kirklees. It is registered for 77 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laugh-and-learn-day-nursery-ey444327  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 - 10 Thomas Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0NW
- Registered places: 77
- Ofsted URN: EY444327

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 August 2022, 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/EY444327

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2012 (Reference EY444327). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444327)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444327)
- Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444327)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/427110)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 - 10 Thomas Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.704255,-1.671374

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: New Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Heckmondwike Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Algernon Firth Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Westmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Northfields Heckmondwike](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northfields-heckmondwike-2767458) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Counting House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-nursery-ey487271) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Goose Hill Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goose-hill-private-day-nursery-2791463) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Hamond House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamond-house-day-nursery-ey491066) | Outstanding |  | 07:15–18:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Norristhorpe Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norristhorpe-playgroup-311341) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Children's Place Dewsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-place-dewsbury-311401) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Laugh and Learn Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Laugh and Learn Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Laugh and Learn Day Nursery take?

Laugh and Learn Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Laugh and Learn Day Nursery?

Dewsbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444327)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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