# Looby Loos Day Nursery

Looby Loos Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Looby Loos Day Nursery, 60 Kirkroyds Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 1LS, in Wooldale, Kirklees. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 11 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/looby-loos-day-nursery-2650090  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Looby Loos Day Nursery, 60 Kirkroyds Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 1LS
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01484 688974
- Website: http://www.loobyloos.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2650090

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 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/16/2650090

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2650090). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2650090)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2650090)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2650090)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1408200)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Looby Loos Day Nursery, 60 Kirkroyds Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 1LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.577968,-1.765914

- 27 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wooldale Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sycamore Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| New Mill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Netherthong Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | Primary | 4–10 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Upperthong Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wooldale Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wooldale-pre-school-playgroup-311315) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hey Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hey-days-nursery-ey291418) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Barnaby's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabys-day-nursery-ey385285) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Netherthong Pre-School & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netherthong-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey554146) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Brockholes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brockholes-pre-school-311320) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hepworth Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hepworth-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2645337) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Looby Loos Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Looby Loos Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Looby Loos Day Nursery take?

Looby Loos Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Looby Loos Day Nursery?

Brockholes is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Looby Loos Day Nursery?

You can call 01484 688974 and visit www.loobyloos.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2650090)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Looby+Loos+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJlZmJ8zvae0gRbxkse11v5Aw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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