# Merrydale Private Day Nursery

Merrydale Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bank Gate, Huddersfield, HD7 5DL, in Hill Top, Kirklees. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merrydale-private-day-nursery-2680093  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bank Gate, Huddersfield, HD7 5DL
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 07453 381130
- Website: http://www.merrydaleprivatedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2680093

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 October 2023, 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/16/2680093

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2680093). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680093)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680093)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680093)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1545378)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bank Gate, Huddersfield, HD7 5DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.623711,-1.885434

- Station: Slaithwaite, 0.2 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Nields Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wilberlee Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Clough Head Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Linthwaite Clough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cornfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornfields-day-nursery-ey358944) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hoppers Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hoppers-childcare-2753439) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Jellies Preschool, Out Of School & Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jellies-preschool-out-of-school-and-holiday-club-2857042) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Linthwaite](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-linthwaite-2697670) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St John's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playgroup-311284) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-ey490558) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Merrydale Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Merrydale Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Merrydale Private Day Nursery take?

Merrydale Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Merrydale Private Day Nursery?

Slaithwaite is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Merrydale Private Day Nursery?

You can call 07453 381130 and visit www.merrydaleprivatedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680093)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merrydale+private+day+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ4TuDSC3Fe0gRvz5qsrZDTxc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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