# The Counting House Nursery

The Counting House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ruths Hairdressers, 118 Smithies Moor Lane, Batley, WF17 9AN, in White Lee, Kirklees. It is registered for 10 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Counting House Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-nursery-2721135  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ruths Hairdressers, 118 Smithies Moor Lane, Batley, WF17 9AN
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 10
- Phone: 01924 422805
- Website: http://www.countinghousenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Counting House Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-counting-house-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2721135

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 June 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/16/2721135

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2721135). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721135)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721135)
- Registered places: 10 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721135)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/229003)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Ruths Hairdressers, 118 Smithies Moor Lane, Batley, WF17 9AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.721976,-1.664404

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Asquith Fields Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield School |  | 3–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Carlinghow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Birstall Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Becker School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Counting House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-nursery-ey487269) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hamond House Day Nursery (Leeds Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamond-house-day-nursery-leeds-road-2894224) |  |  | 07:15–18:15 | 0.6 miles |
| [Birstall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birstall-preschool-ey420819) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Leprechauns PDN, Pre-School & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leprechauns-pdn-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey489550) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Counting House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-ey488127) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Healey Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/healey-playgroup-311327) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Counting House Nursery's opening hours?

The Counting House Nursery opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Counting House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Counting House Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Counting House Nursery take?

The Counting House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 10 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Counting House Nursery?

The Counting House Nursery is run by The Counting House Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Counting House Nursery?

You can call 01924 422805 and visit www.countinghousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721135)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Counting+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJJdybz_zfe0gRqOcBzmpxous)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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