About Us
Established in 1996, Little Bluebells Day Nursery has a longstanding reputation for excellence. In 2023, our current Nursery Manager took over leadership, bringing a deep commitment to providing outstanding care for every child in our setting.
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Our dedicated and experienced staff are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge in many different areas, including Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Health & Safety, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and Basic Food Hygiene.
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Our nursery is ideally located just off Cleckheaton Road on Belmont Avenue in a quiet residential area of Bradford, West Yorkshire. We welcome visits from all families who wish to look around. We offer 15 to 30 hours of free funded places for children from 9 months old, as well as for eligible 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds.
Why Choose Us?
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Established since 1996 and trustworthy
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Loyal and experienced staff, many with 10 to 15 years at Little Bluebells Day Nursery
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Over 80% of staff qualified to NNEB, BTEC, or NVQ Level 3
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‘Good’ rating from Ofsted and a 5-star rating from Environmental Health
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Proprietors/Managers present daily
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A six-place baby unit providing attentive care for infants
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A large, stimulating playroom for 2–3-year-olds with outdoor access
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A vibrant pre-school room offering engaging daily activities
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Regular staff training courses to enhance learning and benefit the children
Have a query? Contact us today!
Supporting Your Child's Development
At Little Bluebells Day Nursery, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum framework (2021) to support children from birth to five years old. EYFS promotes seven areas of learning:
Prime areas:
CL – Communication & Language
PSED – Personal, Social & Emotional Development
PD – Physical Development
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Specific areas:
L – Literacy
M – Mathematics
UW – Understanding the World
EAD – Expressive Arts & Design
Sample Of Our Weekly Menu
A selection of fresh fruits such as honeydew melon, apples, oranges, pears, or pineapple.
Monday
Breakfast
Cereal, toast, and milk
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Lunch
Macaroni cheese with peas or cauliflower; fruit yoghurt for dessert
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Tea
Jacket potato with grated cheese, followed by fruit and a cup of milk
Wednesday
Breakfast
Cereal, toast, and milk
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Lunch
Roast turkey dinner; sticky toffee pudding with fresh cream for dessert
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Tea
Ham and cheese wraps, followed by fruit and a cup of milk
Tuesday
Breakfast
Cereal, toast, and milk
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Lunch
Mild vegetarian chilli with rice; chocolate mousse for dessert
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Tea
Freshly made sandwiches, followed by fruit and a cup of milk
Thursday
Breakfast
Cereal, toast, and milk
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Lunch
Tomato and bean cheesy pasta bake; fruit salad for dessert
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Tea
Hot cross buns, followed by fruit and a cup of milk
Friday
Breakfast
Toast and milk
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Lunch
Fish fingers, creamy mashed potato, and mixed vegetables; ice cream for dessert
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Tea
Freshly made sandwiches, followed by fruit and a cup of milk
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Fees & Charges
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Childcare Fees
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Hourly Rate: £5.67
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Full Day: £56.70
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Morning Session: £34.13
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Afternoon Session: £33.08
All fees include meals (breakfast, lunch and tea).
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Funded Childcare
If your child receives government-funded hours, please note that funding covers childcare hours only.
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Children under 3 accessing funding: No additional charges apply.
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Children aged 3–4: A small meal charge applies during funded sessions.
Meal Charges (3–4 Year Olds):
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Breakfast – £2.00
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Lunch – £3.50
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Tea – £2.00
Parents/carers may opt out of meal charges and provide their own meals if preferred.
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Additional Hours
Any sessions or hours attended beyond funded hours are charged at our standard hourly rate of £5.67.
These additional charges are calculated based on the weeks your child attends and then spread evenly across the year, helping to keep monthly payments consistent.
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Monthly Payment Structure
To make budgeting easier, all fees and extras are calculated across attendance weeks and divided into equal monthly payments.
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Term-time only: Based on 38 weeks attendance
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All year round: Based on 51 weeks attendance
This means your monthly payment stays the same each month, regardless of session variations.
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Annual Fee Review
Fees are reviewed annually each April, including the 3–4 year old meal charge, in line with increases in the National Minimum Wage and nursery operating costs. Families will always receive advance notice of any changes.
Fabulous nursery, educational and fun environment for children. Children are happy and enjoy learning. Varied and healthy food prepared onsite. Clean, bright and inviting. Friendly staff with lots of experience working with 0-5s.