A BURLEY-in-Wharfedale nursery is celebrating after receiving an Outstanding Ofsted grading.

Cliffe House Day Nursery in Main Street was rated Outstanding in all areas including the effectiveness of leadership and management, quality of teaching learning and assessment, personal development, behaviour and welfare and outcomes for children.

It is a hat trick of success for the Cliffe House Day Nursery group which also recently received an Outstanding result at its Shipley nursery and at its Bramhope nursery in 2016. The other nurseries in the group at Baildon, Featherbank and Trinity University are all graded Good.

Della and Adrian Stocks established the six strong group of nurseries 21 years ago when as working parents they struggled to find high quality care in the area. They both remain passionate in building the highest standard of environments both indoor and outdoor for children and have recently introduced a ‘Training Academy’ to offer in house training and development for their 160 staff.

The Ofsted inspection of the Burley-in-Wharfedale nursery took place on June 1. The inspector observed activities, held meetings with the management team, checked policies, procedures, staff qualifications and spoke with parents to take their views into account.

The Ofsted inspector commented on the outstanding quality of teaching and learning evident during the inspection, remarked on the story telling being some of the best she had seen and complimented all the children on their good behaviour and manners.

The report says: "Managers are inspirational in their pursuit of the highest quality of care and education for children"; "Staff support children to flourish, provide excellent support to ensure all children acquire superb listening and speaking skills, and have the highest expectations of what children can achieve".

It adds: "Children's behaviour is impeccable, they are incredibly helpful, caring and thoughtful to each other"; "Parents are highly complimentary about the excellent quality of educational support and care their children receive".

Director Della Stocks said: "We are so delighted to receive the Outstanding grading which recognises the hard work of all our wonderful staff. Thoroughly deserved!"

If you have childcare needs call nursery manager Hazel Early on 01943 865007 to arrange a viewing.