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WESTFIELD HOUSE
WHERE LEARNING & WELL-BEING MEET
At Westfield House, we combine the warmth of a homely environment with the quality of a professional nursery. Every child is valued as an individual, cared for by dedicated staff, and encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity, and joy in learning.
Learning That Inspires
Every child is unique. We guide, support and encourage each child’s growth and wellbeing. Through play, hands-on activities, and time in nature, children build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning. We work closely with parents to make sure every child’s needs are supported at nursery and at home.
safe & secure
Your child’s safety is our top priority. From secure premises to qualified first-aid staff and high standards of care, you can feel confident that they are always in good hands.
Outdoor Learning & Forest School
Children spend a large part of their day outdoors — exploring, creating, and discovering in nature. From fresh-air naps for little ones to Forest School adventures for preschoolers, outdoor play is central to learning, wellbeing, and joy.
HOME FROM HOME
A beautiful & nurturing environment
parent testimonials
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"The staff team at Westfield are amazing. They communicate with approachable professionalism regarding any issues and concerns, doing so in a manner that invites parents to work as a team. This ensures continuity for our children, promoting their development with encouragement and support. In particular, the experience that our children have had through the key person relationships in their younger years is in all likelihood the best education relationship they will experience. I cannot rate the staff at Westfield any higher - from the leadership all the way through to the support staff and cook - their passion, dedication and love for what they do is evident at each drop off and pick up. I understand that the ethos of an education institution stems from the top and Marie has built a team who, even within the challenges of the education sector, continue to be an inspiration."
Lucy and Dan Whinney
"All staff are so lovely, professional and amazing with the children. I leave my little girl in their care without a single worry and I know she will be very well cared for each day she's at nursery. My child has a beautiful bond with her key worker and also has strong bonds with the other staff in her room they are all so good with her. She can be quite shy at drop off but she settles immediately and I have no concerns at all. I wouldn't have chosen anywhere else for her to attend."
Abbie McCarron
"Very impressed with Westfield and with all the staff I’ve met including management, the cook and the room team. Our daughter started in the baby room a month ago. Communication before starting was excellent and included a pre-term information evening to meet the room leaders and ask questions. We met our daughter’s key person before she started and had plenty time to share all the important info about her. I felt really listened to as I explained her personality and likes/quirks. She has settled so well, is very happy, and the team have been brilliant at communicating updates, sharing photos and learning observations with us. This has been really appreciated in the emotional first days of leaving your baby in someone else’s care. I’m really happy by the variety of activities I can see her doing, and the mix of indoor and outdoor space. Our key worker is fantastic and always gives time at handover and collection to listen to updates from me and to share updates on my daughter’s day. There definitely seems like a culture of genuine care and nurturing. The length of this review probably conveys the huge relief I feel, as putting my baby into nursery was very emotional and filled with anxiety. But I have full confidence in the nursery and its staff, and my daughter is very happy there."
Jo Sulc
"To all the staff at Westfield, in particular those who are involved directly in Addie’s care. We cannot thank and praise the staff at Westfield enough for how they take such exceptional care of Addie. The communication between members of staff whenever we have any issues, no matter how minor, is exceptional. Addie absolutely loves coming to nursery and it is wonderful to see how much the team support and encourage her to be herself, grow in confidence and learn new things every day. Thank you! "
Jade and Aled Gardner
"Thank you to the fantastic staff in squirrels, Toby is so lucky to have you all taking such great care of him. He loves coming to nursery and we love seeing all the fun things he gets up too! And for Manika: thank you for being such a great key person, Toby has settled so well, we really appreciate you!"
-Edd and Tessa Johnson Jones
"Our child is so happy and settled in Hedgehogs - we love hearing the stories about how busy he is and getting the app updates when we are at work is so special. You can’t underestimate how much is means that we get these regularly and that’s down to the lovely team. Emma is an amazing key worker and our child always reaches out for her which makes us happy that he is safe there. She can see all his little qualities and personality traits the same as us. We love how much you all care for him and the stories you tell show that you are engaged and invested in him. You are the best team, so caring, happy, supportive, funny and we want to thank you all so much! Superstars!"
-Alexa Hafferty
"We are so lucky to have our child cared for in such a wonderful setting. The hedgehog team are so welcoming and invested in the children’s wellbeing. A special thank you to Haarisah for acting so well for Merry, it has been lovely to see their bond develop. Haarisah made the daunting start to nursery for us so much easier. We know that our little girl loves the time she spends at nursery, and we see the results in her development. The whole team in the hedgehog group are always so positive, caring and insightful. Merry is flourishing as a result and we feel lucky to have such a wonderful home from home for her. Thank you, Hedgehog team, for all that you do x"
- Carl and Phillipa Hudson Stamp
"I was nervous about returning to work and leaving our child, still being so little, but after meeting Haarisah, Emma and the team I felt completely reassured. The hedgehog team are so dedicated to the babies in their care, and I know that is so well looked after and loves his time there. Our eldest child has so much fun at preschool and becoming more independent and confident. We have seen him really flourish in his time at Westfield. Thanks to all the preschool staff that support him every day and thanks to all for your commitment and hard work. We are so grateful"
-Georgie Brearley Chard
"All three rooms - baby, toddler and preschool have been full of staff that are passionate, dedicated, full of energy, nurturing for children and welcoming to parents. You really are a special team of people who work tirelessly from the second the little people walk through the door - and then some. Not all settings are like that, and the job is so tough at times - but it doesn’t go unnoticed and isn’t taken for granted. I sing your praises to whoever will listen, as does Hugo. You have given him such a great start to his learning journey - the perfect first mark on his piece of paper. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your hard work, everyday!"
-Melissa Higgins
"As you celebrate Early Years Practitioner Day, we celebrate YOU! We are so grateful to each and every one of the amazing team at Westfield House. Thank you for being such a committed, supportive and passionate team, who spend so much time loving and nurturing our children. Our baby has grown up through each room into such as well rounded, confident and kind little boy. He’s been absolutely doted on during his three years at Westfield House. We feel so lucky that he’s had amazing key workers and practitioners supporting him and we can’t wait for his little sister to join you all next year. I think you’re all superstars - and don’t know how you do it sometimes! Please be encouraged today and know that you are doing amazing things in the lives of so many little ones. THANK YOU!"
-Gemma and Edward Parker
"We would like to give a special thank you to all the staff in squirrels rom, thank you for making our daughters start to her nursery journey a very happy and memorable start. We appreciate the time and effort staff put in to creating a happy and safe environment for our child. A special thank you to Hayaats famous Becky, thank you for being patient, kind and caring with us! Thank you for making Hayaats nursery a safe and happy place for her, we really appreciate you, Becky! To all the staff at Westfield House, Thank you x"
Hannah Hussain
"There are lots of reasons why Westfield is a wonderful nursery (great outdoor spaces etc), but the very best thing is the staff! And that really is the most important. You are all very caring, happy and positive. It is so nice to know our child is being so looked after and that he loves his key worker as well as the rest of the Hedgehog team. Thanks so much! X"
-Eleanor Brown
"Our eldest child only started in preschool a month ago, but she instantly loved it and we have seen such a wonderful flourishing in her confidence and communication. A big thank you to all the preschool team - we hear about you all day and she gets disappointed on mornings when it’s not a ‘nursery day’. Our baby has started in hedgehogs, and we couldn’t be happier with the love and care Ammaara and the whole hedgehog team gives her. She is a happy camper at nursery!"
-Marie Elisabeth Mcmahon
"I am so so glad that our child is in hedgehogs. Everyone in the room is always so welcoming and lovely to me and my family that it makes us feel like our child is loved and well supported. Beth always goes out of her way to send me updates and reassure me when she has had any incidents or just a bad night’s sleep. Even when I bump into any staff outside of the nursery, they look genuinely pleased to see us and always have a big smile for us. I look forward to my child’s nursery days because I know she has so much fun and feels so happy. A home from home. Thank you, team, for loving my baby girl so well. We are so grateful for you all"
-Sarah
Ainge
"Maurin, thank you for your smiles early in the morning and the cuddle when our child is a little sad. Nicola, thank you for all the healthy meals - I am amazed that he eats his vegetables. Manika, thank you for the fantastic story themed weeks and all the activities. I loved to see him in kitchen making nests. He was so proud of it. Karina, thank you for all the creative craft activities, the owl babies were too cute. Helen, thank you for being his key worker and updating us on his progress. Rebecca, thank you for telling us about the words he is saying. We couldn’t be happier with all the staff at Westfield and thank you for all that you do, so much of it goes unseen but I know our child is safe and will have a great day. PS thank you Emma for organizing feedback for your whole team, you are an incredible person!"
-Louise Sanderson
"Thank you to everyone in Squirrels, for their great care and support to our child, particularly over these past few months, it has been really appreciated. The genuine interest and warmth towards all the children is so noticed and it has created a lovely, nurturing environment. He always has a big smile on his face when we pick him up at the end of nursery days. Thank you!"
-Alex Fisher
"Our daughter has loved her time at Westfield. The staff are so nurturing and always give you time to ask questions and answer any worries! Special mention to key workers Ammaara for her enthusiasm and care towards her in the baby room and Maurin for being so thoughtful and loving, always happy to do anything for you. Becky for being wonderful and offering good advice. All of preschool for the amazing activities and opportunities you provide every day. We think you’re all fab"
-Sarah Malley
"Thank you so much to all the staff at Westfield house and in particular staff looking after the foxes and badgers class. It is wonderful to have caring, kind and considerate individuals like Jo and Imogen on the team. They truly make a difference in creating a warm and inclusive environment especially for newcomers like my son. In such a short space of time we have seen him come out of his shell and truly flourish in such a nurturing setting! I would also like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the creativity skills in designing stimulating activities. Thank you once again and keep up the amazing work you do!"
Samina Khalil
"Thank you to the amazing staff of the preschool room, Our son couldn’t be happier, and we really appreciate the effort you put into getting to know him and making sure he is happy"
-Audrey Cannot
"The whole team are fantastic, they have all made an effort to bond with and get to know our child, it’s clear to see how happy he is at Westfield and how much he has developed since he’s joined you. Thank you to everyone, we really appreciate everything you do!"
-David and Sam Hutton
"I’ve been so confident and comfortable dropping Ava off from the start. All the team are so caring and highly skilled at caring for and developing the children they work with. Ava loves her time at nursery and has bonded really well with Ammaara and all the other staff in hedgehogs. It is clear that all staff are passionate about their work. This shines through in the activities, updates and positivity always provided by the staff, thank you for all you do it means so much to us"
-Becky Hones
WESTFIELD HOUSE
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4 Fern Hill Rd
Shipley, BD18 4SX