Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Childcare Provider in Leeds
Burmantofts Community Nursery has been providing high-quality childcare and early education since its establishment. Our purpose-built facility in Leeds offers a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 4 years, with a team of experienced, qualified professionals dedicated to fostering development through play and structured learning. As a non-profit organisation overseen by a Board of Directors, we reinvest surplus funds into enhancing resources and facilities.Our staff include qualified nursery managers, safeguarding leads, and specialists in early childhood education, ensuring comprehensive care aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Ofsted-registered and rated GOOD, we prioritise building strong relationships with children and families while supporting local community needs.
Services
Full-Time Childcare
Part-Time Care
Early Education
Special Needs Support
Holiday Club
Safeguarding Services
Nutrition Planning
Parental Guidance
Community Outreach
Staff Training
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We hold an Ofsted GOOD rating with specialist early years educators
- Our team includes qualified safeguarding leads and SENCO specialists
- We reinvest surplus funds directly into children's resources and facilities
- Accessible single-storey building with dedicated sensory and creative areas
- Offering funded childcare places for eligible families in England
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- Registered Charity Number: 1089950
What people say
Happy children
Caring staff
Strong community engagement
Excellent special needs support
Confidence-building environments
Services
Full-Time Childcare
We provide comprehensive full-time childcare for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Our Ofsted-registered service operates 51 weeks annually with qualified staff delivering structured learning and play-based activities. The single-storey facility includes dedicated baby rooms and creative spaces, with term-time and all-year options available for working parents.
Early Education
Our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum focuses on core developmental areas through interactive play. Qualified educators implement tailored programmes aligned with national standards, featuring sensory experiences and social development activities. We maintain a 1:8 staff-to-child ratio with specialist SENCO support for children requiring additional assistance.
Special Needs Support
We offer tailored support for children with special educational needs through our designated SENCO team. Individual learning plans are developed in collaboration with parents and external specialists, with accessible facilities featuring adaptable spaces and sensory equipment to accommodate diverse requirements.
Holiday Club
Our holiday provision operates during school breaks with themed activities and extended care options. The programme maintains continuity with regular routines while offering seasonal experiences, available for both enrolled children and external bookings during specified closure periods.
Parental Guidance
We provide resources and consultations to help families navigate early childhood development. This includes transition support for nursery entry, guidance on home learning activities, and access to community resources through our non-profit partnerships with local educational institutions.
People
Karen Johnson
Nursery Manager
Qualified to NNEB Diploma level, Karen has managed the nursery since 2001. She oversees daily operations, safeguarding protocols, and strategic development while maintaining direct involvement with childcare provision.
Sarah Noble-Steeples
Deputy Nursery Manager
With a BTEC HND in Early Childhood Education, Sarah has led safeguarding and SENCO initiatives since 2002. She coordinates staff training and ensures compliance with Ofsted standards across all operational areas.
Helena
Senior Nursery Officer
PGCE-qualified with Qualified Teacher Status, Helena specialises in communication development. She has implemented literacy programmes since 2016, combining classroom practice with staff mentoring and parent engagement initiatives.
Sophie
Nursery Practitioner
BA Hons graduate in Early Childhood Studies, Sophie focuses on mathematical development for 2-4 year olds. She has contributed to curriculum design since joining in 2017, integrating play-based numeracy activities.
Danielle
Nursery Chef
Specialising in children's nutrition, Danielle manages dietary requirements and healthy eating programmes. She has developed allergy-friendly menus since 2017, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 6 months to 4 years 11 months, offering baby room placements and 2-4 year old programmes.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we accept government-funded places for eligible working parents, including 15-30 hours weekly options for qualifying families.
How qualified is your staff?
Our team includes QTS-qualified educators, level 6 graduates, and specialist safeguarding leads with over 20 combined years of nursery experience.
Is the nursery accessible?
Yes, our single-storey building features ramps, wide doorways, and adaptable spaces to accommodate all children's needs.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:30pm, 51 weeks annually with closures only for bank holidays and Christmas week.
How do you support child development?
We implement the EYFS framework through play-based learning, with specialist areas focusing on communication, physical development, and mathematical understanding.
