Darul-Arqum Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Batley for children from birth to 8+, open 09:00 to 15:30, 5 days a week. £33.00 a day. Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022. Open since 2002, with 73 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
| Age | Full day | Session | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £33.00 | £15.00Half day without lunch £18.00Half day with lunch |
Extras
Charged on top of the session rate.
- £1.50 Snack & Baking Fee
- £2.50 Lunch orders
What childcare usually costs in Kirklees
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Kirklees from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
WF17 7NQWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 8 June 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive happy at this nurturing setting. They confidently wave goodbye to their parents with a smile. Staff ensure there are resources and activities accessible which appeal to children and support their interests. This helps children, including those who are new to the nursery, to settle into their play. As a result, most children feel relaxed and happy when separating from their parents. Those who are struggling are supported by their key person, with whom they have a strong bond.
Staff track children's progress through observing them as they play. Staff identify any gaps in their development. They plan adult-led activities to ensure gaps in children's learning are minimised. As a result, children are making strong progress.
Older children take on responsibilities at snack time, serving the drinks to their younger peers. Therefore, they are developing a sense of belonging and are acquiring the skills they need in readiness for school.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: - strengthen the arrangements for developing children's independence skills, particularly at mealtimes n strengthen the teaching of developmentally appropriate mathematical skills, particularly to very young children.
- 8 June 2022Good
- 5 November 2014Good
- 16 November 2011Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Darul-Arqum Nursery
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
Some of this is above, from the setting or from parents, and it can go out of date. The rest is in no dataset anywhere. Either way it is worth ten minutes on the phone.
- Is £33.00 a day still the rate? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
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