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Ash Park Childcare Services

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·The Stables, Marage Road, Thirsk, YO7 1UN · North Yorkshire
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Ash Park Childcare, located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, evolved from a dedicated nannying service into a nurturing nursery. They provide attentive care for children from birth to three years old, fostering a safe and stimulating environment for learning and growth.

The nursery also offers flexible casual childcare options for children of all ages, catering to the diverse needs of local families. Ash Park Childcare received a "GOOD" rating from Ofsted in November 2024, highlighting their commitment to high-quality care, a secure and supportive atmosphere, and positive learning experiences.

Established in April 2020 during the initial Coronavirus lockdown, the nursery was founded by Steph, a local farmer's daughter with a passion for working with children. The nursery is enthusiastically inclusive of children with special needs and disabilities, ensuring their facilities and resources effectively meet individual requirements.

" Each child benefits from a dedicated key person who oversees their holistic progress in line with government frameworks. Ash Park Childcare also emphasises a strong partnership with parents, aiming to deliver a service that truly benefits families, with all staff being fully qualified and trained in areas such as first aid, safeguarding, and food hygiene.

Our ethos

Ash Park Childcare's philosophy centres on providing attentive care within a safe and stimulating environment, prioritising holistic child development through an "In the Moment Planning Approach." They are committed to inclusivity, strong parent partnerships, and high-quality care, as evidenced by their "GOOD" Ofsted rating.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in this small, friendly nursery. Staff promote warm, caring relationships and children become increasingly confident. Children are well-prepared for their future move to school.

Ofsted Good (2024)Accepts government fundingAccepts Tax-Free ChildcareNappies and wipes includedOut of School Club available

Pricing & funding

Fees are invoiced monthly in advance on an annualised basis for consistent bills, with both year-round and term-time booking options available. Standard fees include nappies, wipes, and sun cream, while formula must be provided. Funding is offered on a term-time or stretched basis, subject to a voluntary consumable charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Security deposit£100 / session
  • Registration fee (non-refundable)£50 / session
  • Nursery full day£82.00 / day
  • Nursery morning session£46.00 / session
  • Nursery afternoon session£41.00 / session

Good to know

  • A security deposit and a non-refundable registration fee are required to secure a child's place.
  • Four weeks' written notice is required by either party to terminate the contract.
  • Fees are billed monthly in advance on an annualised basis, with a term-time option available for an extra fee.
  • A sibling discount is offered on the lowest bill for families with multiple children attending.
  • No charges apply for bank holidays or the two-week Christmas closure period.
  • Sickness and holiday absences qualify for a 50% fee reduction if 24 hours' notice is provided.

Key facts

Food

Meals included in full day, morning, afternoon, weekly, and monthly rates. Separate charges for hourly rate and holiday club lunch/tea.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:30pm (out of hours available upon request)

Age range

Birth to three years old for nursery care, all ages for casual childcare.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ash Park Childcare Services

Last inspected 5 November 2024 · Pat Edmond

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and settled in this small, friendly nursery. Staff promote warm, caring relationships and children become increasingly confident. Children are well-prepared for their future move to school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled and become increasingly confident.
  • A well-sequenced curriculum is provided that children access freely.
  • Staff deploy effectively and they have a useful range of qualifications and experience.
  • Staff get to know children and their families well, and implement plans quickly to support communication skills.
  • Staff promote children's good health and provide a well-planned environment.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve younger children's access to outdoor play and learning
  • 2consider an even more focused approach to children's language development to help speed up their progress.
Inspection #10368769 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff establish which children might need extra support from other agencies and quickly implement plans to support children's communication skills. For example, they teach simple sign language so that children can make themselves understood as they play with their friends.

Outdoor space

Older children have free access to outdoor play and learning throughout most of the day. However, outdoor play is not consistently provided for all age-groups, as younger children do not access outdoor play as often as the older children.

Parent Reviews of Ash Park Childcare Services

5.0
(2)
Darren Screene
8 months ago

Ash Park have been taking care of my little boy for two years, I trust them implicitly they always go to great lengths to keep me and my partner informed. His Key Workers are incredible Vincent absolutely adores Lily in particular but also Emma and Varna. Any issues are quickly highlighted and he has a wonderful time and learns a lot everyday. We love him attending and the biggest reference I can make is our daughter will soon attend also. The food he is given is varied and healthy, the trips undertaken are educational and fun spending lots of time outside as children should. I highly recommend ash park to anyone seeking childcare needs.

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James Burkitt
9 months ago

We previously had our sons in a Nursery in Northallerton, which is where we live. In December of last year our son who was suspected to have SEN was expelled from this Nursery. To cut a long story short, we were not at all happy with the way the senior management handled the care of our son and submitted a complaint to Ofsted. We were therefore very nervous when choosing a new nursery however Ash Park childcare could not have been more welcoming since the day we first visited the setting. They have been open, transparent and all the staff have gone out of their way to support and make our sons feel happy. Their no nonsense, down to earth approach has been exactly what both of our sons needed. For our eldest son who is still suspected of SEN, they have made every effort to try to understand him and put in place consistent routines to help him through the day. Although the 40 minute round trip to drop them off everyday can be a struggle, to be honest, we’d probably drive half away across Yorkshire to drop our kids off at Ash Park, as we don’t think there is a better Nursery in the region. For our eldest son, although we still have challenges with him, we feel he’s turned a corner in terms of his behaviour, communication and potty training. He’ll be starting school in September and we’d like to thank all the staff for all their support. For any parents looking to give their child the best start in life we’d highly recommend Ash Park - we even booked them for our wedding!!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 November 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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