--- title: "Clifton Day Nursery — Rated 4.6 from 11 Parent Reviews" description: "Clifton Day Nursery in York — Ofsted-rated Good, rated 4.6 by 11 parents. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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We often comment that it is like her second home and she is so happy and content there. There is a real sense of love and care and the team strive to help the children play and learn. The large secure garden is brilliant and messy, natural play is positively encouraged. The early years foundation is covered effectively but this is balanced well with time to play and be a child. If you want a small and relaxed environment for your child to grow into a happy and confident person then this is the place.", "datePublished": "2014-08-15T05:15:51.223122Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Daniel Bamford" }, "reviewBody": "Our daughter was very happy at Clifton Day Nursery. Her confidence and social interaction abilities improved massively while she was there and I think it provided an excellent foundation for her step up to primary school. The staff are great and I would highly recommend the place.", "datePublished": "2023-09-19T16:04:37.523703Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lewis Horsfall" }, "reviewBody": "My little man started going to the nursery at 2 years old for 2 morning a week. He loves it so much and his speech and ability to share came on in leaps and bounds, so after a few months we increased it to 3 mornings. He always eats the food there and is never dirty when I pick him up. I'm sure if it would be up to him he would spend the whole day there. The staff are really friendly and keep us updated on his progress.", "datePublished": "2019-05-15T13:45:49.646888Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "LEE SMITH" }, "reviewBody": "my children went here, lovely family run nursery the owner and the manager do a fantastic job. Thank you for taking care of my sons and making them smile each day.", "datePublished": "2025-01-31T13:37:23.041017Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "James Masterson" }, "reviewBody": "Such a lovely nursery, both our children have gone here and flourished. Even after moving to the other side of York, we still continue to use this nursery. A more loving, caring and personal nursery you will not find. Clifton Day Nursery really deserves to be recognised for the work they do. 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Clifton Day Nursery # Clifton Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 4.6 (11 parent reviews) · 5 Sutton Way, YORK, YO30 6JF · York Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority York About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Clifton Day Nursery provides childcare for children from 0-4 years old, operating Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with an earlier start at 7:30am on Tuesday and Thursday. Established in 2004, the nursery prides itself on fostering warm relationships between staff and children in a small, friendly setting, prioritising their well-being. The nursery supports children's home cultures and languages through resources like dual-language books and celebrates diverse traditions with families. Children enjoy outings to the local library and community, which helps them learn about the world and develop a love for reading. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to meet the individual needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and discussed their approaches with the Ofsted inspector. The curriculum is ambitious, with a strong focus on communication and language development, and early mathematics. A key highlight is the nursery's commitment to physical development, offering numerous opportunities for children to strengthen their muscles, balance, and coordination through activities like pedalling, running, and balancing outdoors. What it's like Staff build warm relationships with children and prioritise their well-being in this small, friendly setting. They support children's home cultures and languages through dual-language books and celebrations, and take children on outings to the library and community, fostering a love of books and learning about the world. Warm relationships Supports home cultures Community outings Physical development Effective communication curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with a 7.30am start on Tuesday and Thursday. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Clifton Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10375988 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268083)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542649) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=clifton-day-nursery-yo30-6jf-ey542649) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Clifton Day Nursery Last inspected 8 January 2025 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 Staff build warm relationships with children and prioritise their well-being in this small, friendly setting. They support children's home cultures and languages through dual-language books and celebrations, and take children on outings to the library and community, fostering a love of books and learning about the world. Inspector highlights - Staff build warm relationships with children and prioritise their well-being. - Staff support children's home cultures and languages. - Children go on outings to the library and into the community. - Staff ensure the curriculum for communication and language is delivered effectively. - Staff plan lots of opportunities for children to develop physical skills. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that staff's approaches to helping children to regulate their own emotions and to understand expectations of their behaviour are effective for all children - 2 ensure that the specific training and development needs of all staff are identified and a programme put in place to improve the skills and knowledge of staff even further. Inspection #10375988 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268083) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that they are well informed about setting's events and their children's development. > They report that staff respond quickly to any concerns. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work with parents and other professionals to help meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children develop their large muscles as they pedal, run and balance outside. These experiences help children to develop their muscles, balance and coordination. ## Parent Reviews of Clifton Day Nursery 4.6 (11) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJItbIdHgaoIglDDchhNlsRGvB3NJg5-6mm5EiFmne8P3_BHA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anne Oldroyd 11 years ago My daughter has attended Clifton Day Nursery since she was 9 months old and she has thrived in the small caring nursery. We often comment that it is like her second home and she is so happy and content there. There is a real sense of love and care and the team strive to help the children play and learn. The large secure garden is brilliant and messy, natural play is positively encouraged. The early years foundation is covered effectively but this is balanced well with time to play and be a child. If you want a small and relaxed environment for your child to grow into a happy and confident person then this is the place. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURncEs3SWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487931766f42e4c3:0x626bfef424f068) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXFOt3QFqEAazGYlTgJROkVNJf7VHXhVUaINWT2r7K_5Dqm_F3J=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Daniel Bamford 2 years ago Our daughter was very happy at Clifton Day Nursery. Her confidence and social interaction abilities improved massively while she was there and I think it provided an excellent foundation for her step up to primary school. The staff are great and I would highly recommend the place. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNacDdMRWV3EAE!2m1!1s0x487931766f42e4c3:0x626bfef424f068) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXM-0vcNS_dsz0YmX41zgcTdzvsUqZE1kcGEBx7PSx5eGvYPh6A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Lewis Horsfall 7 years ago My little man started going to the nursery at 2 years old for 2 morning a week. He loves it so much and his speech and ability to share came on in leaps and bounds, so after a few months we increased it to 3 mornings. He always eats the food there and is never dirty when I pick him up. I'm sure if it would be up to him he would spend the whole day there. The staff are really friendly and keep us updated on his progress. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZeVphZnR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487931766f42e4c3:0x626bfef424f068) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUfRbaRtwcAqkQiZd7vYmsZm784aUYZ_BBF8MtnzyN6Y-2AK_s=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) LEE SMITH a year ago my children went here, lovely family run nursery the owner and the manager do a fantastic job. Thank you for taking care of my sons and making them smile each day. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBNXMyNjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487931766f42e4c3:0x626bfef424f068) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLpGpgYa6NfeyMZOxCrurooStW_GbG6Iblu2iV7dvXL04HRRDo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) James Masterson 11 years ago Such a lovely nursery, both our children have gone here and flourished. Even after moving to the other side of York, we still continue to use this nursery. A more loving, caring and personal nursery you will not find. Clifton Day Nursery really deserves to be recognised for the work they do. They are Fantastic!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBdXUtQlpREAE!2m1!1s0x487931766f42e4c3:0x626bfef424f068) Reviews from Google for Clifton Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=27703290479571048&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2019 - January 2025 Good - May 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Clifton Day Nursery ### Is Clifton Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What outdoor space does Clifton Day Nursery use? ### What does Clifton Day Nursery do well? ### How was Clifton Day Nursery rated by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in YORK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Clifton Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Joseph's Nursery York · YO30 6NP ](/nursery/joseph-s-nursery-yo30-6np-321469) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Dinky Groves Day Nursery York · YO31 7LX ](/nursery/dinky-groves-day-nursery-yo31-7lx-2632291) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### First for Childcare - York York · YO30 4RA 3.3(7 reviews) ](/nursery/first-for-childcare-york-yo30-4ra-ey549329) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Sunshine Day Nursery York York · YO31 9HU ](/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-york-ltd-yo31-9hu-ey308996) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Green Rascals - 7 Minster Yard York · YO1 7JD 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/little-green-rascals-7-minster-yard-yo1-7jd-ey562081) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Blue Sky Day Nursery (York) York · YO30 4TU ](/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-york-yo30-4tu-2502396) [See all nurseries in YORK →](/search?q=YORK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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