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Esscroft Private Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·Esscroft Private Nursery, Ilkley Road, Ilkley, LS29 7HL · Bradford
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

5 acres of woodland in Burley-in-Wharfedale. Catering to children from 3 months to 5 years old, the nursery is dedicated to providing an exceptional start to their early years development, nurturing them to prepare for their transition to school.

The environment fosters self-discipline and positive self-esteem within an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement. The teaching staff are committed to being positive role models, promoting friendliness, care, and courtesy, aligning with British Values.

With an aspiration for an 'Outstanding' grade, Esscroft aims to deliver highly skilled educators to its children.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and secure in the nursery. Staff are nurturing, professional and very passionate about their work with children. They have the highest expectations for them and meet their individual needs very well. Babies thrive and make very good progress physically and socially. Children who show delay in their learning are quickly identified and supported with individual plans. Older children show high levels of confidence in their own ability. They are keen to join in with experiences, which help them develop the skills they need to start school.

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Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Esscroft Private Nursery

Last inspected 19 January 2022 · Michelle Lorains

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, safe and secure in the nursery. Staff are nurturing, professional and very passionate about their work with children. They have the highest expectations for them and meet their individual needs very well. Babies thrive and make very good progress physically and socially. Children who show delay in their learning are quickly identified and supported with individual plans. Older children show high levels of confidence in their own ability. They are keen to join in with experiences, which help them develop the skills they need to start school.

Inspector highlights

  • Leadership is a significant strength in the nursery.
  • The curriculum is balanced, exciting and stimulating for children.
  • Children's individual needs are at the heart of all decision-making.
  • Staff recognise the importance of preparing children for the next stages in their learning.
  • Partnerships with other professionals are highly effective and have a positive impact on children.

Areas to develop

  • 1support less-experienced staff to build confidence in their role and raise the quality of their practice
  • 2explore more efficient ways to share children's ongoing photos with their parents, so they continue to receive daily updates and it is less time consuming for managers and staff.
Inspection #10214929 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

capture the essence of their child'

above and beyond' to help them

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who show delay in their learning are quickly identified and supported with individual plans. Staff provide one-to-one support to help children make progress and work beyond expectations to support families. Staff work alongside other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to achieve common targets.

Outdoor space

The outdoor learning environment has been enhanced to provide a challenging curriculum for children who prefer to learn outside. Staff ensure children have ample time outdoors in the fresh air. Staff provide age-appropriate risk assessments for older children in outdoor areas.

Parent Reviews of Esscroft Private Nursery

5.0
(6)
Sophia S
2 years ago

An absolutely outstanding nursery, the staff are amazing and adore the little ones and the little ones adore them. My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting. Nursery is his favourite place and the staff and children are his best friends.

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Lyn BRAND
8 years ago

This nursery is excellent. I take my granddaughter who is 2 she skips in and sometimes doesn't want to come home she enjoys it so much. Great location lovely grounds so plenty of space to play. Excellent staff

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Luis Pardavila Novas
6 years ago

It's the best one around Ilkley, and the staff is awesome!! My daughter really loves going there and stay all day long playing, and learning, you must go there and see the place, if you were a kid .... You'd have loved it

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Joe Hemsworth
8 years ago

A* quality, I would recommend this nursery to anyone!

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Inspection history

Date: October 2017

  • January 2022Good
  • March 2018Good
  • October 2017Inadequate

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