Jack and Jills Nursery School

About this day nursery

Jack & Jill's Nursery School in Thirsk is a privately owned day nursery located on Thirsk Industrial Park, providing exceptional care for babies up to school-aged children. The day nursery focuses on fostering independence, resilience, and confidence in a safe, loving, and challenging environment, adhering to the belief that children learn effectively when their head, heart, and hands are engaged, happy, and curious.

They pride themselves on delivering exemplary care with a higher staff-to-child ratio than legally mandated, ensuring each child receives individual attention and support in their learning and development through a carefully designed curriculum. The nursery structures its day to include a variety of child-chosen and adult-led activities that adapt to children's evolving interests and developmental needs.

Additionally, Jack & Jill's emphasises outdoor learning, with daily outdoor play, Forest School sessions, and regular outings to promote children's health, physical development, and understanding of the world around them. They strive to create an inclusive environment where children are challenged to reach their full potential, viewing parents as integral partners in a child's thriving journey.

The nursery has received an Ofsted Outstanding rating for its commitment to child-centred education and nurturing individual growth.

Our ethos

Jack & Jill's Nursery School believes children learn effectively when their head, heart, and hands are engaged, happy, and curious. They focus on fostering independence, resilience, and confidence through a blend of child-chosen and adult-led activities, emphasising outdoor learning with Forest School sessions and daily outdoor play to promote children's development and understanding of the world. Their approach is child-centred, aiming to nurture individual growth and children reaching their full potential.

What it's like

Children engage in a wide range of stimulating learning experiences that help them to develop their knowledge and skills. The well-planned environment considers children's current interests and supports their learning, such as using magnifying glasses to get a closer look at bugs outside. Children are cared for by a consistent and passionate staff team, forming extremely secure attachments. Settling-in sessions are tailored to individual needs, helping children feel safe and secure quickly.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured on an hourly rate by age band for sessional visits, with meals charged separately. A weekly full-time rate is available which includes meals, though it cannot be used with government funding. Out of school and holiday clubs offer session options, and funded hours incur a consumables charge.