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Jack and Jills Nursery School # Jack and Jills Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Jack & Jills Nursery, Unit 1, THIRSK, YO7 3NY · North Yorkshire Number of places 90 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority North Yorkshire 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 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. Ofsted Outstanding Rated Forest School sessions Higher staff-to-child ratio Child-centred education Outdoor learning space ## 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. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - • All fees are to be paid monthly in advance. - • Full-time weekly fees include all meals, drinks, and snacks. - • Meals are charged separately for part-time children. - • The full-time weekly rate cannot be combined with government funding. - • An optional SCCC of £1.80 per hour applies to funded hours. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Jack and Jills Nursery School Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10265292 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210449)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338395) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://jackandjillsnurseryschool.co.uk/) Jack & Jills Nursery, Unit 1, THIRSK, YO7 3NY ## Explore day nurseries near THIRSK - [Day nurseries in THIRSK](/search?q=THIRSK) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=jack-and-jills-nursery-school-yo7-3ny-ey338395) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 6pm; Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Jack and Jills Nursery School Last inspected 8 February 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Staff are inspirational teachers with exceptional knowledge of child development and children's next steps in learning. - Children relish learning about nature and wildlife, explaining needs of birds and observing changing seasons. - Children develop mathematical language as staff expertly thread it through their activities, such as counting oranges and discussing 'full' vs. 'half' a banana. - Children are developing a love of stories and books, turning pages carefully and identifying titles and authors. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported with detailed care plans and expert support. Inspection #10265292 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210449) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported. Staff provide detailed care plans and work cohesively with other professionals to help children with SEND to receive expert support, helping them to make the best possible progress. Managers use funding to target interventions for children. Outdoor space Children decide to use magnifying glasses to get a closer look at bugs outside after looking at toy ones inside. They observe the changing seasons outside and make observational drawings of trees commenting, 'They have no leaves now as it is winter.' Children know that if they want to bounce outside on hoppers they need to look for a clear space. ## Google Reviews of Jack and Jills Nursery School 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL-Zca5l7PclZ7Tfx8gI86AAOHOkXsf8HVf7Zf6STj8WKkwWA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chris Armstrong 7 months ago Absolutely Brilliant! No other words for this wonderful nursery! All 3 of our children have enjoyed their time here and we could not recommend Jack and Jills more! THANK YOU for everything you do! 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