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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 6. · 7. Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery # Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · Queens Hall Cottage, Main Street, ILKLEY, LS29 7BT · Bradford Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Bradford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery, established in 1997, is located in the heart of Burley-in-Wharfedale, within a converted school room and cottage that is part of the historic Queens Hall building. The nursery operates with a philosophy that every child deserves an optimal start in life and the necessary support to achieve their full potential. They adopt a child-centred, friendly, and professional methodology to foster children's learning, development, and individuality through engaging, enjoyable, and nurturing experiences. The nursery's mission is to offer a secure, stimulating, and carefree environment that promotes mutual respect among all individuals. They are committed to ensuring every child feels safe and equally included, placing each child's well-being at the core of their operations. Children are encouraged to explore and cultivate their interests through diverse experiences, with a focus on promoting their natural curiosity and desire to learn through active partnerships with parents and strong links to the local community. Jolly Tots aims to build a strong foundation for all children to succeed and realise their complete potential throughout their formative years and beyond. Our ethos Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery adopts a child-centred, friendly, and professional methodology to foster children's learning, development, and individuality through engaging, enjoyable, and nurturing experiences. They are committed to ensuring every child feels safe and equally included, placing each child's well-being at the core of their operations, promoting natural curiosity and a desire to learn through active partnerships with parents and strong links to the community. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to begin their day, greeted by friendly and cheerful staff who help them feel safe and secure. Children have secure attachments with staff, who are positive role models and have high expectations for all children, skilfully listening to and extending their thinking and learning. Child-centred approach Learning through play Family-like team Outdoor learning area ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.jollytotspreschoolnursery.co.uk/contact-us.php) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri, 7:45am - 6:00pm Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2010 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10265294 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208513)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411871) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.jollytotspreschoolnursery.co.uk/) Queens Hall Cottage, Main Street, ILKLEY, LS29 7BT ## Explore day nurseries near ILKLEY - [Day nurseries in ILKLEY](/search?q=ILKLEY) - [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=jolly-tots-pre-school-nursery-ls29-7bt-ey411871) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery Last inspected 19 January 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Actions the provider must take - review the use of whole-group activities, so that the experiences provided promote children's engagement and focus to the highest level. What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and eager to begin their day, greeted by friendly and cheerful staff who help them feel safe and secure. Children have secure attachments with staff, who are positive role models and have high expectations for all children, skilfully listening to and extending their thinking and learning. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and eager and feel safe and secure. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and support is put in place. - Children are well behaved and polite, and staff teach them about kindness, consideration and respect. - The curriculum is well planned and sequenced, focusing on helping children acquire and master skills for the future. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular updates and successful strategies like a closed social media page. Areas to develop - 1 review the use of whole-group activities, so that the experiences provided promote children's engagement and focus to the highest level. Inspection #10265294 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208513) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and support is put in place. The manager and staff are knowledgeable and work closely with parents and outside agencies to get children the help that they need. They use additional funding successfully, for example, to provide children with the one-to-one help that they need. Outdoor space As children play with dinosaurs outside, staff successfully support their mathematical understanding. Staff help older children explore shadows in the garden to learn about light and dark, introducing new words and concepts as children move objects to examine what happens to the shadow. Children enjoy growing their own food in the kitchen garden and learn about life cycles. ## Google Reviews of Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery 5.0 (1 Google review) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXe_b2KC_jV0YHGFRMBUnQhmz3WxZIy6WwEdEFCXdW4bUQW-13jXw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Megan Connell 8 years ago I enjoyed myself went to the Jolly Tots in the village of Burley in Wharfedale when I was a girl, we used to play together and it's part of the history forever. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBek9yZG9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bfcb939bde925:0xc61cb30ac7c767a7) Reviews from Google for Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14275481777740408743&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2011 - January 2023 Good - June 2017 Good - March 2015 Good - April 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery ### Is Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery a good nursery? ### What is Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery cost? ### Does Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery accept? ### Does Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery have outdoor space? ### How does Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery? ### How do I contact Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in ILKLEY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Cliffe House Day Nursery Burley In Wharfedale · LS29 7DG ](/nursery/cliffe-house-day-nursery-ltd-ls29-7dg-ey232708) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Burley Nursery School Ilkley · LS29 7NE ](/nursery/burley-nursery-school-ls29-7ne-ey489796) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Esscroft Private Nursery Ilkley · LS29 7HL 5.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/esscroft-private-nursery-ls29-7hl-ey543283) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### The Railway Children Ilkley · LS29 6JH ](/nursery/the-railway-children-ls29-6jh-ey485428) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### The Little Green Frog Otley · LS21 2DF 5.0(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-little-green-frog-ls21-2df-ey287150) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Cherry Tree Children's Day Nursery Ilkley · LS29 6HS ](/nursery/cherry-tree-children-s-day-nursery-ls29-6hs-ey423234) [See all nurseries in ILKLEY →](/search?q=ILKLEY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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