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Our daughter started in the baby room and has now been in every setting, about to start reception in September and we will all miss Joseph’s and the wonderful people so much. We never have any tears at drop off and sometimes the challenge is getting her to come home at the end of the day. A beautiful setting with lots of outdoor space, we are so happy with Joseph’s and could not recommend more highly.", "datePublished": "2025-07-08T12:20:44.906096929Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "originalbaxio" }, "reviewBody": "My little one loves it here. He settled down in no time, and he's off without a good bye when I drop him off, he's so eager to play here!\nThey have a great range of activities for the kids which they rotate round, and a varied menu so the kids learn about different foods. He has picked up so many skills here - he learnt to crawl in 3 days after struggling at home for so long. He impresses us so much with some of the new things he has started when coming home.\nThe kids are always so happy at drop-off and pickup, I could tell from day one this was a great nursery.\nBut the thing that makes Joseph's is the staff. They care so much about the kids, they really nurture and encourage them, they are really all amazing! Would not hesitate to recommend!", "datePublished": "2022-07-26T18:09:31.590429Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jennifer Plummer" }, "reviewBody": "A wonderful, warm and supportive team who encourage each child to flourish. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Joseph's Nursery # Joseph's Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · The Pavilion, Rawcliffe Lane, York, YO30 6NP · York Number of places 38 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 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 Joseph's Nursery in York, established in 1990, provides a welcoming and secure environment for children aged 0-5 years. Open all year round from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, the nursery (rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 25/02/2025) ensures children settle quickly and feel safe. The curriculum is balanced, with staff keen to meet individual needs and interests. Children are encouraged to explore daily activities, developing communication skills, building friendships, and fostering a love for books, stories, and rhymes. The nursery places a strong emphasis on positive behaviour, turn-taking, and independence, achieved through supportive staff interaction. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with planned activities to develop physical skills, including jumping in muddy puddles and manipulating mud, and children are encouraged to use outdoor equipment like tyres. Staff engage all children in outdoor action games, and older children practice putting on their own coats and boots for outdoor play. The nursery also focuses on developing children's understanding of feelings and emotions through ongoing discussions and activities. Leaders have a clear vision for the nursery, continuously reflecting on areas for improvement, including further development of the outdoor area and exploring forest school activities. Staff work closely with parents, offering effective settling-in sessions and supporting children through wider transitions, such as moving on to school. What it's like Children arrive eagerly and are warmly welcomed by staff, helping them to settle quickly and feel secure. They engage with daily activities based on their interests, developing communication skills, friendships, and a love for books, stories, and rhymes. Children also learn positive behaviour, turn-taking, and independence through staff guidance and interaction. Eagerly explore activities Confident communication skills Love of books & rhymes Good physical development Supportive outdoor play Clear leadership vision ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 1990 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Joseph's Nursery Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10376562 Lead inspector Shirley Maynard Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272599)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321469) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Pavilion, Rawcliffe Lane, York, YO30 6NP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.10069/53.97273/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near York - [Day nurseries in York](/search?q=York) - [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=joseph-s-nursery-yo30-6np-321469) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Joseph's Nursery Last inspected 25 February 2025 · Shirley Maynard 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 arrive eagerly and are warmly welcomed by staff, helping them to settle quickly and feel secure. They engage with daily activities based on their interests, developing communication skills, friendships, and a love for books, stories, and rhymes. Children also learn positive behaviour, turn-taking, and independence through staff guidance and interaction. Inspector highlights - Children eagerly explore daily activities based on their interests. - Children develop confidence in their communication skills and start to build friendships. - Children develop a love of books, stories and rhymes, effectively building their language. - Staff plan good support to develop children's physical skills, including outdoor play. - Leaders have a clear vision for the nursery and accurately reflect on areas for improvement. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to have a clear understanding of the curriculum intent so that their teaching is consistently focused on what they want children to learn - 2 review the organisation of transition times to reduce young children's waiting times and maintain quality interactions. Inspection #10376562 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272599) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff plan good support to develop children's physical skills, and children thoroughly enjoy jumping in muddy puddles and learning to manipulate mud. Staff encourage children while they use outdoor equipment like tyres. Older children also practice putting on their own coats and boots for outdoor play, and staff engage all children in outdoor action games. ## Parent Reviews of Joseph's Nursery 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUZi1oAK7aG_zPkG419uL7T-KUFoxoM4jBAqKXG4twCOPkeXXlP1Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Catherine Pennels-Cronje 10 months ago A very special, child centred day nursery with such a warm and wonderful group of staff. Our daughter started in the baby room and has now been in every setting, about to start reception in September and we will all miss Joseph’s and the wonderful people so much. We never have any tears at drop off and sometimes the challenge is getting her to come home at the end of the day. A beautiful setting with lots of outdoor space, we are so happy with Joseph’s and could not recommend more highly. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pobVZpMWlVRFZMWnpoT2NFWXhkMVpQVjE5MmQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487931729b0876b7:0xd6bcb0972a5038f9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUx1YInXzF9JiqV5scrXzHKCMRucmrhki87MOXhTpO1Ju9IJ_V2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) originalbaxio 3 years ago My little one loves it here. He settled down in no time, and he's off without a good bye when I drop him off, he's so eager to play here! They have a great range of activities for the kids which they rotate round, and a varied menu so the kids learn about different foods. He has picked up so many skills here - he learnt to crawl in 3 days after struggling at home for so long. He impresses us so much with some of the new things he has started when coming home. The kids are always so happy at drop-off and pickup, I could tell from day one this was a great nursery. But the thing that makes Joseph's is the staff. They care so much about the kids, they really nurture and encourage them, they are really all amazing! Would not hesitate to recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1LXNHZW5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487931729b0876b7:0xd6bcb0972a5038f9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUVZygiVCX31uA0ZOYQSFzdDlvO0Cjdx-792LYnRJYeYpoUkm_Bvg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jennifer Plummer 3 years ago A wonderful, warm and supportive team who encourage each child to flourish. Also based in the most beautiful outdoors setting, which is a huge advantage to the learning and development of the children too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSa0kyOHdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487931729b0876b7:0xd6bcb0972a5038f9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKTiLX9Nr77B3C0_k0Ldmv7TVo3IfJSB6NcBH0l7aaWiT50AA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Stuart Whicker 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxdGN5ZElnEAE!2m1!1s0x487931729b0876b7:0xd6bcb0972a5038f9) Reviews from Google for Joseph's Nursery. 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