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Kirk Hammerton Nursery School # Kirk Hammerton Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · The Pavillion, Kirk Hammerton Playing Field, YORK, YO26 8DE · North Yorkshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kirk Hammerton Nursery School, located in the picturesque village of Kirk Hammerton, North Yorkshire, has been a pillar of early childhood education for over 50 years. The day nursery caters to children aged two to four, offering a nurturing and joyful environment that prioritises individual needs and development. Despite having spacious facilities, the day nursery intentionally maintains low numbers, with a maximum of 30 places annually and typically no more than 16 children per session, ensuring personalised attention. Places are allocated based on the child's date of birth, and children can begin attending after their second birthday. The school welcomes all children, including those with disabilities and special educational needs, leveraging extensive experience to support these children and their families. To explore admission, prospective families are invited for an out-of-hours visit, allowing them to bring their entire family and discuss their child's specific requirements and suitable session options. The nursery creates a customised settling-in plan for each child, fostering a smooth transition into the nursery environment. What it's like Children are happy and quickly establish positive relationships at this setting. Staff visit children in their homes to find out about their past experiences and interests, and effective key-person systems and strong bonds help children feel safe and secure. Experienced managers work with staff to strengthen their skills in supporting children's behaviour, using strategies like positive language and generous praise to foster cooperative play. Small class sizes Support for SEND Long-standing establishment ## 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.khnurseryschool.co.uk/application-contact) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Waitlist Places allocated on date of birth order Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kirk Hammerton Nursery School Last inspected 11 March 2025 · Julie Dent 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 and quickly establish positive relationships at this setting. Staff visit children in their homes to find out about their past experiences and interests, and effective key-person systems and strong bonds help children feel safe and secure. Experienced managers work with staff to strengthen their skills in supporting children's behaviour, using strategies like positive language and generous praise to foster cooperative play. Inspector highlights - Strong focus on children's communication and language through singing, storytelling, and repeating new words. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding are well supported. - Staff help children to develop healthy lifestyles and good hygiene practices. - Staff support children to develop their imaginations and thinking skills. - Staff incorporate mathematics well into children's play. Areas to develop - 1 provide further support for staff to carefully plan and implement activities more thoroughly to build on children's learning. Inspection #10368507 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273114) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kirk Hammerton Nursery School Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10368507 Lead inspector Julie Dent Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273114)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544767) 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.khnurseryschool.co.uk/) The Pavillion, Kirk Hammerton Playing Field, YORK, YO26 8DE Opening hours 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday ## 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=kirk-hammerton-nursery-school-yo26-8de-ey544767) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents comment that their children receive very good care. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding are well supported. Leaders spend additional funding thoughtfully to provide the extra sessions, meals and resources that children require. Staff work closely with outside agencies to ensure that children have appropriate support in place. All children make good progress from their starting points in development. Outdoor space Staff support children's physical development well. Children enjoy lots of time outdoors to support their core strength and well-being. Inspection history Date: March 2019 - March 2025 Good - March 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Kirk Hammerton Nursery School ### What is Kirk Hammerton Nursery School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for Kirk Hammerton Nursery School? ### What age range does Kirk Hammerton Nursery School cater to? ### What are the opening hours for Kirk Hammerton Nursery School? ### How long has Kirk Hammerton Nursery School been established? ### Does Kirk Hammerton Nursery School support children with special educational needs? ### How does Kirk Hammerton Nursery School support children's physical development? ### Can I visit Kirk Hammerton Nursery School before applying? ## About the setting Kirk Hammerton Nursery School registered in 2017 and is located in York. The setting employs seven members of staff, with three at level 3 and two holding qualified teacher status. It operates during term time, from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, and provides government-funded childcare. 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