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Little Years Nursery # Little Years Nursery in York (YO62 5HB) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · Carlton Lane, Helmsley, York, YO62 5HB · North Yorkshire Number of places 44 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 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 Little Years Nursery Ltd operates across North Yorkshire, providing early years care and education within various settings, including a dedicated outdoor nursery. The nursery group is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and respected. They focus on promoting resilience, self-efficacy, and self-esteem to ensure children feel safe, secure, and settled, which is believed to be crucial for optimal learning. The curriculum is designed to help children reach their full potential by carefully considering their emotional and physical well-being. Founded on values of family, excellence, and growth, Little Years Nursery has a strong team of dedicated Early Years professionals who aim to deliver a kind and encouraging learning experience. They offer flexible programmes, including term-time only places, and cater to different age groups. The nursery also provides support for families facing financial difficulties and accepts various government funding options, emphasising transparency in their pricing structure. Our ethos Little Years Nursery Ltd is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and respected. They focus on promoting resilience, self-efficacy, and self-esteem, believing these are crucial for optimal learning. Their curriculum is designed to help children reach their full potential by considering their emotional and physical well-being, founded on values of family, excellence, and growth. What it's like Staff create wonderfully warm relationships with children, helping them settle well and trust adults. They focus on children's personal, social and emotional development, leading to very good behaviour. Leaders provide a flexible and interesting curriculum, and staff know the children well, tailoring learning opportunities to their individual needs. Family-run nursery Inclusive learning environment Focus on well-being and resilience Outdoor nursery provision Flexible funding options ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated over 51 weeks of the year and split into equal monthly payments. Standard rates include an additional fee, while funded hours are subject to an extra hourly charge to cover the extended curriculum. A sibling discount is available, and a one-off settling-in fee covers introductory sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees are calculated over 51 weeks and billed in 12 equal monthly instalments. - Offers a 5% sibling discount and assisted places for low-income families. - A set number of term-time only places are available. - One-off settling-in fee covers unlimited settling-in sessions, introductory sessions, and a nursery bag. - Government-funded hours are subject to an Additional Funding Fee per hour. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Years Nursery Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10369796 Lead inspector Pat Edmond Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283329)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701107) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-years-nursery-ltd-yo62-5hb-2701107) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday — Friday, 7:30am — 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Years Nursery Last inspected 24 June 2025 · Pat Edmond 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 Staff create wonderfully warm relationships with children, helping them settle well and trust adults. They focus on children's personal, social and emotional development, leading to very good behaviour. Leaders provide a flexible and interesting curriculum, and staff know the children well, tailoring learning opportunities to their individual needs. Inspector highlights - Children develop good language skills, using increasingly complex vocabulary. - Staff successfully harness children's interests to encourage their learning and creativity. - Staff promote children's good physical health and mental well-being. - Staff get to know children and their families very well, understanding their challenges and safeguarding needs. - There is a very strong senior management team that supports staff development. Areas to develop - 1 continue to monitor day-to-day practice and reflect on how the quality of provision can be raised even further. Inspection #10369796 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283329) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that they are well supported > several say their children are thriving at the setting > Parents confirm that following the changes, they are already seeing improvements. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff promote children's good physical health and mental well-being. They have daily access to outdoor play in the wider community as the on-site outdoor area is not always available. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: September 2024 - June 2025 Good - September 2024 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Years Nursery ### From what age does Little Years Nursery accept children? ### What are the opening hours at Little Years Nursery? ### What do the fees at Little Years Nursery include? ### How do parents describe Little Years Nursery? ### Does Little Years Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### When was Little Years Nursery established? ## Nearby day nurseries in York Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Years Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 4.2 mi ### Daisy Day Care York · YO62 4DR ](/nursery/daisy-day-care-yo62-4dr-ey440457) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.0 mi ### Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup York · YO62 6AG ](/nursery/kirkbymoorside-pre-school-playgroup-yo62-6ag-400308) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.3 mi ### Little Years Nursery York · YO62 6AA ](/nursery/little-years-nursery-ltd-yo62-6aa-2693520) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 6.8 mi ### Wath Court Nursery York · YO62 4NN ](/nursery/wath-court-nursery-yo62-4nn-ey455174) [See all nurseries in York →](/search?q=York) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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