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Little Years Nursery in York (YO62 6AA)

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
·23 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside, York, YO62 6AA · North Yorkshire
Number of places
21 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Little Years Nursery, a family-operated institution in North Yorkshire, offers nurturing and inclusive early years education. The nursery prides itself on fostering an environment where every child feels secure, valued, and respected, which is seen as crucial for optimal learning and development.

They focus on building resilience, self-efficacy, and self-esteem, ensuring children are well-supported to reach their full potential. With locations in Acomb, Sand Hutton, Helmsley, Hutton-Le-Hole, and Kirkbymoorside, Little Years provides a range of settings, including an outdoor nursery and a dedicated SEND provision opening in Kirkbymoorside.

The nursery operates with a strong team dedicated to providing a kind and encouraging learning environment, emphasising play-based learning and an extended curriculum that goes beyond standard childcare. They also offer flexible financial planning, including sibling discounts and assisted places for families facing financial difficulties.

Our ethos

Little Years Nursery's philosophy is centered on fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful environment where children feel secure and valued, which they believe is crucial for optimal learning and development. They focus on building resilience and self-efficacy through play-based learning and an extended curriculum that goes beyond standard childcare.

What it's like

Children have lots of fun in the nursery. They are safe and secure in the care of staff, who are nurturing and attentive to their individual needs. Children of all ages are eager to play and explore, showing an avid interest in books and enjoying turning pages and looking at pictures.

Family-run nurseryInclusive learning environmentPlay-based learningOutdoor nursery provisionSEND provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Term-time only places

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Years Nursery

Last inspected 6 September 2023

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 have lots of fun in the nursery. They are safe and secure in the care of staff, who are nurturing and attentive to their individual needs. Children of all ages are eager to play and explore, showing an avid interest in books and enjoying turning pages and looking at pictures.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider and staff know the children they look after well and assess their development.
  • The provider has a clear vision for future developments and supports staff's well-being and professional development.
  • Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.
  • Staff take full advantage of everyday routines and spontaneous events to enhance children's learning.
  • Children develop good communication and language skills, supported by staff fostering a love of books, songs and rhymes.

Areas to develop

  • 1evaluate even further the effectiveness of training to assess the impact of improvements made, to build upon and sustain the quality of staff's knowledge
  • 2enhance further the opportunities for children to independently practise their early writing skills.
Inspection #10306244 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly about their own and their children's experiences at the nursery.

They say that they receive good quality verbal and electronic feedback about their children's learning and are confident that their children are safe and are well cared for.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress given their starting points. Staff monitor children's progress and quickly identify areas where additional support or challenge is needed. Staff take prompt and effective action to ensure that every child is well prepared for school or their future learning.

Outdoor space

Walks to the local park are cleverly used to teach children about nature and safety and help to develop their physical skills. As children walk to the park, staff give them time to look at the produce sold on the local market stalls and to observe the flowers and the changing colours of the leaves. This helps children to learn about their own community and the wider world.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

6 September 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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