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Natures Little Learners

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(46 parent reviews)
·8a & 8b Avenue Close, Harrogate, HG2 7LJ · North Yorkshire
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Nature's Little Learners in Harrogate offers exceptional childcare for children from birth to 5 years old, with nurseries located in both Starbeck and Hornbeam Park. They are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, with extended hours from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm available when needed.

The nursery's approach is inspired by curiosity, focusing on fostering personal, social, and emotional development within a welcoming and homely environment where children are always the priority. They believe in learning through play rather than traditional classroom settings, utilising natural, open-ended resources to spark imagination and creativity.

The curriculum emphasises a language-rich, free-flow environment and encourages outdoor learning to help children interact with nature and build relationships. Nature's Little Learners aims to develop confident, critical thinkers with a love for health and wellbeing, supporting their journey to become lifelong learners.

The team is committed to partnering with parents to nurture and support each child's unique needs. The facilities are designed to promote exploration and play, providing a secure and emotionally supportive setting.

The nursery also promotes a love for reading through accessible books and monthly library visits. Since its establishment in 2021, Nature's Little Learners has continuously worked to improve its facilities and practices, earning a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in 2023 and the 'Favourite Day Nursery' award from Harrogate Mumbler Awards.

Our ethos

At Nature's Little Learners, our curiosity-inspired nurseries foster personal, social and emotional development in children from birth to 5 years old, through a welcoming, homely environment that puts children first - always. We don’t believe that classroom environments are the best way for children to learn. Our focus is on developing creativity and imagination by learning through play in a language rich, free flow environment that is filled with natural, open-ended resources. We intend to support children in their journey to becoming confident, critical thinkers, with a lifelong love for health and wellbeing.

What it's like

The nursery is a happy and welcoming place where children have fun learning and playing. Children are safe and well cared for by staff who want the best for them. Even the very youngest children settle quickly and happily in the calm and nurturing environment.

Curiosity-inspired learningPlay-based learningOutdoor learningNatural resourcesPartnership with parents

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am - 5:30 pm (7:00 am - 6:00 pm available where required)

Age range

birth to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Natures Little Learners

Last inspected 15 March 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

The nursery is a happy and welcoming place where children have fun learning and playing. Children are safe and well cared for by staff who want the best for them. Even the very youngest children settle quickly and happily in the calm and nurturing environment.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery is a happy and welcoming place for children.
  • Babies have independence and freedom to explore, which gives them a sense of ownership in what they can do and builds their confidence well.
  • Older children show initiative and use their imagination well.
  • All children have developed a strong interest in books.
  • The experienced leadership team show dedication to their roles and have created a curriculum which identifies what they want children to learn.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consider the environment when planning adult-led activities, so that distractions are reduced, and children can concentrate
  • 2enhance opportunities for older children to practise their counting and early calculation skills.
Inspection #10278136 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff know each child's needs well. They are alert to any barriers children face and the knowledge they need to learn next. Such strategies ensure that staff can quickly identify and meet the learning and development requirements of children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Parent Reviews of Natures Little Learners

5.0
(46)
Kirsty Ascough-Yates
3 years ago

My daughter started in the baby room back in May and she absolutely loves it! The staff are amazing and so welcoming, professional and caring. You can tell they genuinely love and care for all the children in the setting. They always have wonderful activities planned for the children! Receiving photos and updates of my daughter throughout the day puts my mind at ease while I'm at work, shes always got a big smile on her face. Honestly can't recommend this nursery enough! 11/10 x

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Lydia Brown
3 years ago

Our little girl started in the baby room in September and has settled in so well. It is a nerve wracking transition and I feel that both her & us as parents have been well supported with regular updates and reassurance. I can tell from updates and our little girls reactions that they genuinely know her & her little ways. She has a clear affection for the staff and it is lovely to see the genuine bond she has with her keyworker, Sophie & others. We are truly grateful for the amazing care you take of our daughter & the way in which you have supported her to settle in. It is a hard job that you do but you all seem to make it look so easy. Thank you to the wonderful staff in the baby room! I know that our little M will continue to flourish in your care x

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Sarah Darby
3 years ago

Nature's Little Learners is absolutely awesome. Having spent some time at the nursery, in every room, I can honestly say WOW! Brilliant setting, very well laid out with excellent resources, with child led practice at the very heart of its ethos. All the staff members are passionate about their roles and interactions with the children, with most going above and beyond their roles to ensure all children have the best experiences during their time at nursery. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this setting. I look forward to some more time at the nursery in the future. Well done team Nature's Little Learners 😊 Sarah Level 5 Early Years Educator

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Adrian
3 years ago

My son has been at natures little learners nursery since September 2021. He’s been in the baby room and has recently moved to the toddler room. My partner and I both have nothing but good things to say about the nursery and staff here. We moved him here from a different nursery (much bigger) where he struggled to settle in. He has had consistent key workers who we see daily with updates verbally given alongside an app. We are able to go to work and not worry about him here. The staff in both rooms are amazing with him. He is very sensitive soul and often needs some extra help/time (contact naps, has struggled with weaning/foods and touching things like messy play and being near other kids) but the nursery have been supportive with these and he is thriving now at nursery. We like the app where we see pictures of him and can see what he has had to eat, when he has been changed or what he has been doing. He loves the indoor and outdoor space, the food and free flow play. They do a great Christmas parents, child and Santa Saturday morning and occasional other special stay and play sessions. We wouldn’t want him at any other nursery. Parking can be tricky at times however you can eventually get a space in the car park. Plus they have covered space to leave a buggy.

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Rosie Lischke
3 years ago

My little girl started this nursery a year ago and is just absolutely thriving. I love this nursery and so does she! The staff are fab and clearly very passionate about the children. I wouldn't send my little girl anywhere else. The rooms are amazing inside with just about everything you can think of to entertain an inquisitive toddler. She's never been one for loud flashy toys and I love that it's just all inspired by nature and really gets them exploring. Plus the setting has a guinea pig, who's now somewhat of a fluffy celebrity in my house. "Mango this, mango that"

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Inspection history

Date: March 2023

  • April 2023Good
  • March 2023Good

Frequently asked about Natures Little Learners

About the setting

Natures Little Learners registered in 2021. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am until 6pm. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2621609
Registered person
Natures Little Learners Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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