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Natures Little Learners Hornbeam Park

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(7 parent reviews)
·14 Crown House, Hornbeam Square North, Harrogate, HG2 8PB · North Yorkshire
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Natures Little Learners Hornbeam Park is a day nursery situated in Harrogate, offering childcare for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery focuses on child-initiated learning within a free-flow environment, utilising natural and open-ended resources to inspire curiosity and exploration.

They offer both indoor and outdoor learning experiences, taking advantage of their location on Hornbeam Park to encourage daily outdoor exploration and connecting children with nature. The curriculum is structured around each child's unique abilities, with key workers providing a nurturing and supportive atmosphere.

The nursery provides flexible session plans with inclusive rates that cover meals, nappies, and sun cream. They also use the Famly app to keep parents updated on their child's daily routines, meals, and learning progress through observations, pictures, and videos, fostering strong parent-nursery relationships.

Our ethos

Natures Little Learners Hornbeam Park focuses on child-initiated learning within a free-flow environment, using natural and open-ended resources to inspire curiosity and exploration. They provide daily indoor and outdoor learning experiences, connecting children with nature, and structure the curriculum around each child's unique abilities within a nurturing atmosphere.

What it's like

Staff create a warm, home-from-home environment for children and families, ensuring children feel safe and supported. They plan activities based on children's interests, including new themes and topics, and facilitate regular community trips to broaden their experiences. Staff effectively support children in developing skills for future learning and their eventual transition to school.

Child-initiated learningOutdoor explorationFlexible sessionsFamly app for parent communication

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged for full days, short days, or a discounted full-week rate over 50 weeks of the year. Additional charges apply for early starts, late finishes, late collections, and late payments. For funded sessions, optional daily charges cover meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A non-refundable reservation fee is required to secure a place, waived for funded-only bookings.
  • Additional charges apply for early starts (7:00-7:30am) and late finishes (5:30-6:00pm).
  • Late collection and late payment fees are enforced.
  • Optional daily charges apply for meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes during funded sessions.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks provided, parents can opt out and provide their own

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 7am to 6pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Natures Little Learners Hornbeam Park

Last inspected 21 May 2025 · Michelle Lorains

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff create a warm, home-from-home environment for children and families, ensuring children feel safe and supported. They plan activities based on children's interests, including new themes and topics, and facilitate regular community trips to broaden their experiences. Staff effectively support children in developing skills for future learning and their eventual transition to school.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum supports children to make good progress in the prime areas of their learning.
  • Staff are kind, caring and nurturing towards children and their families.
  • Staff receive regular training and support from the leadership team.
  • Children develop good personal, social and emotional skills.
  • Staff know the children well and provide a balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider ways to further staff's understanding of how to promote children's communication and language development consistently
  • 2reflect on and enhance group times for children, inside the nursery and at the forest, to deepen children's level of engagement and maintain purposeful teaching.
Inspection #10396923 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

love the range of activities children experience

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The arrangements to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are effective. Staff identify potential developmental delays and skillfully support children, understanding when they need time out in the sensory room. Leaders collaborate with parents and other professionals to create individual targeted plans for children's progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy fresh air each day on walks, and staff ensure they have sun cream on when they go outdoors. Pre-school children demonstrate good physical skills outdoors as they run and climb in the forest. During a planned forest school session, a joint observation was completed by the manager and inspector outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Natures Little Learners Hornbeam Park

5.0
(7)
Leanne Rowley
10 months ago

A Truly Outstanding Nursery – A Second Home for Our Little Girl. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Natures Little Learners at Hornbeam Park. From the very beginning, the warmth, care, and dedication of the staff have been exceptional. They have created a truly nurturing, inspiring, and safe environment where children are not only cared for but genuinely loved and celebrated for who they are. The team go above and beyond every day to make learning magical and meaningful. Whether it’s exploring nature, creative play, or supporting emotional development, every activity is thoughtful, inclusive, and tailored to the needs and interests of each child. Our child has grown in confidence, curiosity, and independence thanks to the wonderful experiences and gentle guidance they receive here. One of the things we appreciate most is the genuine connection the staff build with both children and parents. Communication is excellent, and it’s clear that they deeply understand and value every child as an individual. We always feel listened to, supported, and part of the journey. Natures Little Learners is more than just a nursery – it’s a warm, welcoming community where children are encouraged to thrive and flourish. We couldn’t wish for a better start in life for our child, and we are so grateful to the amazing team for everything they do. We would recommend Natures Little Learners at Hornbeam Park without hesitation to any parent looking for exceptional early years care.

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Bailey Harrison
a year ago

My little boy has been attended this setting since they opened in April. The care he receives is outstanding. Leaving my baby from such a young age I was very apprehensive. However, the team at this nursery are more than amazing! They give great feedback and I receive photos and updates daily to see how he is getting on. He goes on many trips such as to the library and on the train into town. He loves it here. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

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Laura Moore
a year ago

This nursery is fantastic since moving to the area and my son starting here he has progressed so much in just 6 months of attending. I have 4 children 3 of which have been to different nurseries and this is by far the best nursery. The staff are amazing and if you ever need anything sorting in regards to hours, invoices, payments or any questions at all you have reply’s on the app within hours. Well deserved 5 stars :)

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Megan Eustace
a year ago

My son goes there and they are brilliant with him. He loves going to Nursery, he loves the staff there and they are brilliant with his allergies. I get updated on a regular basis and get some beautiful photos of his day at nursery on an evening. I wouldn't want to send him anywhere else.

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Krisztina Jakab
a year ago

Our daughter started here in April , after a not very good place But honestly this nursery is just amazing, couldn’t be happier. She is so excited every day , they doing so many different things , they going for a walk every day , do bakings , making playdough and so many exciting activities The staff is just amazing they really look after the children very well. The nursery is very clean and looks beautiful Cant be enough thankful for this place and for the wonderful staff

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

21 May 2025

Good

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

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Frequently asked about Natures Little Learners Hornbeam Park

About the setting

Natures Little Learners Hornbeam Park registered in 2024. The nursery employs 25 members of childcare staff, with the majority holding appropriate early years qualifications, including two staff with a level 6, one with qualified teacher status, and the manager with a level 5. The nursery is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas. It provides funded early education places and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

URN
2786559
Registered person
NLL Harrogate LTD
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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