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Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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4.8(29 parent reviews) ·1 Hartwith Way, Harrogate, HG3 2XA · North Yorkshire
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Harrogate, offers high-quality care and early years education for over 15 years. Conveniently situated on Hartwith Way, a five-minute drive from the Town Centre, it boasts a secure car park for easy drop-offs.

The nursery features an extensive outdoor area with a dedicated veggie patch, encouraging children to learn about nature, healthy living, and food origins while developing motor skills and curiosity. The diverse team and families create a rich learning environment that promotes respect, inclusion, and global awareness.

Children regularly engage in community outings, building confidence and a sense of belonging. The nursery also provides enriching extras such as baby massage, Sing and Sign for early communication, and the Little Gators programme for fundamental skill development.

Additionally, children have the opportunity to explore different languages, with a current focus on Spanish, fostering curiosity and cultural appreciation. Partou Tiny Teapots has an excellent reputation, with many families enrolling through personal recommendations, reflecting its nurturing approach, strong relationships, and quality of care.

Our ethos

The nursery's approach focuses on nurturing and enriching early years learning experiences. They aim to foster respect, inclusion, and global awareness in children through a diverse learning environment. They also emphasise building confidence and a sense of belonging through community outings.

What it's like

Children in this setting play happily with one another and eagerly participate in activities with the warm and friendly staff who take care of them. The curriculum is built upon an ethos of 'magic and wonder' and the learning environment actively supports this aim. The carefully considered indoor and outdoor areas provide a safe, inviting environment in which to play and learn.

High-quality careExtensive outdoor area with veggie patchDiverse and inclusive environmentCommunity outingsEnriching extra-curricular activities

Pricing & funding

Fees are split into care, meals and snacks, and consumables, with charges billed over 51 weeks of the year. Sessions include weekly rates, full days, morning, afternoon, and early drop-off options. Care fees cover staff and activities, while consumables cover daily items like nappies and sun cream.

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

  • Fees are billed over 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
  • The nursery is closed on Bank Holidays, at 4pm on Christmas Eve, and between Christmas and New Year.
  • A 5% discount is available for the eldest sibling and Blue Light Card holders.
  • Registration fee or deposit is non-refundable.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 25 July 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 in this setting play happily with one another and eagerly participate in activities with the warm and friendly staff who take care of them. The curriculum is built upon an ethos of 'magic and wonder' and the learning environment actively supports this aim. The carefully considered indoor and outdoor areas provide a safe, inviting environment in which to play and learn.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is carefully planned to meet the needs of individual children.
  • The management team promotes a deep understanding of mathematics and prioritises literacy and language.
  • Staff communicate well with children, share in their interests, and support them in using new vocabulary.
  • The quality of care routines is a strength, with high levels of interaction during personal care.
  • New children receive high levels of care and attention to help them settle into the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1further develop the approach towards behaviour management to ensure consistently high expectations are in place across the setting.
Inspection #10251952 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Management ensure effective support is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

The carefully considered indoor and outdoor areas provide a safe, inviting environment in which to play and learn. Outside, children have a wealth of learning opportunities, developing knowledge of the natural world, core strength and balance, and early mathematics and science knowledge.

Parent Reviews of Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School

4.8
(29)
Kate Cope
7 months ago

Our daughter loves going as she can't wait to see her teachers and her friends. We are so grateful for the Nursery Team, especially for Magda and Gemma and the Manager Claire. They have been so supportive and always take time to speak to you and genuinely care about your little one and their progress. Can't recommend them enough!

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Christi Tasker
8 months ago

We honestly cannot thank Tiny Teapots Nursery enough for the incredible care and support they have given our son. From the very beginning, both Claire and Nicola have been absolutely wonderful with him. As parents of a child with autism, finding the right environment can feel overwhelming, but Tiny Teapots has been everything we hoped for and more. Claire and Nicola have shown so much patience, understanding, and genuine care. They take the time to learn about our son’s needs, celebrate his achievements, and support him through challenges in such a kind and nurturing way. Their dedication has made such a difference not only to his development, but also to his confidence and happiness. Knowing he is understood, cared for, and encouraged every single day brings us so much peace of mind. We feel so lucky to have found Tiny Teapots, and we are forever grateful to Claire, Nicola, and the whole team for creating such a safe, inclusive, and loving environment. They really do go above and beyond, and we couldn’t recommend them more highly.

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kiera kingsley
a year ago

Claire and the team are absolutely fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble and the care and love they give to the children is second to none, they go above and beyond. To have a child come home and talk about his day and be super excited to go back and see everyone the next day is everything you want from a nursery and I couldn’t be more grateful to the team at tiny teapots. Leaving a child that has a food allergy can be daunting for any parent but iv never had a worry while we’ve been at the nursery and the food/ daily activities updates throughout the day are a nice touch too.

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Aisling MacCormac
11 months ago

We have been a Tiny Teapots family for four years. The staff are kind, caring and committed to early years education. The kids thoroughly enjoy their nursery days and we love knowing that they are in safe hands

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Kayleigh Lynch
2 years ago

My daughter started her journey with Tiny Teapots just after Christmas following a really bad experience at another setting. This left her with low confidence, low self esteem and little motivation to take part in activities etc. I was also very anxious about moving her to a new nursery, but put my faith in the pre-school team and was reassured when her settling days went so well. Sam, Norma and Natalie went out of their way to make Lucy feel welcome, included and part of the Tiny Teapots family. By the end of week 2, they already had her photos up around the nursery and her name plaque on her coat peg (something which didn't even happen in the 8 months at her previous nursery). My daughter trotted into nursery every single day with a smile on her face ever since. Sam, (my daughter's key worker), went above and beyond to prepare my daughter for school. She taught her valuable lessons every day and loved to show all of the children about the world and different cultures. My daughter has been able to write her own name for months now, something my 2 eldest children couldn't do until they started school! She turned 4 in October. The handovers at pickup are thorough, inclusive and never rushed. It doesn't matter how many parents are waiting, the staff will always take the time to go through your child's day with you - and it will be an honest report! Andy and Sophia are fantastic assets to the pre-school room, you can tell they are kind and patient with the children and the kids love their company. I always felt able to approach any member of staff in the nursery, including management. Claire has been exceptionally good when dealing with any problems that arise and I knew I could trust her to do right by the children, the parents and in her job as the nursery manager. There has been a lot of change in the nursery recently but I think Claire has definately been a positive influence to the nursery as a whole. The nursery is always clean, well presented and well maintained and the food is lovely! I would get slightly envious when picking my daughter up and see the children tucking in to a homemade curry or a tasty pasta dish... they do so well to make sure the children have a nutritious meal every day. I am proud to say that all 3 of my children have attended this nursery at some point in their lives and I am so grateful for every single staff member. What a great start to their learning journeys!

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: August 2011

  • July 2023Good
  • July 2022Requires improvement
  • April 2015Outstanding
  • August 2011Good

Frequently asked about Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School

About the setting

Tiny Teapots Private Day Nursery registered in 2006 and is situated in Harrogate. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, with six holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens all year round, except for a week at Christmas, with sessions from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY341607
Registered person
First Class Child Care Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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