Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery, located in Easingwold, York, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to flourish. The nursery prides itself on providing high-quality childcare within a homely setting, ensuring each child benefits from a truly unique experience.

With a focus on child-led learning, the curriculum is designed to support children's holistic development through a variety of play-based opportunities. The nursery boasts a large outdoor area, allowing children to explore and engage with nature in all weathers, alongside regular excursions to local parks and the library.

A highlight of their offering is the provision of delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals, prepared by their dedicated cook using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. The nursery even grows some of its own fruits and vegetables, integrating this into the children's learning and mealtimes.

Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery strives to make the journey of choosing childcare as smooth as possible for parents, fostering an environment where every child can shine.

Our ethos

Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery embraces a child-led, play-based approach to learning, aiming for the holistic development of each child within a nurturing, home-like environment. They emphasise learning through exploration, both outdoors and through excursions, and incorporate nature, including growing their own produce, into the children's experiences and mealtimes.

What it's like

Since the last inspection, the staff team and manager have significantly improved the curriculum. Staff effectively meet individual children's needs, ensuring their safety, security, and emotional well-being. The manager prioritises supporting children's personal, emotional, and social development, fostering strong partnerships with parents and schools.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges a voluntary additional service package fee for government-funded places, which is tiered by age. These specific fees take effect from April 2026. Standard daily fees are not listed and must be obtained by contacting the nursery.