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Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery # Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · Raskelf Road, Easingwold, YORK, YO61 3LA · North Yorkshire Number of places 30 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email 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. Home-cooked meals Outdoor play Child-led curriculum ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Voluntary additional service package fee applies to government-funded places. - Listed fees take effect from April 2026. - Contact the nursery directly for current daily fees. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10231222 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194182)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485829) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.twinkletwinkledaynursery.com/) Raskelf Road, Easingwold, YORK, YO61 3LA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.2087/54.12209/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near YORK - [Day nurseries in YORK](/search?q=YORK) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=twinkle-twinkle-day-nursery-yo61-3la-ey485829) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for a week at Christmas and on bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery Last inspected 15 August 2022 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 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. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy a wide range of activities tailored to their interests and developmental stages. - Babies show confidence exploring sensory activities, and other children engage in extended mark-making. - Staff effectively help children develop skills for future learning, providing a sequenced curriculum. - Children show confidence in their abilities and pride in achievements, with positive behaviour modelled by staff. - The manager prioritises staff well-being, training, and professional development. Areas to develop - 1 provide older children with time to share their ideas and think critically during planned activities - 2 help children to develop their understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle and the importance of this. Inspection #10231222 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194182) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very happy with the care which their children receive. > They say that staff are wonderful, nurturing and supportive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy a wide range of activities, and staff know how to extend their play and help them to continue learning outdoors. Older children thoroughly enjoy experimenting with water; staff fill the tray outdoors, and children work together to pour water through funnels and fill watering cans. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: September 2016 - August 2022 Good - February 2022 Inadequate - September 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery ### Does Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery take babies? ### What is known about the staff team at Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery? ### How are meals handled at Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery? ### Where is Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery located? ### How did Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What outdoor space does Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in YORK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Twinkle Twinkle Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Live Wires Club York · YO61 3HJ ](/nursery/live-wires-club-ltd-yo61-3hj-ey318549) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Tiddlywinks Easingwold York · YO61 3AE ](/nursery/tiddlywinks-easingwold-yo61-3ae-ey497103) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### LiveWires Pre-School Easingwold · YO61 3AE ](/nursery/livewires-pre-school-yo61-3ae-2592173) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### BusyBodies Private Day Nursery York · YO61 3LF ](/nursery/busybodies-private-day-nursery-yo61-3lf-2796713) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Alne Preschool Playgroup York · YO61 1RT ](/nursery/alne-preschool-playgroup-yo61-1rt-ey460779) [See all nurseries in YORK →](/search?q=YORK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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