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All the staff are lovely and you can see they all genuinly care about all the children.\n\nThere is a baby room and older room but in the afternoon they mix rooms which has been great for my children's learning and development. They are always doing lots of sensory play, messy play, painting and the like.\n\nThey have a nice outside play area for the children and a sand pit.\n\nWe recieve a book every other month with all the activities they have been doing, pictures and what they will be learning next as well as a parents evening once a year.\n\nI'm glad that my children got into this nursery over a bigger nursery that's round the corner. 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Wendy House Day Nursery # Wendy House Day Nursery in York Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 28 St Helens Road, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1HR · York Number of places 22 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority York About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Wendy House Day Nursery, nestled in Dringhouses, York, is a family-run establishment offering comprehensive day care and sessional care for children from birth to five years old. With over 35 years of experience, the nursery prides itself on providing a personal, welcoming, and homely atmosphere, cultivating confident and happy individuals ready for school. The Wendy House maintains a small setting, accommodating a maximum of 22 children daily to ensure personalised attention. The nursery operates from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, catering to working parents. Emphasising outdoor play, it features an outstanding outdoor space with play equipment, encouraging fresh air, exercise, and safe exploration. The dedicated team of mature and qualified Early Years practitioners meticulously plan age-appropriate activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum framework, focusing on individual abilities, positive relationships, and an enabling learning environment. The nursery is Ofsted-registered and received a 'GOOD' rating at its last inspection. Conveniently located near York city centre, it serves families from Dringhouses, Acomb, and Bishopthorpe, with children often transitioning to local primary schools. Our ethos We consider it a huge privilege here at The Wendy House to be a part of children’s lives – supporting parents to help their children develop into confident and happy individuals who are ready for their next stage of development when starting school. I am very proud to say that all my nursery staff are carefully chosen because they share this passion with me. What it's like Children, and their families, receive a positive start to education through attending this nursery. Experienced staff know and care for children well, providing well-tailored support to each child and their family. Children are happy, confident and feel safe in their surroundings. Family-run Small setting Outdoor play focus EYFS curriculum ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.daynurseryyork.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Age range Birth to five years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day care, Sessional care ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wendy House Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10368023 Lead inspector Jade Charlton [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264997)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321600) 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.daynurseryyork.co.uk/) 28 St Helens Road, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1HR Opening hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm [© 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#/-1.10865/53.94053/14) [](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=wendy-house-day-nursery-yo24-1hr-321600) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wendy House Day Nursery Last inspected 26 November 2024 · Jade Charlton Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children, and their families, receive a positive start to education through attending this nursery. Experienced staff know and care for children well, providing well-tailored support to each child and their family. Children are happy, confident and feel safe in their surroundings. Inspector highlights - Staff skilfully adapt the planned curriculum to reflect children's varying ages, stages of development, and current interests. - The nursery has high expectations for children's development, with designated key workers identifying and planning for children's next steps. - A strong focus is placed on developing children's language and communication skills, preparing them well for school. - Children are provided with good opportunities to develop their independence skills, such as pouring drinks and cleaning up. - Parents are happy with the care and quality of education their children receive, and staff work with parents to access additional support and funding. Areas to develop - 1 ensure children's next steps in learning are shared more effectively among staff so that children, particularly those with SEND, make more effective progress during times when they are not directly supported by their key worker - 2 ensure staff delegate the timing of tasks effectively during busy times to better support children's learning and behaviour during free-flow activities. Inspection #10368023 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264997) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are, rightly, happy with the care and quality of education their children receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery has aspirational learning goals for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children's progress is reviewed regularly and their next steps in learning are identified and updated effectively. Staff work alongside parents to ensure that they are able to access additional support and funding where needed, such as for children with SEND and those with any additional care needs. Outdoor space Children are encouraged to put on their own coats when going to play outside and know to ask for support when needed. ## Parent Reviews of Wendy House Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIhjBNNWAY2rPwdxlKRzXJtt3xu_ZPfJp7e3BBXD_zbgdDz=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Megan Dixon a year ago Both my children have attended The Wendy House since they were 10 months old. All the staff are lovely and you can see they all genuinly care about all the children. There is a baby room and older room but in the afternoon they mix rooms which has been great for my children's learning and development. They are always doing lots of sensory play, messy play, painting and the like. They have a nice outside play area for the children and a sand pit. We recieve a book every other month with all the activities they have been doing, pictures and what they will be learning next as well as a parents evening once a year. I'm glad that my children got into this nursery over a bigger nursery that's round the corner. It's smaller and therefore more 1-2-1 with the children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMbTZPcXBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487930e65bf3a9c7:0x45a89e01cee50665) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKzVykulDuVtWDrgqYzzlL5NS-Twu-2M67ONXXmCiV5p6QU6w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Danielle Ragheb 3 weeks ago A wonderful nursery, my child absolutely loves it here, very caring and dedicated childcare provider [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GQlYzVkVSakJCTjNSNVZpMXhVVkZFUnpOQk9VRRAB!2m1!1s0x487930e65bf3a9c7:0x45a89e01cee50665) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU239dQxcRZJC50T8kITHBcZoN2gffbL5VQTRyyXCbQ7ZUXIJF6=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Liz Cooper 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPdEthejJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487930e65bf3a9c7:0x45a89e01cee50665) Reviews from Google for Wendy House Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5019435515307689573&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2010 - November 2024 Good - March 2019 Good - November 2015 Good - April 2013 Requires improvement - May 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Wendy House Day Nursery ### What is the address of Wendy House Day Nursery? ### Which early years approach does Wendy House Day Nursery follow? ### What are the fees at Wendy House Day Nursery? ### How does settling in work at Wendy House Day Nursery? ### Does Wendy House Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### Is Wendy House Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### How does Wendy House Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## About the setting Wendy House Day Nursery registered in 1990. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for under two, two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN 321600 Registered person Wood, Wendy Diane Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in York Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Wendy House Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Heather's Day Nursery York · YO24 4NS ](/nursery/heather-s-day-nursery-yo24-4ns-321475) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Holgate Preschool York · YO24 4AE ](/nursery/holgate-preschool-yo24-4ae-321496) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Scarcroft Green Nursery York · YO23 1BP ](/nursery/scarcroft-green-nursery-yo23-1bp-ey227482) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Years Nursery Acomb York · YO24 3BW ](/nursery/little-years-nursery-acomb-yo24-3bw-2746370) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Fulford Montessori Nursery York · YO10 4DZ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/fulford-montessori-nursery-ltd-yo10-4dz-2774097) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Adventurers Day Nursery York · YO10 4DZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/adventurers-day-nursery-ltd-yo10-4dz-2645130) [See all nurseries in York →](/search?q=York) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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