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Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·School Bungalow, Grange Avenue, Tadcaster, LS24 8AN · North Yorkshire
Number of places
29 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery, a compact, family-operated establishment situated in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, offers comprehensive day care for approximately 24 children aged between 3 months and 4 years. The nursery operates 51 weeks annually, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, closing only during the Christmas and New Year period.

Emphasising a play-based, child-led, and individualised approach to learning and well-being, the nursery places significant importance on outdoor education within its expansive garden, utilising natural resources. In addition to fostering natural curiosity, children benefit from complimentary Spanish and yoga sessions.

An Ofsted report from December 2019 commended the nursery's stimulating indoor and outdoor environment, which inspires curiosity and exploration, fostering a sense of safety and enjoyment among the children. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to build upon children's existing knowledge.

Our ethos

The nursery fosters natural curiosity and learning through a play-based, child-led, and individualised approach. They emphasise outdoor education utilising natural resources and build upon children's existing knowledge. Complementary Spanish and yoga sessions are also offered.

What it's like

Staff at Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery create a welcoming environment where children are happy and confident and form close relationships, with high expectations for behaviour maintained throughout. Children benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities, including walks around the local area and visits from community members like the fire brigade. Staff prioritise smooth transitions between rooms and prepare children for school by fostering independence skills.

Family-run nurseryPlay-based learningOutdoor learning focusYoga and Spanish sessions

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged daily, with an optional early bird start session. A daily additional service charge applies to funded hours. Full day fees are inclusive of all meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the day.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Full day price includes breakfast, a hot lunch, afternoon tea, healthy snacks and drinks.
  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • Accepted payments include cash, online transfers, childcare vouchers, and Tax-Free Childcare.
  • Offers funded places for eligible children aged 2, 3, and 4 years old.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year (closed between Christmas and New Year).

Food

Breakfast, hot lunch, afternoon tea, and healthy snacks and drinks are included in the full day price.

Age range

3 months to 4 years

Staff

Up to 24 children

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery

Last inspected 20 August 2025 · Kerry Holder

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

Staff at Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery create a welcoming environment where children are happy and confident and form close relationships, with high expectations for behaviour maintained throughout. Children benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities, including walks around the local area and visits from community members like the fire brigade. Staff prioritise smooth transitions between rooms and prepare children for school by fostering independence skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff strive to create a calm and welcoming environment, helping children develop good social skills and emphasising their emotional well-being.
  • Children display an eagerness to learn, engaging with activities and taking pride in their accomplishments, such as practicing cutting skills.
  • Children regularly review and discuss their learning, reinforcing their memory and recall skills through activities like sharing stories about "Bertie", their travelling bear.
  • Staff encourage children to explore during activities, modelling actions and asking questions to develop language and imagination.
  • Children benefit from opportunities to develop communication, language, and literacy skills, with staff using visual aids and reference objects for extra support, leading to broad vocabularies and confident communicators.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's understanding of how to ensure that all children receive appropriate challenge and support, so they are engaged in purposeful learning that meets their needs and interests
  • 2strengthen partnerships with other settings that the children attend to fully share information and further support learning and care.
Inspection #10399465 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use visual aids and reference objects to help children who need extra support to develop their communication, language and literacy skills.

Outdoor space

Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, enjoying considerable outdoor time. They push buggies around the garden, balance on tyres and run and jump. Staff guide yoga sessions that provide fun opportunities for children to strengthen their core muscles and follow instructions.

Parent Reviews of Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery

5.0
(1)
Toni Krajnik
2 years ago

My little boy Joel attended this nursery for two years and I couldn’t recommend it more. Amazing staff who couldn’t do enough for Joel during his time at nursery, and a wonderful environment. Joel loved going to nursery and still talks about it now :-)

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Inspection history

Date: December 2019

  • August 2025Good
  • December 2019Good

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