--- title: "Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery in Tadcaster — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery # Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 nursery Play-based learning Outdoor learning focus Yoga 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-olds 15 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10399465 Lead inspector Kerry Holder Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286977)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548184) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://wharfebridgedaynursery.co.uk/) School Bungalow, Grange Avenue, Tadcaster, LS24 8AN [© 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#/-1.25392/53.88653/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Tadcaster - [Day nurseries in Tadcaster](/search?q=Tadcaster) - [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=wharfe-bridge-day-nursery-ls24-8an-ey548184) ## 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 - 1 develop 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 - 2 strengthen partnerships with other settings that the children attend to fully share information and further support learning and care. Inspection #10399465 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286977) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIzw84D_xX4FJyEOt8ctl9jiKeoYSIdu-ei1iaTzn-JIbjFzw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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 :-) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWallEV3lnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487947f242cfb6c1:0x2e5823e39e5459e4) Reviews from Google for Wharfe Bridge Day Nursery. 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