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York House Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·40 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NX · Durham
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

York House Nursery, established over 30 years ago, offers a welcoming and nurturing environment located centrally in Bishop Auckland. Despite its town centre setting, the nursery boasts a expansive and secure outdoor area, along with a dedicated bungalow and garden for its youngest attendees.

The nursery prides itself on fostering an atmosphere where children can build happy memories and strong foundations for future learning, emphasising hands-on, fun, and child-centred experiences. Their approach focuses on developing self-confidence, well-being, and imagination through open-ended and enabling resources.

With a commitment to quality, York House Nursery achieved an "OUTSTANDING" rating from OFSTED in July 2015, a recognition they have diligently maintained, alongside consistent 5-star Environmental Health ratings. They cater to a wide age range, welcoming babies from 6 weeks old, and offer flexible session options including full-time, part-time, and term-time only care, to accommodate diverse parental needs.

Our ethos

Childhood is the time for building happy memories and sound foundations for future learning. At York House, learning happens everywhere, from the first visit…it’s hands on, fun, memorable and child centred. We believe children deserve great self-confidence, high well-being and fabulous imaginations so our resources and environments are open ended and enabling…and our best resource is our staff.

What it's like

Children show trust in familiar staff and are at ease and happy in their care. The curriculum is ambitious and helps all children to learn more, with staff having clear and high expectations for each stage of early education. The nursery's inclusive approach ensures all children access meaningful learning experiences and build on their knowledge.

Established nurseryOutdoor playOFSTED OutstandingFlexible sessionsHomely environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 6pm

Age range

6 weeks+

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Time, Part Time, Term Time Only

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for York House Nursery

Last inspected 27 August 2025 · Clare Wilkins

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children show trust in familiar staff and are at ease and happy in their care. The curriculum is ambitious and helps all children to learn more, with staff having clear and high expectations for each stage of early education. The nursery's inclusive approach ensures all children access meaningful learning experiences and build on their knowledge.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's ideas often shape the direction of play and staff provide practical support to deepen their thinking.
  • Group activities encourage children's listening and attention skills.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength.
  • Leaders have a realistic overview of strengths and clear plans for development.
  • Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more precise guidance and modelling to help children to master new skills more quickly
  • 2pace activities effectively so that children have sufficient time to learn and practise new skills
  • 3provide clear and consistent expectations, particularly during transitions, to help children remain engaged and settled throughout the day.
Inspection #10407587 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, or who take more time to reach their learning goals, is a strength. Staff understand every child's individual needs and sensitivities and take full account of these when planning for learning. This helps to ensure that all children access an appropriate curriculum that helps them to learn more. Children make remarkable progress, and gaps in their learning narrow over time.

Outdoor space

The outdoor playhouse becomes an ice-cream shop when children make signs and pretend to sell them to their friends. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise.

Parent Reviews of York House Nursery

5.0
(8)
Sarah H
8 months ago

My daughter attended for a year here and it was brilliant. She loved it and every member of staff was so lovely and caring. Would recommend to anyone

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Lisa Hopper
7 years ago

Brilliant nursery where the children come first. The staff are brilliant and the experiences provided are fabulous!

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • August 2025Good
  • January 2020Good
  • July 2015Outstanding
  • June 2009Outstanding

Frequently asked about York House Nursery

About the setting

York House Nursery registered in 2001. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff, with 18 holding early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including five at level 6. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery offers government-funded places and receives additional funding for disadvantaged children.

URN
550144
Registered person
Redd Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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