Day Nurseries Owned by Forfar Education

My little boy has been going to Little Crickets for over a year now and honestly could not have picked a more perfect place for him. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and have made lovely connections with my child and others I see on pick up. He comes home with everything he's learnt and being able to be outside and enjoy activities like growing their own fruits and vegetables is so wholesome.

I'm beyond grateful to Emma, Elena and Dylan for making this school such a core memory for myself and my little one.

Our son enjoys attending and all the staff are caring, enthusiastic and extremely professional. It seems that all the children are stimulated and happy. Well done to the new head, she has taken the nursery to an even higher level.

Since attending little crickets we have noticed our child's much improved confidence and general happiness. He loves going to forest school and loves being outdoors all the time. The staff are really supportive and nurturing. We are very happy to entrust little crickets with the care of our child!

Our son moved to london in January 2026 and guided by a wonderful head of nursery and an amazing team of teachers, created a nurturing environment . His transition was smooth as support was provided for both child and parents. We were constantly kept updated. Our child is very happy as he learned through play. A lot of thought and effort has been put into teaching where they develop different skills from motor skills, counting , emotional intelligence and culture. The menu provide a range of healthy hot food accommodating different requirements. Our son also succeeded in potty training. Highly recommend this gem of a nursery.

The nursery is amazing for children. The staff are so great with both the children and parents, they care so well for them but also for us as parents. When I take my daughter to the nursery I feel comfortable that my daughter is safe and very well looked after. My daughter's development here is next to none? Within a short amount of time my daughter was going to the toilet, she was speaking so well and her vocabulary has come on so well. The food is nutritious and good, but the facilities trips and extra curricular activities are amazing. With children going swimming, offering ballet and other extra curricular. Argyle house school offer the best things for the children. If you are thinking of putting your child at Little Crickets at Argyle House School it will be the best thing you do.

I am very happy with the childcare that Little Crickets nursery is providing for my child. He has settled in really well and thoroughly enjoys his time there. The staff are all friendly and approachable. They have also formed a strong bond with my son in the short time that he has been there. His language skills have improved significantly since he has started at Little Crickets.

Little Cricket's Nursery has been amazing for our daughter. The staff are so warm and attentive, the smaller setting means they truly know her and what she needs. She loves the fun activities and her speech has improved so much since joining. We are so grateful for the care and personal attention she gets here. The dedication, kindness and nurturing environment the team have created is helping our daughter thrive.

Reece (father of Gabriella)

Our oldest is currently in kindergarten, we have been amazed by not only her development academically but the number of extra activities she has been involved in such as the nativity, swimming lessons, days out to the theatre & ballet. Her writing, reading, arithmetic & creative skills have developed at a rapid rate. She often tells us how much she loves school, learning & is looking forward to starting reception.

We honestly have had the most incredible experience at Brackenfield nursery. We have 2 children in the nursery. The staff go above and beyond daily and both our children run in to nursery every day.

One of my children have had a few health issues and the staff have been incredible helping him through when he's been in pain and working with us on it.

The staff are always SO welcoming, friendly. My children are settled, happy and thriving. We couldn't have asked for a better nursery.

Our son has been at The Chelsea Nursery for over a year now, and he absolutely loves it there. All the teachers are lovely, and they always take the time to update us on his progress. Beyond just being caring, the staff provides a brilliant, structured environment with engaging activities that have really helped build his confidence. It is so reassuring to know he is in such great hands while we are at work. Highly recommend to any local parents!

It's a wonderful nursery with a warm and caring environment. Our son is extremely happy there and looks forward to going every day. The staff are attentive, kind, and truly dedicated to the children's well-being and development.

Whether or not you intend for your children to continue up the school, Brackenfield Nursery is an incredibly special place - I've already signed up my ten month old to join when he turns two.

We absolutely love this nursery. Our son truly enjoys going every day and has learned so much, particularly his English. The variety of engaging and educational activities is fantastic, and we've seen him really open up, grow in confidence, and thrive since joining. We couldn't be happier with the experience.

This is a wonderful nursery. My son has been attending since Jan 2025 and he loves going in and bounces out happily too. It blows my mind everyday how much vocabulary that he has picked up and how much he is actively learning in terms of numeracy and literacy at such a young age. The team are warm and friendly, and incredibly professional. My son recites all their names on the way in. Thoroughly recommend!

A lovely inclusive, warm and friendly nursery. An extension of the Brackenfield school family. My son really enjoyed his time here before transitioning to the main school, just wish I'd known about it when my daughter was that age too!

We love Brackenfield, the staff are brilliant and extremely caring. My son loves the wide range of activities including music, PE and outdoor play. I love the fact the nursery children feel very much part of the wider school.

We moved our son and daughter from another local nursery, to Brackenfield and I cannot recommend them more. I only wish we had of known about Brackenfield earlier! The staff, combined with the setting of the school, are faultless.

The care, attention and love given to the children is exceptional. They develop incredible bonds with the staff. Our son had never really settled in the other nursery, and so we were very apprehensive & worried as we wanted to ensure was his happiness, and within a week, he was thriving.

Brackenfield nursery is a hidden gem in Harrogate.

We currently have one son in nursery, and our other had attended before moving into the main school. All the staff are so welcoming each day, caring and invested in ensuring the best for our boys, as of other children which has been comforting to know. Brackenfield nursery has always been accommodating to any extra needs or support. The environment feels safe and warm and activities throughout the weeks are varied and creative. We have always recommended Brackenfield to friends and family based on our lovely experience

We recently moved our son to Brackenfield from another nursery, and the difference has been incredible. The team has so much experience and every teacher has been keen to get to know A and understand the things that make him feel happy and supported. Forest school is such a winner - he's such an outdoors boy, so is very much in his element there, and has even been proudly telling us the French words he's learned ('Ouiseau' was brilliantly surprising!) The overall environment is warm, welcoming and feels super safe - we're so glad we made the move.