Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score) in York

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21 York Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score)
1,033 Reviews
Explorers Nursery at QE

Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, Thorpe Green Lane, Thorpe Underwood, York YO26 9SS  9.8 miles away

10 40 reviews
"I have never hesitated to send my children to QE kindergarten for a number of reasons. The space itself is excellent and so are the…"   Read all 40 reviews

Explorers Nursery at QE is the Outstanding Early Years provision (ISI February 2019) at the Excellent rated independent school, Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate. Situated on the beautiful Thorpe Underwood Estate, Explorers Nursery at QE is a friendly… Read more about Explorers Nursery at QE

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 36 Places
Puddleducks Children's Nursery Sheriff Hutton

7 Alan Farnaby Way, Sheriff Hutton, York YO60 6PG  9.1 miles away

10 143 reviews
"Puddleducks Nursery at Sheriff Hutton is a fantastic nursery. My boys love it and learn so much and are progressing so much. The staff are…"   Read all 143 reviews

Puddleducks Children's Nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted March 2019 and is a multi award winning nursery having been placed in the top 10 nurseries in Yorkshire in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The nursery is owned by… Read more about Puddleducks Children's Nursery Sheriff Hutton

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 65 Places
Little Bugs Childcare

Little Bugs, Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road, York YO32 2RH  2.9 miles away

10 80 reviews
"My daughter started Little Bugs Childcare in January 2025 in babies, and from the beginning, we have had a fantastic experience. The staff…"   Read all 80 reviews

Little Bugs Childcare offers full and part-time childcare for children between 0 and 12 years. They are conveniently situated just off the York outer ring road and open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. They offer 30 hours free childcare and parents… Read more about Little Bugs Childcare

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 60 Places
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby

3 North Lane, Haxby, York YO32 3JP  4.1 miles away

9.9 39 reviews
"I cannot recommend little green Rascals Haxby enough. Charlotte and her team are just amazing, they really do provide home from home care…"   Read all 39 reviews

Little Green Rascals Haxby is an eco-friendly nursery, located at the heart of the village, where a plethora of additional activities to enrich your child's experience is offered. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities… Read more about Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 64 Places
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

York Maze, Elvington Lane, York YO19 5LT  4.6 miles away

9.9 128 reviews
"My husband and I couldn't be happier with LGR. We know our girl is safe, well looked after and fed well. The staff are so friendly and…"   Read all 128 reviews

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington boasts a generous 420 square meters of outdoor space, ensuring endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child.… Read more about Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 98 Places
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton

Draft Farm, Flaxton, York YO60 7QP  8.1 miles away

9.9 43 reviews
"We would highly recommend Little Green Rascals Flaxton. We have recently joined the nursery and are first time parents. The team are…"   Read all 43 reviews

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton is surrounded by acres of fields, paddocks, woodlands and farmland - the perfect location for an outdoor-focused ethos, centered around the importance of learning and playing in nature. The nursery offers exceptional… Read more about Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 47 Places
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Tadcaster Road

Little Green Rascals, 312 Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1HF  1.3 miles away

9.9 84 reviews
"Our daughter recently moved from another LGR to Tadcaster Road due to it being closer to our new home. She has settled in better than I…"   Read all 84 reviews

Little Green Rascals Tadcaster Road is housed within a stunning three-storey red brick building. The nursery comprises of six thoughtfully designed rooms, which carefully follows the stages of early childhood development, ensuring that every child has… Read more about Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Tadcaster Road

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 107 Places
My Ohana York Nursery

David Lloyd York, St John's Playing Fields, off Hull Road, York YO10 3LG  1.7 miles away

9.6 36 reviews
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at this nursery. From day one (nearly2.5 years ago!), the staff have been warm, welcoming, and…"   Read all 36 reviews
Group/Owner My Ohana

At My Ohana York, child carers work together with David Lloyd to offer a unique solution to the challenge of finding caring, safe and stimulating childcare. The nursery combines the high standards of loving care you’d expect from My Ohana together with… Read more about My Ohana York Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 55 Places
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Poppleton

Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6HR  3.1 miles away

9.5 9 reviews
"I absolutely love Little Green Rascals Poppelton, my little girl has come on so much since starting in July! She started in the cheeky…"   Read all 9 reviews

Discover Little Green Rascals Poppleton, a close-knit nursery, nestled within the heart of the charming village of Poppleton. With an unwavering commitment to eco-friendliness, the setting celebrates the beauty of nature and emphasises the importance… Read more about Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Poppleton

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 42 Places
Orchard Trees Day Nursery

The Old Wood Yard, Main Street, Thorganby, York YO19 6DE  7.7 miles away

10 50 reviews
"A friendly nursery where the staff treat children like their own. The setting allows little ones to play and explore as well as witness…"   Read all 50 reviews

Orchard Trees Day Nursery is a Children's Nursery set in the peaceful Yorkshire countryside in a large converted barn with a big open garden. Situated all at ground level with 4 large play rooms and a rear garden with a farm right next door, Orchard… Read more about Orchard Trees Day Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 88 Places
Tiddlywinks Easingwold

Bradgate House, Chapel Lane, Easingwold, York YO61 3AE  12.0 miles away

10 85 reviews
"Fantastic nursery, so much effort is put into help the children learn and thirve in the environment. The provide lots of activities for…"   Read all 85 reviews

Tiddlywinks Day Nursery is in the heart of Easingwold offering an extensive outdoor space where children can thrive through their early years journey. Tiddlywinks looks after children aged between birth and five years old and has three separate rooms… Read more about Tiddlywinks Easingwold

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 48 Places
Tiddlywinks York

Murton Way, Osbaldwick, York YO19 5UW  2.2 miles away

9.9 68 reviews
"Prior to our daughter starting at the nursery she was diagnosed with a serious health condition. The staff could not have been more…"   Read all 68 reviews

Providing quality care for children aged from 3 months to 5 years old in the lovely residential village of Osbaldwick, in York, Tiddlywinks is a great choice for parents looking for full or part time care for their children in the local area. Tiddlywinks… Read more about Tiddlywinks York

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 58 Places
Busy Bees York Heworth

26 Heworth Green, Heworth, York YO31 7TA  0.9 miles away

9.9 30 reviews
"Busy Bees have been absolutely outstanding since our child joined in March 2025. At just 7-8 months old I was really nervous about him…"   Read all 30 reviews

Busy Bees York Heworth is an extensively refurbished facility which this provider has looked to enhance to make the most of its capabilities for fun and stimulating learning. There are two activity playrooms, a messy area and a quiet room, as well… Read more about Busy Bees York Heworth

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 45 Places
Blue Sky Day Nursery (Market Weighton)

Becklands Park Industrial Estate, York Road, Market Weighton, York YO43 3GA  17.8 miles away

9.9 55 reviews
"Our daughter has been going to Blue Sky since she was 9 months old. She is now 22 months old and still thoroughly enjoying her time there.…"   Read all 55 reviews

Blue Sky Day Nursery is situated in Market Weighton Business Park and offers quality care and education for children aged from six weeks old until they start school. The bright and welcoming nursery is split into five age-appropriate rooms which offer… Read more about Blue Sky Day Nursery (Market Weighton)

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 76 Places
Blue Sky Day Nursery (Pocklington)

87 Market Street, Pocklington, York YO42 2AE  12.7 miles away

9.8 24 reviews
"My twin daughters have attended Blue Sky Pocklington for the past year. I am very happy with the service that Blue Sky provide. They offer…"   Read all 24 reviews

Blue Sky Day Nursery opened in the heart of Pocklington in April 2021. Blue Sky Day Nursery is part of a small group of local, family owned and run day nurseries. They first opened in 2005 in Market Weighton and have been going from strength to strength… Read more about Blue Sky Day Nursery (Pocklington)

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 45 Places
Dinky Groves Day Nursery

84 Lowther Street, York YO31 7LX  0.7 miles away

9.8 18 reviews
"My son is having an amazing time at the nursery and the staff is really amazing and helps with almost everything! The staff is extra…"   Read all 18 reviews

Dinky Groves Day Nursery strives to provide a happy and safe place for children to develop and thrive. The setting is a small, communication friendly and Hygge accredited setting with a family feel and offers childcare for children from birth to 5 years… Read more about Dinky Groves Day Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 28 Places
Adventurers Day Nursery Ltd

37 Hospital Fields Road, Fulford, York YO10 4DZ  0.9 miles away

9.6 18 reviews
"My daughter started attending the nursery when she was 1 year and half. I was really nervous to put her in other peoples care because she…"   Read all 18 reviews

Adventurers Day Nursery, is a purposed built, high-quality nursery within walking distance of the centre of York, Fulford and York University. The nursery caters for children from birth to eight years, and has age appropriate rooms which help children… Read more about Adventurers Day Nursery Ltd

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 51 Places
Blue Sky Day Nursery (York)

Stirling Road, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4TU  2.5 miles away

9.6 44 reviews
  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 45 Places
Walmgate Day Nursery

34 Walmgate, York YO1 9TJ  0.4 miles away

9.8 9 reviews
  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 42 Places
Little Years Nursery @ Kirkbymoorside

23 Market Place, Kirkbymoorside, York YO62 6AA  22.4 miles away

9.5 10 reviews
  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 21 Places
Little Years Nursery Acomb

27 Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BW  1.7 miles away

9.9 20 reviews
  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 16 Places