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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. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.
Inside, the team follow the areas of learning and development set out in the...
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. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.
Inside, the team follow the areas of learning and development set out in the Early Years Foundation stage. Outside, the beautifully landscaped gardens are a daily haven for the children. They can freely ride bicycles, engage in imaginative play in the mud kitchens, traverse willow tunnels, unleash their creativity on giant musical instruments, conquer the expansive wooden play apparatus and joyfully leap into the deepest of puddles!
In Wiggle Worms, the youngest babies embark on a journey of learning and exploration through sensory activities. The dedicated team fosters strong relationships, ensuring a smooth settling-in process for both you and your baby.
In Dancing Dragonflies, children are encouraged to develop independence and curiosity. They can climb the indoor climbing frame, engage in imaginative play within home corners and challenge themselves with puzzles that stretch their mathematical abilities.
In Cheeky Hens, the enhancement of speech, language and understanding of skills is a priority. Daily messy play activities ignite creativity, while focused topics deepen the children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
The team foster each child’s development as independent learners, ensuring they are enthusiastic and well-prepared for school when September arrives. At this age, free-flow access makes it possible to spend entire days immersed in the captivating gardens!
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesGroup / Owner
- The Old Station Nursery
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natalie Beecroft (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 45
Total Places for Children
- 98
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- There is ample parking onsite for pick-up and drop-off. This can be busy during peak periods for York Maze Visitor Attraction (as this is on the same site).
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington Reviews (135)
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.923) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington has 135 reviews.
Our son has received excellent care at Little Green Rascals and he is content there. The staff are lovely. Loads of activities every day. The food is great, though might be helpful for a 2nd option on days the child doesn't like whats on offer. The only other thing would be consistent updates....
Our son has received excellent care at Little Green Rascals and he is content there. The staff are lovely. Loads of activities every day. The food is great, though might be helpful for a 2nd option on days the child doesn't like whats on offer. The only other thing would be consistent updates. Overall though we are very pleased with the wonderful environment provided.
Thank you, Craig, for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your son is enjoying his time with us and that our caring staff and activities are making a positive impact. We appreciate your suggestions about meal options and updates, and we'll certainly look into ways to enhance our communication and offerings as we continue to grow together.
Our son loves going to nursery. The staff are great with him and he talks all about them. From dancing dragonflies, to little ladybirds and now cheeky hens. Rex has always been very welcomed and in his own words 'had a great day!'. When we have had to deal/talk to staff whether it be a query or...
Our son loves going to nursery. The staff are great with him and he talks all about them. From dancing dragonflies, to little ladybirds and now cheeky hens. Rex has always been very welcomed and in his own words 'had a great day!'. When we have had to deal/talk to staff whether it be a query or catch up at the end of the day. We have always found the communication great and very informative. Special thanks to Tamara, Molly, River, Matthew, Judy and Connor!
Thank you, Grace! We're thrilled to hear that Rex loves his time with us and feels so welcomed by our wonderful team. It's heartwarming to know that our nursery is nurturing his creativity and growth.
My 2.5 year old son has the best time at LGR Elvington. All the staff know the children and every morning he is welcomed by name by all staff we encounter on the way in. The activities provided are brilliant, providing such a varied and rounded experience for the children, from yoga to science to...
My 2.5 year old son has the best time at LGR Elvington. All the staff know the children and every morning he is welcomed by name by all staff we encounter on the way in. The activities provided are brilliant, providing such a varied and rounded experience for the children, from yoga to science to rugby to music. The food is amazing, always freshly home cooked, and the updates on the app for parents are also lovely to see what my child gets up to during the day. I feel well informed about the curriculum ad areas of focus as my child develops, and overall I feel completely confident leaving my child in such capable hands each day.
We are delighted to read how much your son enjoys his time at our nursery and the warm welcome he receives each morning. It's lovely to know that the range of activities, freshly prepared meals, and updates through the app help you feel so confident and well-informed.
Our daughter has recently started at Little Green Rascals, Elvington and we have been so impressed with the nursery. She settled in quickly and is so happy there. The team are fantastic and our daughter has a great relationship with her key worker. The team have also been incredibly supportive in...
Our daughter has recently started at Little Green Rascals, Elvington and we have been so impressed with the nursery. She settled in quickly and is so happy there. The team are fantastic and our daughter has a great relationship with her key worker. The team have also been incredibly supportive in light of health issues. The facilities are excellent, especially the outdoor space. The learning opportunities and activities such as music classes are great. Would definitely recommend.
We are delighted to read that your daughter has settled well since joining our nursery and that she is happy with us. The team will be pleased to know that their support, along with the outdoor space and activities, has made such a positive difference in your family's life. Thank you for taking the time to recommend our nursery.
The level of care, compassion, expertise and engagement of all staff at Little Green Rascals has truly blown me away. We have moved our son twice from other nurseries as he never quite settled and we were sure if we found the right setting, he could thrive. I am so happy we decided to try LGR...
The level of care, compassion, expertise and engagement of all staff at Little Green Rascals has truly blown me away. We have moved our son twice from other nurseries as he never quite settled and we were sure if we found the right setting, he could thrive. I am so happy we decided to try LGR Elvington, where we have witnessed such positive changes in him, becoming a more confident, social and resilient little boy. The dedication of the team to each child's development is clear to see.
It feels like there is true care for the the whole child - offering an excellent early year's education, healthy homemade food, plenty of opportunities for fun, play and self expression, and tailoring everything to the individual child, moving at their pace and not pushing too hard to reach arbitrary milestones.
The staff have been incredibly caring and supportive of our family throughout a recent family emergency, and have been a crucial part of our son's 'parenting village' in difficult times.
We are delighted to read how well your son has settled and the positive changes you have seen in his confidence and development. It is also lovely to know that the care, communication and support from our team have meant so much to your family. Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback.
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. From day one, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and incredibly caring. Our child is always well fed, settled, and clearly well looked after. It gives us such peace of mind knowing they are in a safe, nurturing environment where they are supported and...
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. From day one, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and incredibly caring. Our child is always well fed, settled, and clearly well looked after. It gives us such peace of mind knowing they are in a safe, nurturing environment where they are supported and encouraged every day. We highly recommend it to any parents looking for quality childcare.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for recommending our nursery. We are delighted to read that your child feels settled and well cared for, and that our team and nurturing environment give you peace of mind.
We have had a great experience with Little Green Rascals Elvington. Every interaction we've had with any member of staff has been a positive one. Our daughter is deaf, and they've been so accommodating to her needs. They update us regularly on the app and have strong handovers at home time. We love...
We have had a great experience with Little Green Rascals Elvington. Every interaction we've had with any member of staff has been a positive one. Our daughter is deaf, and they've been so accommodating to her needs. They update us regularly on the app and have strong handovers at home time. We love the range of activities they get up to with the kids. The food seems excellent, and our daughter always eats everything. The facilities appear very clean. Everyone is just very friendly and helpful, and we couldn't recommend it enough to other parents.
We are delighted to read that your experience with the team has been so positive and that you feel supported and well-informed. We are especially pleased to know that your daughter feels happy and included. Ensuring every child's individual needs are understood and supported is incredibly important to us. Thank you for taking the time to recommend our nursery.
The staff are so welcoming and put my little boys needs first.
Thank you to all at Little Green Rascals
The staff are so welcoming and put my little boys needs first.
Thank you to all at Little Green Rascals
We're delighted to read that your little boy is well settled and enjoying the food and activities. The team always strives to put each child's needs first, so your feedback means a great deal to us.
I have two children at LGR Elvington. I cannot recommend the nursery enough. Both the staff and management are exceptional. My children love coming to nursery and the support from the team in all aspects of their lives is next level. The team go above and beyond to create a safe...
I have two children at LGR Elvington. I cannot recommend the nursery enough. Both the staff and management are exceptional. My children love coming to nursery and the support from the team in all aspects of their lives is next level. The team go above and beyond to create a safe space, where each of my children are loved and cared for.
With some recent challenging times at home the nursery has been a great support to us.
The team will be so proud to read that the care and support we strive to provide every day are having such a positive impact on your young family. We are especially pleased to have supported your family during recent challenges. We are here to be a consistent, safe, and nurturing place for your little ones. Thank you for taking the time to recommend us.
Wonderful caring and friendly nursery staff. Fantastic management team. I always feel happy to leave my child in the care of the amazing staff here. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to other parents.
Wonderful caring and friendly nursery staff. Fantastic management team. I always feel happy to leave my child in the care of the amazing staff here. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to other parents.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery and recommending us. The team will be delighted to read how happy you are with the care that they take so much pride in.
Our son started with little green rascals in May and we have been so pleased with the settling in process. Staff have been so friendly and welcoming and I've felt really comfortable that our child is being looked after. Our son beams when he sees his key contact which just shows the level of care...
Our son started with little green rascals in May and we have been so pleased with the settling in process. Staff have been so friendly and welcoming and I've felt really comfortable that our child is being looked after. Our son beams when he sees his key contact which just shows the level of care that he receives at the nursery!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your son has settled in well and is forming such a positive bond with his key carer. It's wonderful to know you feel confident and comfortable with the care he's receiving - that beaming smile says it all!
One of the most heart wrenching moments was leaving my child at nursery; our first substantial time apart - and honestly, the LGR team have made the process easy. With empathy, patience and kindness (and all the updates on the app) - the process has been smooth and settling in sessions really...
One of the most heart wrenching moments was leaving my child at nursery; our first substantial time apart - and honestly, the LGR team have made the process easy. With empathy, patience and kindness (and all the updates on the app) - the process has been smooth and settling in sessions really helped too. They have all been wonderful, and I couldn't be more grateful and comfortable leaving my child with them.
We are so pleased that we were able to support you through the transition to nursery. We know how difficult some parents find the process, so we are delighted to know that the caring team and updates through the aim have helped. Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery.
Since joining the nursery last September my child has settled in really well and built some fantastic relationships with the staff. We feel he is really cared for and gets all the hugs he needs. He is no excited to go to nursery on a morning and tells us all about his day in pre-school.
Since joining the nursery last September my child has settled in really well and built some fantastic relationships with the staff. We feel he is really cared for and gets all the hugs he needs. He is no excited to go to nursery on a morning and tells us all about his day in pre-school.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we're so happy to hear that your child has settled in so well and is excited to come to nursery. We look forward to continuing to support him in his early years journey!
Superb nursery. Great facilities, large indoor and outdoor space. Staff are great very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Daughter loves it.
Superb nursery. Great facilities, large indoor and outdoor space. Staff are great very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Daughter loves it.
Thank you for your review. We are so proud of our setting, particularly the outdoor space, which gives children plenty of room to explore and discover!
Both my children attend LGR Elvington and they love it. The staff are soo friendly and helpful and the children have a fabulous learning environment with lots of different activities. We would recommend it to anyone.
Both my children attend LGR Elvington and they love it. The staff are soo friendly and helpful and the children have a fabulous learning environment with lots of different activities. We would recommend it to anyone.
Thank you for recommending our nursery. We are so pleased to read how happy you are with the activities and learning experiences we offer.
Stunning care and excellent teamwork when navigating important milestones. I can't believe how much progress our little one has made at Little Green Rascals. She started at 11 months and is now nearly 17 months. In the last 6 months she has learned to walk, talk and communicate with sign...
She absolutely thrives there and it's a pleasure to drop her off every morning because she runs into her key person's arms for a cuddle.
The communication is incredible and each day it is amazing to hear the stories and adventures she has been on.
If our little one learns a new word or skill over the weekend then I tell her key person and they encourage the use of that word or skill throughout the week. It's just beautiful.
Thank you so much for all the care you give.
As a parent you are made to feel very special and very welcome, the personable approach from each member of staff is incredible, right from the key person, the staff in the room, to the manager and deputy managers.
We are delighted to read about the incredible progress your daughter has made during her time at Little Green Rascals Elvington. We take great pride in creating a supportive and nurturing environment, and we're so happy to hear that the communication and teamwork between staff and parents are making a real difference. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
Right from the start my oldest has felt warmed and welcomed by the Little Green Rascals family.
They have provided a positive stimulative learning environment...
Right from the start my oldest has felt warmed and welcomed by the Little Green Rascals family.
They have provided a positive stimulative learning environment from Forest School to French, football, yoga and woodwork.
The food is great and the staff is incredible! Everyone is so friendly and all the staff genuinely care about the children.
It's a shame they changed the nursery app.
With the previous app, it was so easy to contact or have feedback from the nursery practitioners which now as a parent I'm not able to message my son's key worker unless she/he starts a conversation as a first message. So to talk to them privately I have to call or email the nursery.
The features are not attractive: nappies, meals, sleep they do not appear on the same page but you have to scroll down to know about them.
What a pity!
Thank you for recommending our nursery. We aim to support families from settling in sessions at registration through many important milestones, healthy and nutritious food, exciting learning experiences, and onwards to starting school. We are delighted to read how welcome you have felt and take your feedback onboard regarding communication through the nursery app.
I highly recommend this Nursery. My first child recently left the Preschool to start School, and my youngest is currently in the baby room. The staff here are so kind and caring. They want the best for your children and really get to know them. There's very little staff turnover which I find...
I highly recommend this Nursery. My first child recently left the Preschool to start School, and my youngest is currently in the baby room. The staff here are so kind and caring. They want the best for your children and really get to know them. There's very little staff turnover which I find reassuring. The food provision is excellent and cooked fresh on-site. My child has allergies which are catered for really well. The rooms are well equipped with toys and activities and plenty of outside space. There are loads of extra activities from outside providers. For example, music band, football for the older kids and French lessons. The Forest School is brilliant. My eldest child absolutely loved it. She didn't want to leave Nursery. It is expensive but I think that given all the extra opportunities for the kids and the high-quality staff, it's worth it, hence why I chose this Nursery again for my youngest.
Thank you for recommending us! The experience you have shared is truly wonderful to read and we are delighted to continue supporting your family.
Beautiful nursery the children are always very calm and engaged. The staff are so friendly, caring and supportive to the whole family. The teaching and learning are very good and my child loves to attend. The food is outstanding, organic and freshly prepared onsite. We get a parent breakfast which...
Beautiful nursery the children are always very calm and engaged. The staff are so friendly, caring and supportive to the whole family. The teaching and learning are very good and my child loves to attend. The food is outstanding, organic and freshly prepared onsite. We get a parent breakfast which is such a lovely treat before the rush to get to work. Would highly recommend this nursery.
We are so pleased to read that you are happy with our setting. We have high standards in all areas and aim to meet them at all times. Thank you for recommending Little Green Rascals Elvington.
A brilliant nursery. My son loves it here and happily walks in everyday without any doubt and has done from the very beginning, which is a huge credit to the team here. They take part in a huge variety of classes, from football, science tots and trips to the forest school. We've had a couple of...
A brilliant nursery. My son loves it here and happily walks in everyday without any doubt and has done from the very beginning, which is a huge credit to the team here. They take part in a huge variety of classes, from football, science tots and trips to the forest school. We've had a couple of medical emergencies here due to an existing condition and the team handled this both times incredibly. We couldn't have asked for more and we have every confidence in the team and setting here.
We aim to support families throughout their journey with us according to their individual needs. We are really proud of the extracurricular clubs we offer that ensure children grow and develop at a pace that suits them. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
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News (14) & Events (1)
- 27 Apr 2026
We are delighted to share that The Old Station Nursery has once again been recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in the UK by Daynurseries.co.uk for 2026....
- 08 Apr 2026
Our 1-minute school-readiness check-in, created by Early Years (EYFS) professionals, gives you a helpful snapshot of how prepared your child is to start school. Once you’ve completed it, we’ll send...
- 17 Dec 2025
The Old Station Nursery is proud to announce that it has raised £11,971 for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity during the first year of its official charity partnership, strengthening connections across...
- 06 Oct 2026Organiser: Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington
Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: The Old Station Nursery
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: The Old Station Nursery
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: The Old Station Nursery
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Hi! I'm Natalie, and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Elvington.
I feel very privileged to be a part of Little Green Rascals and the vision that they have, which is truly outstanding.
We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington
What is the Age Range of Children that Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington accepts?
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington Open?
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.
How many Children does Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington have capacity for?
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington has capacity for a total of 98 Children.
How far is Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington to the centre of York?
4.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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