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!
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).
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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.
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Review from Jasmine L (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Little Green Rascals Elvington is an amazing nursery, would recommend it to anyone and everyone. They really care about their work and your child. My little girl loves spending time at her nursery and her key workers, they have built such a lovely relationship. The nursery is big on the outdoors...
Little Green Rascals Elvington is an amazing nursery, would recommend it to anyone and everyone. They really care about their work and your child. My little girl loves spending time at her nursery and her key workers, they have built such a lovely relationship. The nursery is big on the outdoors which I think is great. It also has a great aesthetic and I really believe in their ethos. The food is fab and very nutritious. As a parent, I also get regular updates on her educational progression, photos/videos and what she has eaten throughout the day and how much. I feel up to date as a parent and I can talk to her about her day as I know what she has been doing. Handovers are also always informative and the staff are so lovely and friendly.
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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website•
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I have only had a positive experience with Little Green Rascals Elvington from start to date. Every member of staff makes you feel like they have all the time in the world for you, and nothing is too much trouble. As a mother of a lockdown child, I had to make the difficult decision to pick a...
I have only had a positive experience with Little Green Rascals Elvington from start to date. Every member of staff makes you feel like they have all the time in the world for you, and nothing is too much trouble. As a mother of a lockdown child, I had to make the difficult decision to pick a nursery without ever being able to step foot inside it, which was tough - but Little Green Rascals did everything possible to reassure me and help me and my daughter during those tough months. My little girl is 2.5 years old and currently in Cheeky Hens. She loves the nursery and all the staff, she can name them all and even tells me when their off days are! My little girl had limited speech capabilities when she first went to the nursery, due to a lack of exposure to other children during the lockdown. Within a month she came home with her first real words and has gone on to become the chatterbox everyone said she would become!
I couldn't recommend Little Green Rascals, Elvington more!
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Review from Stacey L (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website•
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I can’t thank the staff enough for all they do and the care that they show. My little boy has come on so much since attending here, the staff are all really friendly and I love the outdoor spaces that they have and my little boy loves the forest school.
I can’t thank the staff enough for all they do and the care that they show. My little boy has come on so much since attending here, the staff are all really friendly and I love the outdoor spaces that they have and my little boy loves the forest school.
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Review from Georgia S (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Couldn’t be happier with the level of care my son receives whilst at nursery. He has so much fun and eats like a king! Little Green Rascals have catered to his allergy. The level of contact including pictures and videos is brilliant.
He loves going to nursery!
Couldn’t be happier with the level of care my son receives whilst at nursery. He has so much fun and eats like a king! Little Green Rascals have catered to his allergy. The level of contact including pictures and videos is brilliant.
He loves going to nursery!
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Review from Dan S (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2021 Submitted via Website•
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My child has just this week started at Elvington and already she has been made to feel like she has been part of the Little Green Rascals family forever!
Dropping off for her second settling in session I worried that we would have some tears and upset, but it was the exact opposite. My child's...
My child has just this week started at Elvington and already she has been made to feel like she has been part of the Little Green Rascals family forever!
Dropping off for her second settling in session I worried that we would have some tears and upset, but it was the exact opposite. My child's key person was fabulous and I cannot speak any more highly of how she has helped my child to settle so well. With just a 'bye Daddy' she was off and enjoying her day with everything she loves to play with.
My child's key person was excellent in keeping us up to date, regularly sending observations through her online learning journal, letting us know what she had at mealtimes and some lovely photographs showing how busy and happy she was.
Thank you Little Green Rascals, you're amazing and looking forward to seeing how my little one grows with you!
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Review from Stacey B (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website•
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LGR Elvington have been nothing but incredible since our little boy started with them this year. The staff are friendly, enthusiastic, supportive and very knowledgeable about the age phase that they teach. All of the staff care about all of the children and they are always there to help if they...
LGR Elvington have been nothing but incredible since our little boy started with them this year. The staff are friendly, enthusiastic, supportive and very knowledgeable about the age phase that they teach. All of the staff care about all of the children and they are always there to help if they can. The use of the Famly app allows me to see what my little boy has been doing throughout the day and I am able to share what we have been doing at home too. Every day we are greeted with a friendly smile and delicious smells from the kitchen and my little boy is extremely happy to be there.
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Review from Paul C (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2020 Submitted via Website•
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LGR in Elvington is a fantastic nursery in a quiet rural setting with lovely grounds. The facilities are great and the indoor and outdoor environment is particularly stimulating and offers lots of adventure and exploration for the children to explore. It is apparent that lots of very hard work has...
LGR in Elvington is a fantastic nursery in a quiet rural setting with lovely grounds. The facilities are great and the indoor and outdoor environment is particularly stimulating and offers lots of adventure and exploration for the children to explore. It is apparent that lots of very hard work has gone into the nursery by the brilliant, caring, kind and very helpful staff team, and their outstanding manager. I would very highly recommend this nursery if you are keen for your child to flourish and to have a great start to their young lives.
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Warm staff. Good Covid practices in place. Lovely food options. Animals on site. Great communication. Amazing Forrest School. Helpful office staff. Attractive setting. Camping nights brilliant. Plenty of parking. Security high standard.
Keyworker system is very good.
Warm staff. Good Covid practices in place. Lovely food options. Animals on site. Great communication. Amazing Forrest School. Helpful office staff. Attractive setting. Camping nights brilliant. Plenty of parking. Security high standard.
Keyworker system is very good.
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Review from Charlotte E (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Little Green Rascals is a fantastic nursery. The staff are very open and the communication channels are frequent, relevant and prompt so we always know what’s going on in general and with your little one. The facilities are great. My son doesn’t want to leave always and I know he loves it because...
Little Green Rascals is a fantastic nursery. The staff are very open and the communication channels are frequent, relevant and prompt so we always know what’s going on in general and with your little one. The facilities are great. My son doesn’t want to leave always and I know he loves it because he can’t wait to go when he sees his LGR green bag come out on a morning.
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Review from Alex B (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Website•
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LGR is simply outstanding. This does relate to the last few months, I have been with them for over three years and I simply cannot fault anything they have done. They handle absolutely everything with professionalism, tact and empathy, be that child or parent related. Children in their care thrive...
LGR is simply outstanding. This does relate to the last few months, I have been with them for over three years and I simply cannot fault anything they have done. They handle absolutely everything with professionalism, tact and empathy, be that child or parent related. Children in their care thrive under a variety of stimulating and fun activities and come home full of stories of what the and their friends have been doing. They engender an ethos of kindness, generosity and doing the right thing and ensure each child has the individual care, attention and developmental program that they need. Their management is efficient, understanding and effective and the good excellent; wholesome and delicious. Their approach to the care of the children throughout the COVID pandemic was second to none. I felt my son, their staff and the parental circle were cared for, kept safe and allowed to function with support and empathy throughout lockdown and beyond. Simply outstanding. Thank you LGR.
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Review from Abigail C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website•
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I was very anxious leaving my son at nursery at only 4 months old but the staff have made it bearable for me. He is now 9 months old and loves to go to nursery.
His key worker is brilliant and knows him well but the other staff in wiggly worms also take the time to get to know each child.
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I was very anxious leaving my son at nursery at only 4 months old but the staff have made it bearable for me. He is now 9 months old and loves to go to nursery.
His key worker is brilliant and knows him well but the other staff in wiggly worms also take the time to get to know each child.
The catering is amazing, I wish I was eating what he gets and I love the app that lets me see what my boy is up to while I’m at work.
Can not recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Review from Samantha D (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Little Green Rascals Elvington is such a lovely nursery. What they have to offer, no other nursery can compare. Every day, I see new and exciting activities with such imagination and creativity. My little boy’s development would be nowhere near the level it is without the nursery putting the time,...
Little Green Rascals Elvington is such a lovely nursery. What they have to offer, no other nursery can compare. Every day, I see new and exciting activities with such imagination and creativity. My little boy’s development would be nowhere near the level it is without the nursery putting the time, effort and thought into everything they do to help learning and development.
The staff are all so wonderful, welcoming, friendly and approachable. My little boy has only been in 2 of the 4 rooms the nursery has to offer so far, however, even the staff who don’t work in his room know him and invest time in him. It’s truly a wonderful, magical place for a little rascal to be.
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Review from Shelley I (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website•
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I cannot say enough great things about Little Green Rascals! My daughter has enjoyed attending since she was 10 months old. All 3 rooms she has been in have been brilliant in terms of facilities and staff.
We get loads of updates both from the app on our phones and from the staff when we go to...
I cannot say enough great things about Little Green Rascals! My daughter has enjoyed attending since she was 10 months old. All 3 rooms she has been in have been brilliant in terms of facilities and staff.
We get loads of updates both from the app on our phones and from the staff when we go to collect her in the evening.
There are so many toys and activities for the children to do - both inside and out. I know my daughter is never bored there!
The food is amazing too! The menu is so varied and very nutritionally balanced, which is important to us. My daughter doesn't eat bread at home, but she loves the one they make at nursery!
I am absolutely certain that my daughter has gained so much from going to this nursery, both in educational terms and behaviourally. She is so confident, considerate and happy - except when I sometimes fail to entertain her to the level she is used to from being at nursery!!
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Review from Stephanie K-L (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Little Green Rascals is an outstanding provider in my opinion. The quality of care is exceptional from the food to the range of activities they provide. All staff are welcoming and look after the children to the highest standard.
Little Green Rascals is an outstanding provider in my opinion. The quality of care is exceptional from the food to the range of activities they provide. All staff are welcoming and look after the children to the highest standard.
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Review from Riona M (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Little Green Rascals at Elvington Lane is a fantastic nursery. I couldn't imagine a more wonderful place for my two young kids to spend their days. The staff are caring and professional, the environment is always welcoming, and new and stimulating activities are constantly being introduced to...
Little Green Rascals at Elvington Lane is a fantastic nursery. I couldn't imagine a more wonderful place for my two young kids to spend their days. The staff are caring and professional, the environment is always welcoming, and new and stimulating activities are constantly being introduced to enable the children to understand the world around them. Through forest school, language classes, dance classes, yoga and more, the children are exploring their talents. The organic ethos of Little Green Rascals is also worthy of much praise.
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Review from Gill S (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Little Green Rascals is a wonderful nursery, which my son loves and where he thrives. I'm always so impressed by the variety of activities which challenge the children and more importantly, are always great fun. The staff are caring, full of ideas and energy and always available if you need to talk...
Little Green Rascals is a wonderful nursery, which my son loves and where he thrives. I'm always so impressed by the variety of activities which challenge the children and more importantly, are always great fun. The staff are caring, full of ideas and energy and always available if you need to talk to them. The forest school is just brilliant. There is also a great app for families which gives you constant updates throughout the day
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Review from Victoria S (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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I have now been using Little Green Rascals Elvington Lane for four and a half years and have my youngest still there in the preschool room. I cannot rate this nursery high enough. The children are well looked after, loved, stimulated and cared for. I have total confidence in the staff and the...
I have now been using Little Green Rascals Elvington Lane for four and a half years and have my youngest still there in the preschool room. I cannot rate this nursery high enough. The children are well looked after, loved, stimulated and cared for. I have total confidence in the staff and the management.
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Review from Claire P (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Both my children attend Little Green Rascals and they both love it! The staff are friendly and made going back to work easier for me. The range of activities on offer are extensive and tailored to the different abilities of the children.
The outside space is brilliant and has lots of different...
Both my children attend Little Green Rascals and they both love it! The staff are friendly and made going back to work easier for me. The range of activities on offer are extensive and tailored to the different abilities of the children. The outside space is brilliant and has lots of different activities for the children to play with.
Overall the nursery is a very warm and friendly place and feel confident when dropping my children off.
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Review from Daniel K (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Little Green Rascals at Elvington Lane is such an amazing nursery.
It is an outstanding learning experience and creative environmemt. The key workers are incredible and our little boy enjoys it so much he often doesn’t want to leave at night!
The food is organic, healthy and well balanced...
Little Green Rascals at Elvington Lane is such an amazing nursery.
It is an outstanding learning experience and creative environmemt. The key workers are incredible and our little boy enjoys it so much he often doesn’t want to leave at night!
The food is organic, healthy and well balanced and I really enjoy taking him in knowing he will develop in his time there.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Our daughter has been really happy and content at Little Green for the last 18 months. She loves it and always looks forward to going.
Our daughter has been really happy and content at Little Green for the last 18 months. She loves it and always looks forward to going.
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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....
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Natalie BeecroftJob Title Nursery Manager
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!
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