Esscroft Private Nursery

Esscroft Manor, Ilkley Road, Burley-In-Wharfedale, Ilkley LS29 7HL
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Maria Kouvatsos
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Ellen Ogley (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is to the front of the main building.

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Esscroft Private Nursery Reviews (88)

9.9

Esscroft Private Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Esscroft Private Nursery has 88 reviews.

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Review from Martyn S (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fantastic place! My daughter absolutely loves it there. The staff are so attentive and caring. The feedback we get from them is wonderful, I really get the feeling that they genuinely care about every single child and making sure they are progressing the way they should.
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Review from Sharon C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2nd child is currently at Esscroft, my 1st previously attended and is now at school. The staff are all lovely and friendly regardless of role. They cater for my childs individual needs. The outdoor space is amazing. My child loves the range of activities he does
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has recently started in Pygyms and I am over the moon with how amazing, caring and passionate all the staff have been. My daughter was only 6 months old when she started and I felt so confident leaving her with the brilliant team. She is full of smiles when I drop her off and they engage in
brilliant activities. They have really encouraged the weaning process and sensory development. The outside space at Esscroft is very special and it’s great to hear that the children have been on nature walks exploring. I feel extremely lucky to be able to send my daughter to Esscroft. Highly recommend it and can’t thank the team enough!
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Review from Eirian B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Esscroft since a week before his first birthday (he is now 4 and will be heading to reception in September) he has loved every single day - the care and support he has received in every provision has been exceptional. His confidence in conversing with adults and his peers
is second to none and I really value how much the staff sit with him throughout the day and at meal times and have meaningful conversations - one of the greatest barriers for development is language but at Esscroft this is a priority due to the family ethos that make it such an inviting place for the community.
The events at Christmas, summer parties and sports days all enhance the experiences of the young people and make them feel valued and a sense of belonging to a wider community which in the current climate is wonderful.
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Review from Raechel L (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a child in the pre school. She has the best time. In a wonderful environment with professional friendly staff. She is my 3rd child to attend the nursery I would never look anywhere else. All my children have attended the first in 2003. It just gets better and better.
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Review from Peter H (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft Private Nursery is a great setting for a nursery, with lots of outside space for the children to enjoy. All the staff are really friendly and they do a really good job at supporting the children’s development, continually keeping the parents updated with progress and the various activities.
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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery and pre-school full-time since he was around 9 months old. He came as an extremely picky eater but the staff have consistently persevered with him in such a positive way and he now finishes most of his meals! He is such a happy boy because of Esscroft, he really cares
about the staff, speaking of them so fondly and has come on in leaps and bounds developmentally. He smiles when I drop him off and when I pick him up and still wants to carry on playing in the grounds rather than going home! I also love coming there too, I always receive full handovers from the staff and lovely pictures of his activities throughout the day on the app. The staff in pre-school where he is at the moment are exceptional and I’m so grateful for all the time and effort they put into my boy. They have such a lovely bond with him and have had such a positive effect on his behaviour. Thank you Esscroft - nowhere compares in my opinion.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery. The staff and grounds are great. 2 members of staff in Tawny's room have been fabulous. So grateful to all at Esscroft for their high standards. Our daughter is dairy free and they have been fabulous managing it.
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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one is in Pygmy's and we've been really impressed. The staff are so calm and caring and engage the children in activities that they enjoy. My little one is very shy with new people but she very quickly formed a bond with the team and clearly enjoys her nursery days. She's learnt loads of new
skills and her sleep is better. I can't thank the team enough they are amazing.
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Review from Melanie H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is wonderful and my one-year-old daughter really enjoys her time there. The staff are both professional and caring and seem to take genuine care and interest in what my daughter is doing and her development. The food is of high quality and the facilities are great, especially the outdoor
area.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Esscroft Private Nursery for two years now and loved every minute. The staff are attentive, friendly and genuinely care. My son has come on in leaps and bounds since starting, with a huge improvement in his speech and development. The learning, playing and tasks set out each
day are truly fantastic, with a real variation. All the food is fresh, healthy and home cooked which is important to me and I can see on the app we use what he’s had to eat each day and even how much of it - a great little touch. The outdoor space makes Esscroft stand out from other nurseries, it has so much to offer and my son loves exploring their delightful grounds. We are so grateful for all they do
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a 2 year break, I'm now sending my youngest child to Esscroft Private Nursery and it remains just as wonderful as I remember it the first time round. The staff are so lovely and helpful and I know my daughter enjoys each and every day she is there.
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Review from Stephanie I (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel very confident leaving our son in the more than capable hands of the Esscroft Private Nursery staff. He loves his time at nursery and has learned so many new tricks since he joined earlier this year. We have seen his confidence develop each week, I love reading his daily updates, even though
I am working I feel very connected knowing what he is up to hour by hour. The staff are so lovely, understanding and patient, thank you all so much.
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Review from Rose W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft are our extended family and we have felt totally supported by them throughout our son's attendance. We have had a number of hurdles to get over as a family and the manager and the team have always been there to help us. Our son actually cries when we collect him because he's had such a great
time. We will forever be grateful for their care.
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Review from Becky C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft is an amazing nursery, the facilities compared to other local nurseries are the best. The staff at Esscroft are what make the nursery so special, they’re all so welcoming, patient, kind, and friendly. Leaving my little boy with them since he was 9 months old has been easy as a parent. I feel
when I leave him on a morning he always has a fun day ahead! The service is fantastic, nothing is a problem. Thank you to all the staff at Esscroft!
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot put into words just how lucky we feel to be able to send our little boy to Esscroft! It is a wonderful nursery with the most caring and attentive team. They all work so hard to ensure that the kids are happy and having fun whilst learning. We are also lucky that it is set in the most beautiful
surroundings which the children get to enjoy daily!
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Review from Niccola H (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft really is a great nursery! The staff are so attentive, supportive and nothing is too much trouble! The outside space is outstanding. Our child has developed so well in such a short time and loves coming to nursery. Can't thank the staff enough!
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Review from Charlotte T (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience at Esscroft Nursery has been terrific. It's easy to be wowed by the grounds and grandeur of the setting (which are totes ridix!) but what really matters, what counts the most, is the team that the manager has built there. Our daughter has moved through 2 of the provisions so far, soon
to be in her 3rd, and at each stage, the teams have been wonderful. We've seen our daughter learn and develop so quickly and right before our very eyes, a testament to the wonderful activities and (often messy!) play. The team there know our daughter so well and she's bonded beautifully with all of the staff there, but especially her key workers whom I just cannot praise enough. These young women are superstars. I also like the bond they develop with parents too: our key workers always tell us when it's been a good day, and exactly why, but also when there are bad days - and why. This nursery has so much going for it, couldn't recommend enough.
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Review from John R (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been coming to Esscroft for just over 2 years now, it's been a pleasure watching him grow. He loves it here and all the space you have to run around which I couldn't find anywhere else. We actually moved in 2021 further away from Menston to Rawdon but decided the longer drive was still worth
it. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Fran F (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft is just incredible. I cannot possibly speak highly enough of the wonderful people, amazing grounds, true attention to detail, great facilities, food... I could go on. One thing I think is especially amazing is how they are in tune with the individual needs of every single child. The educators
noticed that my boy was lacking in emotional development, so they scheduled one-to-one time with him every week to bring him up to the point where he will be ready for school. I can't believe how much time, energy, intuition, and care they put into making every child's experience at Esscroft wonderful. We will be sad to leave when it's time for school!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.896)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10 for Esscroft Private Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.971 for Esscroft Private Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (198 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.971
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.925 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Esscroft Private Nursery is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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