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 Kady W (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic in all areas with my child that’s in pre-school, understanding her needs and adapting her learning in order to be ready for school, so grateful for all extra effort and support that’s being provided!
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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft is a magical place - both of our daughters have loved being there and thrived in their amazing setting. The staff are lovely and get to know each child well. The grounds and facilities are remarkable and the children enjoy a lot of outdoor time.
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Review from Caroline M (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Esscroft Private Nursery in February 2020 and we would highly recommend to anyone. The outdoor space is amazing, so spacious with loads of activities from trampolines to a carousel ride! The activities they do are well planned, stimulating and his development goes from strength to
strength. He is loved and well cared for by all of the lovely staff who you can tell genuinely care deeply for all of the children they look after. They keep us well informed on his development and the activities they having been doing. Thanks Esscroft Private Nursery team.
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Review from Elise R (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children love coming to Esscroft Private Nursery. I really like the nursery's approach to food for the children. Encouraging healthy snacks and the chef being so visible to the children. The staff are always friendly and informative. The grounds are fantastic so the children are able to enjoy the
outdoors in everything but the worst of weathers. The summer party is particularly enjoyable and a highlight of the year.
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Review from Marcella M (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little girl started this nursery in February 2021 and it was such a relief to see how easy she settled in here. The key workers are all so friendly and go the extra mile to make sure all of her needs are met. They are always organising fun and safe activities for them and she is exhausted when she
gets home after all the fun she’s had. The food is all freshly home made and the outdoor space they have available is fantastic. I couldn’t fault them in anyway, it’s a fantastic nursery and we’re so lucky it’s on our doorstep!
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Review from Janine G (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have only good things to say about Esscroft Private Nursery and the wonderful staff there. The attention to child development is great, not to mention the amazing grounds that the nursery sits in. I love that they are outside whenever possible and I always have an excited little one who wants to
tell me about all the new things they’ve done that day.
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Review from Monica T (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and the facilities at Esscroft Private Nursery is outstanding.The staff are caring and look after my child like their own which is important to us.They are also very accommodating at trying to solve any challenges we might face with sleep. The outdoor facilities are the best in the area in
my opinion and it was one of the big selling points as to why I chose Esscroft Private Nursery. Highly recommend to anyone.
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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery, we were lucky enough to find a place at when the baby provision opened in 2019. My daughter has been there one and a half years and enjoys every minute, she walks in and doesn't look back. Her eating, speech and overall communication has come on leaps and bounds since attending
and we were so grateful she could still attend during the pandemic. Management and staff have worked hard to overcome the complexities of staying open and safe during the last year and have provided parents with regular updates and reassurance throughout. The outdoor space, meal ideas, play and learning facilities are second to none and I would recommend this nursery to any prospective parent.
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Review from Sally P (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery for your little ones to attend. I feel comforted knowing that my daughter is around such a caring team. My little one has learnt so much already on her Esscroft Private Nursery journey, her confidence is sky high and developmentally she has come on so much since starting here. She
kicks her legs in excitement as we come down the drive to nursery.
When I collect her I always get a run down of her day, any new experiences, what she's had to eat and what she's enjoyed the most. I even got a hand made birthday card. The key worker of my little one always go the extra mile and it really is appreciated. Thank you.
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Review from Ruth R (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children go to Esscroft Private Nursery and we couldn’t be happier with the provision. The staff work incredibly hard to come up with new learning and fun activities for all the different provisions. The outdoor facilities are by far the best in the area and it’s reassuring we know the
kids are getting a lot of fresh air whatever the weather, along with some great food from the famous chef. The staff have been amazing during Covid-19 with the right balance of measures but not letting it affect the children, how they’re cared for or how they feel. All the staff welcome you with a smile and the key workers put a lot of effort into developing the kids, recognising their own loves and dislikes. My son has come on hugely in preschool with writing, phonics and my little ones love socialising and engaging in all the different activities, as well as just having a good old cuddle with the staff.
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Review from Stacey C (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little lockdown baby has joined Esscroft Private Nursery in March and as an anxious first time mum I was faced with an extra challenge that he had known no one else outside our bubble. The girls in the baby provision and nursery manager have been great at ensuring he settles in well, adjusting to
his needs and accommodating many, many phone calls and emails from us to build our confidence. The strange unsettled little boy that joined is now really coming out of his shell and building such a bond with his key workers. They really have fantastic facilities with their indoor and outdoor facilities.
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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft Private Nursery provides it's children with an incredible environment for learning, development and play. The space, activities and resources they have is incredible and I often wish I could drop myself there for the day. The team is like an extension of our family and has always got our best
interests at heart. Their efforts to commemorate and celebrate occasions throughout the year is wonderful. We will be very sad when our daughter starts school and has to leave Esscroft Private Nursery.
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Review from Megan R (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The preschool is set in beautiful grounds with so many areas for different activities. The teachers and carers go above and beyond helping children feel settled in and cared for. They always have great educational and fun activities planned. They are doing great work to prepare the children to be ready
to transfer on to school. I am always surprised at what my son tells me when he's learned so many new things. Really happy with the care given to my son over the last eighteen months and would highly recommend.
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Review from Nikol (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft is a nursery that you wish your child could attend. Everybody working there is very lovely and welcoming. The outdoor space is marvelous and you would hardly find anything that compares. I have always gotten support when I needed it, and all children are getting an education in a fun and friendly
way. My little one absolutely loves going there. Esscroft is not just a nursery, it's a family.
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Review from Penny T (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery facilities are excellent and the staff are nothing short of wonderful. They have provided such love and care to my daughter and they have so much fun. The chef cooks great meals too. During the lockdowns, I've needed to work and it has been so reassuring to know the safety measures in place
and how well looked after she is. A great place with a great team!
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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A beautiful nursery with tons of outdoor space, a fairground ride, trampoline, beautiful gardens and lots of surrounding fields. The staff are brilliant and have been fantastic with my little one. He loves Esscroft and has made lots of little friends. Without a doubt the best nursery!
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Review from Brittany S (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recommend this nursery all the time, I’m so happy with how well they run the nursery. My daughter is a little hesitant when I drop her off then doesn’t want to leave when I collect her which speaks volumes as to what kind of day she’s had! I’m especially grateful they’ve done everything they can to
stay open through these hard times, it’s lovely watching her play with the other children as we can’t mix with others at home.
You don’t think you’ll be happy leaving your baby with people other than your family/friends but I have total trust in the girls, they create such a nice bond.
The outdoor space beats any!
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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has really helped my son. This nursery has amazing staff who are willing to help at any point and always put the children's needs first. They have supported my son and are assisting him to get the additional support he needs. They are a fantastic team and have amazing grounds also.
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is on her second week at Esscroft. I was a little nervous to send her given everywhere is just reopening after lockdown but I can honestly say it's the best experience. She's settled in so quickly and we get updates at the end of each day about what she has been doing.
The location, the
building and the outdoor space almost sold it to us before we even went in the front door. Knowing she can be outdoors in the amazing country grounds, seeing the cows or going on a woodland walk is brilliant. When you do go in and meet the team we got an instant family feeling - it's just so welcoming and reassuring.
Knowing that our little girl is around such a lovely and highly skilled team in wonderful environment makes me feel as though I definitely made the right decision. I would recommend Esscroft in a heartbeat.
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Review from Mark G (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery!
The staff are wonderful and the care they show is great. Our experience is only positive over the last 2 years.
The facilities are outstanding and the outside space is a step above other nursery’s we have used.
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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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