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 (79)

9.9

Esscroft Private Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Esscroft Private Nursery has 79 reviews.

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Review from Kelly (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft is a wonderful environment where children are invited to be themselves and flourish under the guidance of a team who truly care for all the children. In a magical setting, they spend lots of time outdoors in the pavilion, play area, tennis courts and gardens - outdoor space like this is unheard
of in most childcare settings, it's particularly rare in Ilkley.


Two of my children have attended, and I’ve been delighted with the care they have received.

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Review from Michelle C (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Esscroft for 1 year since he turned 2. It was recommended by a number of people who either had children there at that time or had used it in past years. We selected Esscroft after our first visits due to its amazing space and outdoor facilities and our perception of its caring environment.
We have found it to be a unique and magical place where we know our son spends his days living what we would call a 'proper childhood', supported by wonderfully nurturing and experienced staff who really know and embrace his personality. We have used other nurseries with our children in the past and Esscroft is without a doubt the one that we would pick time and again. The focus is 100% on the child, their development, care and fun. Management and staff really do go above and beyond to make it a special place. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery - It is the kind of place that sells itself through reputation and word of mouth and I always think that speaks volumes!
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Review from Marylyn B (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Esscroft for 8 months and just loves it. The facilities are exceptional, the outdoor areas are fabulous not only for playing but learning too. The management and staff are excellent, so friendly and caring and they are always accommodating to adding extra days, even at short
notice which is a great bonus as so many nurseries cannot offer this. I cannot recommend Esscroft enough, it's by far the best nursery we visited and has surpassed all expectations.
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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery which I can not recommend enough. Staff are amazing and really focus on the children and have fun while they learn. My child loves it at Esscroft. It is very reasonably priced. Such great outdoor areas for the kids to play. Never short of space my child absolutely loves it here.
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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Esscroft for 18 months and absolutely loves it. It was recommended to me by a friend whose son also attended. She "sold" it to me because of the caring ethos of the staff, the homemade dinners, the idyllic rural environment and a setting that caters for plenty of outdoor activities
- including the "potting shed-cum-bird watching house", the merry-go-round, trampolines and outdoor play area. And I have to say, it has lived up to every expectation, and more. I leave my son at Esscroft 3 days a week, knowing he is happy, well cared for and fulfilled.
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Review from Helen F (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys have attended Esscroft and I would highly recommend it, the staff are friendly, they have a huge outdoor-safe-area and the nursery has a cosy homely feel to it, both boys have excelled here and were prepared and confident when starting school, most importantly though they both loved going,
they were always smiling when I dropped them off and picked them up...plus an added bonus was the value for money and flexible payment options.
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Review from D R (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. My son goes 3 days per week and enjoys his time there.


The staff are really helpful and truly seem to care about the children. We moved our child here from a nursery where he wasn’t settling in and we have never regretted it.


The setting is also absolutely brilliant with lots

of open space and safe outdoor play areas so they are not cooped up inside all the time.
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Review from Darren G (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft is a fantastic nursery, all the staff are friendly and always work hard to make my child feel very welcome when she arrives. My daughter always enjoys herself, and with a balance of fun and education, Esscroft has helped nurture her to become a very confident, secure 4yr old.


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best features of Esscroft is their ability to be flexible with dates and times and are always very accommodating of day to day family needs.


The summer party is a true demonstration of just how much they love working with children, it has to be experienced!

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy attends Esscroft nursery 3 days a week and he has a great time. He is 3 years old and really does thrive in this setting.
The outdoor space at Esscroft is unrivalled in the area. The staff are lovely, they are very caring and encourage the children in all aspects of play and learning.

Our experience of Esscroft Nursery has been fantastic and we would definitely recommend to others.
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Review from Lorna P (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft is a fantastic nursery. I highly recommend it. My 3-year-old daughter attends 4 days a week, as did my 6-year-old daughter when she was younger. Both of them have been very very happy there. I feel lucky that they have had such a positive and enriching nursery experience.


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and space is like no other. It has a home from home feel and there are lots of different areas (inside and out) for them to play and learn.


They do varied activities and I always have a large collection of artwork coming home! On special occasions (Christmas, birthdays, the transition to school, mother’s day and father’s day etc) a real effort is made with a thoughtful touch, which creates great memories.


The staff are great and my daughter loves them....she would have invited them to their party if they could have!!! Lots of them have been there for years and year which is reassuring.


Esscroft really is a hidden gem!

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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft is a brilliant nursery for children! Accommodates for nurses with shift working availability, and always happy to help if can. Key workers are imperative and communicate well on development, learning and keeping you involved. Showing portfolios of evidence collected on their time at the nursery.
They accommodate for the 15-30 free hours when 3, which ensures you get the most for your children. All meals are home cooked and variety is fab.


The outdoor space and ability for kids to explore themselves is fantastic, with activities from craft, dance, learning and life skills, it has developed our daughter in leaps and bounds. We couldn’t ask for a nicer place for her to be when we’re at work. The home from home feel is reassuring and our daughter is excited for her days at Esscroft to play with her friends.


We can’t thank them enough, and would highly recommend it to any future parents looking for a nursery.

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Review from Lucy D (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft is a fabulous nursery. We know we are extremely lucky that our daughter and son are able to attend. It has a magical environment, the greatest of all outdoor and indoor spaces with caring and nurturing staff. We wouldn’t consider any other nursery. Every need is met and more - our children
love their nursery days.
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a place! The staff are well experienced and so friendly. The setting is second to none with amazing facilities and lots to do, so many toys, bird watching area, extensive grounds, tennis court the list goes on. Homecooked balanced meals and healthy snacks. It really is amazing and I'll be sad for
my daughter to leave for school.
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Review from Andrew H (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft has and is providing a wonderful start in life for my two daughters. The focus is on fun and play and lots of outdoor activity (when the Great British weather allows!), within a well structured and balanced early years framework. Both my daughters have established real bonds with their key
carers and with their peers. They are thriving and it's great how the Esscroft team involve us as parents in our daughters' development and provide several opportunities during the year for us to get involved. The Esscroft summer party is legendary and a fixture on our calendar.
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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Esscroft since September 2017. I started looking for alternatives to the traditional nursery that my children had attended. I began to look at pre-schools but needed longer hours and all year round childcare that many do not offer. As soon as I visited Esscroft and met the team I
knew it was the right place for my son. The facilities are outstanding. My son is an outdoors-loving child and I was amazed by the grounds and play area. The staff are friendly, experienced and caring. As a GP my work commitments can be unpredictable which mean childcare needs can change. Esscroft has always helped to accommodate this. It was definitely the right choice. My son runs in and loves his days there. I no longer feel guilty leaving him as I know he enjoys it so much. My elder child asks why she didn’t go here! I could not recommend Esscroft highly enough. If you are looking for outstanding quality childcare and something a little different I would urge you to take a look.
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Review from Melissa (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery for the last two years. She is thrilled to go every week and is disappointed for me that I can’t go! The nursery has a caring family feel and the staff go the extra mile for the children. Although the necessary paperwork is completed caring for and educating the
children is the priority.
My daughter has been taught a huge amount by the nursery in terms of education and has had fabulous experiences in the settings wide grounds. The setting has numerous rooms for play and education and a wide variety of outdoor spaces that the nursery uses to the full.
Visiting Esscroft is a must. No description could do it justice!
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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and now my son have attended Esscroft spanning the last three years, and if I had another child I would send them here as well. My children love the outdoor space, and the owner and the staff work so hard to ensure the children are having fun.
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Review from Guy W (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two youngest children have both attended Esscroft Nursery and really, really enjoyed their time there.
The nursery is a real home-from-home, with very experienced staff and a great ethos of learning through play.
The facilities are unrivalled, giving children the opportunity to experience different
environments and a huge variety of activities.
I really can't recommend Esscroft highly enough.
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Review from Lyn B (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to say that this is a lovely nursery. I take my granddaughter in 2 days a week and she runs in saying bye bye granny.
She is a happy little 2 and a half-year-old and she is thriving in this setting.
I am full of admiration for the staff in every aspect within the nursery.
I am writing
this review as I believe in giving credit where it is due. People are quick to complain about things so it feels good to give praise.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.894)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 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 4.956 for Esscroft Private Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (172 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.956
  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 4.938 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Esscroft Private Nursery is based on 15 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.938
  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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