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 Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Esscroft in March. It took him a couple of weeks to settle in, but the staff really helped ease him in. Now that he is settled he loves nursery - there is so much to stimulate him and keep him busy. He loves time spent outside, which Esscroft is fabulous for - the facilities and setting
are just lovely. He eats well and likes the variety and routine.
When I collect him they are usually out playing - I like to observe him for a while and it’s a joy to see him looking so happy and interacting well with both staff and other children there. I feel confident he is being well cared for and he is happy - which makes leaving him, whilst I am at work, so much easier.
Thank you to all the staff there for their hard work and dedication - especially in providing such great care even during lockdown.
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Review from Lucy K (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Esscroft has been an amazing experience right from the start. I was so nervous about putting my little boy into a nursery and to be quite honest was very anti-nursery. Esscroft put all my fears and worries at bay and I’ve not looked back. My little one loves it. The staff are simply amazing, so friendly
yet professional, the grounds are stunning and a perfect setting for any child growing up and eager to learn. I feel the staff listen to your needs and follow your routines as much possible and keep you up to date with everything.
I would highly recommend Esscroft Nursery.
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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having worked in nurseries I never thought I’d be comfortable to leave her in another setting. However all the staff are so kind and welcoming, even if they aren’t in the same room as my daughter.
We are notified and kept up to date with the running of the nursery and any important information as
soon as possible.
The nursery is clean, modern and safe for the children.
The best thing is their outdoor space! Acres of land for the children to explore and run around.
My daughter squeals and giggles with delight when we drive down the lane in the morning. She has really created lovely bonds with her key worker and other staff in the room. It makes me feel at ease to leave her.
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Review from Hazel B (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our four year old has attended Esscroft for over two years and has enjoyed every minute. It feels like his home from home. We appreciate the flexibility and how nice the staff are. We are pleased to be sending his younger brother there very soon.
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Review from Kylie A (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Esscroft for 18 months and He loves it. My son has learning difficulties and all the staff, especially one member of staff, have been excellent in accommodating his needs. The setting and facilities available are outstanding. The home cooked food always smells delicious. I would
highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Alistair M (Father of Child) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Esscroft highly enough. Our daughter loves her time there and we will send our younger daughter there in September too. The staff are incredibly caring and the environment is exactly the kind of place we always hoped we would find for our children. It is a unique setting in that there
is so much outside space, and it is really well used.


We have seen our daughter progress very well during her time at Esscroft, but it is just as important to us that she has a lot of fun during these years and the incredible setting of this place gives it an advantage in enabling that to happen. We are really appreciative of the staff and their continual dedication to the care and development of our daughter and look forward to our youngest joining later this year.

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Review from Chris L (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended for over a year now, and we are really happy. She always comes home happy, the staff are very attentive and the whole operation right down to the food served is very good.
They always have many activities, such as trampoline, mini disco, bouncy castles, and they have a great
outdoor play area where the kids have plenty to do. Would recommend very highly.
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Review from Richard H (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Esscroft from the age of 2. I cannot speak highly enough of the Esscroft Team and the job they do. The outdoor space at the nursery is amazing and they use it as much as they can. The genuine care and affection the staff have for the children is second to none. Both my
kids have been really happy there and I wouldn't hesitate recommending Esscroft to prospective parents.
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Review from Jonathan F (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two sons have been at Esscroft over the past 18 months. They both love it and have really flourished during their time at Esscroft. The nursery was recommended to us by previous users and as parents, we've been really happy with it. The staff are very friendly, it has great facilities with lots of
indoor and outdoor space for the children to play and there is a relaxed atmosphere with the focus very much on the children having a fun experience. They particularly love the outdoor play area and the bouncy castle. It's also great value for money compared to other nearby nurseries. I would strongly recommend Esscroft to anyone looking for a nursery.
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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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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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