Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton

Draft Farm, Flaxton, York YO60 7QP
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  • Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton, York
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton is surrounded by acres of fields, paddocks, woodlands and farmland - the perfect location for an outdoor-focused ethos, centered around the importance of learning and playing in nature. 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.

Every day, the nursery cares for up to 60 children, each one benefiting from the unique approach that encourages exploration, curiosity, and a love for the great outdoors. With nature on the nursery's doorstep, the team aims to create meaningful experiences that inspire and educate children, helping them understand and respect their natural environment.

The nursery has three rooms, each with progression in age, which follow the areas of learning and development set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natalie Beecroft (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 47

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Session £81.40

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place (£0 for siblings). Exact days of attendance should
    be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking available on site.

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton Reviews (43)

9.9

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton has 43 reviews.

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Review from Helen W (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would highly recommend Little Green Rascals Flaxton.
We have recently joined the nursery and are first time parents. The team are kind, helpful and really supportive in answering any questions you have, plus providing clear guidance and helpful links to wider information.
The settle in days are
a great way for both you and your baby to get used to nursery. The team go the extra mile hosting parent and grandparent days, sports days, alongside themed charity days.
The nursery is friendly, stimulating and what sets it apart is the amazing outside facilities for your little ones to grow and develop. Lastly we cannot forget the chef and the delicious food he creates.
A huge thank you to the whole team for making us so welcome!!
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
We are delighted to read that you've had such a positive experience joining the Little Green Rascals family. We know how important it is to feel supported and reassured during the settling-in period,…read more
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Review from Tim K (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently moved into the area which meant that our Son was in the middle of a Pre-school year and having left his old friends at his previous Pre-school was having to settle into a new house a new area and a new Pre-school. He couldn't have been happier from the start and felt welcomed and happy
in the new environment and loved the fantastic areas LGR Flaxton has for the children to play and interact in. The staff have been wonderful and helped immensely in ensuring our Son was welcomed and settled in quickly, whilst fully understanding the potential challenges he was facing with the move. He particularly loves the outdoor areas and comes home each day happy, having clearly embraced (literally) every single bit of the outdoor areas. Highly recommend.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
Thank you so much for recommending our nursery. It is wonderful to know how smoothly your son settled in, especially during such a big transition and that he felt welcomed and happy from the start.
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Review from Caroline F (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending LGR Flaxton for nearly a month now but we have been visiting the nursery since he was small by attending their Weigh and Play sessions on a Friday morning. It is such a lovely nursery with beautiful surroundings. The staff are never anything but friendly, professional, happy
and enthusiastic. I feel really reassured that my son is being well cared for, well fed (food always smells amazing) and stimulated. The app is great for being updated on your little one throughout the day. I'm so happy I choose LGR Flaxton for my son and would recommend it to others.
Reply from Hannah, Marketing Business Partner at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that you and your son have had such a positive experience with us. We appreciate your recommendation.
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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Warm and friendly nursery staff. My daughter has enjoyed being at Flaxton for two and a half years. She has grown in confidence throughout and made some wonderful friends. The children do a wide variety of activities including French and mindfulness. The food is freshly cooked on site and the kids are
able to spend a lot of time outdoors. Highly recommended.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
It is lovely to read how your daughter's confidence has grown during her time with us. We are so proud of our facilities and the extracurricular activities and learning experience we offer. Thank you…read more
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We just love little green rascals at flaxton, the staff are so friendly and always have a smile on their faces. My daughter loves nursery, she's always so excited to tell us about her day. The facilities are fabulous, we love that they spend so much time outdoors. I'd definitely recommend the nursery
to others.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
We're so pleased to read that your daughter loves her time with us. Thank you for your recommendation!
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Review from Karen S (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twins started at Little Green Rascals in Flaxton earlier this year and absolutely love it! If they could go every day they probably would. They have fantastic bonds with all the staff not just in their room but with everyone and will be so delighted to see any member of staff. One of our twins has
additional needs and the nursery has supported the whole family and really supports our child with their support plan and helping them to reach realistic goals. Our twins love socialising and being part of a nursery family and really benefit from attending.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
Thank you for taking the time to review our setting. It is important to us that we get to know families individually and nurture and support children so that they develop at their own pace. We are so…read more
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Review from M B (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most perfect setting that has nurtured both of our two boys! The outdoor space and incredible extra-curricular activities on offer make this nursery ideal and the only place for our two energetic little ones. Loved and nurtured from the minute they started it is lovely to hear them bound out with
stories to tell from their day and all of the fun that they have had! We are envious of the food the boys get to eat there on a daily basis, we love sampling the parent breakfast and tasty treats at the various events held throughout the year! It is so comforting knowing our boys are looked after by such skilled, caring, kind and fun staff who go above and beyond. Thank you for all that you all do!
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is lovely to read how happy you are with the team's care for your boys and the activities and learning experiences we have to offer.
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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, catered fantastically to both our son's special educational needs and neurotypical daughter. Both loved their time at the nursery and in particular the outdoor space, the ethos and the food! The staff made them feel like they had a sense of belonging when they were there and they
have made good friendships which they continue now they have left.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
We are proud of our setting, particularly our outdoor provision, which we use as often as possible for discovery and learning experiences. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 4-year-old son started here in October 2023 following the sudden closure of his then nursery which he had attended since a baby. Little Green Rascals Day Nursery were compassionate and made the transition for him very smooth. He now can’t wait to go and enjoys the outdoor way of life with fantastic
outside space and regular trips to the on-site forest school! Highly recommend.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
Your son did brilliantly well in settling after such a long time at his old nursery and we're so proud to see him getting ready for school. Thank you for taking the time to review us.
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Review from P K (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves her time at nursery and we feel so reassured knowing that she is being taken care of while we’re at work. The staff are amazing and it is lovely to see the bond our daughter has with them. They identify individual learning needs/objectives to make sure the children are
getting the best out of their time there. The facilities are great, with wonderful outdoor spaces and forest school activities too. I love hearing about all the things she gets up to and the delicious freshly prepared food she eats. She is so happy there and runs in every day to play with her friends!
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
We love to hear about all the activities they enjoy too. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us.
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Review from Kim S (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, my kids adore it!
My son is disabled and they have stepped up to meet every single one of his many needs and taken it all in their stride. Extremely inclusive and supportive atmosphere. They are a family at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton and they really care. Facilities,
activities, food and care are all exceptional and worth the cost.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
We're so glad your son adores nursery. We adore seeing him grow and learn. We'll be sure to pass your comments on to the team.
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Review from Abi C (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton for almost eighteen months and it’s the best decision we made. We were struggling to find a nursery in our town that lived up to the environment we hoped for our child, so we looked a little further afield and found this one. It’s perfect.
The staff, the environment, the food and, most importantly, the principles of childcare are second to none. The communication is fantastic and everything is very transparent. We couldn’t have picked a better nursery for our child. School will have a lot to live up to now they have had this start.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton
I'm sure school will be wonderful too and the next step in your son's journey. We are grateful that you chose to travel a little further to come to us, thank you.
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Review from J A (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been attending Little Green Rascals Flaxton since 2018. She began her journey in the baby room, and is preparing to go to school this September.


The care provided by the team has been phenomenal over the last 4 years. She has been nurtured from a baby, right through to pre-school.

Her key person, Bridget, leads their Forest school, delivering amazing activities and experiences each week. They spend the majority of their time outside, which we love, as a family.


The food is amazing, organic, fresh and super healthy and we often request the recipes to try ourselves at home.


The care at Flaxton is second to none and we can’t thank the team enough for all their hard work and dedication.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had an overwhelmingly positive experience at Little Green Rascals over the last two years. The ethos of Little Green Rascals is brilliant across-the-board. The childcare workers at Flaxton are wonderful. My little girl cheers as we arrive, she loves her carers and has made lots of friends. The
toys and activities are enriching and varied. Five stars!
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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery is excellent - we completely trust the staff and know that our daughter is getting excellent care and having a great time. All staff are friendly, professional and keep us updated. They obviously really care about the children and like working there. It’s a very
positive environment all round.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are warm, caring and enthusiastic. They take an approach to child care that is very respectful of the child as an individual and aligns very well with my own parenting philosophy. They provide a lot of information on the child’s development and how their day has gone. I feel like they are
an extended part of our family.
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been with Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery - Flaxton since my son was one-years-old. He’s now coming to the end of nursery years as he starts school in September. From the very start Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery - Flaxton has been amazing, the staff are fantastic and so is
the owner, nothing is ever too much. Finishing at Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery - Flaxton is brilliant. Their forest school is amazing, my boy really enjoys it and the girls who look after him are all fantastic. The manager and two other members of staff are my son's favourites but to be honest we love them all. Anyone who’s thinking of going to Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery - Flaxton, you will not regret it. I 1000-percent recommend them. Thank you for making memories with my son, you're all fantastic.
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Review from Holly R (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has an amazing time. He is always so active and I love that they are encouraged to play freely and use their imaginations, his is now quite incredible. The setting is perfect and the team are all very caring and most importantly fun. I can’t recommend them enough.
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Review from E R D W (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with a focus on creative and outdoor play. We have had a really good experience here with all our children and would highly recommend.
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Review from Geraldine A (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone at the nursery has been very supportive in helping getting my boy settled.
After a bad experience at a previous nursery, he is worried about being left on his own but now he doesn’t want to leave this nursery! A big thank you to everyone involved.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.882)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10 for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.882 for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton is calculated as follows: ( (127 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.882
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton is based on 12 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4, which has been reached with 12 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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Natalie Beecroft

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi! I'm Natalie and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Flaxton.


I am passionate about providing exceptional and respectful care and helping your children become confident, resilient and independent.


We look forward to welcoming you to the nursery!

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton accepts?

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton Open?

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton have capacity for?

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton has capacity for a total of 47 Children.

How far is Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Flaxton to the centre of York?

8.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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