





Orchard Trees Day Nursery is a Children's Nursery set in the peaceful Yorkshire countryside in a large converted barn with a big open garden. Situated all at ground level with 4 large play rooms and a rear garden with a farm right next door, Orchard Trees Day Nursery is the ideal location for children to grow and learn. The spacious play areas dedicated for each age group create a calming...
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Flexible booking options
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Orchard Tree Childcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lindsay Oates (Managing Director)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 18
Total Places for Children
- 88
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:00-18:30
- Tuesday 07:00-18:30
- Wednesday 07:00-18:30
- Thursday 07:00-18:30
- Friday 07:00-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas week
Parking
- Staff and visitors car parking on site.
Orchard Trees Day Nursery Reviews (59)
Orchard Trees Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard Trees Day Nursery has 59 reviews.
Orchard Trees have been absolutely wonderful looking after our little baby. They were so reassuring when she started nursery at only 9 months, and keep us updated with lovely photos of her days there! They have great outdoor spaces and a delicious menu with fresh cooked food every day for her to enjoy.
As a parent of a child with additional needs, choosing the right nursery was something I worried about a lot. From the very beginning, the staff here have been incredible.
They've taken the time to truly understand my son, support him, and celebrate every little step he makes. The patience, kindness and genuine care they show him means more to us than I can put into words.
Knowing he is happy, safe and accepted for who he is gives us so much peace of mind. Parent to parent - I couldn't recommend this nursery more.
Thank you for your kind words Gemma. It has been an absolute pleasure to get to know you and your family over these past few years and such a joy to see how your boys have flourished.
Both of our children attend orchard trees and we couldnt be happier with the care, the support and constant updates we have received from every single staff member! Every day we drop our children off at the nursery we believe fully they are in the best capable hands. It is clear that orchard trees put every child first whether it been the healthy meals they are given to the wide range of activities they do daily and it really shows with how happy both my children are at the nursery! 11/10 nursery! I couldn't recommend orchard trees any more!
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. Hearing such lovely appreciation really means so much.
The creativity with different tasks is so great and gives her so many experiences before starting school.
The outdoor space is so wonderful and she loves getting fresh air on a daily basis, as well as taking part in outside sports. Thank you to all the staff, you do a fab job and have created a fantastic nursery.
Thank you for such a lovely review! It is clear from how happy the children are in the setting, just how much care is given by the team to create such a wonderful environment- they certainly do do a fab job!
We've been sending our daughter to Orchard Trees since July 2023. We've had such a lovely nurturing experience from all staff, from the babies room through to preschool during that time. Our daughter has made strong connections with the staff and is excited to attend the setting each day. We especially love the efforts put into craft and wellbeing activities, and are particularly jealous of the food selections prepared for the children each day. Having had older siblings attend other settings we know what an important part of Orchard Trees offering this is. We will be sad to leave the setting at school age.
Thank you for your lovely review Monique, our team create do wonderful experiences showing just how much they genuinely care for each child in the setting.
We were recommended by friends who have all such brilliant reviews that there really was no other choice for us.
Highly recommended!
Thank you for such a glowing review Andy, parent recommendations really mean the world to us!
My daughter has thrived attending Orchard Trees Day Nursery. She started in the Baby Owls room late 2024 and has now progressed into the Little Owls room in recent months. The staff are incredibly kind and the activities she engages in each day are thoughtful, educational, creative and fun!
The food she has focuses on UPF-free home-style cooking and is incredibly varied. The nursery is very adaptive to any requests we have or dietary restrictions.
The updates we get from staff on the app mean we can be consistent with our daughter when we get home. My daughter races in each morning with a big smile on her face - excited for a day with her friends, exploring nature and outside activities, crafting and having fun on the soft play.
We are due another child and will absolutely be sending them to Orchard Trees when she's ready to start nursery.
Thank you for your thoughtful review, it's so lovely to see how the children flourish in their time with us.
Orchard Trees is a brilliant nursery, my little boy loves it there & the staff are all amazing!
Kind and friendly environment with great outdoor space and lovely home cooked meals. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for you lovely words, it's great to hear how much your child loves his time at nursery, although his smiles say it all!
We absolutely love this nursery! The staff are so caring, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing. My little one has come on so much since starting. His confidence, social skills, and overall developmet have grown massively.
The communication is brilliant, the activities are thoughtful and varied, and the environment feels safe, nurturing, and full of joy. It's such a comfort knowing he's looked after by people who really understand and care about him.
I couldn't recommend it more
Thank you for you lovely words, the team reall do an amazing job getting to know every little one and caring for them as their own.
A friendly nursery where the staff treat children like their own. The setting allows little ones to play and explore as well as witness life on a farm. Activities throughout the day are curated to mix both fun and learning. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities for families to be included such as World Book Day and Christmas.
My son has been going to the nursery since baby owls and he has gone from strength to strength. He is always happy to go to nursery and knows many staff by name and looks forward to seeing them. The activities they do vary day to day and often promote creativity and exploration. The food they provide is healthy and is always available if he needs anything extra such as fruit etc. When I have needed assistance from management in the past they have been quick to communicate with me to resolve any issues. Overall I am very happy to send my son to the nursery as I know he will be well looked after and he really enjoys being there with his friends.
They have bikes and plenty of outdoor activity options and always make time for outdoor play.
Our kids absolutely love going here.
All round really great nursery that puts in a huge amount of effort.
We've tried other nurseries in the area and this one is by far the best.
My child is my second child to attend Orchard Trees and I have nothing but good things to say about the nursery and its staff. Staff create a friendly and homely environment for the children and really get to know them and their likes and dislikes. My child happily goes into nursery without looking back and is exited when we arrive in a morning. The food is prepared fresh on site and is fantastic, the children get a balanced and varied diet and are regularly exposed to new foods and flavours.
This nursery provides educational reviews on how my child is progressing in the setting which I think is fantastic. We get photos of daily activities and everything is logged on their app which is such peace of mind when working. The food is of such a high quality and really encourages healthy eating with a variety of different recipes. Would highly recommend!
Orchard Trees is an excellent nursery in a lovely setting. We toured a few local to us but settled here despite it being a little out of our way as we felt the size and environment was the best available. The building has lots of natural light and the outdoor area feels secure and provides a range of activities for all ages, allowing the different age groups to socialise together. It's clear that involvement in nature is a key principle of the nursery. Creativity is also a key focus for children as they often come home with things they have made that day and new songs to sing. The food always smells amazing and is great value for money in respect to the variety and quantity of foods offered throughout the day. The staff are so warm and caring; my child is always ecstatic to see them. They are great at communicating with parents and working together on solutions for any problem. I feel completely confident in recommending Orchard Trees to everyone!
The staff are experienced and reassuring.
Even though gave different rooms for age ranges, they still get to play outdoors together and I think that's lovely.
It's a great place, it really is!
The team at Orchard Trees are fantastic, they go above and beyond to make your child feel comfortable, safe and happy. My toddler absolutely loves going and loves exploring their garden. Would definitely recommend.
Our little girl started Orchard Trees just before turning 1. The team were excellent helping to settle us into the nursery, taking care to meet her individual needs. We always felt well informed and it was easy to see how much she enjoyed her days there. She is now three and up to 5 days per week - I am constantly surprised at the variety of fun and engaging activities to combine play and learning - our daughter frequently tells us about things she has learned through conversation and in 'real life' putting it all into practice. The team create a caring environment where the children forge some lovely friendships, our daughter is often not ready for pick up time because she is having too much fun with her pals! Changes of clothes are a must, but I'm a firm believer in dirty knees being a sign of a good day's play - exploration is encouraged! The food is fabulous home cooking, with balanced and nutritious meals. All in all just a great place to prepare little ones for their next steps in the big world!
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- Recipient: Orchard Trees Day NurseryDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
Meet the Team (1)
Lindsay joined the original Orchard Trees family all the way back in 2010! She eventually became manager in 2014 and in 2017 had the fantastic opportunity to take over the reins.
Orchard Trees Day Nursery as we know it today is independently owned and managed by Lindsay, with support from her fantastic team.
*Degree: Early Childhood Studies (level 5)
*Full paediatric First Aid
*Advanced Safeguarding Designated Lead
*Designated Health and Safety Officer
*Safer Recruitment
*LSCB Comprehensive Child Protection Pathway
*WRAP Prevent Duty
*Level 2 Safer food handler
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Trees Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Orchard Trees Day Nursery accepts?
Orchard Trees Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Orchard Trees Day Nursery Open?
Orchard Trees Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.
How many Children does Orchard Trees Day Nursery have capacity for?
Orchard Trees Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 88 Children.
How far is Orchard Trees Day Nursery to the centre of York?
7.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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