Orchard Trees Day Nursery

The Old Wood Yard, Main Street, Thorganby, York YO19 6DE
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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 and homely environment in which every child feel safe, secure and eager to explore.

The highly qualified Early Years educators support each child sensitively to ensure that they meet their full potential and develop a keen appetite for learning. By allowing children to follow their own paths of discovery and truly valuing the lost art of PLAY, Orchard trees Day Nursery aims to create a Community of Creative Thinkers.

The business strives to be truly socially responsible and ethically conscious. Focusing on eco-sustainability, labour rights, equality of opportunity and community interest programmes.
Under new ownership from 2017. Ofsted rated GOOD in all areas in February 2025.
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Funding & Fees

Session rates from £6.30 per hour
Please get in touch to request a brochure and fee guide

Funded places from 9 months
Flexible booking options
Term Time Only and AdHoc sessions are available upon request

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Orchard Tree Childcare Ltd
  • Privately 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

Opening 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)

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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.

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Review from Cathy M (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have my 2nd child at Orchard Trees, they are so helpful and knowledgeable. Both my children have been excited to go to Orchard Trees for the day and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone. They have been so helpful when I have had emergencies and the most important part I think, is that
they actually listen to me and are willing to adapt if needs be.
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Review from Dan P (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Orchard Trees at 6 months old and loved it immediately, the ladies were so welcoming and caring, I knew she was in safe hands. She’s now 2 and in the toddler room and comes home every day excited to tell us about everything she has done. I love the app which the staff use to update
us about her day, we get regular photos and can check in throughout the day to see if she has eaten etc. The food sounds amazing too and very healthy and I’m sure that having nursery meals as a baby has helped turn her into a very adventurous eater! I couldn’t be happier, nursery has definitely helped her development, she seems to learn something new every day.
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Review from Katy G (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves attending Orchard Trees Day Nursery. He had a wonderful nurturing time in Little Owls (aged 1-3) where he built fantastic relationships with his lovely key workers. He is now in ‘Wise Owls’ and is thriving. He loves all the open-ended activities they set up and I really appreciate
the endless patience they have for messy play, creativity and their commitment to spending lots of time outdoors. The staff are always enthusiastic and welcoming and he goes into nursery happy every time. My son is a real chatterbox and they have all supported and encouraged him in his language development. They have also embraced his love of stories and he’s read lots of new books with them that he can now recite at home too! I feel assured that he is well cared for, safe and secure and is given lots of opportunities to develop socially, emotionally and physically.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've been using Orchard Trees for over 6 years, from when my eldest was around 18 months and my youngest has been going from 8 months. I honestly couldn't be happier with their care, everyone is so friendly and approachable. The children love going, they have so much fun they don't realise they're learning
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The longer opening hours really help with the hours I work and they were very accommodating around my shift pattern too.
The school drop off, pick up service is great and the holiday club is brilliant with access to the playing field and lots of different activities each day. Can't recommend them enough!
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our 3-year-old girl started at Orchard Trees a couple of months ago and we’ve been impressed by the open communication and understanding of the staff looking after her. She struggles to separate from family and has always preferred to be at home, however, she lights up when she talks about nursery activities
and staff!
We’ll be increasing her hours from September and feel confident she’ll have a brilliant preschool year.
Reply from Bernadette Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for this review, it's lovely to read how your child is enjoying her time here with us.
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Review from Stephen Q (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Orchard Trees Day Nursery. My daughter cannot wait to go to nursery, the facilities are amazing, the staff are brilliant and go out of their way with the children. The food is homemade on site. I witnessed my daughter eating mackerel pate which she ate and loved which did surprise
me. I do feel this is a brilliant way for children to learn about food. I would highly recommend this nursery and also the after-school club excellent for after school and the school holidays.
Reply from Berni Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for this glowing review. We do put every effort into incoperating a wide range of foods and flavours into our menu so we love that you are happy with this.
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child (now 3) has been going to Orchard Trees since she was just a year old. Our main reason for choosing Orchard Trees was their opening hours - it is the only nursery I know of that opens as early as 07:00 and stays open as late as 18:30 - great for those of us who work shifts! In addition to this,
the manager has been incredibly flexible allowing us to vary our days from week to week depending on our rota! Orchard Trees affords us the ability to leave our child (for 11.5 hours at a time) safe in the knowledge that she is happy and well cared for! I would gladly recommend Orchard Trees to anyone looking for a childcare setting for their little ones!
Reply from Lindsay Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for this great review.
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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Orchard Trees for over 2 years and absolutely loves it. The staff are fantastic and really take the time to get to know the children, using their current interests in order to stimulate learning. Children are allocated a key worker who tracks and plans their development and
it is possible to arrange a meeting whenever you would like one. Each child has a learning journey book that tracks their activities; it's great to take home and read through the anecdotes to see what they have been up to. Communication is always great, the nursery uses an app which sends out messages and photos showing you what the children have been doing. Additionally, the nursery is really flexible (open 7-6.30) and has been really accommodating in allowing me to change hours due to the fact I am currently on maternity leave. My youngest son will be starting in March and I have absolutely no concerns about him starting and becoming a 'baby owl' (name for baby room!).
Reply from Berni Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for such a lovely review.
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Orchard Trees!!! Our son absolutely loves all the staff and they have been such a great support to us over the past year. Our son has come on leaps and bounds with his development since being here and we are really proud of how excited he is to tell us about his day when we pick him up. The
food is also wonderful and he has something different every day, allowing him to try lots of flavours and grow as a little person with tastes and experiences. We would recommend the nursery to anyone!
Reply from Berni Oates at Orchard Trees Day Nursery5 out of 5 across the board! Wow! Thank you so much for this glowing review, we love your family too.
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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, great staff and lots of innovative and creative activities. I love that I can see what they have been up to via the app and staff updates. I have many wonderful pictures painted brought home regularly. Both of my two young children love going and have become very sociable and confident
since attending. My three year old can already sing the alphabet and is teaching me phonics! It is great for parents also as it has wrap around care, extended hours and optional lunches. Thank you to all the staff that make it so special for my little boy and girl who have been coming here for two years now and we hope to use them for many more.
Reply from Berni Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for such a lovely review. We hope to have you as one of our families for many more years also.
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Review from Jennifer C (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Orchard Trees is a wonderful childcare provision in the North Yorkshire countryside. Staff are caring and creative putting the children first and listening to their ideas.
Reply from Berni Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for this lovely review.
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Review from Belle T (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children are in 'Baby Owls' and 'Wise Owls' and they both love it!
Great staff and lovely facilities. They get lots of snacks and lovely food. They really enjoy going out in the garden too.


The only thing we don't like is the vegan day, the children don't seem to like to the meals either.

Reply from Lindsay Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for the lovely comments, especially about the staff.
If you have any suggestions for our menu we'd love to hear them.
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Review from Liz A (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sons have attended Orchard trees for many years, since they were babies, and my younger son continues to attend the SKOOT club after school and during the holidays. They are fabulous with him and very flexible. We have complete confidence that he is safe and has a great time whilst being at Skoot.
The setting is inclusive and very willing to meet individual needs. This is particularly important to us as our son has special educational needs requiring more support than a typically developing child of his age. We could not wish for a more supportive setting.
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son loves going to Orchard Trees Nursery. The staff are very friendly and caring. He enjoys the activities they do especially playing in the well equipped garden. Orchard Trees is flexible for parents and always try to accommodate our requests. I will be sending my second child there next year too.
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Review from Alex (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Skoots Out of School Club in South Duffield is a fantastic environment for older children - highly recommend.
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Review from Jennifer E (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As an overview, I would say that Orchard Trees is an excellent childcare setting; clean and safe with excellent staff who seem to genuinely care about the children.
We have always found them to be efficient, with a good range of equipment. The children get lots of outdoor time and have a good mix
of story time/creative activities and active/physical playtime.
There's a good mix of staff and personalities and we have found them all to be really friendly, receptive to ideas and keen to get feedback. Clearly passionate about the wellbeing of the children, staff are approachable and attentive. They have established practices and policies but show flexibility and you can provide your own food which is a real advantage for us.
Reply from Berni Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for this fabulous review, we love to hear that parents feel this way. Its great that you have mentioned many of the specific attributes that we strive for such as flexibility, approachability and creativity.
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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All the staff create a warm and caring atmosphere - it feels like an extension of the family. Children are happy and engaged - good friendships are developing. Activities and the environment are stimulating - it is clear learning is really progressing with the support of Orchard Trees and the team.
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is opportunity for outdoor play and interaction with animals. The indoor space is used effectively with the different aged children able to integrate, whilst being supported in their own age groups. The only downside is I feel meals are expensive, though there is an option to provide your own.
Reply from Lindsay Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for your feedback. It's lovely to hear such positive praise for the staff. If you have any suggestions about how we can improve our menu we would love to hear them.
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Review from Claire G (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children who attend Orchard Trees and I am extremely happy with the nursery and the care they receive. It’s a really, happy and friendly place. Staff are always kind and attentive and build genuinely loving relationships with the kids. The food is great, the environment is good and the management
are so helpful and flexible wherever possible. Educationally, I think the children are gently encouraged in their development and both my children are thriving.
Reply from Berni Oates at Orchard Trees Day NurseryThank you for this lovely review, we are very pleased to read you feel this way. We love having your children as a part of our Orchard Trees family.
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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used this nursery for both my children and they have both loved it! My son is now at school and the nursery helped him grow and develop well in preparation for school! My daughter has just started and smiles every day when we pull up in the car park!
A lovely warm caring environment. I would
highly recommend.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.967)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10 for Orchard Trees Day 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.967 for Orchard Trees Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (324 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 335 Ratings = 4.967
  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 Orchard Trees Day Nursery is based on 28 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 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6, which has been reached with 28 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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Lindsay Oates

Job Title: Director Joined: 2017

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.


Lindsay has 14 years experience working as a key worker in nurseries and holds a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. She is currently studying part time for a forensic psychology degree.
*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

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