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Explorers Nursery at QE

Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, Thorpe Green Lane, Thorpe Underwood, York YO26 9SS
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Explorers Nursery at QE, York
Explorers Nursery at QE, York
Explorers Nursery at QE, York

Explorers Nursery at QE is the Outstanding Early Years provision (ISI February 2019) at the Excellent rated independent school, Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate.

Situated on the beautiful Thorpe Underwood Estate, Explorers Nursery at QE is a friendly setting where children receive the best possible support and care.

The experienced team of staff there take pride in ensuring a warm, family atmosphere in which the children can learn. They focus on the...  

Funding & Fees

Monthly fees:
Half a day - £40
Full day - £80

5 days a week - £375


At Explorers Nursery, we accept the Government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme and Childcare Vouchers.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Emily Hunter (Head of Early Years)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 36

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Explorers Nursery at QE Reviews (46)

9.8

Explorers Nursery at QE has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.793) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Explorers Nursery at QE has 46 reviews.

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Review from Jo A (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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Excellent facilities and a lovely caring team. My son loves going and is flourishing there. The staff provide lots of updates and photos during the day via the app which is great. Particularly comes into its own during the dimmer whether children have the opportunity to explore the fabulous grounds and use the play area.

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Review from Meg W (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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Queens Kindergarten is a wonderful childcare facility. They individualise care for every single child who attends whilst maintaining a whole community atmosphere. The adaptable and brilliant facilities have meant my daughter has not felt any change moving between the different rooms or key workers. The staff are worth their weight in gold and will always go the extra mile to ensure each child is cared for exactly how they need to be. The rural setting is beautiful, safe and clean. The opportunities and events available at Queen's Kindergarten are exciting and something I’ve never seen at another nursery. Just last week, my daughter had the chance to have a Christmas dinner and go see a play! Can’t recommend it enough, we are gutted we are edging towards outgrowing it ready for school!

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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant, caring and incredibly helpful. My son is extremely happy and confident to attend and the staff always do their best to be flexible when requested.

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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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Very good overall although the large number of staff involved can mean that care feels a little more institutional and less personal at times. Facilities, cleanliness, efficiency, food are all outstanding.

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Review from Emily P (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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I can’t recommend the Kindergarten at Queen Ethelburga’s enough. The staff are amazing and put my daughter, husband and I at ease straight away despite us being very nervous about leaving our little girl (our first baby) with them at 15 months old. The facilities are second to none and the activities that they engage the children in are fun, imaginative and educational. It is such a lovely environment for children to make friends, learn and flourish in. Our daughter’s development has come on in leaps and bounds since attending Queen’s Kindergarten, she is really happy there and we will be sad when she reaches 3 and has to leave!

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Review from Rachael W (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Queen's Kindergarten are amazing, from my little boy's first day (only nine months old) in the Squirrel Nutkin room they made both him and myself feel completely at ease. They take every need into consideration and provide constant updates on care and development.

The nursery have always been flexible with day changes/additional days which is extremely helpful for us as working parents. The facilities are immaculate and the location of the nursery is extremely safe, tucked within the grounds of a beautiful school, which was definitely a conditional element for me as a parent when choosing the right nursery. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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Meet the Team (13)

Emily Job Title: Head of Early Years Joined: 2025
Emily

Emily is the Head of Early Years

Aimee Job Title: Assistant Manager of Queen's Kindergarten Joined: 2018
Aimee

Aimee works in the Adventurers' room.

Hana Job Title: Assistant Manager of Queen's Kindergarten Joined: 2016
Hana

Hana works in the Voyagers' room.

Tina Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2021
Tina

Tina works in the Adventurers' room.

Hannah Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2020
Hannah

Hannah works in the Voyagers' room.

Becky Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2022
Becky

Becky works in the Voyagers' room.

Amy Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024
Amy

Amy works in the Adventures room.

Tegan Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023
Tegan

Tegan works in the Pioneers' room.

Emma Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024
Emma

Emma works in the Pioneers' room.

Emily Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024
Emily

Emily works in the Pioneers' room.

Caitlin Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2024
Caitlin

Caitlin works within all 3 rooms.

Becki Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2025
Becki

Becki works in the Voyagers room and goes swimming with Pioneers.

Lauren Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2025
Lauren

Lauren works in the Adventurers' room.

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