Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby

3 North Lane, Haxby, York YO32 3JP
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9.9 39 Reviews
  • Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby, York
Little Green Rascals Haxby is an eco-friendly nursery, located at the heart of the village, where a plethora of additional activities to enrich your child's experience is offered. 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.

Renovated to perfection in 2019, the nursery has been a trusted and esteemed presence in the community, known for dedicated childcare professionals and exceptional reputation. With a capacity to care for 60 children each day, the nursery spans across two buildings, accommodating separate areas for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

In Wiggly Worms, babies spend their days engaged in sensory activities that foster learning and exploration. Building strong relationships is a priority during this stage, and the exceptional team are always on hand to support you and your little one as you settle into nursery.

In Cheeky Hens, encouraging children to further develop their speech, language, and understanding skills is key. Creative and imaginative skills flourish through daily messy play activities, while focused topics unveil a deeper knowledge and comprehension of the world around them.

In Little Green Rascals, children aged 3 and above embark on a journey to become independent learners. With free-flow access to the gardens, they can spend their entire day exploring and learning amidst the natural wonders that surround them.

A range of exciting activities, such as Forest School, yoga, drama, dance, and language lessons are also available across the nursery.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Charlotte Smith (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 64

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • There is ample parking onsite for pick-up and drop-off.

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby Reviews (39)

9.9

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.946) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby has 39 reviews.

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Review from Nicki S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Little Green Rascals last year and I have a son who is currently in cheeky hens! Both boys have loved attending since coming here over 18 months ago. The staff are lovely and very caring, they make coming to nursery fun and a happy place to learn.
I would highly recommend LGR to anyone
who is looking for a nursery.
Reply from Hannah Nabil, Digital Marketing Specialist at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby
It's wonderful to hear that both of your sons have enjoyed their time at Little Green Rascals! We're thrilled to have had them as part of our nursery community for over 18 months. Creating a fun and…read more
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Review from Emily G (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Being a working mum certainly presents some challenges but worrying about the safety and well-being of my son when he’s at nursery is not one of them. All of the staff are excellent (shout out to the amazing member of staff in wiggly worms who is my son's key person). They seem to have very little staff
turnover and they are just truly brilliant. Caring, nurturing, educational, everything you could hope for and this goes for each and everyone who works there. They really get to know your child and your family and the communication has always been brilliant. I honestly cannot fault this nursery except from it does seem to be one of the pricier ones. That being said I really believe it’s worth it. My son is my second child to attend here and I would highly recommend LGR Haxby to anyone.
Reply from Hannah Nabil, Digital Marketing Specialist at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby
It's heartening to hear about your positive experience with Little Green Rascals Haxby! We understand the challenges of being a working mum and strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for…read more
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Review from Rachel R (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl went through Little Green Rascals from the baby room right up until going to school. I just can't recommend them enough. From 9 months old to 4 years the level of care she received was second to none. I always felt confident that she was in great hands and that all her needs were met.
She was also a vegetarian so food and nutrition is very important to me and one of the main reasons we picked LGR. They ensured she always had the same looking food as her friends and never felt left out. I loved the app they used to communicate everything and the newsletters were fantastic. I always felt the team was very approachable and helpful when I needed help with extra/different days. I was sad to see her leave and recommend them to everyone I know! Thank you Haxby!
Reply from Hannah Nabil, Digital Marketing Specialist at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby
Thank you for your glowing recommendation! We're thrilled to hear about the positive experience your daughter had at Little Green Rascals Haxby. Providing exceptional care and catering to her dietary…read more
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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been a ‘wiggly worm’ at Little Green Rascals for the last 8 months and it’s been wonderful. His day's full of fun and educational activities. He gets outside every day rain or shine and has a wide range of activities to keep him stimulated and engaged. He loves the staff and happily
runs in and reaches out to them at the door without fail. They know him well and can cater to his personality and mood depending on the day. I wouldn’t have him anywhere else. It’s lovely having the open days and getting to chat to all the staff, see the facilities up close and try the food.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from J O (Father of Child) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our daughter and son have attended this nursery. It is very well run, and the communication around the kids and events is excellent. Both kids have loved it, with the staff being very attentive. Would definitely recommend it.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby
Thank you so much for your review; we really appreciate it!
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Review from Alex H (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to Little Green Rascals Haxby four days a week. She always runs in and is excited when we pick her up, telling us what she has been up to.
Having been a parent of children there for the last five years in total, I can also vouch for the quality of the food and care provided
to the children by the staff.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby
Thank you so much for your review; we really appreciate it!
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Review from O V (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is very happy here. Everything you should care about, food, love, education and a variety of activities is brill. His language has really improved since attending. Much better than his previous nursery.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby
Thank you so much for your review; we really appreciate it!
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Review from Kathleen S (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing! The staff are so lovely! And go above and beyond for the children! Honestly, don’t have a bad word to say - couldn’t thank them enough!
My child loves going to nursery and always has the best time there!
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby
Thank you for your heartwarming feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you find our nursery amazing and our staff lovely. Creating a positive and engaging environment for children is our top priority,…read more
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Review from Louise W (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Green Rascals Haxby have been so lovely with our little boy. He can be very timid and is late talking, but they are great at making sure he is included in activities and gets lots of cuddles and reassurance when he needs them. You can tell the bond he's formed with them by how he reacts when
he sees the staff there. They do lots of great activities, spend lots of time outdoors, and they always make time if I need to tell them or ask them about something. I'd recommend them to anyone.
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Review from Tom A (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery is an outstanding nursery that really takes care of our little one. The practitioners are kind, friendly and helpful and our son is so comfortable with all of them. The food they provide is excellent and their use of the app to keep us updated on how his day
is going is very useful too. Highly recommended!
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is very new to Little Green Rascals so we’re in the early stages of his journey. So far we have been impressed with all aspects. We are seeing daily changes in his development and he is happy which is very important to us.
The only thing we are finding a challenge is finding an extra slot to
use the extra days we have accrued from bank holidays. Being busy, as most parents are, it’s difficult to remember to keep requesting the extra time for it then to continually be declined. Perhaps a waiting list system would work better so that you only had to submit your request once.
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Review from Kirsty P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love the staff, my child absolutely loves his key worker. Beautiful space for fun and great activities, outside space is brilliant my son practically swims in the sandpit which the staff don’t mind at all luckily.
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love sending my child to Little Green Rascals Haxby, he has the best time and receives the best care, the staff, facilities and activities they do with the children are amazing. The only downside is the price, and inflexibility regarding holidays/charging for days where the facility is closed for
training/Xmas eve, both of which this year have fallen on days my child attends, meaning not only do I have to pay for a service that is not supplied but I have to find alternative childcare.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic with my daughter. She had very bad social anxiety going in, and have been so patient and kind and loving with her. She loves going to nursery now. She has come on lead and bounds with her development, and we feel that she is in a safe environment
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Review from D D (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I really rate the staff and think that the nursery overall is great. However, I do feel that the Haxby branch is overpriced given that they do not offer the forest school that I know the other nurseries in the area have.
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Review from Alethea M (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is a cheeky hen at Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery - Haxby, having joined about 5 months ago. The team have been brilliant at getting him settled in and he absolutely loves his new nursery.


They use Famly app, which is a great tool to give peace of mind when at work, but also

fab for getting updates, messaging the team directly etc. My son always comes home having had such a lovely (and messy!) day. The food is varied and provides healthy meals and snacks and he tries so many new things which he wouldn’t try at home!


The team are absolutely fantastic - not only his key worker, but every other member of staff in his room (and throughout the rest of the nursery) makes such a huge effort with him. The nursery has recently been refurbished, and it’s such a lovely environment for them. It’s really well thought out and makes great use of the space available.


Overall, we couldn’t rate the nursery more highly, it’s absolutely fantastic, and we are so pleased we made the decision to send our son there.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this nursery for four years and, for him, it is a home away from home. He feels safe, loved, comfortable and happy there thanks to the fantastic staff who look after him with such care, attention and affection. He has hugely benefitted developmentally and is clearly well prepared
for primary school now. He loves playing with all his friends at nursery and often tells me all about their adventures when I collect him. I always look forward to hearing about what wonderful activities or themes have been organised by the staff and think it is excellent that photo updates are often sent to parents so that we can enjoy seeing them have fun. I also appreciate the well-balanced meals that he has always had at nursery. The staff are very approachable, considerate and enthusiastic and show great discretion and professionalism. They are more than happy to meet to answer any questions or discuss any of my son’s particular requirements.
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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is a Wiggly Worm at Little Green Rascals Haxby. The staff are amazing! They are all very kind, caring and friendly and I am more than confident that my son is getting the best care! Throughout the day, I am kept updated with pictures and updates of my son through the Famly App which is
fantastic! The recent renovations that have taken place are amazing and the nursery is absolutely beautiful with the best toys and activities available! Thank you for all your hard work!
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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is a cheeky hen at Haxby Little Green Rascals! This cheeky hen simply loves his newly refurbished play area. The reason why he loves his nursery is not just because of the lovely toys, picture art, pretend tree in the reading corner... although these things do help. He loves it because
his key worker and the other members of the team care and cuddle, play and love him, giving him undivided attention while I’m at work (having a break!)
My cheeky hen really enjoys the delicious snacks and food he’s given through the day as I’m informed via a fab app that he’s eaten everything up! I don’t worry while I’m at work as I can check what he’s been up to at a quick glance.
The team at Haxby are lovely and my cheeky hen I’m sure would gladly go home with his key worker because he loves her so much (so much so she has to sneak out sometimes!) Children are nothing but honest and this just goes to show the hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.946)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.946) out of 10 for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby 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 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 4.946 for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Haxby is calculated as follows: ( (319 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.946
  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 Haxby 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 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, 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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Charlotte

Charlotte Smith

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi! I'm Charlotte and I'm the Nursery Manager of Haxby.


I have been working with children in the early childhood field for over 20 years. I began my journey with Little Green Rascals as a Cover Manager at all of our sites and after leaving to start my own family, I returned as Nursery Manager.


I am committed to giving our children the best possible start in life and will do everything I can to give them a solid foundation for their future.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery.

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