Nest Nursery is a small, owner-operated nursery on St Helen’s Road in York, providing a warm, homely setting where children are able to play, grow, and develop a sense of belonging. The small size enables the team to get to know each child and family, with an emphasis on caring relationships and individual attention.
Led by a husband-and-wife ownership team, Nest combines a personal approach with a commitment to developing the...
Nest Nursery is a small, owner-operated nursery on St Helen’s Road in York, providing a warm, homely setting where children are able to play, grow, and develop a sense of belonging. The small size enables the team to get to know each child and family, with an emphasis on caring relationships and individual attention.
Led by a husband-and-wife ownership team, Nest combines a personal approach with a commitment to developing the nursery’s spaces and resources. Children are given opportunities to explore, create, and learn through play, with activities shaped around their interests and developmental stage. Outdoor experiences complement indoor play, encouraging curiosity, movement, and discovery.
The team recognises that starting nursery is a significant step for both children and parents. Settling-in sessions are provided to help families become familiar with the setting, while discussions about children’s routines, preferences, and needs support the transition into nursery life.
Nest welcomes visits from prospective families, providing an opportunity to meet the team, explore the environment, and discuss the care being sought. The nursery’s approach is reflected in its simple ethos: Play. Grow. Belong.”
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Nest Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.566) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nest Nursery has 18 reviews.
My child became more continent, independent and overall his language skills inproved. Staff always friendly, nursery is clean and tidy.
My child became more continent, independent and overall his language skills inproved. Staff always friendly, nursery is clean and tidy.
My 2 daughters came here and loved it here. Staff are so friendly and will do anything for the kids. Lovely to receive workbooks with photos and is nice to see them achieving goals set in their work books. My girls had their own key workers which I felt connected to and felt at ease with them. It's...
My 2 daughters came here and loved it here. Staff are so friendly and will do anything for the kids. Lovely to receive workbooks with photos and is nice to see them achieving goals set in their work books. My girls had their own key workers which I felt connected to and felt at ease with them. It's a lovely small loving nursery involving lots of fun with learning! My daughters made lots of friends who then went to school together.
Thank you so much for the lovely recommendation, it was a pleasure having your girls at The Wendy House, and nice to know that they had fun whilst they were learning and made lots of friends too. We will miss the whole family.
Every 3months (i think) they send a book home for you to have a look what your child has been doing it's so nice to look through and see how far they...
Overall my little boy has very much enjoyed his time here and we are very sad he has to leave soon.
Thank you for your kind review. We too are sad that he is leaving us soon. We have enjoyed seeing him learn and grow.
Both our children have attended Wendy House with our youngest about to leave for school. We will be so sad to finally say goodbye as both our children have loved their time there. It's a small nursery and very personal, with caring staff and a close focus on individual needs. Lots of varied play...
Both our children have attended Wendy House with our youngest about to leave for school. We will be so sad to finally say goodbye as both our children have loved their time there. It's a small nursery and very personal, with caring staff and a close focus on individual needs. Lots of varied play and fun with strong development in phonics and key skills. Thank you Wendy and team!
Thank you for your lovely review. It is very heartwarming to know how much we are appreciated for the work we do. It has been great having your family with us for so many years. You will all be sadly missed.
The support they have given has been incredible, not only helping with learning and development but also...
Thank you for everything you've done for our family. We will always be so grateful for the love, support and wonderful memories you've given her. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a caring, supportive and exceptional place for their little one.
Thank you for your wonderful recommendation. It has been a real pleasure having your family join our family and watching your daughter grow and thrive with us. You will all be missed by all of us at 'The House'.
Both our daughters have attended Wendy House Nursery and we couldn't be happier. There is so little staff change over, unlike other nurseries, and you feel very much part of the community. We have had brilliant key workers who give our girls both loads of freedom and play time but also learning....
Both our daughters have attended Wendy House Nursery and we couldn't be happier. There is so little staff change over, unlike other nurseries, and you feel very much part of the community. We have had brilliant key workers who give our girls both loads of freedom and play time but also learning. Both were very school ready! We loved the fact it was mixed ages - allowing kids to be with both older and younger ones. It has been a great experience for our family.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It has been a real pleasure caring for and educating your girls for so long.
We find our son's nursery to be such a lovely, nurturing place. The staff are incredible and create such a personal, caring environment where every child is truly known and valued. Our son absolutely loves attending and often asks if he can go even on days when he's not due in, which says...
We find our son's nursery to be such a lovely, nurturing place. The staff are incredible and create such a personal, caring environment where every child is truly known and valued. Our son absolutely loves attending and often asks if he can go even on days when he's not due in, which says everything about how happy he is there. We couldn't be more grateful for the care, kindness, and dedication of the whole team.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. Such sentiments remind us why we love the work we do, and are much appreciated.
We were initially nervous sending our...
We are so happy that we made the decision to send him to the Wendy House and couldn't recommend it enough.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation. We are so pleased your son enjoys his time with us. We enjoy our time with him too.
We absolutely love Wendy House. Our girls are settled and have developed tremendously since starting at this nursery last autumn. They are always happy to attend. The team are always lovely and friendly and clearly have a care for the children, I would highly recommend.
We absolutely love Wendy House. Our girls are settled and have developed tremendously since starting at this nursery last autumn. They are always happy to attend. The team are always lovely and friendly and clearly have a care for the children, I would highly recommend.
Would...
Would not hesitate in recommending the Wendy House.
The Wendy House has been fantastic for my son. The staff are wonderful and he has made so many friends. Every day they are doing something creative, learning and having lots of fun.
The Wendy House has been fantastic for my son. The staff are wonderful and he has made so many friends. Every day they are doing something creative, learning and having lots of fun.
We love the family feel of The Wendy House, particularly the mixed-age groups. Our daughter has benefitted from the example of the older children and learned to nurture the younger ones. The staff are warm, caring and involved. The staff are also very consistent. The Wendy House is a hidden gem.
We love the family feel of The Wendy House, particularly the mixed-age groups. Our daughter has benefitted from the example of the older children and learned to nurture the younger ones. The staff are warm, caring and involved. The staff are also very consistent. The Wendy House is a hidden gem.
We find the Wendy House Children's Day Nursery to be a friendly, fun and stimulating environment for our daughter. The small size means that children aren't separated into age groups, so learn from the bigger ones and experience play with them. The staff are caring and supportive and the play areas...
We find the Wendy House Children's Day Nursery to be a friendly, fun and stimulating environment for our daughter. The small size means that children aren't separated into age groups, so learn from the bigger ones and experience play with them. The staff are caring and supportive and the play areas are safe, interesting and fun. There's a rotation of toys and the children are always doing something different with crafts, dancing, singing, baking or exercising. Our daughter loves it!
We are very happy with The Wendy House Nursery. Our little boy loves it there. The staff are lovely and do all sorts of activities with the children.
We are very happy with The Wendy House Nursery. Our little boy loves it there. The staff are lovely and do all sorts of activities with the children.
My daughter has been attending The Wendy House for just over three years. I sent her there as I went as a child. The staff are attentive, professional and caring. It's a lovely homely atmosphere and my daughter has enjoyed every minute of being there. If I have any more children, I wouldn't...
My daughter has been attending The Wendy House for just over three years. I sent her there as I went as a child. The staff are attentive, professional and caring. It's a lovely homely atmosphere and my daughter has enjoyed every minute of being there. If I have any more children, I wouldn't hesitate to put them into The Wendy House for childcare.
The size of the nursery means that I feel as...
I am very happy that I chose this nursery for my child.
The Wendy House has been great for my daughter. Her confidence has increased since attending and she loves her time there. They have been very good at teaching her to read and write and the outside area is brilliant. The staff are all very friendly and helpful.
The Wendy House has been great for my daughter. Her confidence has increased since attending and she loves her time there. They have been very good at teaching her to read and write and the outside area is brilliant. The staff are all very friendly and helpful.
Since starting the Wendy House over two years ago, my child has settled into a happy, safe, caring environment, with attentive, thoughtful and professional staff. My child really enjoys attending and with it being a small nursery it has a real family ethos. The range of activities they offer...
Since starting the Wendy House over two years ago, my child has settled into a happy, safe, caring environment, with attentive, thoughtful and professional staff. My child really enjoys attending and with it being a small nursery it has a real family ethos. The range of activities they offer children of all ages is great, as is the way each age group engage with each other. I would highly recommend this nursery to others.
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Laura is Nest’s Manager and Owner, bringing over 14 years of teaching experience into the day-to-day life of the nursery. She loves being hands-on...
Laura is Nest’s Manager and Owner, bringing over 14 years of teaching experience into the day-to-day life of the nursery. She loves being hands-on with the children and can often be found sharing stories, dancing, exploring outdoors or getting stuck into play. Laura is passionate about creating a happy, engaging environment where children feel confident, curious and cared for.
Jordan brings nine years of childcare experience to her role as Deputy Manager at Nest. She is passionate about creating a warm, welcoming...
Jordan brings nine years of childcare experience to her role as Deputy Manager at Nest. She is passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels happy, confident and supported.
Having previously worked as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Jordan particularly enjoys supporting children with additional needs, celebrating their individual progress and helping them thrive at their own pace.
Her love of Forest School brings plenty of enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, encouraging children to explore nature, build independence and learn through hands-on experiences. She loves seeing children explore, get creative and learn through play (with messy play being a firm favourite), all while creating happy memories along the way.
Leanne is a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner with 13 years of invaluable experience in early years education, supported by a CACHE Level...
Leanne is a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner with 13 years of invaluable experience in early years education, supported by a CACHE Level 3 qualification. Known for a warm and nurturing approach, she excels at building trusted relationships with both children and their parents, while working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain the highest standards of safety, safeguarding and care. She remains deeply committed to creating positive early childhood experiences and fostering a lifelong love of learning in every child in her care.
Sophie is a Level 3 practitioner and SENCO at Nest Nursery. She has been working in childcare since 2017. Sophie is passionate about ensuring that...
Sophie is a Level 3 practitioner and SENCO at Nest Nursery. She has been working in childcare since 2017. Sophie is passionate about ensuring that every child is supported and able to thrive, and loves being a part of our little ones’ journey!
In her spare time, Sophie loves to read, write, and spend time with family.
Paula has worked for the past 42 years primarily in a nursery setting. For her, there is nothing more rewarding than creating a warm, safe and fun...
Paula has worked for the past 42 years primarily in a nursery setting. For her, there is nothing more rewarding than creating a warm, safe and fun environment where children feel confident to explore, play and grow.
She loves bringing creative activities, storytelling and messy play into daily routines, inspiring and nurturing children’s ideas and interests. She enjoys seeing them grow and develop, ready for their next chapter in life.
Basak joined the nursery in January 2025 and quickly became a valued member of the team. She achieved her Level 3 Early Years qualification in summer...
Basak joined the nursery in January 2025 and quickly became a valued member of the team. She achieved her Level 3 Early Years qualification in summer 2026 and brings a calm, caring and thoughtful approach to supporting the children.
She is a kind and reliable member of the team who is committed to providing a nurturing and positive environment for all of the children at Nest.
Nest Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.
Nest Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
Nest Nursery has capacity for a total of 22 Children.
1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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