Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Dragon Hall, East Parade, Harrogate HG1 5LB
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9.9 64 Reviews
Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school in Harrogate provides exceptional care and education for babies and children up to the age of five.

The nursery is set in the beautifully refurbished 'Dragon Hall', conveniently located near the bus and train stations in Harrogate town centre. Little Dragons feature bright and airy playrooms and fabulous outdoor areas for different age groups.

The setting's Baby Room leads out onto its own secluded baby garden where children can explore safely with sand, water and sensory play. To the front of the setting is a fabulous outdoor area for toddlers and pre-school children, featuring natural areas, a slide, rope rings, a spinning see-saw and planting patches.

Children at the nursery enjoy a wide range of inspirational learning activities covering all aspects of the early years foundation stage including literacy and communication, physical development and expressive arts and design.

Little Dragon's experienced team hold childcare qualifications, paediatric first aid certificates and safeguarding training. Every team member has an enhanced DBS check and the nursery has CCTV and secure door entry systems for added security.

The chef at Little Dragons prepares the nursery’s fresh and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in the nursery kitchen, providing children with healthy and delicious homemade food every day. The nursery’s menu is prepared with quality ingredients and can be altered to meet any special dietary requirements.

Meals and snacks are included in the nursery’s fees, as well as nappies, wipes and sun cream. 15 and 30 Hours Free Childcare places are available for eligible families.

The team at Little Dragons are so proud of their nursery. Call to make an appointment to take a closer look at everything they have to offer.
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Type of Service

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

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Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 73

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (64)

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Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school has 64 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has now gone to this nursery for a month. She settled in very fast, which was a great relief for me when going back to work, and must be due to the staff being so kind. I love all the messy play she gets to do at the nursery. It's great for her development. I know that she will get to experience
something new every day. And the food all sounds delicious, which it must be since she seems to eat the lot every single day. So far really happy. Thank you very much!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your positive review! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter has settled in well and enjoys her time at our nursery. Our staff are dedicated to creating a fun and nurturing environment for all of the children on our care. We can't wait to continue watching your daughter thrive and grow with us!

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The nursery are very supportive always make time for me I couldn't ask for anything more out of a nursery my son is autistic and all his needs are met they are in the process of ordering equipment they also have a spinning chair my son loves and helps him regulate. An all round fantastic nursery highly
recommend.

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words! We take great pride in being able to support your son and provide him with the care and resources he needs. We are always here for you and your family. Thank you for taking the time to leave an excellent review. Kind regards, HM.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Little Dragons for over a year, starting in toddlers and now in pre-school. She loves going and is always cheerful at pick up. The staff are great. They took a real interest in helping with her extreme picky eating and tried lots of different strategies. We've had no issues
or complaints at all, would recommend the nursery to anyone and will be sending our youngest to the baby room in a few months.

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter loves attending Little Dragons and that our staff has made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to welcome your youngest to the baby room soon. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Kind regards

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had a wonderful experience with this nursery. The staff are genuinely caring and have a lovely manner with our son. From the very beginning, they've been incredibly attentive and supportive, helping him settle in and gradually building up from half days to full-time care.


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we appreciate most is how well they've supported his routine. They've really worked with us to maintain the structure we set at home, which has helped him feel secure and thrive. He's become so much more social and confident with other children, and it's clear the nurturing environment has made a big difference.


We're so pleased with how well he's doing, and we truly believe it's thanks to the fantastic team at the nursery. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a safe, supportive, and engaging place for their child.

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for sharing your kind words about our nursery! We are thrilled to hear that your son is thriving and enjoying his time with us. Our team is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children, and we are glad to see the positive impact it has on your child. Thank you for recommending us to other parents. Kind regards

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery! Very clean setting, which is impressive with all the messy play they set up for the babies. All the staff are very friendly and interact very well with our child, even from early on after joining. The manager is super knowledgeable and helpful, and the nursery keeps us well updated with
events, updates, etc. Nutrition is very important to us, and the rotating menu is always great, with our little one eating new foods all the time.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words! We strive to create a clean, nurturing environment for all of our little ones. Our staff is dedicated to providing exceptional care and we are happy to hear that your child is enjoying the variety of activities and meals we offer. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to continuing to provide a great experience for your family. Thank you for choosing our nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been here around 8months so far and I am so happy. He clearly enjoys going and has a huge smile for the staff when dropped off in the morning. They are friendly, helpful, supportive and kind. I am so relieved I chose the right place for him to be!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words! It brings us so much joy to see your son happy and thriving at our center. We will continue to provide a supportive and loving environment for him. We are grateful to have earned your trust as a parent and we will always provide top-notch care for your little one. Thank you for choosing us!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Little Dragons in January and absolutely loves going. He gets involved in all of the fantastic activities that they offer, such as singing and signing. He eats and drinks incredibly well whilst he's there. I love hearing about what he gets up to on his day there. The staff are all
amazing, so friendly and I know my son is in good hands whilst attending nursery. The nursery is well equipped, the outside playground is brilliant, with climbing frames, slides, mud kitchen and other toys. The nursery is always clean and my son always comes home clean, dry and happy.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your son loves coming to Little Dragons and enjoys all of the fantastic activities we offer. Our dedicated staff work hard to create a safe and fun environment for all children. We are glad you are happy with our facilities and appreciate your trust in us to care for your little one. Thank you for choosing us as your child's nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves attending Little dragons day nursery. She has been going since she was 9 months old. She has received brilliant care in every room, she absolutely loves the staff at Little dragons day nursery.
She enjoys the activities that are provided everyday her favourites are the
messy ones!. She loves the nursery food she always has seconding helpings, the menu is great it has such a wide variety and changes every term. The staff have always been supportive and easy to talk to and have always been supportive of my little girl.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled that your daughter is enjoying her time at Little dragons day nursery and that she is receiving excellent care from our staff. We strive to provide a fun and educational environment for all children and we are happy to hear that she loves our activities and food. Our team is always here to support you and your little one. Thank you for choosing us!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our kid has attended since April 2022, and we have had a fantastic experience in the different development stages our kid has experienced. Our kid loved attending, and we feel he is in a safe and caring space that has helped to develop his creativity and mental health with activities such as yoga and
wellbeing. They have been supportive in reaching milestones such as potty training. The team has also supported us during difficult situations at home; management and staff have helped us navigate hard times and have been attentive to ensure our child is coping with disruptions at home.

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad to hear that your child has had a positive and enriching experience at our nursery. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment that supports growth and development in all areas. Thank you for trusting us with your child's wellbeing and allowing us to be a part of their journey.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all so lovely and kind. They catered to my son's allergy needs and helped him get settled in. They complete new and exciting activities all the time and the management also were very helpful in the process of getting into the nursery.

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for the positive review. Thank you and have a fantastic day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. My daughter loves coming and is always excited to come. Lots of activities going on. Amazing staff and fantastic manager. Very accommodating. All staff are really friendly and genuinely care.

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. We hope to see you soon.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery and Pre-school. She cried on day 1 drop off but has never cried on subsequent drop offs. She is happy every day when my wife or I go and pick her up, that is the most important thing to us. The nursery have given us some good advice on any issues she
has had. She hasn't had many issues at all though as of yet touch wood! I would recommend Little Dragons highly. She is developing really well thanks to the nursery and always seems to love spending time there.

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your high rating. We sincerely thank you for the positive review and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Little Dragons team have been fantastically supportive of our family. The team is very longstanding and seem happy, which creates a nice atmosphere and good relationships.
Our two children have loved their time at nursery and gained confidence and skills to start school.
During bumpy times, the
nursery managers and key workers have been absolute rocks, providing advice and support, and being very positive.

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for the positive review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had two children attend from babies. Both have had the most amazing experiences, tailored to their personalities and interests - from drumming/ paint sensory play to phonics fun!
The Nursery Manager and the team work tirelessly to provide a caring safe environment where the kids can have fun,
explore and learn. Outdoor time is high on their agenda, as is singing and dancing!
They have been so accommodating with odd work patterns and always available for a chat on the phone.
We couldn't ask for better, we'll genuinely miss them when we start school!

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for the positive review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love this nursery! My little one looks forward to going everytime we pull up. She yells friends when we get there and runs right up to the door. She loves the food and is always happy to see the nursery teachers everyday. She gives them the biggest hugs. I'm just happy she is happy and
looks forward to going there.

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommended! Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school has gone above and beyond to care for our two children and to support us as a family.
The friendly and consistent staff team offer children a warm and stimulating environment. Take potty training troubles, behaviour challenges or whatever
a toddler can throw at you completely in their stride. Our children came home happy, tired and well fed. We really appreciate all the extra weeks and parent initiations, which give a great insight into life at the nursery.

Reply from Tracy T, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

We always strive to provide top-quality service to every child and their family, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been part of Little Dragons since 2019 and now have our second child there. We are consistently pleased with how caring and qualified all the staff are. Food is of a high standard and the facilities are clean and perfectly suited to each age group. The whole team work together so well ensuring
the best for children in their care. The range of activities is engaging and educational. Children are prepared and ready for school thanks to a fantastic pre-school team. Extra learning is offered from external providers for song and sign, wellbeing and yoga. We couldn’t be happier with the nursery and recommend it to anyone we know.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 children attend Little Dragons Nursery. We’ve just come home from a gorgeous Mother's Day stay and play and afternoon tea. Little Dragons are forever doing parties and activities not only for the children but for parents to come along too! We’ve had a lovely time this afternoon with it not being
a “normal” nursery day my children have yet again had a great time!
Thank you so much to all the amazing team for all you do.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

We're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Little Dragons Private Day Nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery and fantastic staff. My son has been attending for two years now and it has been a great nursery, staff are caring and a wide range of activities that have helped his development. Highly recommended.

Reply from Tracy Turpin, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

N O (Father of Child), we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Dragons has by far exceeded all my nursery expectations - my two boys both absolutely love going there and I know how well they are looked after which gives me total peace of mind when they are there. They have a very low staff turnover which has been fantastic for my boys. All the staff know
all the children and are so friendly which gives the nursery a lovely homely feel. I would particularly praise the staff in the babies room who have been so kind to my son who suffers from allergies and severe eczema. They have spent lots of time soothing him and massaging cream into his sore skin a few times a day. 5 stars.

Reply from Tracy Turpin, Family Care Team at Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Little Dragons Private Day Nursery!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.897 for Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (279 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.897

  • b) 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 Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 73 number of registered child places is 14.6, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 73 Children.

How far is Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Harrogate?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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