Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard

I’ve been involved with several nurseries over the years, as a mother then a granny. This one has impressed me more than any. The staff are sensitive, imaginative, attentive and truly caring. The facilities are good and well-used. The children love the food, the company, and the good balance between a reliable routine and a frankly astonishing range of activities. They learn so much here, and I have genuine faith in the staff.

I cannot thank the guys enough at Little Green Rascals 7 Minster Yard. They look after my little girl two days a week and the excitement my daughter has when arriving at the nursery, running in for breakfast, blowing kisses and waving at everyone shows just how much she enjoys it there. The updates we receive are fantastic; we get to see what the room gets up to on a weekly basis and the development I see in my little girl is wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble; my daughter has allergies and the care and attention that is taken is superb. All the team are super friendly and there is no other nursery I would even think about recommending. Little Green Rascals all the way. Thank you all so much.

Little Green Rascal is the best nursery in York. They provide so much support and care to families and children under their care.

We’ll be so sad to say goodbyes when my little one leaves for school this August. We’ll miss being there.

I cannot thank enough for all their supports

Day to day I find Little Green Rascals to be excellent. They are open and quick with communication on the seldom occasion we haven’t ironed things out. I get lovely updates, the food and facilities are excellent (food and outdoor space I was particularly concerned about, being a veggie family with a small garden at home) and the library is stocked with gentle parenting books, which makes me feel safe knowing my daughter is cared for in the manner I would care for her at home.

I was so scared to go back to work but I don’t worry about her there at all, in fact, I’m trying to get her in another day, I’m too anxious to send her elsewhere or hire a childminder when we visited other nurseries I worried a lot, but seeing the children there with the staff at Little Green Rascals makes me really happy.

Wouldn’t choose another nursery

My son has been going to this nursery since he was six months old and has been getting on great there. He seems to develop better when he goes to nursery a couple of afternoons a week, and his main carer seems to have a special bond with him. They’ve been really good with his allergies too, and he’s not had any allergic reactions in the five months he has been attending nursery.

The Little Green Rascals goes beyond expectations in terms of childcare and development support. The staff is well trained and genuinely careful. The food is balanced, looks delicious and they inform parents, through the app Famly, the next day menu. By the way, it’s wonderful to have all information in the app during the day. Facilities and location are a plus.

Our child has attended the nursery for just under three months now and she seems to have such a wonderful time when she is there.

The environment itself is fantastic, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for her to play and learn. In addition to this, its location in the centre of town makes day trips very accessible for the children.

The meals provided to our child are healthy and interesting, which is important to us.

Overall, we are very happy with the care provided at the Nursery.

My little one is so happy there she walks in without saying bye! And doesn't want to leave when I come to pick her up!

All the staff are so friendly and amazing with our baby. I feel fully confident dropping him off there knowing he’s getting fed well (organic home made food) and getting well looked after. The Famly app used is great too to be kept updated on what he’s doing. We love receiving photos of him throughout the day. Have already recommended this nursery to friends.

Throughout my step-son’s time at Little Green Rascals, he has grown, developed and learnt in so many different ways. His confidence and personality have blossomed through his group play with so many lovely children, music, dancing, nurture and creativity. I trust that every time I drop him off or collect him from the nursery, he has been met with care and compassion, and will be loved, delighted and guided throughout the day. Any concerns have been met with understanding, and their approach to discipline/coaching children is gentle and effective. The nursery values spending time outside, and will always have the children playing in the guidance wherever possible. The children take part in so many different activities such as Spanish, library visits and seasonal activities. The nursery respects all different cultures and has celebrated Chinese New Year and Eid. The manager of the nursery is phenomenal. I would recommend Little Green Rascals to anyone.

My daughter has attended Little Green Rascals - Minster Yard since she was seven months old. She is now nearly two and a half and our experience has been overwhelmingly positive. The level of care is outstanding and the opportunities/experiences she's been given are just brilliant. As a parent, I feel like the nursery communicates well and I can highly recommend this setting.

I have been so impressed with Little Green Rascals from our very first look around to each time I pick up and drop off my little girl. The team are so dedicated and I feel like her key worker takes a genuine interest in my child’s development. The nursery itself is absolutely beautiful with so many imaginative play areas - I’d quite happily spend the day there myself. I’ve also been really impressed with the food, everything is made from scratch on-site and must be delicious as she eats so well there. There are regular activities planned and special things around Christmas, Easter, etc. My little girl is too young to fully appreciate all of the seasonal efforts that is made but as she gets older she’ll find it really special. Communication with the staff at LGR is open and easy and I’m pleased that I get plenty of updates whether it’s photos or messages whenever she’s there. Everything has been very much led by my little girl and her needs and I wouldn’t dream of her going anywhere else.

Little Green Rascals - 7 Minster Yard is a truly fantastic nursery where they really care about the children and offer them all sorts of amazing activities to get involved with. My 2 year old asks me to go there every day!

We have complete peace of mind when at work that he is being looked after so well, which is priceless!

My son started Little Green Rascals at only 3-months-old, and the whole team at Minster Yard have been incredible. Helping and reassuring me on his development. He’s now 9-months, thriving and always had the biggest smile for his key worker. They are a wonderful bunch, friendly, professional and always go out of their way to help in any way they can.

Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery - 7 Minster Yard is a fantastic nursery offering lots of first-hand experiences to the children with it being located in the city centre. They have regular trips out to the library, railway museum and the wonderful gardens and parks of York. The facilities are great and the indoor and outdoor environment is particularly stimulating and offers lots of adventure and exploration for the children to explore. It is apparent that lots of very hard work has gone into the nursery by the brilliant, caring, kind and very helpful staff team, and their outstanding manager. I would very highly recommend this nursery if you are keen for your child to flourish and to have a great start in their young lives.

Very happy with the nursery. Our daughter loves her time here. They have lots of interesting activities as well as hugs for kids and good food. My daughter also loves the Spanish classes. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we didn't have a lot of opportunities to see the nursery inside but have seen multiple photos with happy and engaged children, which is telling.

The staff are really welcoming, positive and deal with issues really professionally and sensitively. The key workers seem to take a real interest and deliver good feedback on progress as well. The little ladybird's room seems really great at activities.

From the first day our daughter attended Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery - 7 Minster Yard we couldn't be happier with the service received. The surroundings are well maintained, rooms and external areas replete with a good balance of toys and learning aids, but by far the best attribute is the amazing staff team. Every single member of Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery - 7 Minster Yard staff I have ever had contact with has gone above and beyond to deliver a flawless service and makes me so glad my daughter is in their care.