Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard

7 Minster Yard, York YO1 7JD
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  • Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard, York
Located in the heart of York, Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is committed to eco-conscious practices, proudly holding the distinction of being the first Little Green Rascals city nursery. 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.

The nursery offers the perfect setting for exciting adventures and explorations. Regular outings expose little ones to the wonders of the magnificent city - whether it's delving into history at one of the museums, savouring a sweet treat at Bettys, or feeding squirrels in the Museum Gardens, the children are always out and about, regardless of the weather.

Embracing the beauty of nature, the nursery practices Forest School in Minster Gardens. In addition, a range of optional extra-curricular activities are on offer, to enrich children's experiences. From science classes and yoga to drama, French and Spanish lessons and various sports classes, the aim is to provide a diverse array of opportunities for children’s growth and development.

The nursery spans across two buildings, each with two floors dedicated to different age groups. The four rooms within these buildings feature dedicated areas for messy play, soft play, small world exploration and reading, along with separate spaces for peaceful sleep. The private garden further enhances the learning environment, boasting a mud kitchen and a lush lawn area.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day Session £85.60

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.

Contact Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard to get a personalised quote.

Contact Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Suz Hudson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 116

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Due to the city centre location, there is no parking at this setting. There is an access road for drop off and collection only but this is at the drivers own risk. It is recommended that Monk Bar Car Park (Sat Nav Postcode YO31 7QR) is used, followed by a short walk through Monk Bar to the Nursery.

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard Reviews (87)

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Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.373) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard has 87 reviews.

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Review from M N (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from R F (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly staff
Good communication
Great facilities
I have never felt nervous leaving my little one there
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!
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Sofia W (Stepmother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Holly E (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nursery. Our little boy was a ‘lockdown baby’. He really found it hard to settle and adjust to time away when I went back to work. The staff in Wiggly Worms went above and beyond to help him settle.
The Team Leader worked so hard. I really appreciate the time
the team give us at the end of the day to verbally handover about his day and the observation details.
It’s evident they care so much and are just lovely. The nursery itself is in an idyllic location and the team always makes use of this location, planning such well thought activities.
My little boy is 18-months-old and has just transitioned to Little Ladybirds, again the staff have been wonderful. They have made him feel so welcome and as a result, he has settled so well.
We have complete peace of mind when at work that he is being looked after so well, which is priceless!
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Review from Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from R D (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Neil G (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Aljona Z (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Paul C (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with lovely friendly staff who clearly care about every child. I feel completely at ease leaving my daughter there while at work, and she loves it so much she often doesn't want to leave. Couldn't have found a better place for her. A little pricey but worth it.
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Review from Nick H (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great, convenient nursery sharing the same values in nutrition and child care as my wife and I - wherever possible they use organic produce and reinforce positive behaviour to help the child grow.
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Review from Kerron C (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery. Lovely atmosphere, nice staff and lots of activities happening each day. Our two youngest daughters love it!
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Review from Claire F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gorgeous place to leave my little boy!
I’m so happy he has a place here even though I have to drive into York and out again to get to work. He loves it and is so full of beans when I pick him up. He’s very happy there. He loves the staff and you can tell they know him well as they interact and play
with the children (not ‘supervise’ them). They’re always doing activities and the food sounds delicious.
Life is great at Little Green Rascals!
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Review from Elpis P (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am in a very happy position to comment upon the amazing work carried out at Little Green Rascals (Minster Yard). Not only the staff members of the nursery are friendly, accommodating and understanding on a personal level but they also showcase excellent professionalism, ethos and care towards the
children.


The nursery environment is warm, colourful and welcoming, with home-like touch to it; and the activities children are engaged with are stimulating, fun and building upon their skills. Coupled with delicious and freshly prepared food, Little Green Rascals are the best option for working parents/caregivers.


This reflects in my son’s development during his time at Little Green Rascals but most importantly in his enthusiasm every time I take him. Being a new mum, this has been the best feeling in the world, knowing that my son is happy and nurtured away from me.


Thank you Little Green Rascals for taking such great care of my child. I hope you grow more in the future to welcome more families to this wonderful experience.

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Review from Emmy W (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t recommend this nursery enough, from the wonderfully caring staff to the fantastic activities for the children. Even though my little boy hasn’t been going here long we already feel part of the Little Green Rascals family and everyone is always so friendly and helpful. Communication is brilliant
as the app used gives you details on what your rascal is up to, including what they’ve eaten and nappy changes! Every key worker sets up engaging activities that have helped my little one to develop and keen to carry on learning at home. Even the lovely Chef who cooks fantastic organic meals is always so open and welcoming. Having come from an educational job myself I can’t fault them and highly recommend to anyone that will listen!
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.373)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.373) out of 10 for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 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 4.647 for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard is calculated as follows: ( (180 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.647
  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 4.726 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Minster Yard is based on 18 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    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 116 number of registered child places is 23.2. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.2 = 0.776
  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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Suz

Suz Hudson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi! I'm Suz, and I'm the Nursery Manager at Minister York.


I love my job. It is such a nice feeling coming to work and enjoying what I do each and every day, and the children that I look after play a big part in that. Since being very young I have always wanted to work with children.


We look forward to welcoming you to the nursery!

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