Ash Park Childcare

The Stables, Marage Road, Thirsk YO7 1UN
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9.8 17 Reviews
  • Ash Park Childcare, Thirsk
Ash Park Childcare is a well-established and highly regarded nannying and childcare service that has expanded into a nursery setting, rated GOOD by Ofsted (November 2022). The nursery director is the daughter of a local farmer and has had a lifelong passion for working with children since leaving school.

Ash Park Nursery is situated at The Stables, Marage Road, Thirsk, YO7 1UN. Its location is ideal—just a short walk from the town centre—and offers ample parking both on-site and nearby in a council-operated car park.

In addition to the nursery provision, Ash Park offers a range of flexible childcare services, including out-of-hours and evening babysitting, weekend nannying, and event babysitting for occasions such as birthdays, christenings, and weddings.

The nursery itself can accommodate up to 60 children, though the team prefers to operate slightly below this number. This allows them to maintain lower child-to-staff ratios than those recommended by government guidelines, prioritising the safety and well-being of each child. This approach also helps preserve the warm, family-oriented atmosphere that Ash Park is known for.

The owner and management team are closely involved in the day-to-day care of the children—they know each child by name and can speak in detail about their personalities, preferences, and development. Ash Park Childcare is committed to delivering the highest quality care and early education, ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Stephanie Parkinson
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Steph Ashbridge (Manager / Director )

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 25

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day £80 (all meals included)


    Morning Session £45 (breakfast/snack/lunch included)


    Afternoon Session £40 (snack/tea included)


    Per Hour £7.80 (meals NOT included)


    Full Time Weekly £385 (5 days per week/7:30-6:30/all meals included)


    Full Time Monthly £1,600 (5 days per week/50 weeks per year/7:30-6:30/all meals included)


    Full Time (term time only) £1,350 (5 days per week/38 weeks per year/7:30-6:30/all meals included/plus 10% to keep the space)


    Consumable Charge ( per funded hour)
    15 hours £1
    30 hours £2


    £100 deposit/£50 registration fee to start
    £100 is refunded on your last invoice with us

  • We are very flexible when it comes to hours, we can work these out to suit you. We allow funding for all children at any times of the day. invoices are to be payed a month in advance by the 1st of each month.

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 & 2 weeks at Christmas

Parking

  • They use a communal car park, so parking spaces are limited. However, they have permission from the council for parents to park in the middle of the car park or leave their car in a suitable place to drop off or pick up their child. If you are coming for a meeting or a tour of the nursery they have 2 pay and display car parks over the road to leave your car, or they can usually move things around in their car park to find you a space free of charge.

Ash Park Childcare Reviews (17)

9.8

Ash Park Childcare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ash Park Childcare has 17 reviews.

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Review from Darren S (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ash Park have been taking care of my little boy for two years, something I wouldn't do lightly.
Self admitted anxious about trusting anyone with my children. However,
I trust them implicitly they always go to great lengths to keep me and my partner informed. His Key Workers are incredible Vincent
absolutely adores Lily in particular but also Emma and Varna.
Any issues are quickly highlighted and he has a wonderful time and learns a lot everyday.
We love him attending and the biggest reference I can make is our daughter will soon attend also.
The food he is given is varied and healthy.
The trips undertaken are educational and fun spending lots of time outside as children should.
There have never been issues to bring up behaviourally and he loves his friend group there.
Security wise it is good and I haven't been worried about anything of that nature.
I highly recommend ash park to anyone seeking childcare.
Such a nurturing and caring place.
Reply from Steph Ashbridge, Director / Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thankyou so much for your amazing review! We love having V with us and cannot wait for Baby E to join us!
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An exceptional setting, offering much needed out of school cover for my 5 and 9 year old. Both have been regulars here since they were younger (my 5 year old was cared for here from when he was 1). They are cared for in a loving setting, with carers who interact with them and offer them structure,
learning opportunities, and, in their words, fun! They love going and for me that's the best recommendation as at thier ages they tell me if they like somewhere or not. My 5 year old has autism and absolutely tells it as it is...and he loves his 'ash' days. I find the activities and planned excursions in the school holidays to be a good mix, offering something for everyone. Highly recommend it as both a nursery and wrap around school care, and school holidays care.
Reply from Steph Ashbridge, Director / Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
thankyou so much Sarah! we love having them just as much as they love coming here. G is a massive help in an evening looking after the babies and B is always there to make us laugh! i am so pleased…read more
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Review from Jessica L (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ash park have been amazing with my daughter and amazing with me helping me when I have had to change shifts ect and really understanding and my daughter loves the nursery and the staff are always kind and helpful
Reply from Steph Ashbridge, Director / Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
thankyou for your lovely review, we always help our families wherever we can and will continue to do so. we love being able to make your life easier where possible!
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Review from T H (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ash park has been amazing for my daughter over the holidays. They organised some brilliant days out and are very flexible on fitting her in. I would highly recommend the manager and her team are amazing. My daughter really can't wait for the next holidays to go and catch up with all the friends she
has made over the many years she has been going.
Reply from Steph Ashbridge, Director / Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
thankyou! We love having H in the holidays, cant wait to see what she's been up to and how she's settling in at school...see you in half term!
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has only been a handful of times when needed in holidays and he absolutely loves going to see the teachers and the other children. I always thought it would be a struggle because it's a new routine and it's not all the time but that doesn't seem to bother him and he always has lots of
fun
Reply from Steph Ashbridge, Director / Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
we have loved having him, he always has the best time with us and cant wait to see him in the next half term! thank you for your lovely review!
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Review from Trevor R (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to the Nursery
The staff are super friendly and give a good clear account about what they have done through the day.
They make sure the children are happy and doing things all day wether it be painting and craft to baking.
With trips out and forest school, farms and local
parks.
All in all very pleased with the nursery wouod highly recommend
Reply from Steph Ashbridge, Director / Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thank you for this fantastic review, we are so glad you are happy with our services.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would be lost with out Ash Park childcare - they go above and beyond and are so flexible catering for all our changes we need on a weekly basis! Nothing is never to much to ask for - thank you girls for all your help :)
Reply from Steph Ashbridge, Director / Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thank you so much for your review, we will always help our families where ever we can.
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Review from Lucy D (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with the care our child has received from the staff at Ash Park. As a SEN child, our daughter's needs are extremely specific and the care and support Ash Park have given her and us is exemplary. They have helped us through her EHCP process and continue to do extra curricular exercises
that go above and beyond their standard duty of care. A safe and supportive environment full of genuinely caring staff.
Reply from Steph Ashbridge, Director / Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thank you for this, we love having your little girl as part of our nursery and we are so pleased you trusted in us to care for her. She is coming on more and more each week which is amazing to watch!
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was really anxious about leaving my son when I was due to return to work, but from day one I was put at ease by the staff and by how much my son enjoyed it.
He always has lots of stories to tell about his day and the fun he's had.
I think he'd rather be there than home now!
Great setting, really
reassuring , attentive staff.
Would recommend to everyone
Reply from Steph Ashbridge, Director / Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we love to live up to the home from home setting that everyone loves!
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Review from Megan W (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Do not send your child to this setting if as a parent you are under the illusion that "good" care will be provided. The management and the owner were extremely rude and unprofessional with multiple incidents I had brought to their attention. I was only given excuse after excuse rather than acknowledging
their lack of care and understanding when it comes to childcare and how to run a sufficient early-year setting. My child's belongings were not used on my child but on other children which I experienced firsthand. My child came home with unexplained marks on her and when I questioned how they had happened members of staff had no recollection and were unaware of any incidents occurring in their care. The communication is very poor, their understanding of safeguarding leaves a lot to be desired and I deeply regret sending my child there and leaving her within their poor care.
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Review from Vicki A (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is 7 and has been at Ash Park for about 6 months now (maybe longer) for breakfast and after-school club and also holiday club. She loves the place and the girls that work there. All the girls are great with the kids and are very professional. They have been extremely helpful and understanding
with my shifts. I love the fact that the girls take them out on day trips and little walks to the park/ducks. The building is lovely too.
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Review from Paige S (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ash Park has been amazing for my daughter. The girls really are fantastic. Lovely setting and always lots of adventures and things to do. Nothing is ever too much and if they can help they will. The bond between my daughter and staff is a lovely thing to see. They really have helped in so many ways.
To see my daughter so happy and thriving at Ash Park is lovely to see.
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Review from Sophie C (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very cautious about sending my child to nursery as she was extremely shy and clingy but I took the plunge and chose Ash Park Childcare due to knowing the owner. Safe to say it was the best choice I could have made, my little girl has come on leap and bounds especially with her talking and not
panicking around new people. I would highly recommend to anyone searching for a nursery. The girls go above and beyond and the children do so many activities outside which is amazing!
Reply from Emily Cropper, Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thank you, Sophie, for these lovely words. It means a lot to all the Ash Park team.
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Review from Alison W (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic loving, caring staff that take great care of my son. Providing a wide range of activities and meals. Currently, a lack of enclosed outdoor space but this isn't a worry as they are always out and about to the park, feeding ducks, indoor play gym, day trips.
Reply from Emily Cropper, Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thank you Alison for these lovely words, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly cannot find the words to describe how in love with Ash Park Childcare we all are! My 3-year-old daughter goes two full days a week and my 7-year-old son does the same days but morning and after school club, plus holiday club. They are constantly doing a variety of activities to encourage
their development, which I know is expected of any nursery or preschool but they seem to go above and beyond with the children in their care. I’ve never known any child care setting taking them out into the outside world and teach them the way they do, as much as Ash Park does. Park trips, trips to the river, farm days out, the list is endless. Above all the fantastic activities they do, my kids absolutely love going! The whole team seriously make it a home from home. We couldn’t be happier!
Our children will carry on their care with Ash Park until they are sadly too old to attend anymore.
Reply from Emily Cropper, Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thank you so much, Natalie, we all really appreciate your kind words.
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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first-time parent, it has been quite daunting knowing that the decisions you make can affect your child’s life in such a drastic way however Ash Park Childcare have been totally amazing through every step of the process - from induction to the current day. My daughter is thriving there and, at
only 17 months old, is learning more and more every day. Each and every staff members are honest, trustworthy, and kind, leaving my anxious mind to rest and focus on work. Even though Ash Park is a relatively new service, there are years of experience behind the staff and we love to see Ash Park grow alongside our little one. Highly recommend!
Reply from Emily Cropper, Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thank you so much, Alice, it's lovely to hear what you think of our nursery and that we have made childcare decisions so much easier!
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Review from Julie H (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is so hard to trust someone with your little ones, but Ash Park Childcare management and staff are excellent and I totally trust them with my 1 and 4-year-old. The activities they get up to are excellent and they often do trips out. Food is always freshly made. They are very flexible so have helped
me out with last-minute childcare needs. Thirsk is so lucky to have such a lovely nursery.
Reply from Emily Cropper, Nursery Manager at Ash Park Childcare
Thank you, Julie, this means so much to us all at Ash Park Childcare.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.797)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10 for Ash Park Childcare 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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 4.897 for Ash Park Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (96 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.897
  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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ash Park Childcare is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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 25 number of registered child places is 5, which has been reached with 9 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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Meet the Team (11)

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Steph Ashbridge

Job Title: Nursery Manager/Director Joined: 2021

Steph has over 15 years of experience in childcare, starting as an apprentice during college, completing her level 3 and then going to work abroad as a children’s rep!


She then returned home, going back to working within nurseries, until lockdown hit and she began nannying for families through that difficult time. This took off, leading her to open Ash Park to make room for all the lovely children she looked after.


Steph is very hands-on within the nursery, always in and out of the rooms, helping wherever she can. She is also the SEN coordinator as well as a safeguarding lead, we’d be lost without her!

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Varna Findlow

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

Varna has been with us since opening in 2021, she started off working with the toddlers and also being room leader of our pre school room. Varna completed her level 3 with us and is now working towards her level 5 whilst stepping up as Deputy Manager.


Varna has a very energetic little boy who also comes to nursery with her, he definitely keeps her on her toes. Although she is mainly office based now, she is always in between all the rooms, helping out where needed and all the children love her, especially the babies.

Chloe

Chloe Conder

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2021

Chloe has worked at Ash Park since we opened, and has loved every minute. She completed her level 3 with us and is hoping to go on to gain higher qualifications in the near future. Chloe has worked in all rooms but is now settled in our baby room as the room leader for the last 2 years.


Chloe’s favourite thing about working in the baby room is being the start of their journey and helping them hit all their firsts!

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Evie Haigh

Job Title: Early years Practitoner Joined: 2022

Evie first started with us whilst in college doing her work placement, she then helped us over summer and has been with us ever since.


Evie has worked in all of our rooms, enjoying each age group, but is now happy and settled in our baby room.


She loves getting messy, helping the children express themselves in all kinds of ways and making them laugh with her silly songs and dances!

Maria

Maria Fairs

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

Maria is level 6 qualified and has studied childcare for many years. She has been a great asset to us for the last year she has been with us. She works within our daffodil (toddler) room.


Maria is amazing with our SEN children, supporting them through their nursery journey and helping them achieve their milestones in their own time. She is so patient and fantastic in supporting them through their families, too.


Maria enjoys arts and crafts as well as taking part in our weekly dance class with the children.

Emma

Emma Whiteside

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023

Emma is an asset to Ash Park and puts her all into everything she does. Emma is working towards her level 3 qualification and came to work with us after deciding childcare was her passion. She works in or daffodil (toddler) room.


Emma is very organised, is always there for whatever you need and is a massive support for everyone she meets. She enjoys all aspects of her job, but loves to dress up with the children, helping them to explore their imagination through play!

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Stella Sweet

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2024

Stella has recently joined our Ash Park family and helps in both the preschool and our toddler room. She is a very energetic, bubbly character who always gets the children excited and ready for their day!


Stella completed her level 2 qualification at Collects and is working with us to complete her level 3, which is going really well.


Stella enjoys taking the children to the park and being outside with them, letting off steam.

Belinda

Belinda Canfield

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023

Belinda is level 3 qualified and works in our woodpecker (preschool) room. She has 3 lovely children, so childcare really is her life! She has lots of experience in childcare, working in an early years setting for many years.


Belinda enjoys our weekly trip to Forrest School, where the children can run free and discover lots of new things that they tell her all about once back at nursery! She also enjoys arts and crafts, getting messy and creative.

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Lily Parkinson

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2022

Lily is Steph’s niece and has been within Ash Park since being in school. She started off helping us out in the holidays, to became a full-time member of the team.


Lily is working towards her level 3 qualification and helps out in all rooms. She is the organiser, keeps us all neat and tidy and in check. She loves to switch the rooms up and move things around to keep the children’s minds busy and provide exciting play opportunities.

Grace

Grace Bailey

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

Grace is level 3 qualified and has worked with our woodpecker (preschool) children. She has also completed a course in SEN children and really helps those who are in her room. Grace has a fantastic relationship with the children and families and provides lots of educational. Play activities for them.


She has 3 children, 2 of them who come to nursery with her, which is lovely that she can still spend that special time with them, whilst working full time. She is clearly very experienced.


Grace is the master of tuff trays and is always getting stuck in with the children.

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Harriet Trotman

Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2025

Harriet is our amazing chef who works so hard to create yummy, nutritious food for the children every day.


She is a qualified patisserie chef and has worked at some fantastic places such as Mama Doreen’s!


Harriet creates her own menus, ensures our meat and produce are sourced locally and cooks all our meals on site! Harriet hasn’t been with us long, but she has a bright future with Ash Park!

Frequently Asked Questions about Ash Park Childcare

What is the Age Range of Children that Ash Park Childcare accepts?

Ash Park Childcare accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 3 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ash Park Childcare Open?

Ash Park Childcare is open: 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.

How many Children does Ash Park Childcare have capacity for?

Ash Park Childcare has capacity for a total of 25 Children.

How far is Ash Park Childcare to the centre of Thirsk?

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

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