Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill

16 The New Mill, Gateforth Lane, Hambleton, Selby YO8 9HP
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Blossoms Day Nursery is a purpose built setting, based within the village of Hambleton, providing childcare for children aged 0-5 years old.

The nursery operates from four rooms; a baby room, an infant room, a toddler room and a pre-school room. Each room consists of pathways for children to browse their environment at their own leisure. Rooms are carefully designed to ensure that when a child is browsing their environment, they are still learning within every area of the room.

The nursery adopt the Reggio Emilia approach in their practice. The Reggio Emilia belief is that all children are capable, creative and intelligent. At Blossoms, practitioners work with the child as an active collaborator, both adult and child learning together. They encourage children to investigate and explore their own questions, theories and ideas about what is happening in the world around them. They support their investigations into these questions through creativity, allowing children to lead and develop their own pieces of work.

Blossoms Day Nursery promote learning outdoors as it develops the children’s relationship with nature, and also include resources that are as natural as possible for learning whilst indoors. The children are supported in their creative ideas, and they believe no idea is wrong. Staff study and learn from the children and extend their ideas to see where it leads.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day (7:30am-5:30pm/ 8:00am-6:00pm) £67.50
AM/PM Session (7:30am-12:30pm/ 1:00pm-6:00pm) £36.00


Funded Hours
Hourly rate- £6.75

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Danielle Brown (Area Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill Reviews (103)

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Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill has a Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill has 103 reviews.

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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Me and my partner couldn't be happier with the care and support our daughter receives at Blossoms. From the first day she started the staff made us feel welcome and reassured that she was in the best hands, all the staff at Hambleton are warm, attentive and genuinely invested in each child's growth
and development.
They've helped my daughter grow so much in confidence and her communication is getting better and better each week since she started. I love seeing updates on the app of what she's doing everyday and it gives me peace of mind when i'm not there.
My daughter loves going to nursery and to me that says everything, the thing that sets blossoms apart is the personal touch- the staff take time to understand each child's unique personality and needs. we are so grateful for the kindness, dedication and passion the staff show everyday.
5 stars simply isn't enough!
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Review from Fern L (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Blossoms are amazing! My daughter is incredibly happy when attending nursery. The team are warm and welcoming and truly care about each child. The children are always greeted by a member of the team as they start their day and have great relationships with the staff.
My daughter takes part in so many
great activities that we wouldn't always be able to do at home such as water tray play, Chinese new year play, and pancake day.
She talks about her teachers outside of nursery and is always keen to see them after her day off.
Sending your child to nursery can be quite daunting and Blossoms are incredibly supportive and genuinely care how your child is doing both in terms of health, well being and development.
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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one loves his time at Blossoms nursery. He has been there since the baby room and now three rooms along we can say he has made special relationships in every room. The staff truly know all his little quirks and how to help him thrive. Blossoms is outstanding in terms of the level of care and
education but it's also the little extra details that sets this nursery apart from others.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Blossoms for almost 2 years. He is so happy there and loves all the staff. They have been really supportive with things like potty training and dropping his nap. Our youngest child will be starting in April - we couldn't imagine sending them anywhere else!
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Review from Sally-Ann K (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our daughters are currently at Blossoms Day Nursery and I couldn't be happier to send them there. We have experienced all of the rooms, and I only have positive things to say. Both of our girls are happy to go there and have made some good friends. All of the staff are extremely friendly and
very caring for all of the children. You always get updates on what they are up to during the day which is reassuring and then you get a run down at the end of the day. The staff are always doing new and different activities with the children to keep them entertained while offering lots of learning opportunities. Our girls have developed well there and I have complete trust that both of them are being looked after extremely well.
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Review from Georgina R (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending Blossoms and has formed strong bonds with all members of staff. She often comes home talking about them and happily describes her day and what she's enjoyed doing. The staff take the time to talk to you at the end of the day and help with any concerns or struggles you have.
Blossoms is warm, welcoming and a lovely environment for children to learn and thrive. The best place for our daughter and I can't thank the staff enough for helping her to grow into a lovely little lady.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Only just started this nursery my baby has settled amazingly, staff are so lovely and warming here and so patient, my baby really enjoys this nursery and has so much fun, nothing but good feedback here its amazing couldnt recommend it more 10/10
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Blossoms Nursery in September 2024 and is still there now and I have to say I am constantly pleased and impressed with the management, daily running, staff and curriculum of the nursery. My daughter is really happy at nursery and loves attending here. The management is ran very
well here and the staff are so friendly and professional and I trust them to look after my child. I have some friends with children who attend different nurseries across Selby and pontefract / Wakefield and they are always so shocked at the things I tell them that blossoms offer, such as, breakfast pancake mornings with parents, Santa visit, activities to take home, potty training bags and guides, the app updates etc. the outdoor area is great and safe. The food is home made with limited processed ingredients. The nursery is definitely the best nursery in the area and would highly recommend it. It feels like everything is so well thought through and it does show
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Review from T W (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff at Hambleton! They always show great care and enthusiasm to the children and provide a detailed update at handover. My granddaughter has developed a close connection to her key worker and other staff members in her room and enjoys all the varied activities.
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Review from James V (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so pleased to send my child to nursery at Blossom Day Nursery. He thoroughly loves it and has a great connection with all the staff members.
I find the staff so helpful, attentive and encouraging and this has really helped my child's development over the past 15 months.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Blossoms continue to provide excellent care for my second child and we love it here! Very engaged staff and very involved activities . They're always showing the children something new. It's brilliant
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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with the care that is provided by all the staff at Blossoms Day Nursery.
Ari is always welcomed warmly by, not only his Carers but the management team too! Katie and Claire are always happy when welcoming every parent and child through the door. They are warm, approachable and
in my experience, nothing is to much trouble.
The preschool room is run well and Ari has formed lovely relationships with all of the staff.
Ari is provided with stimulating activities daily and is always provided with a rich environment that promotes independent play inline with his interests and his next next steps. Ari has flourished since he began there a year ago.
It's clear the nursery is always evolving, listening to parents & staff input to ensure they are providing the best possible care.
Staff moral is high and the management team work hard on this too!
A truly wonderful setting with the children's education and care at the heart of the setting.
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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby started Blossoms in September and has thrived since going there. He is always happy, safe and well-cared for whilst in their care. The nursery provides lots of stimulation for him through constant changing of areas and provision and through their interactions with him. Knowing that my son receives
such excellent care has made the difficult transition back to work a lot easier for me. The nursery provide excellent communication and feedback throughout the day as well as always being available to discuss my son's care and needs. I could not be happier with the setting and its wonderful staff.
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Review from Stevie D (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at the hambleton blossoms in the preschool room. It has been wonderful. He's quite shy so I was worried how he would settle and he's absolutely loved it. The staff and room are brilliant and we love the crafts put out in reception. Very happy and would recommend
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Review from Olivia B (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Blossoms nursery, the new mill, is definitely the best nursery I could have chosen for my son. They've gone above and beyond for my son aswell as myself. I nearly didn't put him in a nursery due to his additional needs, I was so last minute for applying, but I am so glad I did put him in this nursery.
My son is a complete different boy for the better and that's due to the nursery and staff! The staff are all amazing, lovely and kind. They put your mind at ease. And you've always got a happy child at pick up. Nothing is ever too much for the staff. I will recommend Blossoms to any parent. Fantastic nursery!!
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Review from Annabelle C (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend Blossoms enough. Staff are always friendly and they have our little one in the forefront of everything they do! Nothing to too much trouble and we are updated on all of our little one's activities through the day. What a wonderful place!!
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Review from A L (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very friendly. They genuinely care for the children and we always get detailed feedback about activities through the day. Staff are friendly and willing to talk. It also really helps us financially that they offer term time for teachers
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Review from W H (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Finding a place where you feel 100% comfortable leaving your kids is rare, but Blossoms Day Nursery is truly exceptional. From our very first show-around, the warmth and genuine passion of the staff were immediately obvious, and that standard has never slipped.
What sets Blossoms apart is the incredible
team. They don't just "watch" the children; they actively engage with them, nurture them, and seem to truly love what they do. Every morning, my children run in with huge smiles, barely looking back to wave goodbye, which speaks volumes about how safe and happy they feel. The bonds the key workers build with them are heartwarming to see, and they manage the different age needs perfectly.
The facilities are fantastic, with a perfect mix of stimulating indoor activities and great outdoor space. I am constantly amazed by the variety of things they do-from messy play and sensory activities to early phonics and baking. Their confidence and social skills have blossomed incredibly since join
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Review from Natasha B (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are kind, friendly and welcoming. Our show round was very informative and nothing was too much trouble. They were happy for multiple show rounds at different times and the atmosphere of both occasions demonstrated that the children's environment, learning and well-being were at the heart of
everything they do. It made our decision to choose Blossoms very easy!


Since starting everyone involved in my child's care has been Fab! They really do make sure they know the child and want to family involved with the care and events in the nursery. The communication has been outstanding whether it's from general information, how my little one has been that day or the progression from one room to another.


I honestly couldn't think of a better place to send my child, they've made having to go back to work incredibly easy and I know my little boy has developed so much as a result of being here. Thank-you Katie and the whole team!

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Review from Elizabeth L (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been enrolled in the nursery for around 8 months, from when she was 16 months old. She had a hard time adjusting, through no fault of the staff (just very attached to me) the staff at the nursery were fantastic at helping us transition, making me and my daughter feel comfortable and building
a relationship with us both, so she now is very settled and loves her nursery days. The food is varied, healthy and my daughter likes it, it is prepared by a lovely and friendly cook. All staff are friendly and helpful, the activities are engaging and varied, and the rooms are lovely. Can't fault the nursery at all, absolutely satisfied with my decision to send my daughter here
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.962)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10 for Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 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 4.962 for Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill is calculated as follows: ( (554 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 574 Ratings = 4.962
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill is based on 48 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 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 48 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (4)

Melissa

Melissa Swales BA hons, EYPS

Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2018

I started my career while studying at university and working as a Nursery Practitioner. I then progressed to being an EYFS Manager for a chain of nurseries once graduating with my BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and completing my EYPS at Level 6.


I have a real passion for providing outstanding quality childcare and believe the most important years in a child's life for development is in the early years.
Creating an environment where the vision of 'Quality is our Reality' is at the heart of both our nurseries.

Rachel

Rachel Fritz CIPD assoc

Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2018

After leaving school I went on to complete my Level 3 Childcare where I worked in this industry for a couple of years. A change in career led me down the HR route and I found a real passion for training and development.


Ten years on and after having my own child I was offered a job in HR for a group of nurseries and this combined re-ignited my passion for working with children.


One of our beliefs at Blossoms is, you can’t provide quality care if your employees don't receive quality training.

Danielle

Danielle Brown

Job Title: Area Manager Joined: 2018

I have worked in childcare for over fifteen years, working in a variety of early years settings. During this time, I completed my Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. This experience has supported me in gaining a vast amount of knowledge and understanding of child development.


I started at Blossoms, when the first nursery opened, back in June 2018 and feel my passion for early years has grown even further during my time here. I love working with such an ambitious and dedicated team, providing high quality and challenging learning experiences for children to ‘flourish’.

Katie

Katie Caudwell

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2020

After completing my childcare qualification in 2022, I went on to become a nursery practitioner at a nursery in Lincoln, where I am originally from.


I started with Blossoms in 2020 and feel during my time here my confidence and knowledge have enhanced even further through the support from the highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic management team. I feel proud and honoured to be the Manager at Blossoms Day Nursery-The New Mill, with a team that shares my ambitious vision for providing high-quality childcare.

Frequently Asked Questions about Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill

What is the Age Range of Children that Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill accepts?

Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill Open?

Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill have capacity for?

Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill to the centre of Selby?

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

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