Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill

16 The New Mill, Gateforth Lane, Hambleton, Selby YO8 9HP
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  • Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill, Selby
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 (95)

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Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill has 95 reviews.

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used Blososms since they first opened. Both my children have attended the setting, and we have had a great experience with them. In particular, the pre-school room has been the most enjoyable for my children; the staff work so hard to ensure the children have a great time whilst learning through
play and learning life skills also. The setting as a whole is clean, staff well trained, polite and always there to speak with. I would definitely recommend Blossoms to others.
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Review from Ricky T (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has certainly set a high standard. My daughter is constantly learning new things and surprises me with some of her knowledge and understanding, things she has clearly picked up from the nursery. Her development in numbers and language is obvious to see, and I think it will set her up hugely
for school. We knew the nursery was right for her when we first sore the setting and how well the rooms were presented, with a lot of pride and satisfaction.
The nursery always puts the children and their staff's safety first, this was clearly highlighted during Covid. I also feel the nursery keeps parents fully informed of any issues or developments within the nursery, this is communicated using emails and an easy to access phone app that parents can log into, this also shows your childs daily activities.
Staff are always friendly and chatty and make sure a thorough handover is conducted when collecting my daughter.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anybody; keep up the great work.
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Review from Joanne O (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Blossoms since just after it opened and gets excited to go to each of her sessions. Initially, we were worried about her starting so young, but the nursery offered the nurturing experience that we were seeking. She is now in the preschool room and loves all of the opportunities
she has to explore, especially in the secure outside area.
As parents, we are kept informed about what she is doing throughout the day via an app, and we are also able to add things that she has done at home, which are then shared with her key worker and friends. We receive regular progress updates and are so happy with the progress that she has made; she really has thrived due to the dedication of all of the staff.
We would highly recommend Blossoms nursery and already have our name down for our son to join when he is older.
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Review from Andrea C (Aunt of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece attends Blossoms, and I cannot rate this setting enough.
My children attended other settings years ago when Blossoms were not around, and I cannot believe the difference in quality at Blossoms.
They really have thought of everything, and the staff are so kind and caring with the utmost
attention to detail.
I collected my niece and was greeted by a very friendly member of staff, who knew everything about my niece. She gave me a thorough handover, which I could pass on to her parents.
Thank you, Blossoms, keep up the good work. I can’t wait to go again!
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Review from Scott B (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 10-month-old son started Blossoms two months ago now, and we couldn’t be happier with how well he has settled and the excellent quality of care received. The staff are really welcoming and friendly, showing a real interest in our family and his achievements. They already feel like our extended family!
We have noticed how much our little boy has developed during his time at Blossoms, due to the brilliant, caring staff and excellent learning opportunities available. We love how the early year's education approach is implemented throughout the nursery, the food menu is incredible, along with regular updates of our son's day and progress… the list is endless! We are so lucky to send our baby to such an amazing nursery and would recommend it to anyone looking for outstanding care for their children.
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Review from Stuart B (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! My daughter has literally blossomed since attending Blossoms.
The staff are incredibly nurturing and always make us feel welcomed and supported. They have fantastic facilities, everything is very natural and calming and have a lovely outdoor area too. They also have a parent app
which allows you to receive live updates about your child's day, which is great for the parents who worry like myself. I would highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from B P (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Blossoms are incredibly warm and welcoming! I feel confident leaving my 8-month-old in their capable hands. The facilities are modern and considered, and it’s the stand out nursery in the area!
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Review from Naomi W (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery all-round. The staff are lovely and friendly and have built a great relationship with my child.
They cater to my child's various dietary requirements, without me having to provide anything.
The parent portal app is a great way for me to see what she has done and eaten that day, as
well as photos of her doing activities, which I love to see.
I cannot recommend them highly enough!
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Review from Tom O (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends Blossoms Day Nursery and has done so since September. He has never once cried about attending and always comes out with a smile on his face. The app is an excellent way to track his day so we can manage his meals and sleep, as well as see photos of him completing activities and interacting
with his friends. He is exposed to a wide variety of foods, which has really helped his eating at home. We love it there and would highly recommend.
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Review from Rosie A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Blossoms from when it opened, he was 9-months-old.
Blossoms have been nothing but exceptional in every aspect, from learning and development to the lovely meals cooked each day and the above and beyond mentality the staff have. My son absolutely loves going to the nursery; he has
amazing bonds with the staff there and has developed into a lovely little boy, which I have to give a large amount of credit to his time at Blossoms. I can’t thank them enough for the standard of care for my son over the last 3-years. A wonderful nursery.
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Review from Victoria L (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Blossoms Day Nursery since October 2020. As a new parent, I was apprehensive about leaving my daughter, but I honestly had nothing to worry about! She absolutely loves it here! She walks in every morning with a smile, which is obviously reassuring as a parent. She has
come on leaps and bounds whilst attending Blossoms. They have been excellent throughout the pandemic, keeping parents informed and following the guidelines, even better they have managed to remain open throughout, meaning I haven’t missed work at all. They offer a well-balanced menu, and always have lots of activities happening. The app they have is great too, enabling you to see what your child is doing/eating/sleeping during the day. I would 100% recommend this nursery. The staff are great with my daughter, and her little face lights up when she sees them. The fees are in line with other local nurseries. However, I think this nursery is by far a better place to send your child!
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Blossoms is such a lovely nursery; I couldn't imagine sending my children anywhere else. I have sent both my children here from preschool age, and they have both loved it. The staff and facilities are amazing, and when my little girl finishes in the summer, I will actually be really sad. I can't recommend
Blossoms and the whole team enough.
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Review from Tonilee S (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Blossoms for over 3-years, starting off in the baby's room and moving his way through the rooms up to preschool; he truly loves going every morning. He had previously attended childminders but didn’t enjoy the experience.
Blossoms helped me to overcome some anxiety issues with
leaving my son initially when I returned to work and still send us updates and pictures of my son enjoying his day.
My son is an outdoors kind of boy and loves that he can play out in the kitchen and on the bike every day, even in winter.
I can honestly say I am truly thankful for Blossoms for making the last 3-years such a happy and stress-free time. I know when I drop my boy off on a morning, I am leaving him in safe hands. I love that when I pick him up on an evening, the 10-minute car ride home is filled with exciting tales and stories of what he has done all day.
We will honestly miss all the staff when we start school in September.
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Review from Pip N (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was 7-months when Covid hit, and prior to coming to Blossoms, had only been with close family when not with us. I was really apprehensive about how he would cope and adapt.
Now, he has come out of his shell in so many ways. His confidence is growing, his speech is amazing, and I can see how
much he is thriving. I know the workers have such good relationships with him, the fact he will seek them out for a cuddle if he needs one says so much.
I also really value how they never mind us calling to check on him and the feedback we get from the app and at collection. They recently did his 2-year review, and that was a really good opportunity to see how much he is benefitting from his time at Blossoms.
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Review from Kathryn H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going to Blossoms once a week for the past 6-months, and he absolutely loves it. He smiles on arrival, and is grumpy to leave at the end of the day. He adores the staff who work in his room, and he is well taken care of while he is there. I love their app and the fact I can see how
his day is going and the eaten ‘more than one portion of breakfast and none of his jelly’ makes me chuckle every time. He has made great progress since being there, and the staff cannot do enough for us or him. I’m pretty sure nursery day is his favourite day of the week, and I’m so pleased he’s so happy.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.957)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.957) 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 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 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 4.957 for Blossoms Day Nursery - The New Mill is calculated as follows: ( (494 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 514 Ratings = 4.957
  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 43 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 43 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.

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