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Mini Explorers Nursery

The Pepper Pot, Crabtree Hall Business Centre, Little Holtby, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 9LN
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Mini Explorers Nursery is categorically one of the best nurseries in our area.Chloe H(Mother of Child)
Mini Explorers Nursery, Northallerton
This has been one of the best choices for our little boy! He absolutely loves itKatherine R(Mother of Child)
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absolutely fantastic with lovely staff who are always supportive and helpful.L A(Mother of Child)
Mini Explorers Nursery, Northallerton

Mini Explorers Crabtree Hall – The UK’s First Recognised Farm School Nursery.

Mini Explorers at Crabtree Hall is proud to be the UK’s first recognised Farm School Nursery, offering a unique and enriching early years experience rooted in nature, outdoor learning, and farm life. Located on a working farm in the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside, the Mini Explorers provides children with daily opportunities to connect with the natural world.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Attendance patterns offered

All Year or Term Time

Minimum attendance

  • 2 days per week

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Mini Explorers Crabtree Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Rachael Lattimer (Operations Manager)

Admission Information

  • 12 weeks - 5 years

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 38

Total Places for Children

  • 93

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks

Consumables provided

Yes

Consumables provided include

Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes

Also provided: Waterproofs, Wellies, Winter Hats/Gloves, Summer Hats. All Extra Activities Such As External Companies Visiting To Deliver Educational Sessions Are Also Included In The Consumable Fee.

Opening Times

  • Monday07:00-18:30
  • Tuesday07:00-18:30
  • Wednesday07:00-18:30
  • Thursday07:00-18:30
  • Friday07:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Mini Explorers is based on a private site with ample parking. They have a small amount of parking directly outside the rooms of the nursery and a larger car park 50m from the nursery.

Funding & Fees

Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare

Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place

£395/ month

Consumable fee is completely optional for funded hours. Parents have the option to provide their own items/food and pay for any additional activities if not paying for the consumable fee.

Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.

Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.
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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year

How this price scales (per month)

0.5 days per week

£3

3 days per week

£395

5 days per week

£1,116

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What this price covers

  • Standard chargeable day 7:00am to 6:30pm (11.5 hours)
  • 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
  • Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Waterproofs, Wellies, Winter hats/gloves, Summer Hats. All extra activities such as external companies visiting to deliver educational sessions are also included in the consumable fee., Suncream and Wipes

Price without government funding: £1,082 / month (£83 / day)

If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
  • £688/month more than the funded price.
  • This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.

About this price

How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
  • Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
  • This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
  • We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.

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Mini Explorers Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mini Explorers Nursery has 42 reviews.

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News (2) & Events (0)

News
  • 27 May 2025

    Mini Explorers Crabtree Hall is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded Millie’s Mark – the gold standard in paediatric first aid for early years settings in...

  • 27 May 2025

    ?? We’re proud to share that Mini Explorers has successfully renewed its Sun Safe Nurseries accreditation for another year! ???? This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to keeping our Mini...

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Meet the Team (8)

Steph Pybus
Steph PybusJob Title Nursery OwnerJoined 2012
Mark Pybus
Mark PybusJob Title FarmerJoined 2012
Charlotte Hurworth
Charlotte HurworthJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2018
Sarah
Sarah Job Title Nursery Manager & Curriculum LeadJoined 2023
Claire
Claire Job Title Deputy Manager & Baby Bunnies Room ManagerJoined 2023
Tara
Tara Job Title Nursery ChefJoined 2019
Gabby
Gabby Job Title ChefJoined 2025
Grandad Bobby
Grandad BobbyJob Title Grounds KeeperJoined 2012

Frequently Asked Questions about Mini Explorers Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Mini Explorers Nursery accepts?

Mini Explorers Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Mini Explorers Nursery Open?

Mini Explorers Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.

How many Children does Mini Explorers Nursery have capacity for?

Mini Explorers Nursery has capacity for a total of 93 Children.

How far is Mini Explorers Nursery to the centre of Northallerton?

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

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