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The Old Wood Yard, Main Street, Thorganby, York, YO19 6DE
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12 March 2026
Orchard Trees have been absolutely wonderful looking after our little baby. They were so reassuring when she started nursery at only 9 months, and keep us updated with lovely photos of her days there! They have great outdoor spaces and a delicious menu with fresh cooked food every day for her to
enjoy.
12 March 2026
As a parent of a child with additional needs, choosing the right nursery was something I worried about a lot. From the very beginning, the staff here have been incredible.
They've taken the time to truly understand my son, support him, and celebrate every little step he makes. The patience,
kindness and genuine care they show him means more to us than I can put into words.
Knowing he is happy, safe and accepted for who he is gives us so much peace of mind. Parent to parent - I couldn't recommend this nursery more.
20 February 2026
Both of our children attend orchard trees and we couldnt be happier with the care, the support and constant updates we have received from every single staff member! Every day we drop our children off at the nursery we believe fully they are in the best capable hands. It is clear that orchard trees
put every child first whether it been the healthy meals they are given to the wide range of activities they do daily and it really shows with how happy both my children are at the nursery! 11/10 nursery! I couldn't recommend orchard trees any more!
20 February 2026
So happy we found this gorgeous nursery for our little girl after trying several others locally that just didn't feel right. Our little girl has loved every single day since day one. She has so many friends and talks about the practitioners like there are also her friends.
The creativity with
different tasks is so great and gives her so many experiences before starting school.
The outdoor space is so wonderful and she loves getting fresh air on a daily basis, as well as taking part in outside sports. Thank you to all the staff, you do a fab job and have created a fantastic nursery.
20 February 2026
We've been sending our daughter to Orchard Trees since July 2023. We've had such a lovely nurturing experience from all staff, from the babies room through to preschool during that time. Our daughter has made strong connections with the staff and is excited to attend the setting each day. We
especially love the efforts put into craft and wellbeing activities, and are particularly jealous of the food selections prepared for the children each day. Having had older siblings attend other settings we know what an important part of Orchard Trees offering this is. We will be sad to leave the setting at school age.
20 February 2026
We have had our daughter at this nursery for several months now and the staff, care and facilities are simply superb.
We were recommended by friends who have all such brilliant reviews that there really was no other choice for us.
Highly recommended!
15 December 2025
My daughter has thrived attending Orchard Trees Day Nursery. She started in the Baby Owls room late 2024 and has now progressed into the Little Owls room in recent months. The staff are incredibly kind and the activities she engages in each day are thoughtful, educational, creative and fun!
The
food she has focuses on UPF-free home-style cooking and is incredibly varied. The nursery is very adaptive to any requests we have or dietary restrictions.
The updates we get from staff on the app mean we can be consistent with our daughter when we get home. My daughter races in each morning with a big smile on her face - excited for a day with her friends, exploring nature and outside activities, crafting and having fun on the soft play.
We are due another child and will absolutely be sending them to Orchard Trees when she's ready to start nursery.
10 December 2025
Orchard Trees is a brilliant nursery, my little boy loves it there & the staff are all amazing!
Kind and friendly environment with great outdoor space and lovely home cooked meals. Would highly recommend.
08 December 2025
We absolutely love this nursery! The staff are so caring, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing. My little one has come on so much since starting. His confidence, social skills, and overall developmet have grown massively.
The communication is brilliant, the activities are
thoughtful and varied, and the environment feels safe, nurturing, and full of joy. It's such a comfort knowing he's looked after by people who really understand and care about him.
I couldn't recommend it more
01 May 2025
A friendly nursery where the staff treat children like their own. The setting allows little ones to play and explore as well as witness life on a farm. Activities throughout the day are curated to mix both fun and learning. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities for families to be included such as
World Book Day and Christmas.
25 March 2025
My son has been going to the nursery since baby owls and he has gone from strength to strength. He is always happy to go to nursery and knows many staff by name and looks forward to seeing them. The activities they do vary day to day and often promote creativity and exploration. The food they
provide is healthy and is always available if he needs anything extra such as fruit etc. When I have needed assistance from management in the past they have been quick to communicate with me to resolve any issues. Overall I am very happy to send my son to the nursery as I know he will be well looked after and he really enjoys being there with his friends.
18 March 2025
A lovely, friendly nursery. The staff are all kind and considerate towards the children. It means a lot to know my children are so well looked after while I am at work.
They have bikes and plenty of outdoor activity options and always make time for outdoor play.
17 March 2025
Amazing staff!
Our kids absolutely love going here.
All round really great nursery that puts in a huge amount of effort.
We've tried other nurseries in the area and this one is by far the best.
17 March 2025
My child is my second child to attend Orchard Trees and I have nothing but good things to say about the nursery and its staff. Staff create a friendly and homely environment for the children and really get to know them and their likes and dislikes. My child happily goes into nursery without looking
back and is exited when we arrive in a morning. The food is prepared fresh on site and is fantastic, the children get a balanced and varied diet and are regularly exposed to new foods and flavours.
17 March 2025
This nursery provides educational reviews on how my child is progressing in the setting which I think is fantastic. We get photos of daily activities and everything is logged on their app which is such peace of mind when working. The food is of such a high quality and really encourages healthy
eating with a variety of different recipes. Would highly recommend!
06 March 2025
Orchard Trees is an excellent nursery in a lovely setting. We toured a few local to us but settled here despite it being a little out of our way as we felt the size and environment was the best available. The building has lots of natural light and the outdoor area feels secure and provides a range
of activities for all ages, allowing the different age groups to socialise together. It's clear that involvement in nature is a key principle of the nursery. Creativity is also a key focus for children as they often come home with things they have made that day and new songs to sing. The food always smells amazing and is great value for money in respect to the variety and quantity of foods offered throughout the day. The staff are so warm and caring; my child is always ecstatic to see them. They are great at communicating with parents and working together on solutions for any problem. I feel completely confident in recommending Orchard Trees to everyone!
15 November 2024
Orchard Trees provides holistic and individual care for my little boy. They know him and his quirks so well and he is really happy there. They do lots of activities and there's a real emphasis on playing outdoors which they are beautifully placed for in rural countryside. The menu is diverse and
encourages a good palate.
The staff are experienced and reassuring.
15 November 2024
My son came here in May and he has changed so much in them months. The staff engaged fully with him, he didn't like to part with me to start with and now he walks in happily and smiling. They are always doing something from activities, role plays, reading, outdoor play, educational things and
generally having fun. They inform you of the day they've had and he tells me all about it on his way home. All the staff in each room are friendly, happy and really good with the children. I honestly have no issues and I know he's in safe hands, happy, having fun, learning and just enjoying being with other children too.
Even though gave different rooms for age ranges, they still get to play outdoors together and I think that's lovely.
It's a great place, it really is!
15 November 2024
The team at Orchard Trees are fantastic, they go above and beyond to make your child feel comfortable, safe and happy. My toddler absolutely loves going and loves exploring their garden. Would definitely recommend.
01 August 2024
Our little girl started Orchard Trees just before turning 1. The team were excellent helping to settle us into the nursery, taking care to meet her individual needs. We always felt well informed and it was easy to see how much she enjoyed her days there. She is now three and up to 5 days per week -
I am constantly surprised at the variety of fun and engaging activities to combine play and learning - our daughter frequently tells us about things she has learned through conversation and in 'real life' putting it all into practice. The team create a caring environment where the children forge some lovely friendships, our daughter is often not ready for pick up time because she is having too much fun with her pals! Changes of clothes are a must, but I'm a firm believer in dirty knees being a sign of a good day's play - exploration is encouraged! The food is fabulous home cooking, with balanced and nutritious meals. All in all just a great place to prepare little ones for their next steps in the big world!
Latest Reviews for Orchard Trees Day Nursery
12 March 2026
Orchard Trees have been absolutely wonderful looking after our little baby. They were so reassuring when she started nursery at only 9 months, and keep us updated with lovely photos of her days there! They have great outdoor spaces and a delicious menu with fresh cooked food every day for her to
enjoy.
12 March 2026
As a parent of a child with additional needs, choosing the right nursery was something I worried about a lot. From the very beginning, the staff here have been incredible.
They've taken the time to truly understand my son, support him, and celebrate every little step he makes. The patience,
kindness and genuine care they show him means more to us than I can put into words.
Knowing he is happy, safe and accepted for who he is gives us so much peace of mind. Parent to parent - I couldn't recommend this nursery more.
20 February 2026
Both of our children attend orchard trees and we couldnt be happier with the care, the support and constant updates we have received from every single staff member! Every day we drop our children off at the nursery we believe fully they are in the best capable hands. It is clear that orchard trees
put every child first whether it been the healthy meals they are given to the wide range of activities they do daily and it really shows with how happy both my children are at the nursery! 11/10 nursery! I couldn't recommend orchard trees any more!
20 February 2026
So happy we found this gorgeous nursery for our little girl after trying several others locally that just didn't feel right. Our little girl has loved every single day since day one. She has so many friends and talks about the practitioners like there are also her friends.
The creativity with
different tasks is so great and gives her so many experiences before starting school.
The outdoor space is so wonderful and she loves getting fresh air on a daily basis, as well as taking part in outside sports. Thank you to all the staff, you do a fab job and have created a fantastic nursery.
20 February 2026
We've been sending our daughter to Orchard Trees since July 2023. We've had such a lovely nurturing experience from all staff, from the babies room through to preschool during that time. Our daughter has made strong connections with the staff and is excited to attend the setting each day. We
especially love the efforts put into craft and wellbeing activities, and are particularly jealous of the food selections prepared for the children each day. Having had older siblings attend other settings we know what an important part of Orchard Trees offering this is. We will be sad to leave the setting at school age.
20 February 2026
We have had our daughter at this nursery for several months now and the staff, care and facilities are simply superb.
We were recommended by friends who have all such brilliant reviews that there really was no other choice for us.
Highly recommended!
15 December 2025
My daughter has thrived attending Orchard Trees Day Nursery. She started in the Baby Owls room late 2024 and has now progressed into the Little Owls room in recent months. The staff are incredibly kind and the activities she engages in each day are thoughtful, educational, creative and fun!
The
food she has focuses on UPF-free home-style cooking and is incredibly varied. The nursery is very adaptive to any requests we have or dietary restrictions.
The updates we get from staff on the app mean we can be consistent with our daughter when we get home. My daughter races in each morning with a big smile on her face - excited for a day with her friends, exploring nature and outside activities, crafting and having fun on the soft play.
We are due another child and will absolutely be sending them to Orchard Trees when she's ready to start nursery.
10 December 2025
Orchard Trees is a brilliant nursery, my little boy loves it there & the staff are all amazing!
Kind and friendly environment with great outdoor space and lovely home cooked meals. Would highly recommend.
08 December 2025
We absolutely love this nursery! The staff are so caring, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing. My little one has come on so much since starting. His confidence, social skills, and overall developmet have grown massively.
The communication is brilliant, the activities are
thoughtful and varied, and the environment feels safe, nurturing, and full of joy. It's such a comfort knowing he's looked after by people who really understand and care about him.
I couldn't recommend it more
01 May 2025
A friendly nursery where the staff treat children like their own. The setting allows little ones to play and explore as well as witness life on a farm. Activities throughout the day are curated to mix both fun and learning. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities for families to be included such as
World Book Day and Christmas.
25 March 2025
My son has been going to the nursery since baby owls and he has gone from strength to strength. He is always happy to go to nursery and knows many staff by name and looks forward to seeing them. The activities they do vary day to day and often promote creativity and exploration. The food they
provide is healthy and is always available if he needs anything extra such as fruit etc. When I have needed assistance from management in the past they have been quick to communicate with me to resolve any issues. Overall I am very happy to send my son to the nursery as I know he will be well looked after and he really enjoys being there with his friends.
18 March 2025
A lovely, friendly nursery. The staff are all kind and considerate towards the children. It means a lot to know my children are so well looked after while I am at work.
They have bikes and plenty of outdoor activity options and always make time for outdoor play.
17 March 2025
Amazing staff!
Our kids absolutely love going here.
All round really great nursery that puts in a huge amount of effort.
We've tried other nurseries in the area and this one is by far the best.
17 March 2025
My child is my second child to attend Orchard Trees and I have nothing but good things to say about the nursery and its staff. Staff create a friendly and homely environment for the children and really get to know them and their likes and dislikes. My child happily goes into nursery without looking
back and is exited when we arrive in a morning. The food is prepared fresh on site and is fantastic, the children get a balanced and varied diet and are regularly exposed to new foods and flavours.
17 March 2025
This nursery provides educational reviews on how my child is progressing in the setting which I think is fantastic. We get photos of daily activities and everything is logged on their app which is such peace of mind when working. The food is of such a high quality and really encourages healthy
eating with a variety of different recipes. Would highly recommend!
06 March 2025
Orchard Trees is an excellent nursery in a lovely setting. We toured a few local to us but settled here despite it being a little out of our way as we felt the size and environment was the best available. The building has lots of natural light and the outdoor area feels secure and provides a range
of activities for all ages, allowing the different age groups to socialise together. It's clear that involvement in nature is a key principle of the nursery. Creativity is also a key focus for children as they often come home with things they have made that day and new songs to sing. The food always smells amazing and is great value for money in respect to the variety and quantity of foods offered throughout the day. The staff are so warm and caring; my child is always ecstatic to see them. They are great at communicating with parents and working together on solutions for any problem. I feel completely confident in recommending Orchard Trees to everyone!
15 November 2024
Orchard Trees provides holistic and individual care for my little boy. They know him and his quirks so well and he is really happy there. They do lots of activities and there's a real emphasis on playing outdoors which they are beautifully placed for in rural countryside. The menu is diverse and
encourages a good palate.
The staff are experienced and reassuring.
15 November 2024
My son came here in May and he has changed so much in them months. The staff engaged fully with him, he didn't like to part with me to start with and now he walks in happily and smiling. They are always doing something from activities, role plays, reading, outdoor play, educational things and
generally having fun. They inform you of the day they've had and he tells me all about it on his way home. All the staff in each room are friendly, happy and really good with the children. I honestly have no issues and I know he's in safe hands, happy, having fun, learning and just enjoying being with other children too.
Even though gave different rooms for age ranges, they still get to play outdoors together and I think that's lovely.
It's a great place, it really is!
15 November 2024
The team at Orchard Trees are fantastic, they go above and beyond to make your child feel comfortable, safe and happy. My toddler absolutely loves going and loves exploring their garden. Would definitely recommend.
01 August 2024
Our little girl started Orchard Trees just before turning 1. The team were excellent helping to settle us into the nursery, taking care to meet her individual needs. We always felt well informed and it was easy to see how much she enjoyed her days there. She is now three and up to 5 days per week -
I am constantly surprised at the variety of fun and engaging activities to combine play and learning - our daughter frequently tells us about things she has learned through conversation and in 'real life' putting it all into practice. The team create a caring environment where the children forge some lovely friendships, our daughter is often not ready for pick up time because she is having too much fun with her pals! Changes of clothes are a must, but I'm a firm believer in dirty knees being a sign of a good day's play - exploration is encouraged! The food is fabulous home cooking, with balanced and nutritious meals. All in all just a great place to prepare little ones for their next steps in the big world!