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Panda Preschool Playgroup provides termtime only, committee run Ofsted registered provision for children from 18 months. The manager is an Early Years teacher with more than 20 years’ experience in childcare. She is supported by a caring team of well qualified Early Years Practitioners.
Our groups are small so that learning experiences can be tailored to each child’s interests and unique developmental stage.
We provide an inclusive setting with a member of staff who is an accredited Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator. The SENCO works closely with the family, keyworker, and outside agencies to enhance the child’s play and experiences whilst in the preschool. Staff are well trained in paediatric first aid, language development, (including Makaton) use of EpiPen and peg feeding and have experience of autism as well as physical and/or learning difficulties. We can support funded 1-1 care if this is required. The hall is wheelchair accessible.
Panda Preschool Playgroup is open term time. Monday – Friday 8.30-3.00 We have vacancies on most days of the week but advise early registration.
Childcare vouchers and funded hours accepted.
Fees (for non-funded children): £6 per hour Just £18 for a 3-hour session or £36 for a 6-hour day.
We charge only for the hours you need. Ad hoc sessions available.
Howell Hall, School Lane Copmanthorpe YO23 3SQ
Phoenix Under 5s Preschool offers term-time places to children aged 3 to 5 and Tweenies sessions for 2-year-olds.
Preschool sessions run Monday-Friday, 8:30-15:30. Tweenies sessions run every Thursday from 9:00-11:00.
Following the beautiful style and ethos of the Curiosity Approach, our sessions include a wide range of open-ended, child-led experiences and activities aimed at fostering children’s natural creativity while and building confidence and independence. Situated within the Park Grove Primary Academy building, our preschool has its own outside play space, as well as access to a wonderful forest school area. Our highly qualified and experienced team works closely with staff at Park Grove to ensure smooth transitions for those children progressing into reception at Park Grove, as well as those transitioning to other primary schools.
At Phoenix, we are passionate about treating every child as an individual, encouraging them to follow their own ideas and interests while guiding them to enhance their own learning. Our environment focuses on natural materials with endless possibilities, enabling children to harness their imagination and develop at their own pace.
On Thursdays, Phoenix runs a Tweenies session for two-year-olds. A gentle first step into preschool, these small group drop-off sessions offer children the chance to meet our lovely staff and experience the Phoenix environment in preparation for joining the preschool. While we encourage parents to drop children off to play independently during these sessions, we understand that this can be a challenge initially. Individual arrangements can be made while children settle into the setting and become confident and familiar with our staff.
Places are available now. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions. We’d love to hear from you!
Please see our current fees below. We also accept government funding for 3-year-olds.
Preschool (3-5-year-olds)
Full Day £35.10
Morning/Afternoon Session £16.20, (8:30-11:30) (12:30-15:30)
Lunch Club (home cooked hot meal provided) £7.00 (11:30-12:30)
Tweenies (2-year-olds)
£10.80 per session
Thursday 9:00-11:00
At our Nursery provision at Poppleton Road Primary School we believe that it’s important for children to engage in exploratory, sensory and physical activities to build their confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Children follow their interests and are well supported in our teacher led provision to access all areas of the curriculum through their play.
Our values of Success, Enjoyment, Community and Safety are at the heart of everything we do.
What we offer?
We are so excited to share our Early Years provision with you. If you would like to visit us, please contact the School Office. We would love to show you around!
Poppleton Under Fives provides a caring and safe environment in which your child can learn and develop through creative and stimulating play activities appropriate to their age. We run sessions for children from aged 2 yrs through to school age.
We want all the children who come to us to reach their full potential, so we place a great deal of emphasis on working with parents and carers so that every child gets the most from their time with us. We operate with a high staff:child ratio in a modern and relaxed environment. We follow the EYFS framework and provide learning in all areas of the curriculum, establishing a strong foundation for your child’s first year at school. We are delighted that we have maintained our rating of ‘Good’ across all areas at our recent Ofsted inspection.
Our pre-school sessions take place in a modern environment with a large garden space offering free flow play and learning opportunities that really get your child engaged. To register for any of our sessions please contact us via the email address below, via facebook or our website.
Pre-school sessions
Monday: 9 am – 3.30 pm
Wednesday: 9 am – 3.30pm
Thursday: 9 am – 3.30pm
Friday: 9 am – 12pm
Parents can book morning and/or afternoon sessions or all day sessions with a 30 minute lunch club
Term time only
Fees (for non-funded children):
Morning/afternoon session: £16
Lunch club: £2
Childcare vouchers and funded hours accepted
New Methodist Church Hall, The Green, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6DP
Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy Pre-School Provision
“Proud to work, learn and grow together”.
We have 2 Pre School classes:
Seedlings – for 2- and 3-year-olds led by our Early Years Practitioner where the children have a safe and secure beginning to their foundations of learning.
Saplings – for 3- and 4-year-olds. This class is teacher led with carefully planned activities to ensure the children are ready to start school the following year socially, emotionally and academically.
Both classes are filled with fun learning opportunities where children are happy, safe and feel valued. We pride ourselves on providing high quality age-appropriate educational provision in stimulating and creative indoor and outdoor environments. Both classes enjoy a weekly Forest School session.
We offer 15- and 30-hour places in both classes from 8.30am-3pm (term time). 15 hour places are fully funded and, if eligible, some 30 hour places could be fully funded. Extra hours can be paid for:
2 Year Olds: £7.50
3- and 4-Year Olds: £5.60
Children can stay for lunch and either have a hot dinner at £2.90 per day or bring their own packed lunch.
See our website for information or arrange a visit.
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Bedford
Robert Wilkinson Primary School, West End, Strensall, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 5UH
Offering a friendly and caring play-based learning environment for your pre-school child from 2 years until they start school.
We have been running for over 50 years as a community based pre-school managed by a volunteer committee of parents.
Our playgroup sessions take place in a fully equipped standalone classroom. We have our own outside space which is accessed daily all year around. Our staff have relevant and up to date qualifications.
We offer funded places for 3 and 4 year olds (from the term after their 3rd Birthday) and those who are eligible for 2 year funding using the Golden Ticket process.
Children can attend full or half-day sessions as follows:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Morning – 9am-12noon (drop off from 8:45)
Afternoon – 12noon-3pm
Full day – 9am-3pm
After-Playgroup Club available 3:00pm until 3:20pm.
What Ofsted says:
“Children make progress in their learning and development. They acquire the skills needed for their future learning and their move on to school. Children are confident and make independent choices about their play”.
What Parents say:
“My son loves playgroup and never wants to leave! He has so much fun and I feel totally at ease leaving him in your care”
Sheriff Hutton Preschool Playgroup, Sheriff Hutton Primary School, West End, Sheriff Hutton, York, YO60 6SH
If you would like to visit St Aelred’s to see our fantastic nursery and school for yourself, please phone the school office on 01904 806 075, or contact us through the school website: www.staelreds.co.uk/contact-us
“I just wanted to extend my thanks to Mrs XXX for showing YY around your lovely school. We were so delighted, we applied on Wednesday afternoon via the School Portal. YY took his Grandma past the school and announced “my school is there”! He is very keen to start as soon as he can. Thank you again for making them feel so welcome and enthusing YY”
Fifth Avenue, York, YO31 0QQ
St Paul’s enjoys a unique position as the only nursery school in York.
Our core aim is to prepare children for Primary School by offering the same experiences in a much more informal setting. We have optional uniforms, mini assemblies and PE sessions, as well as performing Christmas and end of year concerts for parents in the local church.We have an enhanced resource provision for special needs children as well as having highly skilled SEN TAs in nursery. In addition to our ‘core’ sessions we also offer a breakfast, after-school and holiday club. As we are a school, our staff have access to the same training opportunities as all primary schools across York, so their skill sets are impressive.
At the heart of what we offer to children and families, is our impassioned approach to nursery education.
We are open 7:30 – 6pm term time with an optional holiday club too. Children may enrol from 2.5 years old. Admissions to the nursery start in January, April and September. Children may be placed on the waiting list from two years old.
Please come and see us in action – all visits are welcome!
St Pauls Nursery School, 12 St Pauls Square, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4BD
Open Day – Saturday 30th November 2024
Founded in 627 AD, St Peter’s School, York, is the world’s fourth oldest school with a long history of top-class education. Today, St Peter’s is a leading day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2-18 and the Choir School for York Minster.
We offer an all-round education defined by an exceptional range of sporting, music, artistic and cultural opportunities. Our 47-acre green campus on the banks of the River Ouse provides plenty of space for children to play, grow and thrive as they move through the school.
A fun, dynamic and forward-thinking approach to teaching inspires a lifelong love of learning and our pupils consistently achieve some of the best exam results in the country.
All children benefit from inspirational teachers, small class sizes, and fantastic resources. Our House system creates a happy, welcoming community, with the option to board from Year 7.
St Peter’s was TES Pre-Prep/Prep School of the Year 2018, The Sunday Times North Independent Secondary School of the Year 2019, TES Pre-Prep School of the Year 2021 and TES Independent School of the Year 2021.
Clifton, York, YO30 6AB
At Yearsley Grove Primary School we feel EYFS education is very important and gives the children the best start. We aim to provide a happy, safe and exciting environment to allow your children to thrive. We encourage independence and a motivation to learn new things!
We offer 15/30 hours Nursery places from 9.00-3.10 (term time)
We also offer wrap around care with a breakfast club from 7.45am and an after school club until 5.45pm.
The Nursery is in an integrated EYFS unit with two reception classes. The children spend time with their nursery class and mix with Reception twice a day on free-flow. This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships and learn from the older children as well as preparing children for reception.
We also provide
15 or 30 hours sessions are free
Breakfast club: £3.50
After school club: £4 until 4.30, £8 until 5.45
Wrap around care for 5 days is £11.50 a day, £57.50 a week
Look at our website for information or arrange a visit.
Headteacher Mr Walter
Yearsley Grove, Huntington, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 9BX
Childhood is a precious time and our popular school provides a warm and nurturing environment from birth to age 16.
Rated “Good” by Ofsted in all areas, we start with our beautiful Gentle Beginnings groups: a calm supportive space to nourish your relationship with your new baby (up to 18 months), under the gentle guidance of holistic Early Years specialist, Dorothy Marlen. (First session is free).
From here our families move on to Parent and Child Sessions (up to age 3 ½) in an exciting room full of enriching play equipment and interesting places to explore – with craft activities, songs, storytelling and puppet shows and a home-made meal where the children help prepare the food and lay the table.
After this, many families choose to join one of our four wonderful Kindergartens in the main school. In all our groups and classes, numbers are kept deliberately small so we can fully support each individual child. This means we are often oversubscribed – please book early!
You can contact us at any time to discuss your child or pop along to one of our Open Days and Enquirers’ Mornings where a warm welcome awaits: email [email protected] or call 01904 654983.
“Pupils here feel safe and to a very high degree, happy.” Ofsted
Term-time childcare for 2-4 year olds, open 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, until 4pm Friday. Happy and stimulating environment with high adult:child ratio and well-resourced outside area. Funded places available and military discount. Low Moor Centre, Bray Road, York, YO10 4JG
We offer places for up to 24 children in our sessions The children learn within a play-based learning environment and we have our own outdoor area including a playground and woodland. Our staff are caring and dedicated, and we liaise with Bishopthorpe Infant School to ensure a smooth transition.
Bishopthorpe Playgroup, Ferry Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2SB
T: 07926 573100
Please contact school for more information. We offer 30 hours as well as 15 hours (free per week) Nursery provision from aged 3. We provide in house wrap around care providing continuity.
Carr Infant & Nursery School, Ostman Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5QA
T: 01904 565140
Here at Cheeky monkeys playgroup we have had our garden renovated. We have worked hard to ensure our setting is as safe as possible in line with the government Covid19 guidance. Give us a call for more details.
Westfield Primary Community School, Askham Lane, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3HP
T: 01904788199
Clifton Green Primary School Nursery will be offering 30 hours as well as 15 hours per week. Nursery care from aged 3. OFSTED inspections results May 2022:
Overall effectiveness: Good
The quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management :Good
Early years provision: Good
Clifton Green Primary School, Kingsway North, Clifton, York, YO30 6JA
T: 01904 555105
We are an independent OFSTED rated Good pre-school located on the Lakeside Primary School site. We offer both morning and afternoon sessions along with a supervised lunch if required. We have a friendly experienced staff team who are ready to welcome you.
Lakeside Primary Academy, Oakdale Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4YL
T: 07745 902272
Newly extended for September 2024 we are delighted to be able to offer 59 places. Entry is from September following a child’s 3rd birthday. Please see the Admission’s policy on the school website for further details. We are able to offer flexible sessions up to 30 hours a week. We also offer extended wrap around care. Please contact the school for details.
Clifton with Rawcliffe Primary School, Eastholme Drive, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 5TA
01904 806530
A friendly and fun filled pre-school where your child can learn, create and explore.
Monday-Friday
9.15am – 3pm
Escrick Village Hall.
Ages 2-4.
Funded sessions available.
Childcare vouchers accepted.
Ofsted rated GOOD July 2015.
For more information please contact Emma.
T: 01904 720420
Children can attend the class from the term after their third birthday, please call for information on the admissions policy. Works with Funfishers to offer flexibilty. Please ask about other flexible options.
Fishergate Primary School, Fishergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4AP
T: 01904 555335
We are an Ofsted registered charity providing nursery, pre-school and wrap around care. Graded Outstanding in December 2022, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn through play to their full potential. Our provision is available from 9months to 11years between 7.30am-6.00pm.
Telephone: 01904 677870
At Haxby Playgroup HL we promote the holistic development of the child by encouraging them to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding. Full day, morning and afternoon sessions available with lunch club if required. Parents provide packed lunch for children attending over lunch time.
Early Years Unit, Headlands Primary School, Oak Tree Lane, Haxby, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 2YH
T: 01904 768966
We promote the holistic development of the child by encouraging them to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding. Full day, morning and afternoon sessions available with lunch club if required. Parents provide packed lunch for children attending over lunch time.
Ralph Butterfield School, Station Road, Haxby, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3LS
T: 01904 762776
Please contact the school office for an appointment to visit the school and to discuss availability of places and flexible sessions. Places are for children from the term after their third birthday.
Hob Moor Childrens Centre, Green Lane, Acomb, York, YO24 4PS
T: 01904 806655
Open Monday to Friday 9am-2pm. There are a choice of 3 or 5 hours sessions within this time.. Government funding is available for 3 and 4 year olds and we also accept childcare vouchers. We currently have places available from September.
Holgate Pre-School, Holgate Methodist Church, Acomb Road, York, YO24 4AE
T: 07957 101801 (Debbie)
Huntington Kinder Class is a local community orientated preschool situated in the beautiful village of Huntington, York at the Memorial Hall on Strensall Road, YO32 9SH. We provide professional term time childcare for children aged 2 – 4 offering a totally secure indoor and outdoor exploration area.
T: 07471 109355
Places in the nursery class are available from the term after a child’s third birthday. We offer morning sessions 9-12 and afternoon sessions 12-3 or full day sessions 9-3 where you are required to provide a packed lunch for your child.
Knavesmire Primary School, Trafalgar Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1HY
T: 01904 806545
We provide early years education in a welcoming environment with an excellent wooded area providing opportunities for the children to experience nature first hand. We operate during term time for children aged 2 years to school age.
St Andrews Church Hall, Huntington YO32 9PX
T: 07762 327087
Located just off Leeman road, we accept 15/30 hrs funded places as well as paid places.
We are open from 8.30 to 3.00 Monday to Friday.
Staff are qualified from level 3 upwards, with a warm inviting indoor space as well as a larger outdoor area.
We can’t wait to see you!
T: 01904 936330
Little Badgers is an independent committee run pre-school, with charitable status, based on site at Badger Hill Primary school catering for children aged 2.5-4 years.
Sessions: Monday to Friday mornings 9-12 and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday afternoons 12-3.
Childcare vouchers and funded hours accepted. OFSTED rating GOOD.
Please contact Julia or Laura. T: 07963 134008
School based, teacher led, newly refurbished provision offering a calm and relaxed environment where children thrive. Access to Forest School and outdoor provision. Accepting 15 and 30 hour funding.
New Earswick Primary School, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 4BY
T: 01904806446
We offer a wide range of early curriculum activities, including a cook school and outdoor mud kitchen area. Our outdoor area is safe and secure and provides the children with a wide range of exploration and learning opportunities.
Orchard Park Community Centre, Badger Paddock, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 9EH
T: 07407 700315
We offer a wide range of early curriculum activities, teacher led in an open stimulating indoor and outdoor environment. Places are available for children to start the term after their 3rd birthday in September, January and Easter.
Osbaldwick Primary Academy, The Leyes, Osbaldwick, York, YO10 3PR
T: 01904 806429
Please contact the School Office for admissions, availability and flexible sessions. Children are eligible to join the Nursery Class the term after their third birthday if there are places available.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Hamilton Drive, York, YO24 4JW
T: 01904 806093
Places in the nursery class are available from the term after a child’s third birthday. We operate a waiting list, strictly in date of birth order. We now offer an option of either 2 1/2 days or 5 mornings or afternoons. Please contact the school about flexible sessions.
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School, Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 6JT
T: 01904 795930
Providing early years education sessions between 9.05 and 1.05 daily for 3 and 4 year olds, in a fun and welcoming setting where each unique child can learn, develop and build relationships.
Poppleton Road Playgroup, Poppleton Road Primary School, Poppleton Road, York, YO26 4UP
T: 07749 315954
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We offer a wide range of early curriculum activities through teacher led provision, in a stimulating, safe environment within the school. Well resourced indoor areas, outdoor space, forest schools and access to school resources. Places are available for children the term after their 3rd birthday. Please enquire at the school office.
T: 01904 806285
Smarties is our new offer for 2 year olds at New Earswick Primary School, situated next to the Children’s Centre. Offering a natural, explorative home from home setting. Beautiful brand new provision that must be seen! Teacher led provision. Access to Forest School and new outdoor area. Funding accepted.
New Earswick Primary School, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BY
tel: 01904 806446
Places in the nursery class are available from the term after a child’s third birthday. Please contact the school about our sessions and to arrange a visit. We are open from 07:30 each morning to 18:00 each evening.
St Georges Rc Primary School, Winterscale Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4BT
T: 01904 806192
At St Lawrence’s Nursery we believe that it’s important for children to engage in exploratory, sensory and physical activities to build their confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Children follow their interests and are supported by qualified practitioners to access all areas of the curriculum through their play.
Our values of ‘caring, considerate and courageous’ are at the heart of everything we do.
St Lawrence’s CE Primary School, Heslington Road, York, YO10 5BW
T: 01904 806486
Opening for 48 weeks a year with term time contracts available and starting the day at 8am with breakfast club. Sessions start from just £15. We accept childcare government funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds as well as childcare vouchers.
Wednesday mornings (8:30-13:00) is our ‘Rising Stars’ session for 3 and 4 year olds the year before they start school.
Village Hall, Low Cotton Road, YO41 1DZ
T: 07982 834159
Pre-school is in a purpose built building and offers a warm friendly environment to all children and their carers. Registered to offer funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Early Start sessions: 8:00am-8:30am. Morning sessions: 8:30am-12:00pm. Afternoon sessions: 12:30pm-4:00pm. Full day care (8:30am-4:00pm) is now also available.
Stepping Stones, Border Road, Strensall Camp, York, YO32 5SR
T: 01904 442826
Stockton Lane Playgroup welcomes children from 2 – 5 years, we have a super outdoor area for children to explore and play. We are situated in a large church hall with side rooms to accommodate various activities. We have a pre-school group and have great links with local schools and nurseries. We operate during term time.
Monday: 9am – 12pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 8.45 am – 3:30pm
Thursday: 9am – 12pm
Friday: 9am – 3pm
T: 07746 806426
Tang Hall Nursery offers nursery places to 2 year olds and funded places for children the term following their third birthday. We support, care and nature the individual needs of the children, through planned activities, which allow for independent exploration.
Tang Hall Primary School, Sixth Avenue, York, YO31 0UT
T: 01904 806515
The Wonder Years preschool is a fully inclusive, community-focused setting, delivering a child-centred approach, providing a range of opportunities for children from the age of 3. We run from our purpose-built setting, featuring wonderful outdoor and indoor spaces on the grounds of Wigginton Primary School.
Tel: 01904 758717
Tiny Steps is for 2 – 3 year olds. Early years is for 3+
Up to 26 children in two, two-and-a-half day slots which includes a free nutritious hot lunch on the full days. Top-up and wrap around care is also available for families to purchase. We have a highly specialised staff and an established family and pupil support team.
Haxby Road Primary School, 154 Haxby Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8JN
T: 01904 555590
Caring, enthusiastic and qualified staff team in an inclusive environment offer supportive yet challenging play. Well resourced premises include two large rooms enabling a diversity of activities to take place and an outdoor area. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 09:00 to 15:00 and Wednesday 09:00 to 12:00. Early starts are available from 8.15. Closed Fridays.
Children welcome from age 2.
West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe, Dringhouses, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 2PN
T: 07934 421390
Westfield Primary Community School is at the centre of its community and serves Acomb in the West of York. We have a 25 place Nursery with morning and afternoon sessions available and provide up to 30 hours of education for Nursery aged children. Please contact the school for further details.
Tel: 01904 555295
We are a parent-involving, community-based group, enhancing the development and education for children under statutory school age. Our qualified and experienced staff also provide safe and secure forest activities in the local area.
Various sessions are available term-time on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8.30am – 3.00pm.
Wheldrake Village Hall, Broad Highway, Wheldrake, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 6BU
T: 07415 746466
