Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

York Maze, Elvington Lane, York YO19 5LT
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  • Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington, York
Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington boasts a generous 420 square meters of outdoor space, ensuring endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

Inside, the team follow the areas of learning and development set out in the Early Years Foundation stage. Outside, the beautifully landscaped gardens are a daily haven for the children. They can freely ride bicycles, engage in imaginative play in the mud kitchens, traverse willow tunnels, unleash their creativity on giant musical instruments, conquer the expansive wooden play apparatus and joyfully leap into the deepest of puddles!

In Wiggle Worms, the youngest babies embark on a journey of learning and exploration through sensory activities. The dedicated team fosters strong relationships, ensuring a smooth settling-in process for both you and your baby.

In Dancing Dragonflies, children are encouraged to develop independence and curiosity. They can climb the indoor climbing frame, engage in imaginative play within home corners and challenge themselves with puzzles that stretch their mathematical abilities.

In Cheeky Hens, the enhancement of speech, language and understanding of skills is a priority. Daily messy play activities ignite creativity, while focused topics deepen the children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

The team foster each child’s development as independent learners, ensuring they are enthusiastic and well-prepared for school when September arrives. At this age, free-flow access makes it possible to spend entire days immersed in the captivating gardens!

Care Provided by Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Andrea Simpkin (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 45
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

  • Full Day Session £83.50


  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place (£0 for siblings). Exact days of attendance should
    be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.


  • Parking
  • There is ample parking onsite for pick-up and drop-off. This can be busy during peak periods for York Maze Visitor Attraction (as this is on the same site).


Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington Reviews (122)

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Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington has 122 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Superb nursery. Great facilities, large indoor and outdoor space. Staff are great very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Daughter loves it.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you for your review. We are so proud of our setting, particularly the outdoor space, which gives children plenty of room to explore and discover!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend LGR Elvington and they love it. The staff are soo friendly and helpful and the children have a fabulous learning environment with lots of different activities. We would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you for recommending our nursery. We are so pleased to read how happy you are with the activities and learning experiences we offer.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Stunning care and excellent teamwork when navigating important milestones. I can't believe how much progress our little one has made at Little Green Rascals. She started at 11 months and is now nearly 17 months. In the last 6 months she has learned to walk, talk and communicate with sign language.
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absolutely thrives there and it's a pleasure to drop her off every morning because she runs into her key person's arms for a cuddle.
The communication is incredible and each day it is amazing to hear the stories and adventures she has been on.
If our little one learns a new word or skill over the weekend then I tell her key person and they encourage the use of that word or skill throughout the week. It's just beautiful.
Thank you so much for all the care you give.


As a parent you are made to feel very special and very welcome, the personable approach from each member of staff is incredible, right from the key person, the staff in the room, to the manager and deputy managers.


Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

We are delighted to read about the incredible progress your daughter has made during her time at Little Green Rascals Elvington. We take great pride in creating a supportive and nurturing environment, and we're so happy to hear that the communication and teamwork between staff and parents are making a real difference. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this Nursery! My first child recently left the preschool to start school and my youngest is currently in the baby room.
Right from the start my oldest has felt warmed and welcomed by the Little Green Rascals family.
They have provided a positive stimulative learning environment
from Forest School to French, football, yoga and woodwork.
The food is great and the staff is incredible! Everyone is so friendly and all the staff genuinely care about the children.
It's a shame they changed the nursery app.
With the previous app, it was so easy to contact or have feedback from the nursery practitioners which now as a parent I'm not able to message my son's key worker unless she/he starts a conversation as a first message. So to talk to them privately I have to call or email the nursery.
The features are not attractive: nappies, meals, sleep they do not appear on the same page but you have to scroll down to know about them.
What a pity!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you for recommending our nursery. We aim to support families from settling in sessions at registration through many important milestones, healthy and nutritious food, exciting learning experiences, and onwards to starting school. We are delighted to read how welcome you have felt and take your feedback onboard regarding communication through the nursery app.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this Nursery. My first child recently left the Preschool to start School, and my youngest is currently in the baby room. The staff here are so kind and caring. They want the best for your children and really get to know them. There's very little staff turnover which I find reassuring.
The food provision is excellent and cooked fresh on-site. My child has allergies which are catered for really well. The rooms are well equipped with toys and activities and plenty of outside space. There are loads of extra activities from outside providers. For example, music band, football for the older kids and French lessons. The Forest School is brilliant. My eldest child absolutely loved it. She didn't want to leave Nursery. It is expensive but I think that given all the extra opportunities for the kids and the high-quality staff, it's worth it, hence why I chose this Nursery again for my youngest.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you for recommending us! The experience you have shared is truly wonderful to read and we are delighted to continue supporting your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Beautiful nursery the children are always very calm and engaged. The staff are so friendly, caring and supportive to the whole family. The teaching and learning are very good and my child loves to attend. The food is outstanding, organic and freshly prepared onsite. We get a parent breakfast which
is such a lovely treat before the rush to get to work. Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

We are so pleased to read that you are happy with our setting. We have high standards in all areas and aim to meet them at all times. Thank you for recommending Little Green Rascals Elvington.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A brilliant nursery. My son loves it here and happily walks in everyday without any doubt and has done from the very beginning, which is a huge credit to the team here. They take part in a huge variety of classes, from football, science tots and trips to the forest school. We've had a couple of medical
emergencies here due to an existing condition and the team handled this both times incredibly. We couldn't have asked for more and we have every confidence in the team and setting here.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

We aim to support families throughout their journey with us according to their individual needs. We are really proud of the extracurricular clubs we offer that ensure children grow and develop at a pace that suits them. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington in September 2024 and we have never been so pleased about making a decision. We viewed so many nurseries but as soon as we saw LGR we knew it was the one for us. My little girl loves her Key Worker and we are kept to up date all day with
how she's doing. She always comes home so happy and the home cooked menu always sounds (and smells) delicious. There's also takeaway tea/coffee and breakfast snacks in a morning for the parents at drop off which is amazing. I wouldn't ever look to send my little girl anywhere else and I would truly recommend LGR to anyone looking for a nursery for their little one. Thank you so much

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you for recommending us. It is lovely to read how happy you are with our setting and the care we provide. Communication is important in reassuring parents that their little ones are settled and enjoying their time while they are apart and recording key development milestones.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Little Green Rascals highly enough for their nurturing approach. I worried our little girl might take some time to settle having only turned one. Her key worker and all the staff in the wiggly worms room have worked so hard to make her feel safe and cared for and reassure us as
parents. As a mum, I could not ask for more.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you for sharing your experience. Starting nursery life can initially feel daunting, but we aim to provide an environment where children feel loved and cared for.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Green Rascals has been consistent since our first one arrived and with our second. Staff and standards are always high and the coffee and treats for the adults are a great bonus. I have found teachers to be considerate and aware of my rascals needs and always informative on collection. Handover
is always smooth and handling of the little one to ensure she is not overwhelmed is always great.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We aim to provide a loving, nurturing environment for children and ensure that parents are cared for and informed so that they feel reassured when apart from their little ones.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this school for nearly a year. Every teacher is full of love and works with dedication. We see his self-confidence growing more and more each day.
The only downside is that unfortunately, the prices are quite high.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you for sharing your experience. Our aim is that children leave our setting for school with confidence and a love of learning, and our practitioners are key to this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent nursery, which has staff that care for all the children. My son was very happy at the nursery, and this is due to the relationships he formed with the staff, who are all very caring and want the best for the children. The facilities are great too and there are lots for the children
to do, both indoors and outdoors. I can't recommend the nursery highly enough!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you for recommending our nursery. We are so proud of our provision, and our experienced team aims to ensure every child feels safe and cared for during their time with us so that when they leave, they are prepared and ready for school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with this nursery! The staff go above and beyond to support children and their families. It's small enough that it feels like a family but big enough that children can develop their own friendships. They follow gentle parenting principles and have an enviable offering of weekly
activities including: Forest school, Baby Band, Rugby Tots, Science Tots to name a few. Yet there is always free time scheduled for children to develop their own creativity. We signed our second child up before she was even born as we are so impressed with the setting.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Thank you so much for recommending our nursery. We are proud of our setting and the extracurricular activities we offer the children in our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. My daughter has attended Little Green Rascals Elvington since she was 12 months old and will be leaving preschool in August 2024. We have loved all her key workers as she graduated up the rooms, so kind, patient and fun with the children. She absolutely loves playing in their outside
space and taking trips to the maze which is next door. We’ve had no issues and would highly recommend it.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

It's been a pleasure looking after your daughter over the years and wonderful to see her graduate to school in the summer. Thank you very much for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery around. I looked at so many nurseries and had bad experiences at a previous nursery. My kids have never been happier or safer than they are at Little Green Rascals. We decided to make a 25-mile round trip twice a day just so they could attend this amazing nursery as none in our area even
come close to the standards held at Little Green Rascals Elvington. I would name the staff members that have gone the extra mile but honestly, the list is too long! From forest school to organic meals I can’t think of a better start for my children. Whilst the cost is reflected as a premium nursery, I feel like I get my money's worth so much more than elsewhere.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Wow. Thank you so much for such a glowing review. We are delighted to hear this and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly couldn’t wish for a better setting to send my little boy to. He absolutely loves coming to nursery and I know when he is there he has the best time and is well looked after and entertained. The staff engage so much with the children, they keep them busy and interacted always with different
activities. He has come on leaps and bounds and I feel like nursery massively enhances that. All the staff get to know your little one on a personal level, not just his key worker and that is a really lovely touch when we walk in on a morning and they say ‘Hi’. The meals and snacks are very very good also, mixed variety and also encourages children to try new things which can be tricky for fussy toddlers! They are home-cooked too which is amazing, and always smells delicious. Compared to other nurseries, this isn’t the cheapest, but hands down the care, the days out, woodwork shops, football, home-cooked food and updates on the app, it is all worth paying that big extra. Would 100% recommend.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

Wow. Thank you so much for such a glowing review. We are delighted to hear this and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington has been nothing short of amazing with my little boy who is autistic and non-verbal. They go above and beyond to make sure his needs are met and ensure he is happy. When he struggles with the noise of other children they will take him to a quieter area and
he has various sensory toys that they have bought for him, to help him regulate.
He loves going to nursery and has formed some wonderfully strong bonds with the lovely staff, especially his 121 who is fantastic with him.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

This is wonderful to hear and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to his key carer.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves Little Green Rascals at Elvington and only on a handful of occasions has he said that he doesn't want to go, but is easily won over when reminded of the staff who he will get to see that day if he goes. The staff really are brilliant, they really take the time to get to know the individual
child and they appear to manage their behaviour excellently. The food is really excellent, incredibly varied and fantastic quality. The team at Elvington seem to be constantly making improvements, since our son started there a year ago they have increased the additional activities from football, forest school and science, to now include cooking, woodworking, French lessons and yoga. The woodwork has been so popular that we now have to do it at home. I really am delighted with how my son's time has been at Little Green Rascals Elvington and I'm sure he'll continue to enjoy his last 6 months before he goes to school.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

I bet your son has made great strides in his woodwork at both home and nursery. Thank you for taking the time to leave these kind words which we'll be sure to pass on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Green Rascals has been very child-centered in its approach to us. When settling in my child they have provided a lot of reassurance and photographs etc. to help us as parents know she’s doing well and help us adjust too. I trust them completely and my child really enjoys going to nursery which
is such a relief. The entire team of the staff seems helpful and professional, I have experience with several other Ofsted outstanding nurseries and in my opinion, this one is the best.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

That certainly means a lot to the team. Thank you very much for your kind words which we'll be sure to pass onto the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Green Rascals at Elvington have gone above and beyond in making sure my grandson is well cared for and happy.
He has attended since he was 11 months old, and now he is in pre-school.
All the staff are brilliant in what must be sometimes quite challenging circumstances. A big thank you.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

A big thank you to you too. We're delighted that your son has enjoyed nursery so much.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.917 for Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington is calculated as follows: ( (234 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.917

  • b) 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 Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Andrea

Andrea Simpkin

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi! I'm Andrea, and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Elvington.


I have over 20 years of experience in early years now and I still feel that it is extremely important to read and research as best practice evolves - this is something I am very passionate about.? I feel very privileged to be a part of Little Green Rascals and the vision that they have, which is truly outstanding.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington accepts?

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington Open?

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington have capacity for?

Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

How far is Little Green Rascals Day Nursery Elvington to the centre of York?

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