Esscroft Private Nursery

Esscroft Manor, Ilkley Road, Burley-In-Wharfedale, Ilkley LS29 7HL
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Care Provided by Esscroft Private Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Maria Kouvatsos
  • Person in charge
  • Ellen Ogley (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
  • Parking

  • Parking is to the front of the main building.


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Esscroft Private Nursery Reviews (79)

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Esscroft Private Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Esscroft Private Nursery has 79 reviews.

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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft is a nurturing, fun and safe place. My child has excelled in confidence, and communication and has made so many lovely friends. He loves to learn and through the range of activities (from foresting to inside tasks) you can see his development is being well considered by the nursery staff. The
rooms are always filled with books, toys and artwork from the children which is beautiful to see. I am delighted they have a pre-school so he can continue his happy educational journey there!

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Review from Anna T (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is absolutely brilliant with the best facilities and beautifully kept grounds. The staff are all friendly and engaging and they all seem to truly take an interest in each child. I couldn't recommend the nursery more! The home cooked meals are exceptional!

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Review from Anna J (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft nursery had such a profound impact on our daughter's social, emotional and physical development. She made strong bonds with all her key people and her group mates which shows the unique care and attention that is provided. Also, we joke that she eats better at the nursery than her parents at
home - the quality of the meals served is exceptional. We already know that Esscroft is giving a rock solid foundation to our daughter's future life.

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Review from P P (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has thrived at Esscroft. The variety of activities and opportunities she has taken part in so far have been amazing for a child so young, and the updates we get allow us to see what she's been up to. The practitioners in her room are knowledgeable and have carefully chosen the toys and activities
to help her learn while playing, and they are always happy to adapt their methods to suit individual children. We've also been impressed with how much time she spends outside. The grounds of the nursery are well taken care of and have lots of interesting things for the children to see and do, and this changes with the season. We are very happy with our decision to send our daughter to Esscroft.

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft is an excellent nursery. I was so nervous about my son starting but seeing how much he loves and enjoys it makes such a difference. Every day he runs in and if I'm early to pick him up he wants to go back in! The facilities are brilliant, the outdoor space is amazing which is what drew me
to Esscroft in the first place. All the staff are kind, caring and compassionate towards the children and family members.

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Review from Natasha P (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise Esscroft enough for the amazing care and encouragement they provide my 2 year old daughter. Since the moment I looked around pregnant, I knew it was the right choice and have never looked back. The staff, from management to chef, are all incredible and do everything they can to make
sure the kids are nurtured and thriving. It's no surprise Esscroft wins award after award. The communication is 10/10 and the app is just perfect. The outdoor spaces in particular are wonderful and the kids are outside as much as possible. It really is an idyllic setting for learning and exploring. My daughter is always excited to go to nursery and has built genuine connections with room staff and made friends. It is such a critical time in a young child's life and I am beyond thrilled that I chose Esscroft to support her during this time. 100% recommended.

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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We now have two children at Esscroft since our daughter joined the baby room in January at 6 months old. We are so grateful for the care, dedication, and support that the team at Esscroft give towards every child; it's so comforting as a working mother to know that my children are being looked after
so well, their skills are being developed, and their interests nurtured.

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After the initial worry of sending my daughter to nursery I had absolutely nothing to worry about. She has been at Esscroft just over a year now and I can hand on heart say she has never once cried going to nursery or ever expressed not wanting to go. She loves being greeted by the staff every time
she attends. The grounds are amazing with so much greenery and open space. The activities they arrange for the children are so varied and entertaining. They also go above and beyond at special occasions such as Christmas, the children's birthdays etc. I am also always amazed by their varied healthy menu they provide for the children. So happy with our choice!

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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had initially been anxious about taking my 10-month-old to a nursery setting as I had been worried it would be too much for her, but she has settled brilliantly. Thanks to the committed and skilled staff, and the nurturing, well-resourced environment, it’s clear she really loves her days at nursery.
Her development has leapt forward since she started, especially socially and with her eating (she absolutely loves the meals at nursery - we didn’t think she was capable of eating so much food!). Best of all the communication with the nursery is outstanding and offers an enormous amount of reassurance - we get regular updates on the app about how her day is going, and getting pictures of her enjoying herself and doing activities just makes our day. Choosing Esscroft was the best decision we could have made for her (and us).

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Review from Helen S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft is special for two reasons - the nurturing family atmosphere and the fantastic grounds. My children are incredibly lucky to go to Esscroft, there’s so much space and the staff team are so warm and loving. I will forever be grateful for the wonderful memories the team create for my children
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Review from Mo H (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son really loves going to Esscroft and has made lots of friends and developed so quickly. He's been there since he was a baby and is now one of the oldest in preschool. The outside space really sets it apart from the other nurseries around.

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Review from Martyn S (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a fantastic place! My daughter absolutely loves it there. The staff are so attentive and caring. The feedback we get from them is wonderful, I really get the feeling that they genuinely care about every single child and making sure they are progressing the way they should.

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Review from Sharon C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2nd child is currently at Esscroft, my 1st previously attended and is now at school. The staff are all lovely and friendly regardless of role. They cater for my childs individual needs. The outdoor space is amazing. My child loves the range of activities he does

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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has recently started in Pygyms and I am over the moon with how amazing, caring and passionate all the staff have been. My daughter was only 6 months old when she started and I felt so confident leaving her with the brilliant team. She is full of smiles when I drop her off and they engage in
brilliant activities. They have really encouraged the weaning process and sensory development. The outside space at Esscroft is very special and it’s great to hear that the children have been on nature walks exploring. I feel extremely lucky to be able to send my daughter to Esscroft. Highly recommend it and can’t thank the team enough!

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Review from Eirian B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Esscroft since a week before his first birthday (he is now 4 and will be heading to reception in September) he has loved every single day - the care and support he has received in every provision has been exceptional. His confidence in conversing with adults and his peers
is second to none and I really value how much the staff sit with him throughout the day and at meal times and have meaningful conversations - one of the greatest barriers for development is language but at Esscroft this is a priority due to the family ethos that make it such an inviting place for the community.
The events at Christmas, summer parties and sports days all enhance the experiences of the young people and make them feel valued and a sense of belonging to a wider community which in the current climate is wonderful.

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Review from Raechel L (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have a child in the pre school. She has the best time. In a wonderful environment with professional friendly staff. She is my 3rd child to attend the nursery I would never look anywhere else. All my children have attended the first in 2003. It just gets better and better.

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Review from Peter H (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft Private Nursery is a great setting for a nursery, with lots of outside space for the children to enjoy. All the staff are really friendly and they do a really good job at supporting the children’s development, continually keeping the parents updated with progress and the various activities.

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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery and pre-school full-time since he was around 9 months old. He came as an extremely picky eater but the staff have consistently persevered with him in such a positive way and he now finishes most of his meals! He is such a happy boy because of Esscroft, he really cares
about the staff, speaking of them so fondly and has come on in leaps and bounds developmentally. He smiles when I drop him off and when I pick him up and still wants to carry on playing in the grounds rather than going home! I also love coming there too, I always receive full handovers from the staff and lovely pictures of his activities throughout the day on the app. The staff in pre-school where he is at the moment are exceptional and I’m so grateful for all the time and effort they put into my boy. They have such a lovely bond with him and have had such a positive effect on his behaviour. Thank you Esscroft - nowhere compares in my opinion.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery. The staff and grounds are great. 2 members of staff in Tawny's room have been fabulous. So grateful to all at Esscroft for their high standards. Our daughter is dairy free and they have been fabulous managing it.

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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one is in Pygmy's and we've been really impressed. The staff are so calm and caring and engage the children in activities that they enjoy. My little one is very shy with new people but she very quickly formed a bond with the team and clearly enjoys her nursery days. She's learnt loads of new
skills and her sleep is better. I can't thank the team enough they are amazing.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for Esscroft Private Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.958 for Esscroft Private Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (276 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.958

  • 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 Esscroft Private Nursery is based on 24 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 24 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Esscroft Private Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Esscroft Private Nursery accepts?

Esscroft Private Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Esscroft Private Nursery Open?

Esscroft Private Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Esscroft Private Nursery have capacity for?

Esscroft Private Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Esscroft Private Nursery to the centre of Ilkley?

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

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