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 Melanie H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is wonderful and my one-year-old daughter really enjoys her time there. The staff are both professional and caring and seem to take genuine care and interest in what my daughter is doing and her development. The food is of high quality and the facilities are great, especially the outdoor
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Esscroft Private Nursery for two years now and loved every minute. The staff are attentive, friendly and genuinely care. My son has come on in leaps and bounds since starting, with a huge improvement in his speech and development. The learning, playing and tasks set out each
day are truly fantastic, with a real variation. All the food is fresh, healthy and home cooked which is important to me and I can see on the app we use what he’s had to eat each day and even how much of it - a great little touch. The outdoor space makes Esscroft stand out from other nurseries, it has so much to offer and my son loves exploring their delightful grounds. We are so grateful for all they do

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

After a 2 year break, I'm now sending my youngest child to Esscroft Private Nursery and it remains just as wonderful as I remember it the first time round. The staff are so lovely and helpful and I know my daughter enjoys each and every day she is there.

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

We feel very confident leaving our son in the more than capable hands of the Esscroft Private Nursery staff. He loves his time at nursery and has learned so many new tricks since he joined earlier this year. We have seen his confidence develop each week, I love reading his daily updates, even though
I am working I feel very connected knowing what he is up to hour by hour. The staff are so lovely, understanding and patient, thank you all so much.

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Review from Rose W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft are our extended family and we have felt totally supported by them throughout our son's attendance. We have had a number of hurdles to get over as a family and the manager and the team have always been there to help us. Our son actually cries when we collect him because he's had such a great
time. We will forever be grateful for their care.

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Review from Becky C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft is an amazing nursery, the facilities compared to other local nurseries are the best. The staff at Esscroft are what make the nursery so special, they’re all so welcoming, patient, kind, and friendly. Leaving my little boy with them since he was 9 months old has been easy as a parent. I feel
when I leave him on a morning he always has a fun day ahead! The service is fantastic, nothing is a problem. Thank you to all the staff at Esscroft!

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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot put into words just how lucky we feel to be able to send our little boy to Esscroft! It is a wonderful nursery with the most caring and attentive team. They all work so hard to ensure that the kids are happy and having fun whilst learning. We are also lucky that it is set in the most beautiful
surroundings which the children get to enjoy daily!

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Review from Niccola H (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft really is a great nursery! The staff are so attentive, supportive and nothing is too much trouble! The outside space is outstanding. Our child has developed so well in such a short time and loves coming to nursery. Can't thank the staff enough!

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Review from Charlotte T (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at Esscroft Nursery has been terrific. It's easy to be wowed by the grounds and grandeur of the setting (which are totes ridix!) but what really matters, what counts the most, is the team that the manager has built there. Our daughter has moved through 2 of the provisions so far, soon
to be in her 3rd, and at each stage, the teams have been wonderful. We've seen our daughter learn and develop so quickly and right before our very eyes, a testament to the wonderful activities and (often messy!) play. The team there know our daughter so well and she's bonded beautifully with all of the staff there, but especially her key workers whom I just cannot praise enough. These young women are superstars. I also like the bond they develop with parents too: our key workers always tell us when it's been a good day, and exactly why, but also when there are bad days - and why. This nursery has so much going for it, couldn't recommend enough.

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Review from John R (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been coming to Esscroft for just over 2 years now, it's been a pleasure watching him grow. He loves it here and all the space you have to run around which I couldn't find anywhere else. We actually moved in 2021 further away from Menston to Rawdon but decided the longer drive was still worth
it. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Fran F (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft is just incredible. I cannot possibly speak highly enough of the wonderful people, amazing grounds, true attention to detail, great facilities, food... I could go on. One thing I think is especially amazing is how they are in tune with the individual needs of every single child. The educators
noticed that my boy was lacking in emotional development, so they scheduled one-to-one time with him every week to bring him up to the point where he will be ready for school. I can't believe how much time, energy, intuition, and care they put into making every child's experience at Esscroft wonderful. We will be sad to leave when it's time for school!

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Review from Kady W (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic in all areas with my child that’s in pre-school, understanding her needs and adapting her learning in order to be ready for school, so grateful for all extra effort and support that’s being provided!

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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft is a magical place - both of our daughters have loved being there and thrived in their amazing setting. The staff are lovely and get to know each child well. The grounds and facilities are remarkable and the children enjoy a lot of outdoor time.

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Review from Caroline M (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Esscroft Private Nursery in February 2020 and we would highly recommend to anyone. The outdoor space is amazing, so spacious with loads of activities from trampolines to a carousel ride! The activities they do are well planned, stimulating and his development goes from strength to
strength. He is loved and well cared for by all of the lovely staff who you can tell genuinely care deeply for all of the children they look after. They keep us well informed on his development and the activities they having been doing. Thanks Esscroft Private Nursery team.

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Review from Elise R (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love coming to Esscroft Private Nursery. I really like the nursery's approach to food for the children. Encouraging healthy snacks and the chef being so visible to the children. The staff are always friendly and informative. The grounds are fantastic so the children are able to enjoy the
outdoors in everything but the worst of weathers. The summer party is particularly enjoyable and a highlight of the year.

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Review from Marcella M (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little girl started this nursery in February 2021 and it was such a relief to see how easy she settled in here. The key workers are all so friendly and go the extra mile to make sure all of her needs are met. They are always organising fun and safe activities for them and she is exhausted when she
gets home after all the fun she’s had. The food is all freshly home made and the outdoor space they have available is fantastic. I couldn’t fault them in anyway, it’s a fantastic nursery and we’re so lucky it’s on our doorstep!

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Review from Janine G (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have only good things to say about Esscroft Private Nursery and the wonderful staff there. The attention to child development is great, not to mention the amazing grounds that the nursery sits in. I love that they are outside whenever possible and I always have an excited little one who wants to
tell me about all the new things they’ve done that day.

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Review from Monica T (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and the facilities at Esscroft Private Nursery is outstanding.The staff are caring and look after my child like their own which is important to us.They are also very accommodating at trying to solve any challenges we might face with sleep. The outdoor facilities are the best in the area in
my opinion and it was one of the big selling points as to why I chose Esscroft Private Nursery. Highly recommend to anyone.

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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery, we were lucky enough to find a place at when the baby provision opened in 2019. My daughter has been there one and a half years and enjoys every minute, she walks in and doesn't look back. Her eating, speech and overall communication has come on leaps and bounds since attending
and we were so grateful she could still attend during the pandemic. Management and staff have worked hard to overcome the complexities of staying open and safe during the last year and have provided parents with regular updates and reassurance throughout. The outdoor space, meal ideas, play and learning facilities are second to none and I would recommend this nursery to any prospective parent.

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Review from Sally P (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery for your little ones to attend. I feel comforted knowing that my daughter is around such a caring team. My little one has learnt so much already on her Esscroft Private Nursery journey, her confidence is sky high and developmentally she has come on so much since starting here. She
kicks her legs in excitement as we come down the drive to nursery.
When I collect her I always get a run down of her day, any new experiences, what she's had to eat and what she's enjoyed the most. I even got a hand made birthday card. The key worker of my little one always go the extra mile and it really is appreciated. Thank you.

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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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