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 Ruth R (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children go to Esscroft Private Nursery and we couldn’t be happier with the provision. The staff work incredibly hard to come up with new learning and fun activities for all the different provisions. The outdoor facilities are by far the best in the area and it’s reassuring we know the
kids are getting a lot of fresh air whatever the weather, along with some great food from the famous chef. The staff have been amazing during Covid-19 with the right balance of measures but not letting it affect the children, how they’re cared for or how they feel. All the staff welcome you with a smile and the key workers put a lot of effort into developing the kids, recognising their own loves and dislikes. My son has come on hugely in preschool with writing, phonics and my little ones love socialising and engaging in all the different activities, as well as just having a good old cuddle with the staff.

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

Our little lockdown baby has joined Esscroft Private Nursery in March and as an anxious first time mum I was faced with an extra challenge that he had known no one else outside our bubble. The girls in the baby provision and nursery manager have been great at ensuring he settles in well, adjusting to
his needs and accommodating many, many phone calls and emails from us to build our confidence. The strange unsettled little boy that joined is now really coming out of his shell and building such a bond with his key workers. They really have fantastic facilities with their indoor and outdoor facilities.

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

Esscroft Private Nursery provides it's children with an incredible environment for learning, development and play. The space, activities and resources they have is incredible and I often wish I could drop myself there for the day. The team is like an extension of our family and has always got our best
interests at heart. Their efforts to commemorate and celebrate occasions throughout the year is wonderful. We will be very sad when our daughter starts school and has to leave Esscroft Private Nursery.

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

The preschool is set in beautiful grounds with so many areas for different activities. The teachers and carers go above and beyond helping children feel settled in and cared for. They always have great educational and fun activities planned. They are doing great work to prepare the children to be ready
to transfer on to school. I am always surprised at what my son tells me when he's learned so many new things. Really happy with the care given to my son over the last eighteen months and would highly recommend.

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Review from Nikol (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft is a nursery that you wish your child could attend. Everybody working there is very lovely and welcoming. The outdoor space is marvelous and you would hardly find anything that compares. I have always gotten support when I needed it, and all children are getting an education in a fun and friendly
way. My little one absolutely loves going there. Esscroft is not just a nursery, it's a family.

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Review from Penny T (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery facilities are excellent and the staff are nothing short of wonderful. They have provided such love and care to my daughter and they have so much fun. The chef cooks great meals too. During the lockdowns, I've needed to work and it has been so reassuring to know the safety measures in place
and how well looked after she is. A great place with a great team!

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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A beautiful nursery with tons of outdoor space, a fairground ride, trampoline, beautiful gardens and lots of surrounding fields. The staff are brilliant and have been fantastic with my little one. He loves Esscroft and has made lots of little friends. Without a doubt the best nursery!

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Review from Brittany S (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I recommend this nursery all the time, I’m so happy with how well they run the nursery. My daughter is a little hesitant when I drop her off then doesn’t want to leave when I collect her which speaks volumes as to what kind of day she’s had! I’m especially grateful they’ve done everything they can to
stay open through these hard times, it’s lovely watching her play with the other children as we can’t mix with others at home.
You don’t think you’ll be happy leaving your baby with people other than your family/friends but I have total trust in the girls, they create such a nice bond.
The outdoor space beats any!

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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has really helped my son. This nursery has amazing staff who are willing to help at any point and always put the children's needs first. They have supported my son and are assisting him to get the additional support he needs. They are a fantastic team and have amazing grounds also.

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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is on her second week at Esscroft. I was a little nervous to send her given everywhere is just reopening after lockdown but I can honestly say it's the best experience. She's settled in so quickly and we get updates at the end of each day about what she has been doing.
The location, the
building and the outdoor space almost sold it to us before we even went in the front door. Knowing she can be outdoors in the amazing country grounds, seeing the cows or going on a woodland walk is brilliant. When you do go in and meet the team we got an instant family feeling - it's just so welcoming and reassuring.
Knowing that our little girl is around such a lovely and highly skilled team in wonderful environment makes me feel as though I definitely made the right decision. I would recommend Esscroft in a heartbeat.

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Review from Mark G (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery!
The staff are wonderful and the care they show is great. Our experience is only positive over the last 2 years.
The facilities are outstanding and the outside space is a step above other nursery’s we have used.

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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Esscroft in March. It took him a couple of weeks to settle in, but the staff really helped ease him in. Now that he is settled he loves nursery - there is so much to stimulate him and keep him busy. He loves time spent outside, which Esscroft is fabulous for - the facilities and setting
are just lovely. He eats well and likes the variety and routine.
When I collect him they are usually out playing - I like to observe him for a while and it’s a joy to see him looking so happy and interacting well with both staff and other children there. I feel confident he is being well cared for and he is happy - which makes leaving him, whilst I am at work, so much easier.
Thank you to all the staff there for their hard work and dedication - especially in providing such great care even during lockdown.

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Review from Lucy K (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Esscroft has been an amazing experience right from the start. I was so nervous about putting my little boy into a nursery and to be quite honest was very anti-nursery. Esscroft put all my fears and worries at bay and I’ve not looked back. My little one loves it. The staff are simply amazing, so friendly
yet professional, the grounds are stunning and a perfect setting for any child growing up and eager to learn. I feel the staff listen to your needs and follow your routines as much possible and keep you up to date with everything.
I would highly recommend Esscroft Nursery.

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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having worked in nurseries I never thought I’d be comfortable to leave her in another setting. However all the staff are so kind and welcoming, even if they aren’t in the same room as my daughter.
We are notified and kept up to date with the running of the nursery and any important information as
soon as possible.
The nursery is clean, modern and safe for the children.
The best thing is their outdoor space! Acres of land for the children to explore and run around.
My daughter squeals and giggles with delight when we drive down the lane in the morning. She has really created lovely bonds with her key worker and other staff in the room. It makes me feel at ease to leave her.

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Review from Hazel B (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our four year old has attended Esscroft for over two years and has enjoyed every minute. It feels like his home from home. We appreciate the flexibility and how nice the staff are. We are pleased to be sending his younger brother there very soon.

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Review from Kylie A (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Esscroft for 18 months and He loves it. My son has learning difficulties and all the staff, especially one member of staff, have been excellent in accommodating his needs. The setting and facilities available are outstanding. The home cooked food always smells delicious. I would
highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Alistair M (Father of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Esscroft highly enough. Our daughter loves her time there and we will send our younger daughter there in September too. The staff are incredibly caring and the environment is exactly the kind of place we always hoped we would find for our children. It is a unique setting in that there
is so much outside space, and it is really well used.


We have seen our daughter progress very well during her time at Esscroft, but it is just as important to us that she has a lot of fun during these years and the incredible setting of this place gives it an advantage in enabling that to happen. We are really appreciative of the staff and their continual dedication to the care and development of our daughter and look forward to our youngest joining later this year.


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Review from Chris L (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended for over a year now, and we are really happy. She always comes home happy, the staff are very attentive and the whole operation right down to the food served is very good.
They always have many activities, such as trampoline, mini disco, bouncy castles, and they have a great
outdoor play area where the kids have plenty to do. Would recommend very highly.

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Review from Richard H (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Esscroft from the age of 2. I cannot speak highly enough of the Esscroft Team and the job they do. The outdoor space at the nursery is amazing and they use it as much as they can. The genuine care and affection the staff have for the children is second to none. Both my
kids have been really happy there and I wouldn't hesitate recommending Esscroft to prospective parents.

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Review from Jonathan F (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two sons have been at Esscroft over the past 18 months. They both love it and have really flourished during their time at Esscroft. The nursery was recommended to us by previous users and as parents, we've been really happy with it. The staff are very friendly, it has great facilities with lots of
indoor and outdoor space for the children to play and there is a relaxed atmosphere with the focus very much on the children having a fun experience. They particularly love the outdoor play area and the bouncy castle. It's also great value for money compared to other nearby nurseries. I would strongly recommend Esscroft to anyone looking for a nursery.

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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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