Orchard Trees Day Nursery

The Old Wood Yard, Main Street, Thorganby, York YO19 6DE
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Orchard Trees Day Nursery is a Children's Nursery set in the peaceful Yorkshire countryside in a large converted barn with a big open garden. Situated all at ground level with 4 large play rooms and a rear garden with a farm right next door, Orchard Trees Day Nursery is the ideal location for children to grow and learn. The spacious play areas dedicated for each age group create a calming and homely environment in which every child feel safe, secure and eager to explore.

The highly qualified Early Years educators support each child sensitively to ensure that they meet their full potential and develop a keen appetite for learning. By allowing children to follow their own paths of discovery and truly valuing the lost art of PLAY, Orchard trees Day Nursery aims to create a Community of Creative Thinkers.

The business strives to be truly socially responsible and ethically conscious. Focusing on eco-sustainability, labour rights, equality of opportunity and community interest programmes.
Under new ownership from 2017. Ofsted rated GOOD in all areas in February 2025.

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Care Provided by Orchard Trees Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Orchard Tree Childcare Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Lindsay Oates (Managing Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 88
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas week

Funding & Fees Guide for Orchard Trees Day Nursery

  • Session rates from £6.30 per hour
    Please get in touch to request a brochure and fee guide

  • Funded places from 9 months
    Flexible booking options
    Term Time Only and AdHoc sessions are available upon request
  • Parking

  • Staff and visitors car parking on site.


Orchard Trees Day Nursery Reviews (48)

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Orchard Trees Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Orchard Trees Day Nursery has 48 reviews.

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

A lovely, friendly nursery. The staff are all kind and considerate towards the children. It means a lot to know my children are so well looked after while I am at work.
They have bikes and plenty of outdoor activity options and always make time for outdoor play.

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Review from G G (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff!
Our kids absolutely love going here.
All round really great nursery that puts in a huge amount of effort.
We've tried other nurseries in the area and this one is by far the best.

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is my second child to attend Orchard Trees and I have nothing but good things to say about the nursery and its staff. Staff create a friendly and homely environment for the children and really get to know them and their likes and dislikes. My child happily goes into nursery without looking
back and is exited when we arrive in a morning. The food is prepared fresh on site and is fantastic, the children get a balanced and varied diet and are regularly exposed to new foods and flavours.

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery provides educational reviews on how my child is progressing in the setting which I think is fantastic. We get photos of daily activities and everything is logged on their app which is such peace of mind when working. The food is of such a high quality and really encourages healthy eating
with a variety of different recipes. Would highly recommend!

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

Orchard Trees is an excellent nursery in a lovely setting. We toured a few local to us but settled here despite it being a little out of our way as we felt the size and environment was the best available. The building has lots of natural light and the outdoor area feels secure and provides a range of
activities for all ages, allowing the different age groups to socialise together. It's clear that involvement in nature is a key principle of the nursery. Creativity is also a key focus for children as they often come home with things they have made that day and new songs to sing. The food always smells amazing and is great value for money in respect to the variety and quantity of foods offered throughout the day. The staff are so warm and caring; my child is always ecstatic to see them. They are great at communicating with parents and working together on solutions for any problem. I feel completely confident in recommending Orchard Trees to everyone!

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Orchard Trees provides holistic and individual care for my little boy. They know him and his quirks so well and he is really happy there. They do lots of activities and there's a real emphasis on playing outdoors which they are beautifully placed for in rural countryside. The menu is diverse and encourages
a good palate.
The staff are experienced and reassuring.

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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son came here in May and he has changed so much in them months. The staff engaged fully with him, he didn't like to part with me to start with and now he walks in happily and smiling. They are always doing something from activities, role plays, reading, outdoor play, educational things and generally
having fun. They inform you of the day they've had and he tells me all about it on his way home. All the staff in each room are friendly, happy and really good with the children. I honestly have no issues and I know he's in safe hands, happy, having fun, learning and just enjoying being with other children too.
Even though gave different rooms for age ranges, they still get to play outdoors together and I think that's lovely.
It's a great place, it really is!

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Orchard Trees are fantastic, they go above and beyond to make your child feel comfortable, safe and happy. My toddler absolutely loves going and loves exploring their garden. Would definitely recommend.

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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started Orchard Trees just before turning 1. The team were excellent helping to settle us into the nursery, taking care to meet her individual needs. We always felt well informed and it was easy to see how much she enjoyed her days there. She is now three and up to 5 days per week -
I am constantly surprised at the variety of fun and engaging activities to combine play and learning - our daughter frequently tells us about things she has learned through conversation and in 'real life' putting it all into practice. The team create a caring environment where the children forge some lovely friendships, our daughter is often not ready for pick up time because she is having too much fun with her pals! Changes of clothes are a must, but I'm a firm believer in dirty knees being a sign of a good day's play - exploration is encouraged! The food is fabulous home cooking, with balanced and nutritious meals. All in all just a great place to prepare little ones for their next steps in the big world!

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Orchard Trees in April 2023 in the baby owls group and has since moved into the little owls group after turning 2. He has been absolutely thriving since starting there and always looks forward to going now. He was quite apprehensive when he first started last year, and we had a lot
of tears at handover, but the staff have been absolutely wonderful with him and have really taken the time to get to know him and help him settle in which has been lovely to see. He always talks about nursery at home now and all the friends he's made there. The setting is quite small and I think this makes such a big difference as it's never overcrowded and the staff have plenty of time to give each individual child the attention they require. There are always different activities being planned and the selection of food they serve is fantastic and always sounds so delicious. Highly recommend anyone considering this nursery.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very positive experience. My child is excited to arrive in the morning. He enjoys the food and activities, and especially the outside space.
Staff seem to know my child well and follow his interests.
Management has been very flexible when we've needed to change days/extra days.

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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Orchard Trees is an outstanding nursery in every way. We are so happy with how our boy is learning and developing, and he has so much fun, he never wants to come home when we pick him up!
All the staff are genuinely caring and so helpful; they go above and beyond to help children and parents with
the transition to nursery.

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Review from Lynsey C (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has been at Orchard Trees (baby owls) since she was 9 months old. We were so nervous about starting her so young, but she loved it from day one, and now approaching two years old, she still runs in every morning. She has developed excellent relationships with the staff, and she often
chatters away using their names when she's playing at home. Our little girl also has allergies, and the setting has been incredible at still including our little girl when they do fun activities that include baking. We would highly recommend Orchard Trees as a lovely welcoming, family-orientated setting.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery! The staff are exceptional at what they do, and my child has thrived at this nursery. He has been there since he was a baby and will be starting school in September. He is so far along with his development and really ready for school, and this is all due to the hard work of the staff
at Orchard Trees. Couldn't recommend it more.

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Review from C C (Father of Child) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am absolutely happy with Orchard Tree Day Nursery. I initially was a bit nervous about how my little boy would react and behave, however, the magnificent facilities, splendid staff teaching the owls and the extraordinary atmosphere, made us feel safe and thankful. Undoubtedly recommended.

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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Orchard Trees. It's such a relaxed and friendly setting, and the staff are all lovely. My three-year-old never wants to leave on an evening, and my one-year-old has settled really quickly since recently starting. It's a really flexible nursery - they always seem to be able to accommodate my
last-minute changes with late finishes/early starts or the odd extra day, and we love that we can have a term time-only contract. The food is also exceptional - there is always something different on the menu. I'd recommend this nursery to everyone.

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Orchard Trees is an excellent nursery! They have created a lovely, relaxed environment with a very welcoming, homely feel.
The food is outstanding, and my little boy tries all sorts of interesting foods, and the children get involved in helping with the small kitchen garden.
My little boy never
complains about having to go to nursery, and I generally have to persuade him to come home at the end of the day.

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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our children to Orchard Trees about six months ago. We were really nervous as to whether our eldest would settle as he struggled after lockdown at his previous setting. However, we have been so pleased with how well they have settled, and they are thriving. Every staff member you meet is fantastic
and really personable. As this is a smaller setting, there is a real family feel and a very tailored approach to each child’s needs. Lots of fantastic activities and great communication about the children’s daily routine and learning journey. The nursery also goes over and above with numerous special events, such as a tea party for Mother’s Day, a coronation party and a school starters information evening. I would definitely recommend Orchard Trees.

Reply from Lindsay Oates, Managing Director at Orchard Trees Day Nursery

Thank you for this lovely review. Our team is amazing, and it's so great to hear how much they are appreciated.


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Review from Chris A (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We started our little girl at Orchard Trees (baby owls) at the start of the year. And both my wife and I couldn't be happier. The staff are amazing and have been great with her. We naturally worried about how she would be starting out, and we didn't need to worry; they have and still do everything they
can to make her have the best time during her days.
What's also helped is how good the staff are at keeping us updated throughout the day and also when we pick her up at the end of the day.
They spend lots of time doing extra activities like visiting the farm next door, and our little girl has come on so much since going.
We'd highly recommend Orchard Trees Day Nursery.

Reply from Lindsay Oates, Managing Director at Orchard Trees Day Nursery

Thank you, Chris; it's amazing to hear how happy you are at Orchard Trees.


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Review from Cynthia P (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and staff are excellent. They are very helpful and supportive of any needs of the children and parents. I find the hours very good as they are open from early morning and offer later closing times. It has nicely decorated rooms, and the garden is very nice with lots of games. My child loves
it there and enjoys every minute of it.

Reply from Lindsay Oates, Managing Director at Orchard Trees Day Nursery

Thank you, Cynthia; it's great to hear such lovely feedback. We pride ourselves on being flexible, and we are so pleased to hear how this helps your family.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.967)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10 for Orchard Trees Day 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.967 for Orchard Trees Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (232 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.967

  • 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 Orchard Trees Day Nursery is based on 20 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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6, which has been reached with 20 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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Lindsay Oates

Job Title: Director

Joined: 2017

Lindsay joined the original Orchard Trees family all the way back in 2010! She eventually became manager in 2014 and in 2017 had the fantastic opportunity to take over the reins.


Orchard Trees Day Nursery as we know it today is independently owned and managed by Lindsay, with support from her fantastic team.


Lindsay has 14 years experience working as a key worker in nurseries and holds a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. She is currently studying part time for a forensic psychology degree.
*Degree: Early Childhood Studies (level 5)
*Full paediatric First Aid
*Advanced Safeguarding Designated Lead
*Designated Health and Safety Officer
*Safer Recruitment
*LSCB Comprehensive Child Protection Pathway
*WRAP Prevent Duty
*Level 2 Safer food handler


Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Trees Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Orchard Trees Day Nursery accepts?

Orchard Trees Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Orchard Trees Day Nursery Open?

Orchard Trees Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.

How many Children does Orchard Trees Day Nursery have capacity for?

Orchard Trees Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 88 Children.

How far is Orchard Trees Day Nursery to the centre of York?

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

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