Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Skelton Newby Hall Primary School, Skelton-on-Ure, Ripon HG4 5AJ
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  • Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School, Ripon
Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School is based in the village of Topcliffe, close to the market town of Thirsk in North Yorkshire.

The nursery is located within the grounds of independent Queen Mary’s School with fantastic facilities on hand. The nursery is split into two spacious classrooms, and has a variety of outdoor spaces for the children to explore and enjoy.

Children are taught by experienced Montessori teachers, following the acclaimed Montessori teaching methods and other elements of the early years foundation stage framework to ensure children receive a well-balanced education which helps them to realise their full potential.

The nursery is divided into three age-focused areas - Caterpillars for children aged 0-2, Ladybirds for children aged 2-3, and Butterflies for children aged 3-4. Children move from room to room based on their development and when they are ready to do so - and always following consultation with parents.

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Care Provided by Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Little Pippins Montessori Nursery Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Victoria Jackson (Head Teacher)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 35
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:30
    Tuesday 08:00-17:30
    Wednesday 08:00-17:30
    Thursday 08:00-17:30
    Friday 08:00-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Easter, Christmas & 2 weeks at the end of August

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  • Parking

  • Ample, dedicated parking on site


Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School Reviews (35)

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Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School has 35 reviews.

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Review from Poppy B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is just brilliant. The staff are kind, knowledgeable, caring and experienced and they take the time to get to know every child and their family. You can tell that they really do want the best for every individual child. The location of the nursery is lovely- they use the outdoor facilities
really well to enhance learning and allow the children to get that much-needed fresh air! I’m so glad I found this nursery and I am confident that my child is getting the best start socially, emotionally and academically to allow her to flourish in school and in the future.

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hi Poppy, wow, what amazing comments; thank you so much for such a lovely review.


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Review from Sian R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Baldersby Park at nine months old, and is still loving life there now at four! There are members of the team who have been there as long as she has and have seen her grow and change - they feel like family members who really want the best for her as much as we do. We love that
her outgoing personality is being nurtured, she has made so many friends. They spend lots of time on activities she enjoys and exploring outside. The grounds are absolutely fantastic and a big reason why we chose this nursery - the woodland walks and school sound so much fun! Our little boy has now started at the nursery too - he is a very different personality but they have made just as much of an effort to help him settle in. It's interesting to see how their approaches differ for each child, which makes all the difference. He has food allergies which the staff are very vigilant about and have excellent policies to make sure he is safe. We're looking forward to seeing him develop there!

Reply from Victoria Jackson Pollitt, Nursery Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Thank you so much Sian for this lovely review, it really means a lot.


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Review from Stephen B (Father of Child) published on 26 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has settled into Baldersby Park Nursery extremely well. It is great to see such a wide range of experiences on offer. His key worker nurtured him from day one, building a great relationship and also promoting independence and resilience. He is such a happy boy due to the hard work and
nurturing support from the Baldersby Park team.

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hi Stephen, thank you on behalf of everyone at Baldersby Park for leaving such a nice review. We are delighted you are so happy with the nursery.


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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Baldersby Park Nursery is a beautiful place filled with genuinely kind, funny, nurturing and slightly crazy staff. I think the nursery promotes curiosity, self-confidence and togetherness.
The obvious friendships between the staff have such a positive impact on the children, what's better than being
around lovely people who are clearly having a great time? That positive energy is felt in the relaxed and fun way they interact with the children. My daughter often bursts out laughing on the way home about something that's happened. That is if she's not singing her head off to another song she learnt.

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Thank you so much for your amazing comments about the nursery. It's always nice for staff to see such lovely feedback as this.


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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel so lucky to have our daughter at Baldersby Park. She started at 7.5 months, and we didn't even view another nursery after our tour. It's in the most beautiful setting with lots of safe, outdoor space and all the staff are truly, truly wonderful. So friendly and kind. We simply can't fault them.
It's the most reassuring feeling knowing when we drop her off that she couldn't be in better hands and we get regular updates on the app. Thank you to the manager and the whole team!

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hello Sophie, what an amazing review. Thank you so much for taking the time; it's wonderful when we receive such nice comments like this from parents.


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Review from Emma O (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved her time at Baldersby Park and is thriving. So much so that I enrolled my second baby before he was born! Five-star nursery. I can’t imagine sending my children anywhere else. Wonderful staff, wonderful surroundings.

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hello Emma, thank you for your five-star review about the nursery; we really appreciate it.


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Review from Charlotte K (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Baldersby Park Montessori Nursery has been absolutely fantastic for my two children! The staff are warm and kind, the resources are lovely, and the setting is absolutely beautiful. I like that they promote independence by getting the children to pick their own snacks, serve their own drinks and choose
activities to take part in. Activities build on the children's interests, and I love that most are open-ended where they provide materials or an idea and encourage them to create! They sneak in lots of opportunities to learn more formally, but my little ones don't realise because they are 'just playing'!

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hi Charlotte, we are so pleased that you are happy with the nursery and have taken the time to leave such nice comments. Thank you.


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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery and team. The staff are very friendly and caring and led by a fantastic owner. Since our little one started, she has developed so much confidence and such interest to learn. The facilities are so engaging with new resources being developed all the time. Regular themes, including
letting the children suggest themes. Since starting, the nursery has continued to improve through a new parent communication system as well as a simple notice board and handover updates. A great nursery, giving us the support we need as a family - they are our extended family!

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hello Kat, thank you for your amazing comments; we really appreciate it.


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Review from B T (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son absolutely loved his time at the nursery, and his confidence and ability to work with other children improved so much with the team that we could not have asked for more. The team at Baldersby are so friendly and took the time to get to know him and what was required to challenge him but keep
it fun.
Thank you so much for everything you did.

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Thank you for your kind comments; it's always nice to hear from parents of children who have left the nursery and how we played a part in their development.


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Review from Elaine B (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not be any happier with Baldersby Park Montessori Nursery for my son.
He always comes out at the end of the day with a smile from ear to ear, tired from a busy day of fun and learning.
All staff are very friendly and approachable.
The location is ideal, with lots of outside space for play.

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hello Elaine, we are delighted that you are so happy with the nursery and have taken the time to leave this kind review; thank you.


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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been in the care of the manager and her team since 2017, and it is faultless. My children love going to Baldersby Park, and that is a testament to the incredible care and attention that is put into every day there.
The Montessori gives children the strongest start to education, and
the team at Baldersby Park makes it fun.
I can not recommend the nursery enough, and we are lucky to have such a facility in a beautiful spot in our local area.

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

We have been overwhelmed with the response to our request for reviews, and this one is particularly amazing - thanks on behalf of the whole team.


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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Baldersby since he was 10-months-old and is now 3, and he absolutely loves it! He’s made some really good friends, and his social skills and vocabulary have come on faster than I ever imagined. He is very independent and able to express how he feels emotionally at a very young age.
The staff are so welcoming to both parents and children. It's easy to address any queries or questions about my son’s day to day learning. I can't praise all the ladies enough for all their work with my son!

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to write about the nursery; it's such a nice review.


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended since he was 9-months-old and we have been extremely pleased with how he has been cared for and supported in his overall development. The nursery team are fantastic - so supporting, caring and very approachable. I would highly recommend to any prospective parent.

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hello, thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We appreciate it.


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Review from Emily F (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Baldersby Park is an amazing nursery in a beautiful setting. My son has loved it since his first day due to the wonderful staff and lovely atmosphere. The staff care about each individual child, and they put every effort into ensuring the children are happy and having fun. They get to do activities
including crafting and exploring outside from a really young age. We couldn’t be happier with the nursery.

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hello Emily, thank you for leaving such a nice review about the nursery; we really appreciate it.


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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old has been going to nursery for nearly 10-months, and she has come on leaps and bounds since the day she started at Baldersby. She wasn't used to being around other children or people due to Covid, but since starting has developed better social skills; her independence has grown massively,
and she just loves going to nursery. The communication is fantastic with her key worker, and I love seeing all the photos and hearing about all the interesting activities she gets up to. The staff go above and beyond to make sure she is happy while at nursery and often goes on lovely woodland walks around the school grounds, which she loves!

Reply from Victoria Pollitt, Manager at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School

Hi Sophie, we're delighted you are so happy with the nursery and have kindly taken the time to leave such a wonderful review. Thank you.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.956)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10 for Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School 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 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 4.956 for Little Pippins Montessori Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (242 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.956

  • 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 Pippins Montessori Nursery School 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 35 number of registered child places is 7, 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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Meet the Team (9)

Victoria

Victoria Jackson

Job Title: Headteacher/Owner

Joined: 2017

Mrs Jackson is the nursery owner Manager and Head Teacher of the nursery and has been working in childcare since 2005. She is a Level 4 Montessori graduate, as well as a Level 5 in Leadership and Management, Level 3 in Childcare Learning and Development, Level 3 in Play Work and a Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy 0-7yrs. Mrs Jackson is the nursery Safeguarding Officer.


Amanda

Amanda

Job Title: Deputy Manager and Butterfly Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Miss Amanda joined our nursery family in April 2021 she is the nursery Deputy Manager and Butterfly Room leader and loves working with the two year olds helping and watching them grow. At the nursery, you can often find Miss Amanda singing songs or setting up the messy play area.


Chelsea

Chelsea

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Miss Chelsea joined the nursery in May 2022 and has been in childcare for 5 years. Miss Chelsea is the Bbay Room Manager and Advanced Safeguarding Officer. She finds working in childcare very rewarding as she gets to see the children grow and learn new things every day. You will never see Miss Chelsea without a smile on her face!


Kate

Kate

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Mrs Kate joined the nursery in January 2023 and has over 20 years of experience working in childcare. As a self-described "outdoors person", she was the perfect choice to lead our Woodland School and delights in pointing out mini-beasts to the children. Mrs Kate has been impressed with how well-behaved the children are and how advanced they are for their age.


Honey

Honey

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Miss Honey joined the team in 2022 and works in the Caterpillar Room. She completed her T-level Education and Childcare Level 3 in July 2023. She works in the nursery Monday to Friday.


Kathryn

Kathryn

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Miss Kathryn has a Degree in Children, Young People & Families in addition to a Level 3 qualification in Children's Play, Learning & Development.


Lylah

Lylah

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Miss Lylah joined the nursery in the summer of 2024 and has a Level 3 in Childcare, as well as learning Makaton, a communication programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. Miss Lylah says it is rewarding to help children develop and to see the smiles on their faces when they achieve something new


Roxy

Roxy

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Miss Roxy joined us in September 2024 as part of her Apprenticeship in Childcare. She is working towards her Level 3 but is already setting her sights even higher as she begins her career in early years education.


Becki

Becki

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Miss Becki worked as a Chef before deciding on a complete career change and now serves up fantastic early years learning to our children in Little Buds.


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