Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck

8a & 8b Avenue Close, Starbeck, Harrogate HG2 7LJ
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  • Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck, Harrogate
Nature's Little Leaners is an independent curiosity approach nursery based in Hornbeam Park.

The awe inspiring nurseries are set to encourage independence, curiosity, and problem solving while in a safe and secure environment. The nursery is a home away from home, using all natural materials to encourage your child's play and learning. Nature's Little Learners uses a child-centred approach, where they give children the freedom to learn and explore in a way that suits them, then follow their lead.

The building consists of a baby room, toddler room, and pre school room. Aside from the main areas there is also a sensory room, sleep room and indoor garden for all rooms to enjoy.

Nature's Little Leaners is based less then a 5 minute walk from a nature trail, children go out to the nature area once a day to explore all it has to offer.

15 - 30 hours funding is available for those eligible, and extra hours of 7 - 6 to accommodate all parents.

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Care Provided by Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Samantha Williams (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & last Friday before Christmas, back on the first working day of January

Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck Reviews (15)

9.9

Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck has 15 reviews.

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Review from Aimee H (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't think of a better place for my daughter to come to nursery. She runs in every day. Talks about everybody at home and teaches me so much she's learnt from there at home. We are so lucky we've had amazing key workers and room leaders who have really made our experience amazing.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! Can't say enough good things about the staff and setting! My little girl loves it, she always wants to go back in when I pick her up. Such a friendly atmosphere all around. Just wonderful.

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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the setting for coming up to two years now. She has had days where she would cry when I was dropping her off which I always found hard. The lovely ladies that look after her have always updated me to let me know she is ok and settled after I have left. She now goes in
no problem at all and tells me what a lovely day she has had. It is always hard knowing if you have found the right care for your child and if they are happy but I have never doubted Nature's Little Learners. They also have a range of activities and things for the children to do and I love when my daughter comes home singing or dancing and chattering away about her day. I also feel from talking to the staff that they really take the time to get to know each child. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is doing really well here. The staff are brilliant, they must work some hours and it must be exhausting but they always have a smile on their face, you can see they love what they do. Lots of time spent outside too which is great.
I did originally sign up to send her to a different nursery
when she turned 3 but have since decided not to do that, I don't want to tear her away from there and the great friends she has made!

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Review from Ian M (Father of Child) published on 13 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Following an awful ordeal in a previous nursery setting we arrived as a family to Nature's Little Learners. We were greeted by sympathetic staff who listened to our story and our concerns. We were reassured and immediately felt comfortable that this was the right setting for our daughter. Special praise
for Baby Lead and key worker who are fabulous - our child arrives at nursery with open arms and a smile on her face ready for the day ahead. She comes home happy always. We believe that her development has come on leaps and bounds since being here.

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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Nature's Little Learners for nearly 3 years and we both adore this nursery. The staff go above and beyond every day to ensure that the children get the most out of nursery. They are always evolving and creating new exciting ways to keep the children engaged. I love that they
take the children's interests and create special activities. The staff have great communication with parents, they often send photos using the app for parents and write-ups about the day. They have a great safeguarding team that will always help support parents with any worries they may have and a fantastic cook who is a firm favourite! I could not fault Nature's Little Learners and I'm so glad that I chose it for my daughter. I would recommend this nursery highly!

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Review from Eve H (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of Nature's Little Learners has been nothing but positive. My daughter has thrived in the setting and the opportunities for outside exploration have been the perfect experience for her! She has made so much progress in her social communication development and has built positive relationships
with lovely, supportive staff.

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Review from Olivia C (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nature's Little Learners are a fantastic nursery. They genuinely care for the children and their development. The team work really hard! Can't recommend the nursery enough, my son loves it and leaves happy every day!

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Review from Patricia S (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the setting since he was about 18 months old, he is now in preschool and he absolutely adores his teachers. The place is beautiful, the outside area is fantastic for every season, and the staff is dedicated and caring. They know every child from top to bottom, it is wonderful to
hear how my son talks about all of them.
I am very grateful for the care they provide to him.
I definitely recommend this place.

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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children at Nature's Little Learners, and we absolutely love the nursery. All the staff are so caring and the facilities are fantastic. Clean and well cared for. It has a real family atmosphere, and both my 1-year-old and 4-year-old are always doing a variety of different fun activities
both indoors and outdoors. I would certainly recommend and will be sad to see my son graduate from the nursery in a few months time!

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending Nature's Little Learners since he was 10 months old, he is now 2 and in the toddler room. It is such an incredible nursery, the staff really care for each and every child, they are always busy doing lots of different activities each day. The children are outside all
the time which my little one loves, they have lots of messy play and lots of play to enhance their learning. Each meal provided is home cooked and my son enjoys every meal made.

Reply from Sam Williams, Manager at Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck

Thank you for your continued support and lovely review.


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Review from Helen R (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've had three children go to this nursery since its opening and I'm so happy we chose Nature's Little Learners. All children have settled in really easily thanks to the super friendly welcoming staff. The management and room leaders are constantly adding to the rooms and changing them to keep it interesting
for the children. They spend loads of time outside playing and often go out on walks and trips. A really great nursery where the staff genuinely love what they do, it shows at every drop-off and pick-up on all the children's faces!

Reply from Sam Williams, Manager at Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck

Thank you so much for choosing Nature's Little Learners and for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure to care for all three children and watch them grow as they transition from the Babyroom through to Preschool.


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Review from Hannah R (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery from September 2021 to present. Moving up from the baby, toddler to the preschool room. I can't speak more highly about the nursery. Kept informed via an app and get a good handover at collection. Low staff turnover with staff that really care and go above and beyond.
It's an amazing nursery. My son has some additional needs and they are inclusive, kind and supportive. A cook on site and my son eats everything she makes. Indoor and outdoor space. My son adores the staff at nursery. Good quality resources.

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Review from Lana A (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two young children who attend the nursery, with my youngest child having just turned 1. The staff are incredible and are go out of their way to make you feel at ease. My children are very well looked after and they both thoroughly enjoy the activities within the nursery setting. The structure
of the day is very well thought out and my children get involved in many activities such as messy play, nature walks and singing and dancing sessions! The food is freshly made with both my children enjoying their meal times. As a parent it's hard to leave your children at a nursery but I can honestly say that they adore Nature's Little Learners and because of this I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and love that they give my children. I would highly recommend Nature's Little Learners.

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Review from Matt I (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves it at Nature's Little Learners. He gets great care, is well-loved, enjoys all the activities they do, and generally we are so happy we bring him there. Highly recommend it to anyone thinking of sending their child(ren) there.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.894)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10 for Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.894 for Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck is calculated as follows: ( (162 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.894

  • 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 Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck is based on 15 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 15 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 Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck

What is the Age Range of Children that Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck accepts?

Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck Open?

Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck have capacity for?

Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Nature's Little Learners - Starbeck to the centre of Harrogate?

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

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