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The Old Wood Yard, Main Street, Thorganby, York, YO19 6DE
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25 March 2025
My son has been going to the nursery since baby owls and he has gone from strength to strength. He is always happy to go to nursery and knows many staff by name and looks forward to seeing them. The activities they do vary day to day and often promote creativity and exploration. The food they provide is healthy and is always available if he needs anything extra such as fruit etc. When I have needed assistance from management in the past they have been quick to communicate with me to resolve any issues. Overall I am very happy to send my son to the nursery as I know he will be well looked after and he really enjoys being there with his friends.
18 March 2025
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.
17 March 2025
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.
17 March 2025
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.
17 March 2025
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!
06 March 2025
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!
15 November 2024
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.
15 November 2024
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!
15 November 2024
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.
01 August 2024
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!
29 July 2024
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.
29 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
22 May 2023
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.
22 May 2023
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.
Latest Reviews for Orchard Trees Day Nursery
25 March 2025
My son has been going to the nursery since baby owls and he has gone from strength to strength. He is always happy to go to nursery and knows many staff by name and looks forward to seeing them. The activities they do vary day to day and often promote creativity and exploration. The food they provide is healthy and is always available if he needs anything extra such as fruit etc. When I have needed assistance from management in the past they have been quick to communicate with me to resolve any issues. Overall I am very happy to send my son to the nursery as I know he will be well looked after and he really enjoys being there with his friends.
18 March 2025
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.
17 March 2025
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.
17 March 2025
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.
17 March 2025
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!
06 March 2025
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!
15 November 2024
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.
15 November 2024
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!
15 November 2024
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.
01 August 2024
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!
29 July 2024
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.
29 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
26 July 2024
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.
22 May 2023
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.
22 May 2023
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.