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Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, Thorpe Green Lane, Thorpe Underwood, York, YO26 9SS
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17 March 2025
Queen's Kindergarten has been such an amazing place for my son. The staff are incredibly creative and caring. They take into account the individual needs of all the kids there. Communication is great- I love getting updates and photos throughout the day. My son loves going to nursery here and is always doing the most interesting things. It has been amazing to see his skills develop so much here. He is so well looked after and learning new things every week. I would highly recommend to anyone!
17 March 2025
I have never hesitated to send my children to QE kindergarten for a number of reasons. The space itself is excellent and so are the facilities (playground etc). The staff are what really make it. Over the years my boys have developed such strong relationships with not just their key workers but all of the staff. They are so invested in the children's development and work really hard to create fun and engaging activities for the children. They keep you informed and updated with daily activities which is always lovely to see when you're a working parent. There is no other place I would send my children and I feel strongly that I've given them the best possible start.
17 March 2025
Brilliant staff, facilities and atmosphere. My son has gained so much confidence, knowledge and development. We travel 50 miles one way and wouldn't change, we started in January 2024 and had more then a positive experience.
24 February 2025
I am so grateful for the incredible care and support my son receives at this nursery. The staff are absolutely wonderful-kind, patient and always attentive to his individual needs. They've created such a warm, welcoming environment where he feels safe and encouraged, it's so lovely to take him to the door and have him excited to wander in. After sharing some concerns about his development, they've worked closely with us to support him in such a positive, proactive way. The reassurance from the staff working with him and the support from speech and language therapist has been huge for us and I genuinely feel like they are all rooting for him, as well as feeling like they genuinely care. I love the variation and the creativity in the activities. I love that they all celebrate his success and share the same level of excitement when he achieves something new.
05 February 2025
Our son is two and a half, and absolutely loves attending this nursery. The daily walks around the gardens and the opportunities to explore the forest school have really sparked his curiosity and sense of adventure. He looks forward to playing on the playground each day, and he can't stop talking about how much he enjoys their breakfast options! The warm and caring staff also put us at ease, knowing he's in a safe, nurturing environment. We've seen him grow in confidence and independence, and we couldn't be happier with his experience here.
05 February 2025
My daughter started at Queen Ethelburga's Kindergarten in September 2024. Each morning, she eagerly enters with a bright smile, giving a quick wave goodbye. The staff at QE Kindergarten are truly exceptional and my daughter has formed a special bond with them. They are nurturing, kind, caring and enthusiastic, creating a positive and supportive environment for her to thrive in. I enjoy looking through the online journal, which is consistently updated with photos and updates on the various engaging activities she participates in. I wholeheartedly recommend QE Kindergarten; my daughter not only has an amazing day, each day, but she has also made significant progress.
21 August 2024
We have been so delighted with the incredible facilities and nurturing environment that Queen's Kindergarten has given our little boy since he started going at 12 months old. The staff are without doubt the very heart of the nursery and could not have given him more reassurance and 1-1 support through any transition whether that be settling to sleep or moving to a new room. The peace of mind we have knowing he gets that care is something you can't place any value on. We love seeing what exciting activities or adventures he goes on through the day - always with a creative spin and the resources are exceptional. We really are thrilled to have chosen Queen's Kindergarten and our newest addition will be joining next year.
19 August 2024
After being shown around a few nurseries in the area, it was clear that Queen's Kindergarten had the most welcoming and enriching environment and that is why we chose to send our child there. My son started in March when he was ten months old and to say I was apprehensive was an understatement! He's my first baby and I was so nervous to leave him in the care of anybody but I was instantly put at ease by the caring staff. They updated me on how he had settled in and it was evident they had taken time to get to know what my child likes. He has been going for several months now and it's an absolute blessing to see him happy to go every week. We know he is in the very best care at QE and are very thankful for the care they provide and the educational enrichment they give him.
12 February 2024
Our little boy started nursery at Queen's Kindergarten at 4 months old, it wasn't what we'd planned but our work schedules pushed this! It's safe to say that we absolutely don't have any regrets about this decision. Our little boy absolutely loves his days at nursery and the full team at QE are kind, friendly, attentive and we couldn't wish for a better set of people or a better setting for our little boy to spend his days when he's not with us.
07 February 2024
My daughter has been going to Queen’s Kindergarten since she was 3 months old and absolutely loves it! She is now just over 2 years old and her development has been fantastic. The staff are amazing with the children and I couldn’t recommend anywhere better for your children to start (and continue) their education.
07 February 2024
Such a lovely environment for little ones to learn and play. The team who take care of them are so nice and welcoming, they keep you up to date on daily activities and picture updates. It’s now my third child who is attending and they have all loved it from day one.
05 February 2024
My son has attended here for the last 12 months and has said after each day what a lovely day he has had. The staff are wonderful, engaging, fun and care for him like he’s one of their own. He has fabulous opportunities everyday from specific PE lessons to walks around the extensive grounds, playing in the amazing playground to singing and dancing. He gets to be himself.
03 April 2023
Our little girl has settled really well in the Kindergarten. She loves the members of staff and they always give lots of attention and cuddles. It's lovely seeing that she seeks comfort from them if she is tired or upset. There's always a variety of food and she gets to try different things. It's great being able to see on tapestry during the day how she is getting on and what she has been up to. She has so much to tell us when she gets home and is always happy and chatty after a day in Kindergarten!
10 March 2023
Our daughter started nursery here at only three months old and we had looked at many other nurseries before finding somewhere we were happy for her to attend. We love the space, both indoors and outside and the team there are so caring and compassionate. Our daughter has really come on with her development from attending nursery here and genuinely loves her days there with such an amazing variety of activities. I feel completely at ease leaving my daughter in their care and love the updates we receive throughout the day so we can see what she is getting up to. I couldn't recommend it highly enough!
09 March 2023
A fabulous nursery. Both my little girl and boy have progressed over the months of being there. The staff are the most kind, happy and caring team. The activities they do are so exciting and interactive, all age appropriate. The location and facilities are fabulous. I love how they can go for walks around the facilities, to see all the nature in the area. The staff are all so attentive to my son and daughter's needs, it really makes going to work easier knowing your child is being cared for by such an amazing team. I couldn't recommend the kindergarten enough thank you.
08 March 2023
Our daughter has now been in Queen's Kindergarten for 3 months and we have found the experience here to be fantastic. My little girl was very upset to leave mummy and daddy each day, and the team have been fantastic at helping her settle in and give us lots of updates throughout the day to put our minds at ease about how she’s doing. Also, end of day in person updates and even a detailed report updating us on how she is doing. If I was writing a report about my little girl it would have been almost word for word what they wrote so I am super confident in how well they have got to know her and her characteristics in such a short time, as she only attends a couple of days a week. Lovely setting, great team and seems a great place to develop and flourish at such an important stage of little one's lives! Highly recommend Queen's Kindergarten
07 March 2023
My son has attended Queen's Kindergarten since he was just under a year- he absolutely loved it and the staff make it like a second home. He’s always happy and the updates during the day show just how much fun they get up to!
24 January 2023
We are thrilled with our experience at Queen's Kindergarten. The space is incredible, the facilities are beautiful, but it's the staff that make it so special. They are all so fantastic with my daughter and make her time fun, educational and varied. We are so happy with the care they provide.
19 January 2023
Our little boy started at Queen's Kindergarten when he was 11 months old. I searched high and low for somewhere that I was happy to send him and that looked like a happy, colourful environment for him and the minute I met the amazing ladies at Queen's, I was sold. He has come on leaps and bounds since being there - he is so much more confident and loves going there two days per week. The staff are genuinely the most caring and compassionate ladies - I feel completely at ease leaving my son in their care and we receive lots of wonderful photos and updates throughout the day. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
22 December 2022
We moved our son to Queen's Kindergarten in January of this year. He settled quickly and is still super happy to go. The staff are amazing and we are kept up to date on his progress. The daily updates and photos are great. The outdoor and indoor space the children have is amazing. My son recently had a stay in hospital and the staff have been nothing but accommodating and have gone out of their way to get him back to nursery and ensure the environment met his temporary needs. I was sceptical about nursery as a whole but Queen's Kindergarten has put any doubts I had to bed and I could not recommend them enough.
Latest Reviews for Queen's Kindergarten
17 March 2025
Queen's Kindergarten has been such an amazing place for my son. The staff are incredibly creative and caring. They take into account the individual needs of all the kids there. Communication is great- I love getting updates and photos throughout the day. My son loves going to nursery here and is always doing the most interesting things. It has been amazing to see his skills develop so much here. He is so well looked after and learning new things every week. I would highly recommend to anyone!
17 March 2025
I have never hesitated to send my children to QE kindergarten for a number of reasons. The space itself is excellent and so are the facilities (playground etc). The staff are what really make it. Over the years my boys have developed such strong relationships with not just their key workers but all of the staff. They are so invested in the children's development and work really hard to create fun and engaging activities for the children. They keep you informed and updated with daily activities which is always lovely to see when you're a working parent. There is no other place I would send my children and I feel strongly that I've given them the best possible start.
17 March 2025
Brilliant staff, facilities and atmosphere. My son has gained so much confidence, knowledge and development. We travel 50 miles one way and wouldn't change, we started in January 2024 and had more then a positive experience.
24 February 2025
I am so grateful for the incredible care and support my son receives at this nursery. The staff are absolutely wonderful-kind, patient and always attentive to his individual needs. They've created such a warm, welcoming environment where he feels safe and encouraged, it's so lovely to take him to the door and have him excited to wander in. After sharing some concerns about his development, they've worked closely with us to support him in such a positive, proactive way. The reassurance from the staff working with him and the support from speech and language therapist has been huge for us and I genuinely feel like they are all rooting for him, as well as feeling like they genuinely care. I love the variation and the creativity in the activities. I love that they all celebrate his success and share the same level of excitement when he achieves something new.
05 February 2025
Our son is two and a half, and absolutely loves attending this nursery. The daily walks around the gardens and the opportunities to explore the forest school have really sparked his curiosity and sense of adventure. He looks forward to playing on the playground each day, and he can't stop talking about how much he enjoys their breakfast options! The warm and caring staff also put us at ease, knowing he's in a safe, nurturing environment. We've seen him grow in confidence and independence, and we couldn't be happier with his experience here.
05 February 2025
My daughter started at Queen Ethelburga's Kindergarten in September 2024. Each morning, she eagerly enters with a bright smile, giving a quick wave goodbye. The staff at QE Kindergarten are truly exceptional and my daughter has formed a special bond with them. They are nurturing, kind, caring and enthusiastic, creating a positive and supportive environment for her to thrive in. I enjoy looking through the online journal, which is consistently updated with photos and updates on the various engaging activities she participates in. I wholeheartedly recommend QE Kindergarten; my daughter not only has an amazing day, each day, but she has also made significant progress.
21 August 2024
We have been so delighted with the incredible facilities and nurturing environment that Queen's Kindergarten has given our little boy since he started going at 12 months old. The staff are without doubt the very heart of the nursery and could not have given him more reassurance and 1-1 support through any transition whether that be settling to sleep or moving to a new room. The peace of mind we have knowing he gets that care is something you can't place any value on. We love seeing what exciting activities or adventures he goes on through the day - always with a creative spin and the resources are exceptional. We really are thrilled to have chosen Queen's Kindergarten and our newest addition will be joining next year.
19 August 2024
After being shown around a few nurseries in the area, it was clear that Queen's Kindergarten had the most welcoming and enriching environment and that is why we chose to send our child there. My son started in March when he was ten months old and to say I was apprehensive was an understatement! He's my first baby and I was so nervous to leave him in the care of anybody but I was instantly put at ease by the caring staff. They updated me on how he had settled in and it was evident they had taken time to get to know what my child likes. He has been going for several months now and it's an absolute blessing to see him happy to go every week. We know he is in the very best care at QE and are very thankful for the care they provide and the educational enrichment they give him.
12 February 2024
Our little boy started nursery at Queen's Kindergarten at 4 months old, it wasn't what we'd planned but our work schedules pushed this! It's safe to say that we absolutely don't have any regrets about this decision. Our little boy absolutely loves his days at nursery and the full team at QE are kind, friendly, attentive and we couldn't wish for a better set of people or a better setting for our little boy to spend his days when he's not with us.
07 February 2024
My daughter has been going to Queen’s Kindergarten since she was 3 months old and absolutely loves it! She is now just over 2 years old and her development has been fantastic. The staff are amazing with the children and I couldn’t recommend anywhere better for your children to start (and continue) their education.
07 February 2024
Such a lovely environment for little ones to learn and play. The team who take care of them are so nice and welcoming, they keep you up to date on daily activities and picture updates. It’s now my third child who is attending and they have all loved it from day one.
05 February 2024
My son has attended here for the last 12 months and has said after each day what a lovely day he has had. The staff are wonderful, engaging, fun and care for him like he’s one of their own. He has fabulous opportunities everyday from specific PE lessons to walks around the extensive grounds, playing in the amazing playground to singing and dancing. He gets to be himself.
03 April 2023
Our little girl has settled really well in the Kindergarten. She loves the members of staff and they always give lots of attention and cuddles. It's lovely seeing that she seeks comfort from them if she is tired or upset. There's always a variety of food and she gets to try different things. It's great being able to see on tapestry during the day how she is getting on and what she has been up to. She has so much to tell us when she gets home and is always happy and chatty after a day in Kindergarten!
10 March 2023
Our daughter started nursery here at only three months old and we had looked at many other nurseries before finding somewhere we were happy for her to attend. We love the space, both indoors and outside and the team there are so caring and compassionate. Our daughter has really come on with her development from attending nursery here and genuinely loves her days there with such an amazing variety of activities. I feel completely at ease leaving my daughter in their care and love the updates we receive throughout the day so we can see what she is getting up to. I couldn't recommend it highly enough!
09 March 2023
A fabulous nursery. Both my little girl and boy have progressed over the months of being there. The staff are the most kind, happy and caring team. The activities they do are so exciting and interactive, all age appropriate. The location and facilities are fabulous. I love how they can go for walks around the facilities, to see all the nature in the area. The staff are all so attentive to my son and daughter's needs, it really makes going to work easier knowing your child is being cared for by such an amazing team. I couldn't recommend the kindergarten enough thank you.
08 March 2023
Our daughter has now been in Queen's Kindergarten for 3 months and we have found the experience here to be fantastic. My little girl was very upset to leave mummy and daddy each day, and the team have been fantastic at helping her settle in and give us lots of updates throughout the day to put our minds at ease about how she’s doing. Also, end of day in person updates and even a detailed report updating us on how she is doing. If I was writing a report about my little girl it would have been almost word for word what they wrote so I am super confident in how well they have got to know her and her characteristics in such a short time, as she only attends a couple of days a week. Lovely setting, great team and seems a great place to develop and flourish at such an important stage of little one's lives! Highly recommend Queen's Kindergarten
07 March 2023
My son has attended Queen's Kindergarten since he was just under a year- he absolutely loved it and the staff make it like a second home. He’s always happy and the updates during the day show just how much fun they get up to!
24 January 2023
We are thrilled with our experience at Queen's Kindergarten. The space is incredible, the facilities are beautiful, but it's the staff that make it so special. They are all so fantastic with my daughter and make her time fun, educational and varied. We are so happy with the care they provide.
19 January 2023
Our little boy started at Queen's Kindergarten when he was 11 months old. I searched high and low for somewhere that I was happy to send him and that looked like a happy, colourful environment for him and the minute I met the amazing ladies at Queen's, I was sold. He has come on leaps and bounds since being there - he is so much more confident and loves going there two days per week. The staff are genuinely the most caring and compassionate ladies - I feel completely at ease leaving my son in their care and we receive lots of wonderful photos and updates throughout the day. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
22 December 2022
We moved our son to Queen's Kindergarten in January of this year. He settled quickly and is still super happy to go. The staff are amazing and we are kept up to date on his progress. The daily updates and photos are great. The outdoor and indoor space the children have is amazing. My son recently had a stay in hospital and the staff have been nothing but accommodating and have gone out of their way to get him back to nursery and ensure the environment met his temporary needs. I was sceptical about nursery as a whole but Queen's Kindergarten has put any doubts I had to bed and I could not recommend them enough.