Which nurseries in YO7 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 5 miles of YO7 include Jack and Jills Nursery School. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in YO7 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in YO7?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in YO7, Thirsk

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of YO7, Thirsk, and 4 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 1
Good: 3

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Directory listingSowerbyThirsk · YO7 1TS

Sowerby, Thirsk

Lara Nursery Thirsk

1 Elizabeth Court, Inspiration Way · YO7 1TS

0.4 miles from YO7

Not yet gradedFull day care82 places

A full day care nursery in Thirsk. Registered for 82 places and run by Lara Nursery Group Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingThirskNorth Yorkshire · YO7 1LW

Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Ash Park Childcare pre-school & out of school club

Three Tuns Yard, Market Place · YO7 1LW

0.8 miles from YO7

Not yet gradedFull day care17 places

A full day care nursery in Thirsk. Registered for 17 places and run by Ash Park Preschool Services Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThirskNorth Yorkshire · YO7 1UN

Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Ash Park Childcare Services Ltd

The Stables, Marage Road · YO7 1UN

0.8 miles from YO7

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care70 places

A full day care nursery in Thirsk, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 70 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingHillside & Raskelf EDThirsk · YO7 3NY

Hillside & Raskelf ED, Thirsk

Jack and Jills Nursery School

Jack & Jills Nursery, Unit 1 · YO7 3NY

1.0 mile from YO7

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2023Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Thirsk, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 90 places and run by Jack & Jills Nursery School Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCarlton MiniottThirsk · YO7 4NF

Carlton Miniott, Thirsk

First Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club

Unit 2, Carlton Miniott Business Centre · YO7 4NF

1.1 miles from YO7

Inspected December 2025Full day care69 places

A full day care nursery in Thirsk, last inspected by Ofsted in December 2025. Registered for 69 places and run by First Step Day Nursery & Big Steps Out of School CLub Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCarlton MiniottThirsk · YO7 4NJ

Carlton Miniott, Thirsk

The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club

Behind Carlton Miniott Community School, Carlton Miniott · YO7 4NJ

1.7 miles from YO7

Inspected March 2026Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Thirsk, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 30 places and run by Carlton Miniott Pre-School and Nursery Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTopcliffe, ThirskNorth Yorkshire · YO7 3EY

Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Alanbrooke Nursery

Alanbrook Nursery, Alanbrooke Barracks · YO7 3EY

2.3 miles from YO7

OfstedGoodJan 2025Sessional95 places

A sessional nursery in Topcliffe, Thirsk, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 95 places and run by Alanbrooke Nursery Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingWathvaleNorth Yorkshire · YO7 3BZ

Wathvale, North Yorkshire

The Nursery at Queen Mary's School

Queen Marys School, Baldersby Park · YO7 3BZ

3.7 miles from YO7

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in North Yorkshire.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingOsgoodby BankKilburn · YO7 2AW

Osgoodby Bank, Kilburn

Yorkshire Forest Folk

Hood Hill Plantation, Kilburn Woods · YO7 2AW

4.3 miles from YO7

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Kilburn. Run by Wilkinson, Sophie Rachel.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
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Directory listingHillside & Raskelf EDKnayton, Thirsk · YO7 4AN

Hillside & Raskelf ED, Knayton, Thirsk

Borrowby Nursery School

The Cabin, Knayton C of E Primary School · YO7 4AN

4.5 miles from YO7

OfstedGoodDec 2023Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Knayton, Thirsk, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2023. Registered for 24 places and run by Chapman, Linda.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in YO7 at a glance

Inspection results: 4 of the 10 nurseries within 5 miles of YO7 (40%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 3 Good.
Ages taken: 9 list babies under 2, 9 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 9 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact North Yorkshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours