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Nurseries in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire stretches from coastal towns such as Scarborough and Whitby to Harrogate, Skipton, Richmond, Northallerton, Selby and many smaller market towns and villages. North Yorkshire Council is responsible for early-years services across this area, while ToddleKids brings nursery information together by location to help families explore childcare across the county.

Postcodes: DL9 · HG3 · YO7–YO60

Childcare numbers for North Yorkshire

Daily fees range
£63–£80
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
2
29% of nurseries
Funded childcare
5
71% offer funding
Total nurseries
7
Across North Yorkshire
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Top nurseries in North Yorkshire

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Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery
From
£63/day
Ofsted: Outstanding

Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery

7 Alan Farnaby Way, The Industrial Estate, Sheriff Hutton, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 6PG
Child Led Capacity 72 Limited spaces
Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School
From
£69/day
Ofsted: Good

Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School

1 Hartwith Way, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2XA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 86 Spaces available
Banana Moon Day Nursery - Catterick
From
£68/day
Ofsted: Good

Banana Moon Day Nursery - Catterick

Unit 3 & 4 Battalion Court, Colburn Business Park, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4QN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 72 Spaces available
Little Bugs Childcare
From
£68/day
Ofsted: Good

Little Bugs Childcare

Little Bugs, Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 2RH
Forest School Capacity 51 Waiting list
Lara Nursery Thirsk
Area avg from
£67/day*
Ofsted: Not Yet Inspected

Lara Nursery Thirsk

Lara Nursery, 1 Elizabeth Court, Inspiration Way, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1TS
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 66 Spaces available
Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Malton Ltd
Area avg from
£67/day*
Ofsted: Outstanding

Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Malton Ltd

Unit 1, 11 Cherry Farm Close, Malton Enterprise Park, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6DU
Child Led Capacity 72 Limited spaces
Queen's Kindergarten
From
£80/day
Ofsted: Not Yet Inspected

Queen's Kindergarten

Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, Thorpe Green Lane, Thorpe Underwood, York YO26 9SS, United Kingdom
Forest School Capacity 36 Limited spaces
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North Yorkshire average
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£210/week
· £10920/year
Based on the area average of £70/day

Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.

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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in North Yorkshire?

The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.

Visit North Yorkshire CouncilPostcodes: DL9 · HG3 · YO7–YO60
Helpful answers

Nursery questions in North Yorkshire

Who manages funded childcare in North Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire Council manages early-years funded childcare across its local authority area, including the universal and working-family entitlements.

Does the North Yorkshire childcare area include York?

City of York Council is a separate local authority from North Yorkshire Council, so funded childcare and early-years services in York are administered separately.

Do all 3 and 4-year-olds get funded childcare in North Yorkshire?

Yes. Children are entitled to 15 funded hours a week for up to 38 weeks a year from the term after their third birthday.

Can working families get 30 funded hours in North Yorkshire?

Yes. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old until school age, subject to the national eligibility rules.

Can some 2-year-olds get 15 funded hours?

Yes. Some 2-year-olds whose families receive qualifying government support can access 15 funded hours a week from the term after their second birthday.

What SEND support is available in early years?

North Yorkshire’s SEND Local Offer covers children and young people aged 0–25 and includes dedicated early-years information and support for children with special educational needs or disabilities.

How is Ofsted information shown for North Yorkshire nurseries?

Ofsted introduced a new early-years inspection framework in November 2025, so newer inspection reports use the updated report-card approach while older nursery records may still show previous inspection outcomes. ToddleKids can help families view relevant nursery and Ofsted information together.