Open 7.30am - 6.30pm
Open 51 weeks
Early start and late finish
Organic nursery
Our organic nursery has a cherished status in the village of Haxby and surrounding York villages. Our two beautiful buildings were beautifully refurbished in 2019, and we now care for 60 children each day.
Being part of the Little Green Rascals ethos means that our goal is to create a home-from-home environment, offering natural, locally sourced, and organic products whenever possible—ensuring there are no added nasties in our food or skincare.
At Little Green Rascals Haxby we’ve created an environment that mimics ‘bringing the outside in’, embracing nature and embedding it into our everyday learning. Our nursery is a place where children can grow in character and confidence, learning new skills every day and our long-serving and dedicated staff are committed to providing the highest quality care, fostering a nurturing and inspiring atmosphere for all our little Rascals.
At Little Green Rascals Haxby, we have a little secret garden away from the noise of all the rooms the children enjoy mini garden sessions. This is where we grow, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and peas – bring the learning of nature and environment to the forefront of the children’s imaginations.
Our Little Green Rascals room holds a forest school week once a month in their garden, for all our pre-school children. Exploring the mud kitchen, building dens, making their own paints to create picture, drinking hot chocolate and so much more.
At Little Green Rascals Haxby, we’re committed to making the transition to school a positive experience for every child. Our Next Stop School program helps children develop key skills—like independence, confidence, and curiosity—while working closely with families to ensure they feel fully prepared for this exciting next step.
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The Brighter Learning Approach (BLA) is unique to The Old Station Nursery group and is our advanced approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and core pedagogy. It differs from traditional nursery teaching methods by providing real-life opportunities to enhance children’s natural curiosity, with emphasis on hands-on experiences, child-led learning, and whole development.
The six core areas promote active engagement and critical thinking whilst encouraging exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Each child learns at their own pace and is challenged and extended at appropriate times.
The best place to see the BLA in action is via our local nursery Facebook page, where each post explains which part of the curriculum the children are working on. Our parents also receive updates on the Parent App too.
Championing children's holistic health and laying the foundations for a happy, healthy and successful life.
Helping the future generation of global citizens to understand the world they live in and to believe they can make a difference.
Enabling early experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). Nurturing our next generation of investigators, inventors and innovators.
Enticing children to develop a life-long love of books and reading through engaging and interactive storytelling experiences. Building strong literacy skills while sparking imagination and creativity.
Engaging children in meaningful mathematical learning. Developing knowledge, building skills and exploring concepts, through purposeful play and plenty of practice.
Developing confident communicators by engaging in quality conversations with children every day, in a language rich and communication friendly environment.
At Little Green Rascals Haxby, we offer the children diverse range of activities, including Forest School, yoga, drama, dance, and language classes, ensuring a holistic approach to early childhood development.
The extra clubs enhance our Brighter Learning Approach, our bespoke version of the Early Years Statutory Framework.
Our cooking sessions are run by our own chef and children get hands-on experience that teaches them essential skills like measuring, counting, and following instructions.
These activities also foster a love for nutritious food. Cooking together encourages teamwork and creativity, and the joy on their faces when they taste their own creations is truly priceless. It’s more than just cooking; it’s about building confidence and creating happy memories.
Budding musicians can explore different instruments at our children’s nursery, as well as enjoying rhythmic games, and participating in interactive sing-along sessions.
They’ll discover the joy of creating melodies, understanding beats, and expressing themselves through music. Each activity is carefully crafted to inspire a love for music and develop their auditory skills in a fun and engaging environment.
At our Haxby nursery, children enjoy hands-on experiences with nature through our Forest School area, local parks, rivers, and wildlife.
By observing the life cycle of a frog—from frogspawn to tadpoles and adult frogs—children learn about metamorphosis and animal care.
Mini Kixx at Haxby nursery provides a positive introduction to sport with high-quality football training in a friendly, pressure-free setting.
These classes, designed for older children, emphasize simplicity and enjoyment while teaching essential skills like kicking, dribbling, and basic coordination through age-appropriate activities.
Perfect for our tiniest rockstars, Baby Band at Haxby nursery offers a joyful introduction to music. This program features baby-friendly instruments, fun songs, and interactive activities, nurturing a love for music while supporting early development.
Talented instructors lead each session filled with rhythm, melody, and laughter.
The Rugby Tots energetic coaches come to our nursery to support our children every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.
The lessons learnt by the children are invaluable and help with many other facets of learning and development.
The team at Tatty Bumpkin Yoga in York join us every week and supports our children’s well-being.
They oxygenate their bodies with different breaths, explore their bodies’ capabilities through stretching and balancing, and promote mindfulness.
Our Budding Movers program at Little Green Rascals Haxby takes children on a magical journey through music and movement. Classes feature musical instruments, sensory equipment, puppets, and dance. These sessions are designed to develop coordination, creativity, and confidence in a fun and engaging environment.
Children are always eager to participate, and parents often notice improvements in their social skills and self-expression. These classes offer a fantastic way for children to explore their musical talents and burn off some energy while having a blast!
At Little Green Rascals Haxby, we cultivate a love for nature with our Budding Gardeners program. Come rain or shine, our little gardeners eagerly tend to the vegetable planters, often finding it more fun when the gardens are muddy.
They learn about the different stages of plant growth and enjoy exploring the tastes and textures of the produce they help grow. These activities teach environmental stewardship and sustainable gardening practices.
More importantly, they instill a sense of responsibility and wonder for the natural world. Watching their excitement as they harvest their first vegetables is a joy, and it’s a skill they will carry with them for life.
Our Budding Scientists program at Little Green Rascals Haxby is designed to spark curiosity and imagination. Children dive into exciting experiments and hands-on activities that explore various materials and concepts. From creating magical potions to embarking on space-themed adventures, our young scientists are always engaged and eager to learn.
These activities encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Parents love hearing their children excitedly share their discoveries and proudly display their creations at home. It’s an excellent way to foster a lifelong love of learning and discovery in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Budding Artists at Little Green Rascals Haxby is a huge hit with the children, and parents often tell us they prefer the mess on our nursery floor rather than at home! These sessions involve a variety of materials like paint, flour, leaves, playdoh, lentils, shredded paper, and glue, to name just a few.
We use all sorts of items that children love to explore, enhancing their creative development and fine motor skills. Our nursery is designed to support messy play, and we ensure everything is cleaned up and tidy before lunch.
Our nursery is passionate about the link between home and nursery; the nursery experience is as much about the parent as it is for the child. commits to verbally updating you about your child’s day at pick-up time and via digital updates on the parent App.
We are here at any time should you wish to call us or want to discuss any area of your child’s care. We aim to look after our parents as well as our children so you can carry on with your day, work and career with a sense of peace.
First and foremost, you and we need to know that your child is safe. Before we can deliver the excellent curriculum that makes our nurseries so special, robust policies and procedures are followed to meet the exacting standards of Ofsted, building and fire regulations, food safety standards and staff DBS background checks and references.
Our staff are trained in numerous areas and we offer further training opportunities for staff who have an interest in a particular area. For example, some of our nurseries have attained Millie’s Mark, an accreditation gained by having 100% of staff on site trained in paediatric first aid.
Only trained staff members have access to open these doors, ensuring controlled entry at all times. Additionally, our doors are equipped with code entry for added security.
Inside the nursery, we maintain a double gate entry system leading to one of our outdoor spaces. This setup provides an additional level of security and peace of mind for everyone in our care.
At our nursery, we offer a three-week rotating menu that ensures variety and balance in every meal. We prepare breakfast, morning snacks, and afternoon snacks on site, ensuring freshness and quality.
All of our food is made my our wonderful in-house chef and fresh fruit and veg is delivered to the nursery daily to ensure the children are maintaining a healthy diet.
Our goal is to meet all dietary requirements and provide a wholesome dining experience for every child.
Every child has a nursery key person who knows them best and who will be the child and parent’s main contact. Your key person at our nursery will update you about your child’s day and is there to answer your questions.
When your child moves to the next age group room, we hold several settling sessions with a new nursery key person. We encourage our parents to view the new room too, and we will work with you to discuss the new routines, just like we did when you first started nursery.
It is wonderful to nurture and see our children graduate to primary school. Part of the unique offering at our nurseries is our focus on the next stage of your child’s learning journey. We prepare the children through school activities, teacher meet and greets and graduation ceremonies. Our commitment is to support our parents too by providing child learning journey updates, parents evenings or one-to-ones and home link learning kits to enhance the link between nursery and home.
When our children leave us in June, July, August and September the term before joining primary school, each family will receive a £30 Clarks voucher to help towards your child’s first pair of school shoes. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of our nursery family.
All our nurseries follow the Brighter Learning Approach, our bespoke version of the Early Years Statutory Framework.
Within this, each nursery chooses extra clubs, activities, and enhancements suitable for their space.
We offer flexible childcare with several session options as well as private, part-funded and some fully funded places for eligible families.
Contact us for the nursery fee that is correct for your individual circumstances.
Our youngest babies spend their days learning and exploring with sensory activities. Developing good relationships is crucial at this age, and our awesome staff are there to help you and your baby settle with us.
Children here are encouraged to advance their speech, language, and understanding skills. Creativity and imagination are fostered through daily messy play activities and focused topics that help uncover knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
Our children aged 3+ spend their days supported by an Early Years Teacher and are encouraged to develop into independent learners. Free-flow access at this age means they can spend all day long in our gardens!
At our nursery, we believe every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive. Our dedicated team is committed to providing the highest quality care and education, ensuring each child's unique needs are met with love and respect.
Charlotte Smith, Little Green Rascals Haxby Nursery Manager
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