Business Details
Trusted Childcare Services in Scarborough
Skylark Day Nursery Day Nursery was founded by sisters Tracey Elliott-Hobson and Sarah Emms, both qualified teachers with over 25 years of collective experience in early years, primary, and secondary education. Established to provide a nurturing environment, we are OFSTED-registered to care for 44 children aged 6 months to 5 years, operating in a spacious converted church building in Scarborough. Our approach prioritises active play, structured routines, and tailored learning experiences, ensuring children thrive in a safe, stimulating setting. We offer full-time and term-time placements, accommodate 2-year-old and 3/4-year-old funding, and maintain strong partnerships with parents to ensure consistent care.The nursery features age-specific areas like Sunbeams for infants, Rainbows for toddlers, and Little Stars for preschoolers, each designed to foster development through creative play, sensory exploration, and outdoor activities. Our kitchen provides homemade meals using locally sourced ingredients, catering to dietary needs, while our transparent communication ensures families remain informed about their childs progress. With a dedicated team and a focus on exceeding OFSTED standards, we aim to create a home-from-home experience that supports every childs unique journey.
Services
Infant Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Education
Nutritious Meals
Outdoor Play
Potty Training Support
Parent Partnerships
Special Dietary Catering
Sensory Rooms
OFSTED-Registered Care
Highlights and features
- We are OFSTED-registered with over 25 years of combined teaching experience in early years education.
- Our nursery provides age-specific areas tailored to developmental stages, from sensory play for infants to creative exploration for preschoolers.
- We serve homemade meals using locally sourced ingredients, accommodating special dietary requirements.
- Our team maintains transparent communication with families to ensure consistent care and progress tracking.
- We offer flexible full-time and term-time placements, supporting both 2-year-old and 3/4-year-old funding.
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Caring professional staff
Safe environment
Helping us potty train
Thrived in
Go the extra mile
Services
Infant Care
Our Sunbeams area caters to infants aged 6 months to 2 years, offering a carpeted space for messy play, a sensory room with sound and lighting displays, and a dedicated sleep room. Trained staff provide weaning support, blended meals, and individualised attention to ensure comfort and developmental milestones are met.
Toddler Programs
Rainbows caters to toddlers aged 2 to 3 years, featuring role-play zones, water play areas, creative activities, and structured sessions like parachute games and music time. The curriculum encourages social interaction, motor skills, and imaginative play in a safe, engaging environment.
Preschool Education
Little Stars supports preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years with construction zones, role-play, creative play, and free-flow outdoor access. The program fosters literacy, numeracy, and independence through structured activities, story-time, and hands-on exploration of loose parts and play-dough.
Nutritious Meals
We provide two-course homemade lunches and teas, plus morning and afternoon snacks using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Menus are displayed daily, and special dietary needs are accommodated. Water is available throughout the day, with milk served during snacks.
Parent Partnerships
Skylark Day Nursery Day Nursery fosters open communication with families through regular updates, check-in calls, and collaborative discussions about potty training and developmental progress. This ensures consistent care between home and nursery, building trust and shared goals for each child.
People
Tracey Elliott-Hobson
Co-Founder
With over 25 years of teaching experience across early years, primary, and secondary education, Tracey co-founded Skylark Day Nursery Day Nursery to create a nurturing environment where children develop through active play and structured learning.
Sarah Emms
Co-Founder
Sarah, a qualified teacher with 25+ years in education, co-established Skylark Day Nursery Day Nursery to prioritise individualised care, sensory exploration, and outdoor learning, ensuring children thrive in a safe, stimulating setting.
Questions
What ages do you cater for?
We care for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with dedicated spaces for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we offer homemade breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Dietary needs are accommodated.
How do you support potty training?
We work closely with parents to guide children through potty training, offering encouragement, consistency, and progress updates.
Is outdoor play included?
Yes, children enjoy free-flow access to outdoor areas for active play, weather permitting, as part of daily routines.
What are your opening hours?
We are open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, providing full-time and term-time placements.
