Business Details
Trusted Childcare Services in York
Burnholme Nursery is a dedicated childcare provider operating within the Centre@Burnholme in York. With a capacity for 30 children aged 3 months to 5 years, we offer a nurturing environment that prioritises safety, learning, and emotional well-being. Our team of 12 qualified staff members, many of whom have been with us for years, deliver tailored care under the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.Each child is assigned a key person to ensure continuity and build strong relationships, while our purpose-built facilities include age-specific play areas and a secure outdoor space. We maintain rigorous training standards in paediatric first aid and safeguarding, and our committee-led structure ensures community involvement in our ongoing development.
Services
Baby Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Education
Outdoor Learning
Parent Communication
Highlights and features
- We provide 14 years of proven childcare expertise in York
- Our 12 qualified staff members maintain paediatric first aid certifications
- Each child receives individual attention through our key-person system
- We operate under the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
- Our purpose-built facility includes age-specific learning environments
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Loving environment
Brilliant service
Making memories
Confidence building
Long-term staff
Services
Baby Care
Our dedicated baby room provides a calm, stimulating environment for infants aged 3 months upwards. Staff follow home routines for feeding and sleeping while introducing sensory activities through treasure baskets, musical instruments, and soft play resources. Each baby is assigned a key person to ensure consistent care and emotional security during their transition to nursery life.
Toddler Programs
Structured activities for toddlers combine free-flow play with staff-led sessions that develop motor skills and social interaction. Our curriculum focuses on creative exploration, basic numeracy, and language development through storytelling and roleplay. Age-appropriate resources include construction toys, books, and outdoor play equipment to support physical development.
Preschool Education
Our EYFS-compliant preschool program prepares children for formal education through themed learning activities. Staff deliver literacy, numeracy, and science concepts using hands-on experiments, group projects, and technology-based resources. Individual learning journeys track progress with parent contributions, while daily observations inform tailored development plans aligned with school readiness goals.
Outdoor Learning
Children access our covered outdoor area at all times, featuring mud kitchens, balance equipment, and musical installations. The space supports physical development through cycling tracks and climbing structures while encouraging imaginative play with roleplay zones and natural elements. Staff integrate weather-based learning activities to explore seasonal changes and environmental awareness.
Parent Communication
We maintain daily communication through the Famly app, sharing 'wow' moments and progress updates with parents. Baby diaries track feeding and routines, while preschool noticeboards display activity schedules. Regular parent-teacher discussions and home contribution opportunities ensure continuity between nursery and family environments, strengthening the child's learning experience.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We care for children from 3 months old up to 5 years of age.
Are your staff qualified?
All 12 staff members hold paediatric first aid, safeguarding, and food hygiene certifications.
How do you support child development?
We use the EYFS framework with individual learning journeys and key-person continuity.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our covered area includes sand/water play, bikes, balancing equipment, and themed gardens.
How do you communicate with parents?
Daily updates via Famly app, baby diaries, and preschool noticeboards maintain transparency.
Is the nursery registered with Ofsted?
Yes, we are an Ofsted-registered childcare provider.
