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Welcome to Tiddlywinks. We inspire and encourage exploration, expression and individuality.

Personalised care and support for little adventurers

Tiddlywinks nurseries in York, Easingwold and at Yolk farm, Boroughbridge provide child-centred care in purpose-designed settings where children feel safe, comfortable and happy. We provide the highest standards of early years education for children aged from three months to five years, providing the freedom to learn, play and explore in a fun and welcoming environment both inside and out.

We provide dedicated facilities for all the different ages and stages, enabling our littlest people to mingle with their peers and explore the world in fascinating settings filled with inspirational activities and with an emphasis on the outdoors and the environment.

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Outstanding childcare in a safe and stimulating setting

Parents value the close relationships that we build with their family and the bespoke individual attention we provide for every child. We spend time learning about and listening to each child, so we can form close bonds and really get to know them as little individuals. This enables us to give your child the personal care, stimulation and encouragement they need to thrive.

The stimulating well equipped homely environment within our nurseries is enhanced by the delicious home-cooked meals we prepare in our kitchens, giving children a healthy, varied and nourishing diet to fuel their busy days.

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Mrs O Both my children have attended this nursery and I can say it's the best nursery you can place your child in. The staff are brilliant and the ladies who look after my youngest are so lovely and attentive with him. He adores them and is always happy to go on his nursery days. My youngest is leaving soon and I will miss coming to the nursery as they are all so friendly. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tiddlywinks to any parent.
Mrs B My child has been at Tiddlywinks for over a year now. He started in the baby room and had a fantastic experience there. He came on leaps and bounds! In the last few months, he has successfully transferred into the toddler room and has absolutely thrived. The activities are varied and engaging and he plays and eats really well there. The care the staff take with him is unmatched and he is always so excited to see them each morning. The staff and management are caring, attentive and keep me very well informed. The management team have also been incredibly supportive with sorting out funded hours in the last few weeks which has been a big help to me.
Mr H Our daughter started at Tiddlywinks back in early 2020 (during the height of Covid). Our daughter loved her time at the nursery. I'd always regarded a nursery as something of a "play group" for toddlers but it proved to be much more than that. She really developed during her time at the nursery and had no trouble moving up to primary school, she was more than ready for the move. This is a great credit to Tiddlywinks (and her parents of course!). I would have no hesitation in recommending Tiddlywinks to other parents. Fortunately, we've been able to continue the relationship as Tiddlywinks runs the out-of-school club at my daughter's primary school
Mrs M From the moment we got in touch with the nursery, they have gone above and beyond for our boy. His confidence has grown and his speech is coming on so much with the support from them! There's no one else we would trust to look after him.
Mrs W May I take this opportunity to thank you for contributing to Michael’s early development by giving him love, care, security, knowledge and support while he was away from his family. I have been delighted with the provision Tiddlywinks has offered Michael and feel you truly deserve the outstanding status you were rewarded. Long may it continue!
Mrs T Tiddlywinks Easingwold provided amazing experiences for both of my children. It is a very caring, supportive and welcoming environment for little people with fantastic outdoor space and brilliant learning resources and activities. The staff know every child and are brilliant at helping them with their development in all areas, as well as having great links and communication with parents. Tiddlywinks Easingwold was amazingly supportive of my child with additional needs, creating a special learning plan for her and sensory toys and resources. The nursery also has fantastic links with local primary schools and is great at helping to prepare children for the transition to school. Very highly recommend this excellent nursery!