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Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School, Harrogate
For over 15 years, Tiny Teapots Day Nursery and Pre-School has provided high-quality care and early years education to families throughout Harrogate.
Conveniently located on Hartwith Way, just a five-minute drive from the Town Centre, our exceptional setting is made up of bright, spacious playrooms which encourage and engage children with learning activities.
Facilities
Bright, spacious rooms with a soft play room which encourages movement and exploration for all ages
Wide variety of fun extra-curricular activities to support learning and development
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Safe access to an outdoor area filled with play equipment that can be explored in all weathers
Highly qualified childcare practitioners who put the needs and interests of children first
Funded Childcare Places Available
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning session 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon session 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| £288.75 | £66.50 | £39.75 | £38.75 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable) or registration deposit £75 (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
Only one discount can be applied at any time. Terms & conditions apply
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £12.00 | £6.45 | £5.55 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
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Tiny Teapots
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01423 569400
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
1 Hartwith Way, Harrogate, HG3 2XA
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What families say?
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C C
05 May 2025
Our little one has been attending for over a year now and he loves it. The staff are all lovely and pay attention to any specific needs you have for your child. They get healthy well balanced meals. The movement from room to room as they get older is well done and a good transition to make sure your ...
Joanna H
09 April 2025
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Tiny Teapots! From day one, the manager and the staff looked after my son like he was their own. I always felt confident leaving him with them and he has learned so much since being in Nursery. He is just so happy to be there and really loves it!
Natasha M
29 October 2024
What a brilliant nursery! They go above and beyond for both of my children. Always there to listen and nothing is ever too much trouble. They make the best "second" mummies when I'm not there. Could ask for any more.
Lisa C
28 October 2024
Tiny teapots has blown us away by how amazing they are. My little girl is obsessed with nursery. She loves everyone who works there and has come on leaps and bounds since she started in July 2024. The manager is one of the loveliest people I have ever met, the way she treats her staff shines through ...
Susie H
06 August 2024
I have had two children go through Nursery at Tiny Teapots so have been a regular there for nearly 7 years. I am really sad that our nursery journey is coming to an end as my youngest is due to start school next month. The current manager has really put her heart and soul into this nursery and you c...
Emily j
02 August 2024
My child has been going to Tiny Teapots for over 3 years and is due to leave this month to start school. I can't thank the nursery enough for what they have done for her. She's learnt so much, always has had a great day and even learnt some languages, sign language and skills from Little Gators. All ...
Leanne M
17 July 2024
My daughter has been going to Tiny Teapots since before Christmas. The staff are amazing and work really hard for all the children there. The activities that they do with them are great and not only can I see how far my daughter has come since attending, I can see all the children growing and learnin...
Romy C
12 July 2024
I cannot praise the staff and care at Tiny Teapots enough! Since my son joined two months ago, they have made both of us feel incredibly welcome.The excellent manager is deeply involved in the children's development and consistently provides regular updates to parents. My son eagerly skips in every m...
Chantel T
24 February 2024
The team are friendly and efficient. Amazing with little ones, learning and teaching alongside building friendships. Great outdoor play area. The boys can't get enough of the yummy food, trying new things whilst developing eating skills.
S L
12 February 2024
Our daughter has been attending Tiny Teapots for over 2 years. She has flourished under the care of the team, building friendships and learning new skills. The activities are varied and keep her interested and the food choices are excellent (thank you to her nursery lady!) The strong management stru...
Holly H
24 January 2024
I am the mother of a 3 year old who’s been in childcare since 11 months old. I’d always thought of childcare as a necessary pest to allow me to work. I have my own business so not working was never an option. Tiny Teapots is the first time that I have considered childcare to be something more tha...
Toni H
09 November 2023
I am so happy with Tiny Teapots Nursery! Being a first-time mum and a student paediatric nurse I was so worried about finding the right place for my daughter so I could finish my studies. After viewing a few nurseries I was set on Tiny Teapots. The manager is so lovely and welcoming. All the staf...
Kayleigh L
15 March 2023
When I first moved my daughter to Tiny Tea Pots, I was extremely nervous due to a previous bad experience elsewhere. At Tiny Teapots, the new manager and the team listened to everything I was worried about and made my daughter feel so at ease during her settling-in sessions and her first couple of we...
Katie S
24 January 2023
I'm overwhelmed by how lovely this nursery is, my son is 19 months and he has settled in so well. He loves his teacher and his speech already has come along so much more. He is always happy and content. The staff and manager are so present and helpful. I'm so happy with our choice.
C W
24 January 2023
My youngest child has attended Tiny Teapots since the age of 10 months. There was a period of time when things were disrupted, with closures and high staff turnover etc, but since the new manager arrived, things have improved considerably. My son now looks forward to coming and is forming bonds with ...
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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