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Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School, Harrogate
Close to excellent transport links and only a short walk from Harrogate Station, Partou Little Dragons offers high-quality nursery care whilst being conveniently situated for parents who live or work in Harrogate Town Centre.
Our great location and stimulating environments are expertly used by our highly skilled staff to deliver fun, educational activities based on the unique interests of children each and every day.
🏆 In June 2024, we proudly received the Training and Development Award at the National Day Nurseries Association Awards!
Facilities
Bright, spacious playrooms filled with fun, educational resources
Fantastic parent partnerships with online journals which allow you to follow your child’s progress from home
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Year-round access to an outdoor play area where children can explore
Highly qualified childcare practitioners who are supported by an award winning Training and Development Programme
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.
Our Nursery Manager
Bambi Wainwright
Nursery Manager
Hi I am Bambi,
I have worked at Little Dragons since we first opened in 2013 and have been managing the nursery for the past five years.
Having worked in childcare since the age of 19, I love watching children develop into independent and curious individuals. As a manager, I love teaching and training my team members on how to deliver the highest levels of care, believing that you can always learn and improve.
I hold two foundation degrees: one in Leadership & Management and another in Early years. When completing my second degree, I took a specialist year in SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities). Caring greatly about providing inclusive spaces where children, families and team members all feel able to express themselves, I was recently announced as a finalist for the SENCo Award at the 2024 National NMT Nursery Awards!
In my spare time, I like to travel and read, I love to cook & spend time with my friends & family as well as swimming.
Nursery fees
| Weekly rate (5 full days)Â |
Full day 7am – 6pm |
Morning session 7am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| ÂŁ343.75Â | ÂŁ73.25Â | ÂŁ39.25Â | ÂŁ39.25Â |
Other fees & discountsÂ
- Registration fee: ÂŁ75 (non-refundable).Â
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.Â
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.Â
What’s included in our fees?Â
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Government funded childcareÂ
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. Â
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:Â
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| ÂŁ12.00Â | ÂŁ6.20Â | ÂŁ5.80Â |
Learn more about government funded childcare. Â
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 and New Years Eve.
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Little Dragons
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01423 313932
Mon - Fri, 7.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Dragon Hall, East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5LB
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What families say?
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G H
11 February 2022
The whole team ensure they are available for any questions arising. The care is excellent and the activities provided are great fun. Fantastic that we can see day by day what fun the children are having.
Catherine H
26 March 2025
My son has been here around 8months so far and I am so happy. He clearly enjoys going and has a huge smile for the staff when dropped off in the morning. They are friendly, helpful, supportive and kind. I am so relieved I chose the right place for him to be!
Philippa H
25 March 2025
My son started at Little Dragons in January and absolutely loves going. He gets involved in all of the fantastic activities that they offer, such as singing and signing. He eats and drinks incredibly well whilst he's there. I love hearing about what he gets up to on his day there. The staff are all a...
M P
19 December 2024
Our kid has attended since April 2022, and we have had a fantastic experience in the different development stages our kid has experienced. Our kid loved attending, and we feel he is in a safe and caring space that has helped to develop his creativity and mental health with activities such as yoga and...
Emily D
11 December 2024
The staff are all so lovely and kind. They catered to my son's allergy needs and helped him get settled in. They complete new and exciting activities all the time and the management also were very helpful in the process of getting into the nursery.
Stacey P
11 December 2024
Fantastic nursery. My daughter loves coming and is always excited to come. Lots of activities going on. Amazing staff and fantastic manager. Very accommodating. All staff are really friendly and genuinely care.
J B
05 December 2024
The Little Dragons team have been fantastically supportive of our family. The team is very longstanding and seem happy, which creates a nice atmosphere and good relationships. Our two children have loved their time at nursery and gained confidence and skills to start school. During bumpy times, th...
J A
05 December 2024
We've had two children attend from babies. Both have had the most amazing experiences, tailored to their personalities and interests - from drumming/ paint sensory play to phonics fun! The Nursery Manager and the team work tirelessly to provide a caring safe environment where the kids can have fun, ...
A M
05 December 2024
I absolutely love this nursery! My little one looks forward to going everytime we pull up. She yells friends when we get there and runs right up to the door. She loves the food and is always happy to see the nursery teachers everyday. She gives them the biggest hugs. I'm just happy she is happy and ...
Kerry J
08 March 2024
My 2 children attend Little Dragons Nursery. We’ve just come home from a gorgeous Mother's Day stay and play and afternoon tea. Little Dragons are forever doing parties and activities not only for the children but for parents to come along too! We’ve had a lovely time this afternoon with it not b...
Ann-Marie C
21 February 2024
Our daughter has attended the nursery since September 2022 when we moved to the area. Having had our daughter in other nurseries prior to this elsewhere in the country, I can confirm that this one is of a very high standard and far better than most. The staff are kind, the atmosphere is always welcom...
Stacey P
21 February 2024
Fantastic nursery. My daughter loves going and if she had the chance she would go every day. She is so happy to go. Staff are very friendly and helpful and the manager is amazing. Would definitely recommend.
Catherine W
20 February 2024
Our daughter has been with Little Dragons since she was 11 months old. She started in Babies and the staff were great at reassuring me about what she was eating, sleeping, playing with etc. This was just what I needed. Now our daughter is in Toddlers and we have seen her go from strength to strength....
Ana G
20 February 2024
I am pleased with my daughter’s progress under Little Dragons Day Nursery. All their staff are well-trained and know how to look after my little girl. My little girl can now independently eat and go nap on her own. My daughter especially likes the singing and painting activities they give her. I li...
L M
20 February 2024
We have been part of Little Dragons since 2019 and now have our second child there. We are consistently pleased with how caring and qualified all the staff are. Food is of a high standard and the facilities are clean and perfectly suited to each age group. The whole team work together so well ensurin...
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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