Historic Harrogate building near several Partou nurseries offering childcare and early years education.

Nurseries in Harrogate

Private day nurseries for children aged 0–5, built on care, learning, and local trust.

 

Why families love our Partou nurseries in Harrogate

Grace K

5 stars

06 May 2026

We love Playaway nursery for our son, who started at 8 months. The support and care shown by the babies team never failed to make me feel reassured that my son was safe. The staff are excellent and genuinely invested in the development of the little ones. I cannot fault their kindness and enthusiasti…

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A O

5 stars

28 April 2026

Woodlands has been wonderful for both my sons (who are 4 and almost 2) since we moved them from another nursery late last year. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive, and have supported both my boys to grow and learn whilst also acknowledging their individual interests and strengths. They have fo…

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M H

5 stars

28 April 2026

We cannot thank the staff at Tiny Teapots Nursery enough for the incredible support and care they have given our son. Since starting there in April 2025, the team, particularly Claire, Nicola, and Daniella, have gone above and beyond to help him overcome many challenges. They have been consistently s…

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Andrea A

5 stars

31 March 2026

Lovely nursery with great staff. My daughter really enjoys going to Safehands and has a good relationship with all the people there. She has been going since a very early age and we have seen her progress a lot.

Brad K

5 stars

25 March 2026

My little boy started nursery in the baby room in January, he has settled in so well and is always so happy to go in. He seems to off made good bonds with staff and is always happy at pick up time. I am regularly updated through out the day of what he has eaten, slept and pictures of what he has been…

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D A

5 stars

23 March 2026

Our toddler has been really enjoying her time at Tiny Teapots. She started in the baby room and has recently moved up to Tweenies. Magda and Gemma were her favourites (baby room), she feels comfortable and safe going to them, which gives us real peace of mind when we’re at work. It’s reassuring know…

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Emily M

5 stars

23 March 2026

My little boy goes to Safehands nursery and the staff have been wonderful. They have always been accommodating and are a very trustworthy team. My little boy has built close relationships with the nursery workers and is comfortable being left in their care. The manager (Vicky) is always responsive an…

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L A

5 stars

19 March 2026

Nothing but positive things to say about Woodlands nursery, the staff are attentive, caring and communication is excellent on their app. My child is always happy to go in on a morning, the progress he has made is amazing to see! Highly recommend

Sophie M

5 stars

10 March 2026

My daughter is nothing but thriving at Woodlands Nursery. We recently moved nurseries only due to location and there is such a big difference from her old one to this one. She’s happy when she gets dropped off to the moment I pick her up. Is definitely well looked after and kept safe. Thank you t…

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K L

5 stars

29 January 2026

My daughter has been with Tiny Teapots since she was 4 months old, and I am extremely grateful that she’s grown and learned so much from their care. She goes full time 5x a week and her key workers genuinely treat her like family — hence why they have my full trust when looking after her. They are v…

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Charlotte C

5 stars

23 October 2025

Our son started nursery in the baby room in September 2025. He has settled in well over the past couple of months and goes in each day happily. We love to see the regular pictures and updates of what he has been getting up to each day on the parent app. He particularly enjoys being in the soft play r…

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S J

5 stars

22 October 2025

Our little girl has settled brilliantly. Her improved confidence, social skills and learning since arriving have been wonderful to see. It is a lovely setting and the team are very caring and helpful.

Jodie H

5 stars

07 October 2025

Fabulous nursery both my children have settled well and love the staff. My little boy left to start school at the end of august and my daughter started in september. Highly reccommend the staff are lovely aswel

S T

5 stars

26 September 2025

We love Little Dragons! Due to issues at our nursery, I needed to find an alternative setting for my little boy. From the very first panicked phone call I made to arrange a visit, Bambi and her team have been absolutely wonderful. The genuine care these ladies show for our little people, just shines …

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Paige J

5 stars

15 February 2024

My daughter absolutely loves going to PlayAway. The staff are lovely and very helpful. She always leaves with a smile on her face. My daughter has come along so much with going to PlayAway.

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