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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
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
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.00am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £57.25 | £257.63 | £8.35 | £34.35 | £34.35 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.00 | £45.00 | £4.65 | £4.35 | |
| Consumables | £3.00 | £15.00 | £1.55 | £1.45 | |
| Total | £69.25 | £317.63 | £40.55 | £40.15 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
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 & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School work with North Yorkshire Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Little Dragons will receive 10.96/21.92 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by North Yorkshire for Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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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.
Anna-Katharina M
09 August 2025
My daughter has now gone to this nursery for a month. She settled in very fast, which was a great relief for me when going back to work, and must be due to the staff being so kind. I love all the messy play she gets to do at the nursery. It's great for her development. I know that she will get to exp...
E B
07 July 2025
The nursery are very supportive always make time for me I couldn't ask for anything more out of a nursery my son is autistic and all his needs are met they are in the process of ordering equipment they also have a spinning chair my son loves and helps him regulate. An all round fantastic nursery high...
Evelyn N
09 May 2025
My daughter has attended Little Dragons for over a year, starting in toddlers and now in pre-school. She loves going and is always cheerful at pick up. The staff are great. They took a real interest in helping with her extreme picky eating and tried lots of different strategies. We've had no issues o...
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.
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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