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Nursery at Queen Mary's School
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
Woodland adventures, pony visits and riverside exploration give the nursery at Queen Mary's School its outdoor character. At Baldersby Park in Topcliffe, the provision caters for children aged 0–4, with classes for ages 0–2 and 2–3 alongside Pre-Reception. That spans baby care through to the year before school.
The nursery's announced opening was September 2026. Its rooms take their design cues from nature, while the surrounding grounds include stables and rivers. For families drawn to outdoor childhoods, these are concrete features to weigh alongside the practical appeal of a long nursery day.
Forest School is included in the nursery day, and woodland activities are planned daily. Pony visits and exploration beside the river add experiences tied to Baldersby Park itself. The outdoor setting gives children places to explore beyond their rooms, making the grounds part of the nursery's character rather than simply its backdrop.
Indoors, the nursery describes rooms intended to feel calm and familiar. Early language learning and physical education sit alongside the early years curriculum. Together, these give the day a mix of communication, movement and outdoor exploration. Lunch, tea and two snacks are included, so meals provide further points of structure across the full day.
Relationships with children and parents are a stated priority for the nursery. Updates are provided throughout the day, giving families a way to keep in touch with their child's nursery experience between drop-off and collection.
The nursery provides seasonal, home-cooked meals. Lunch, tea and snacks are included in fees, but families supply milk, nappies, wipes and sun cream. A bottle is also recommended. That distinction matters when packing for the day: catering is included, while those personal care supplies remain the family's responsibility.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately for Reception through the normal admissions process; choosing nursery should therefore be treated as a childcare decision in its own right.
For Queen Mary's, the school admissions process runs through registration, a formal offer and acceptance. A place is confirmed after the completed acceptance form and deposit are received. The nursery registration fee carries towards the school registration fee if a child continues into Reception, but that financial arrangement should not be read as a promise of admission.
The nursery day runs from 08:00 to 17:30. An additional breakfast club covers 07:30–08:00. Families can choose attendance across 50 weeks or a 34-week term-time pattern, with a minimum of two days each week. Requests for four or five days receive priority, which matters for parents seeking a shorter weekly pattern.
Eligible children aged nine months to Reception may qualify for 15 or 30 funded hours weekly. These can follow term time or be spread across 50 weeks. Funded hours apply to regular sessions; extra occasional days depend on availability. Reducing attendance requires one month's notice.
Fees are billed monthly in advance and are usually spread evenly over 12 months. Breakfast club, registration and optional trips or one-off activities can bring additional charges. Contact the school for current charges. Nursery enquiries can be made on 01845 575040; the Admissions Team also arranges visits.
Children aged 0–4 attend, with classes for ages 0–2 and 2–3 alongside Pre-Reception.
The nursery day runs from 08:00 to 17:30. An additional breakfast club covers 07:30–08:00.
Yes. There is a 34-week term-time option alongside attendance across 50 weeks. The minimum attendance pattern is two days per week.
Two snacks, lunch and tea are included. Families supply milk, nappies, wipes and sun cream; bringing a bottle is recommended.
No. Families must apply separately through the normal admissions process. Carrying the nursery registration fee towards school registration does not promise admission.
