# Embsay Children's Centre

Embsay Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6RQ, in Embsay, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 85 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/embsay-childrens-centre-400136  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6RQ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01756 793286
- Website: http://www.embsaychildrenscentre.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 400136

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 17 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400136

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 400136). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400136)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400136)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400136)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1861753)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.980528,-1.995563

- Station: Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway), 0.4 miles
- Park: Embsay Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embsay Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Brougham Street Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Embsay with Eastby Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/embsay-with-eastby-pre-school-playgroup-400454) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey259565) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Brougham Street Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brougham-street-nursery-school-ey396595) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey372710) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2706000) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-2782041) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Embsay Children's Centre's opening hours?

Embsay Children's Centre opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Embsay Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Embsay Children's Centre was inspected on 17 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Embsay Children's Centre take?

Embsay Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Embsay Children's Centre?

Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Embsay Children's Centre?

You can call 01756 793286 and visit www.embsaychildrenscentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400136)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Embsay+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJsS2ahfjze0gRaW-75ghIFSk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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