# Joseph's Nursery

Joseph's Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Pavilion, Rawcliffe Lane, York, YO30 6NP, in Clifton, York. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by York Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/josephs-nursery-321469  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Pavilion, Rawcliffe Lane, York, YO30 6NP
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01904 651767
- Website: http://www.yorkchildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [York Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/york-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 321469

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321469

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 321469). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321469)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321469)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321469)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/245739)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavilion, Rawcliffe Lane, York, YO30 6NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.972694,-1.100620

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Homestead Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Clifton Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Leeman Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Burton Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's School 2-18 |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled  Primary School | Primary | 5–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bootham School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lakeside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Poppleton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clifton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-day-nursery-ey542649) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Leeman Road Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leeman-road-playgroup-ey318188) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Clifton Moor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-moor-pre-school-ey414383) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Poppleton Rd Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppleton-rd-playgroup-ey426737) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Dinky Groves Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-groves-day-nursery-2632291) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals - 7 Minster Yard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-7-minster-yard-ey562081) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Joseph's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Joseph's Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Joseph's Nursery take?

Joseph's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Joseph's Nursery?

Joseph's Nursery is run by York Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Joseph's Nursery?

York is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Joseph's Nursery?

You can call 01904 651767 and visit www.yorkchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321469)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Joseph%E2%80%99s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJt3YIm3IxeUgR-ThQKpewvNY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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