# Natures Little Learners

Natures Little Learners is a full-day nursery at 8a & 8b Avenue Close, Harrogate, HG2 7LJ, in Starbeck, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 46 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-little-learners-2621609  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8a & 8b Avenue Close, Harrogate, HG2 7LJ
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01423 225062
- Website: https://starbeck.natureslittlelearnersnurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2621609

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 2023, 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/16/2621609

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2021 (Reference 2621609). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621609)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621609)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621609)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868950)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8a & 8b Avenue Close, Harrogate, HG2 7LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.001679,-1.498373

- Station: Starbeck, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hillbank Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Belmont Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Camwal Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Spa Lane Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Prospect Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 46 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbeck Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Springwater Academy |  | 2–19 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hookstone Chase Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Willow Tree Community Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns In Harrogate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-in-harrogate-ey546961) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Northern Performance Academy & Performatots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northern-performance-academy-and-performatots-2638837) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-woodlands-harrogate-day-nursery-and-pre-school-400105) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Green Gables Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-montessori-nursery-ltd-2721720) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Partou Playaway Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-playaway-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey331082) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-preschool-ey373689) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Natures Little Learners's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Natures Little Learners Good at its inspection on 15 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Natures Little Learners take?

Natures Little Learners is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Natures Little Learners?

Starbeck is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Natures Little Learners?

You can call 01423 225062 and visit starbeck.natureslittlelearnersnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621609)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Natures+Little+Learners+-+Starbeck&query_place_id=ChIJISYfrUtTeUgRTd-rrBO6_vg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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